Advice for Francona and the Sox

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 I think Terry Francona really ought to consider keeping Papi on the shelf.  In fact, I’d put him on the DL.

1. It would give his knee time to rest and heal more completely.

2. Both Ellsbury and Crisp will play everyday.  This will allow both to get into, and stay, in a good rhythm.

3.  Ellsbury adds so much to the team offensively.  He needs some time to learn the major league ball parks too.  I’d really hate to kill his Rookie of the Year chances with this platooning problem.

4. Coco needs to play if they want to showcase him for a trade, which seems to be the plan. 

I think this solves all of the Red Sox current everyday issues.  It doesn’t provide relief for the bullpen which has not performed well outside of Papelbon and Okajima.