Manuel said there's a reason why he continues to start rookie center fielder Joe Borchard despite his .184 average.
"Joe Borchard is a guy that not only probably has concerns about himself, but has concerns about the team," Manuel said. "He's the type of guy that if we win the game, he's really satisfied. That's what's important to him. He has great leadership potential, as far as teammates. I really see that in him."
The other attribute Manuel has noticed is Borchard always seems to be in the middle of a Sox rally. That was the case Sunday. Borchard reached on an error and scored in the Sox's five-run fifth inning.
"When he gets it right, he's going to be special," Manuel said. "If you've watched us lately, when we've needed a hit, he seems to get it. Even though he's in a slump, he seems to be in the middle of (rallies)."
I like what JM said in here...Joe B will be the future of the Sox and not Aaron and RIos.