Rafael Devers goes on rant about media, says his actions vs. Marlins were blown out of proportion

SAN FRANCISCO — Rafael Devers’ interpreter, the Giants’ Spanish-language announcer Erwin Higueros, was halfway through translating his answer into English when the Giants’ first baseman interrupted him.He had something more to say.“And, and, and, and, and, and,” Devers said in Spanish, winding up for a Donald Trump-style rant against the media.“I think what it is, the media in general, you guys just blow everything out of proportion.

I think it’s a reflection that I really don’t talk to you guys.I really don’t talk to the media.

So because I don’t talk to the media, things like this happen.So you guys gotta write everything and try to blow everything out of proportion.”It’s true: Devers doesn’t really talk to the media.It’s not like he didn’t have his opportunity to explain himself and provide the clarity he sought to Tuesday, two days after he openly disrespected manager Tony Vitello by wagging his finger, attempting to shoo away a speedier pinch runner and storming back to the clubhouse.Devers was asked after Sunday’s 2-1 loss to the Marlins to provide his perspective.He declined.Matt Chapman and Vitello were left to address the eyebrow-raising incident in the ninth inning of their third loss in three games in Miami.

On Tuesday, president of baseball operations Buster Posey said he would have liked to see more accountability from his star first baseman who’s expected to anchor their lineup for another eight seasons.“I think everybody has to be themselves,” Posey said.But, he continued, “I do think ultimately he understands there’s got to be some accountability.

Sometimes it’s not fun.It’s not fun to stand in front of a camera or a microphone, but that’s something he’s going to need to work on.”Devers, to his credit, answered questions for five minutes before the Giants began their homestand against the A’s.

More importantly, he also cleared the air with Vitello.Devers’ explanation expanded on what Vite...