What To Do With Allen Craig?

Allen Craig is a mystery. His 2014 season between St. Louis & Boston was the worst of his professional career. Prior to 2014, Craig had a 3-year stint of hitting over .300. In 2012 & 2013 he had over 90 RBI each year. During the 2013 World Series he was a guy that we did not want to see come up with a bat as he scared you. Good thing he had a foot injury which limited his ability. That foot injury impeded his continued progress of above-average offense in 2014. At age 30 Craig is under control for 3 more years, not including a team option in 2018. His salary in 2015 is $5.5 million, much less than fellow outfielders Shane Victorino, Rusney Castillo or Hanley Ramirez. For that reason I think the Sox would like to keep Craig, although Daniel Nava brings a left-handed bat to the outfield. Both Craig & Nava can play OF & 1B. As spring training develops, either Victorino, Nava or Craig will have to go since Mookie Betts will get playing time in the outfield as well. Victorino has the biggest target on his back due to his age & his $13 million salary. Betts gives you a younger option to the Flyin' Hawaiian without the big salary. Sometimes it's a numbers game. I'd like to see what Allen Craig can do for another year. If he gets traded, it better be for a #1 pitcher like Hamels or Zimmermann. Otherwise, let's see what a healthy Craig can do in 2015.