Has anyone seen an explanation from ERod on that play in game 2? To me it looked like he was going for the ball and by the time he realized Moreland wasn't going to cover 1st it was too late for him to change direction and get there. I could be wrong, but I blame Mitch more than ERod.
Porcello's bases clearing double was pretty great.
Another play that wasn't as big but I liked for the cool factor and baseball-IQ, was Bogie's play during a rundown where he stayed on the bag to tag the guy coming from 2nd then got the guy going home for a double play. Can't remember when or against who.
To me it's not so much about having to move JBJ as it is about considering him a viable trade chip. I hope I'm wrong as I want him on the team for ten years, but I don't think the front office values him as much as many of us do.
It's hard to say which sox player is more valuable. I do think if he wins the triple crown or gets 50 HR, he has an excellent chance of getting the award.
Personally I don't hold it against someone that his team chose to use him as a DH, especially when he is capable of playing the field. On the other hand, he doesn't get any credit for being a plus defender like both Mookie and Trout.
Well, I think Kinsler's happened rounding third on a base hit, but if they can't run hard without pulling a hammy, that means they need better stretching/conditioning, not they shouldn't steal bases.