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‘Earned and deserved’: Xander Bogaerts, current and former Red Sox players react to Rafael Devers’ megadeal

When you sign a $331 million contract, you’re going to get plenty of well wishes sent your way.

And sure enough, as soon as Rafael Devers reportedly agreed to an 11-year contract extension with the Boston Red Sox, many current and former Sox players took to social media and other outlets to both offer congratulations and react to Boston’s heftiest contract in franchise history.

Here are a few notable reactions to Devers’ blockbuster contract.

Xander Bogaerts

It’s been a pretty lucrative winter for Devers and Bogaerts, with both infielders inking contracts that will pay them a combined $611 million.