Boston is shaken by owner John Henry’s controversial decision: The Boston Red Sox traded star Rafael Devers, the latest move in a series of decisions that have angered the fan community.
The pressure from a string of failures and a series of decisions that fans see as “cutting costs and abandoning tradition” has reached a breaking point — leading many to believe that Henry, as owner, is no longer worthy of playing basketball in Boston.
In the 2025 season, the Red Sox continued to show disappointing performance, despite hopes of a “reboot” after internal changes. With a series of controversial trades, the owners are accused of prioritizing profit over performance and love for the team.
The biggest blow — the Devers trade — is seen as the tipping point. Fans were furious to see a team icon, once considered the “face of the future,” being pushed out without proper preparation or explanation.
Immediately, on social media and at the stadium, calls arose that if Henry didn’t “open his wallet” for the team, he didn’t deserve a welcome in Boston. Many fans bluntly stated: the Red Sox—and the city—should find him a way out.
John Henry was once praised for leading the Red Sox from decades of waiting on the sidelines for a championship to a golden age: breaking the curse, winning numerous trophies, and elevating their status as an icon.
But now, Henry is accused of “exchanging the club’s essence for profit.” According to reporters and analysts, reducing spending on the American baseball team while heavily investing in other clubs within the system has caused many fans to lose faith.
He once criticized Boston fans for their… excessively high expectations: “A championship isn’t just a one-year thing.”
In the eyes of many: It wasn’t that Henry lacked foresight — but rather that he chose not to invest adequately in the Red Sox.
– The way Henry and the Red Sox management handled Devers’ positional changes, and then letting him leave after the season, led many to believe the club was no longer loyal to the player and its traditions.
– The emergence of large contracts and investments in outside teams — while the Red Sox tightened their belts — created the feeling that Boston was only a small part of Henry’s empire.
– Henry’s recent statements — denying responsibility, blaming… fans for their expectations — angered many who had followed the promising rebuilding process.
The result: instead of being celebrated as the builder of the Red Sox’s reputation, Henry is now seen as a traitor — the one who caused Boston to lose its direction and sold out the club’s soul.
In many discussions, the public—both fans and the media—are asking a thorny question: If the owner no longer invests faith, money, and passion in the Red Sox… does he deserve to be called “the owner of Boston”?
Many are calling for the club to be sold. They believe that a new owner—one whose emotions and interests are tied to those of the fans—can revive the Red Sox, bringing back the pride of the city and the fan community.
Right now, the name John Henry—once synonymous with victory, glory, and hope—is at the center of a storm: criticized, boycotted, even threatened… he is no longer welcome in Boston.
This is not just a story about an owner and a team.
It’s a lesson about the line between management—and betrayal.
And if Boston doesn’t want to forget, they will never forget: sometimes, just one deal, one decision… is enough to turn a “hero” into a “hated” figure.
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