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They don't have to do anything until he is due a new contract. At some point if his woes from the right continue, they have to address the switch hitting since that is a major issue. Otherwise they wait and see if eventually he figures it out since he is not a liability( for a rebuilding team) as a left-handed batter or a defender.

Alex Spier of the Boston Globe i do like. He is really into stats almost to a fault at times. He did an inning in the broadcast booth w the Red Sox announcers Friday night. He indicated that there is some concern regarding Moncada due to the hand/wrist injuries he has suffered. I wasn't aware he has had multiple problems. He said that might be contributing to his problems from the right side.

From the Boston Globe: I think some sour grapes but the work ethic could be an issue unless that has changed Moncada was promoted to the majors out of Double A the following season. By then Moncada already had his own logo, a design combining his initials that he tattooed on his neck, embossed on the hood of several customized sports cars and silk-screened on the front of T-shirts. He was wearing one before the game on Friday. The other(Red) Sox players found it more entertaining than anything else, a rookie showing off before he had accomplished anything. They were less amused when Moncada showed little interest in honing his craft. He routinely skipped optional batting practice and rarely sought the advice of veteran players. https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/redsox/2018/06/08/yoan-moncada-very-much-remains-work-progress-for-white-sox/dTJA94kUofR30VfxgSVbcN/story.html

I will disagree. I would doubt a young player is coasting becuase his team is lousy. If he, as we often hear, has a connection to Abreu, then he would see the effort Jose puts out. He is just struggling but he is young. Some guys arrive ready to play at this level and others take time. Hopefully he will arrive this season.

Living in New England most of the year, I loved this series. But I tend to focus only on the young players. I was really impressed w Covey and lopez since they picthed so well on the road in a tough ballpark. Pen was outstanding. But obviously disappointed in Moncada 2-13 w 6 k's but he saw a lot of left-handed pitching. Anderson was 2-10 w 4K's so not a lot better. Hopefully they have sent Boston into a downward spiral.

No, he was getting limited playing time. But he was out of options and Hanley was not producing.

Dennis Eckersley likes Covey. Says his 2 seamer has good heat.

Wow he hit 100 to Moncada.

Sale has had a couple of mediocre outings lately so hopefully he has another. Betts and Pedroia out so maybe we can grab one. It would be nice to see Moncada play some wall ball.

At one time, leadoff hitters didn't hit many HR's. If he is a .280+ hitter with good speed, takes walks and plays above average D , then we have filled a need. Moncada hits 2nd and we have a nice top of the order in 3-4 years.

I would add to that they are also well paid to fo that. But that is in fantasy land. In the real world, some players bust their butts every game but many don't. As announcers often say, players take plays or even games off. It is human nature. But that is what most workers in their everyday job do also. Every time you buy something that is defective, most likely someone took that "play" off.

I don't think they are a championship team. They have been awful against the Cubs so unless that really improves they are a WC at best team.

This 2012 Bleacher report analysis of all 30 teams re. market size. Sox were ranked 10th behind Washington and ahead of Atlanta. https://bleacherreport.com/articles/961412-mlb-power-rankings-all-30-mlb-teams-by-market-size#slide0 Though Chicago is a huge market, the White Sox are dominated therein. Even since the 2005 World Series title the Sox brought home, Chicago remains a Cubs town, and the Cubs will always gobble up most of the tourist money, merchandise money, ad revenue and prime media real estate in the city. That's one element of the problem here. Another is that U.S. Cellular Field is a bit of a dump, by modern ballpark standards. It has relatively little character. It sits in a poor South Side neighborhood, where the expected economic impact has never developed. The revenue exclusivity of the area helps in a way, but the removal from downtown Chicago is a disadvantage, too. The Sox are no poor cousin, but they're functionally a mid-market team, albeit the richest once imaginable.

I would add Anderson to Moncada. Hopefully one or both take a leap forward next year.

FWIW--His first stop in the majors was in Boston who was in the middle of a pennant race. He failed miserably and was sent back down.

I would rather see 2 walks and no HR. That would have been a better direction.

But that only allows Swihart to play 1st base. So he may not be a good catching alternative. My concern is we have 2 young pitchers in the rotation, plus Covey and another on the way so hopefully it doesn't affect their performance.

Another option is available. Hanley Ramirezhas been DFA'd. I am sure the Red Sox will have eat a chunk of his salary to dump him.

Devers is really struggling defensively. But then I heard an announcer say the other day that he is younger than anyone on Boston's AAA or AA teams. I think we have to wait a few years since they all are guys who got rushed to the majors.

He needs to go to TB and pitch in the Trop.

14 SO and 1 BB. Ugggh!!!!!!!!!!!

FWIW-Another name to throw out is Blake Swihart. His agent asked for a trade since he is their 3rd catcher. But supposedly Red Sox may want too much.

Except Narvaez has been the primary catcher for Gio and Castillo for Lopez. Maybe they feel there is better chemistry w the Gio battery.

Question. So often during games, you hear announcers talk about different catchers who are assets to the pitching staff. Often they refer to young pitchers especially. How important is catching? We have had 3 young pitchers in the rotation most of the year and will again once Kopech arrives. Rodon is also young but at least has 60+ starts. Are the present catchers considered an asset working with pitchers or would a priority be to get one? Not for the 2021 roster but someone to bridge the gap while the young pitchers develop at the MLB level.

Agree. That would certainly be a very logical approach at this juncture.