Among the many reactions I noticed to dropping the Wild Card on-line, I noticed lots of people complaining in regards to the lack of offense, which was legitimate. With out Roman Anthony, and with none of our different bats getting sizzling sufficient to do something substantial (other than Trevor Story), the Sox had been overmatched in opposition to the Yankees pitching, whether or not they had been hitting homers or not. The failure so as to add an influence hitter on the deadline didn’t assist. Folks had been additionally speaking about Rafael Devers’ absence, which was additionally noteworthy, however on condition that we acquired to the Wild Card principally with out him, I believe Devers absence isn’t what doomed the staff this 12 months. And whereas accidents to a few of our key gamers was an enormous issue, it was not the one one.
And talking of accidents…we’re speaking about needing a giant bat…why isn’t anybody speaking about Triston Casas? A lefty energy hitter with an awesome eye? Is it as a result of the Pink Sox didn’t really need him to make the playoffs? However how a lot better would we now have been with him on the roster, although, proper?
I’m not saying we shouldn’t get add extra to the lineup; we’d all the time profit from that. But it surely’s not like we now have no person else. Casas, when wholesome and productive, is energy. He was a Rookie of the Yr candidate in 2023, had a great 2024 earlier than getting harm that July, got here again and wasn’t unhealthy by any means, after which he was simply beginning to heat up once more earlier than he acquired harm this 12 months. He’s younger and his potential continues to be very a lot there. A wholesome Triston Casas might present a ton of offensive help subsequent 12 months, plus respectable first-base protection. And I just like the man! I do know not all people does, however I believe he brings actually good power to the clubhouse. I haven’t seen proof in any other case, other than that one vet again in 2022.
Supplied the entrance workplace holds onto him, Casas ought to proceed to be thought of a part of the Pink Sox’s future. It might additionally make sense to maneuver on from him for somebody with a greater (and more healthy) observe report (and higher well being), however I’d favor it if we held onto Casas. His future with the Pink Sox should still be shiny but.
