Thursday, April 10, 2014

Will JBJ Stay When Victorino Returns?

My buddy Steve let me know about how his man, JBJ, was positively impacting the Red Sox lineup. Key hits. 8 for his last 11 plate appearances on-base. I agree. Once Shane Victorino returns from the DL there is talk of a defensive outfield of Bradley, Sizemore & Victorino. That leaves Nava, Gomes & Carp in limbo. JBJ had a terrible spring offensively, but he has been much better at the plate in the big leagues. His improvement offensively comes at a time when the Sox offense has started slowly out of the gate. Competition is a great motivator! Just look at what Sizemore did to earn a spot. And now JBJ is putting the pressure back on the other outfielders. I like the fact that JBJ is weighing on Farrell to keep him in the lineup. OK, Steve, I'm with you!

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