Comparing Betts to Other Rookies

Let's compare Mookie Betts to some recent Red Sox rookies. In 213 plate appearances last year Betts compiled a .291 batting average. Very nice to go along with good defense in CF & 2B. In Will Middlebrooks' rookie year he hit .288 with 15 homers in 286 plate appearances. Xander Bogaerts only got 50 plate appearances in 2013 & he hit .250. JBJ got 107 plate appearances in 2013 & hit only .189. So Betts compares well to Middlebrooks & Bogaerts in their rookie seasons. But all 3 - Middlebrooks, Bogaerts & JBJ - all slipped in their sophomore year with under-performing seasons at the plate in 2014. Will the same happen to Betts? That's why I say move him for a Strasburg or Hamels, a pitcher you will have under control for more than 1 year. For Zimmermann or Fister - no. Unfortunately, the Sox have no place for Mookie to play with Pedroia a fixture at 2B, Mookie's natural position. In the outfield Betts will have to contend with Castillo, Victorino, Craig, Nava, JBJ & Holt for the other 2 outfield spots in CF & RF. A possibility is to start Betts at AAA & bring him up when an injury occurs. He did learn a new position of CF on the fly last year which he did an admirable job of. More time in the minors couldn't hurt, but the Sox seem to have bigger plans for Mookie who some reporters think will be the everyday CF this year with Castillo & Victorino sharing time in RF. For the right deal - & the right deal for me is a pitcher with 2+ years left on his contract - I would move Betts. My opinion is that Ben will hold off on any moves now until he gets a look at all players in spring training. Mookie is an interesting piece though.