(06-14-2021, 07:06 AM)ken-do-nim Wrote:Get back to us when you aren't 10 games over .500 in a strong division.(06-10-2021, 05:45 PM)fenders53 Wrote: Red Sox will be OK but that division is tough again. My Twins will likely be dumping payroll in a month if something doesn't turn around quick.
Red Sox are struggling on all aspects of their game: starting pitching is suddenly horrible, relievers are mixed, defense is patchy, and hitting is going down the tubes. I have no idea why Enrique Hernandez hits leadoff with his .230 batting average and .286 on-base percentage. Our first baseman is hitting .198. We need to make moves or we are going to sink in the standings.
I hear what you are saying though. Fundamentals hurt you eventually and lead off hitters that don't hit seems crazy. I've seen a lot of MLB managers try it for a month at a time though. They are probably trying to show some confidence in a struggling hitter but that doesn't always work out of course.