I realize this is not the goal, more of a short-term solution while J.D. Drew and Julio Lugo find themselves, but is it the right move, even in the short term?
Drew is the No. 5 hitter or bust.
The Red Sox can not afford to have Lugo and Coco Crisp, singles’ hitters, in the back of the lineup. I understand why Terry Francona is probably doing this, with Theo Epstein’s blessing of course, to get Drew going. But is it too late at this point in Drew’s career to be trying to help him find himself. And at what cost?
There is no panic, with nearly three months remaining, but at some point over the next few weeks the Red Sox want to get their order down pat, so that everyone knows their roles. You know how important that is to players these days.
What do you think of Drew as the leadoff hitter?
Let me know.
I also have another belated question:
Who do you think was more wrong? Cards manager Tony La Russa for not putting in Albert Pujols in the All-Star, especially as the last batter or Pujols for whining?
Personally, I believe La Russa should have put Pujols in, especially at the end, but I think Pujols whining was unbecoming and tells an interesting story there in St. Louis between manager and superstar.
Let me know your thoughs on that one, too.
