I don't think he cared or tried in 2015 and 2016. I think he tried his hardest this year, but his skills had eroded too far.
I did my best to support him 100% this offseason, because it was in the best interest of the Sox that he performed up to the contract. It just didn't work out. Now that he's gone, I'm ok with the gloves being off. It's not like he reads this place.