I'm concerned about our infield depth.
With WMB out we're giving a ton of at bats to Herrera ad Roberts who are...how can I put this... absolutely terrible hitters. Herrera in particular is a firghtening choice to be getting regular at bats.
If Pedroia had gone down for any length of time, presumably we would have acquired someone better, but I don't think either of these guys getting regular at bats is sustainable. And history would suggest that Pedroia and WMB will miss some time between them
As deep as the pen is, as long as the outfield bench is, our infield options are thin. With Victorino out Sizemore, Nava, Gomes get more at bats. This is ok. With WMB, a guy with a career OPS+ of 69 is getting to the plate. What's the plan for dealing with this? Is Snyder the most obvious guy in the minors? Cecchini?
Presumably they don't think Betts is ready yet.
So how should they be dealing with this? Wait it out, hope for someone to emerge from the minors, or make a move?
With WMB out we're giving a ton of at bats to Herrera ad Roberts who are...how can I put this... absolutely terrible hitters. Herrera in particular is a firghtening choice to be getting regular at bats.
If Pedroia had gone down for any length of time, presumably we would have acquired someone better, but I don't think either of these guys getting regular at bats is sustainable. And history would suggest that Pedroia and WMB will miss some time between them
As deep as the pen is, as long as the outfield bench is, our infield options are thin. With Victorino out Sizemore, Nava, Gomes get more at bats. This is ok. With WMB, a guy with a career OPS+ of 69 is getting to the plate. What's the plan for dealing with this? Is Snyder the most obvious guy in the minors? Cecchini?
Presumably they don't think Betts is ready yet.
So how should they be dealing with this? Wait it out, hope for someone to emerge from the minors, or make a move?