you are a New Yorker who chose the sox because you didnt want to be like everyone else. So we already know you are a fly in the ointment kind of fellow. Dont be surprised if your act isnt well received here.
He had 3 yrs in Houston where his BA was below .265. Last yr, in LA, he had a BA at .215 and thus far he has hit .227. Do I expect him to stay at .227? Probably not. But it isnt out of the realm of possibility for him to hover around .250.