Slide JD down for a little?

Question

Since JD hasn't been producing, should Francona move him down to the 8 spot for a few games? Youkilis could hit 5th and Crisp could hit 2nd. In fact, Crisp's best year (2005) came when he was hitting 2nd - .300 with 16 homers.

Answer 1

You won't see manager's making too many changes when the team is winning. JD Drew is a good hitter and will come around, I would leave the batting order the way it is for now.

Answer 2

The problem with that is JD is a baby. He could crawl into his shell and never come back out again. He will eventually get hurt this year, and then you won't have to worry about it.

Answer 3

he will move down to the 7th or 8th spot for a little while, but as soon as he comes out of it he will be on fire. his problem is all in his head, nothing physical. he thinks there is something wrong with his swing right now, but the problem is just lack of confidence. he keeps making adjustments to his swing that actually makes it worse and messes up his timing. he will finally figure it out and be back on track.

Answer 4

Give it time... he will be on the DL by the official beginning of summer. He is JD Drew remember?

Answer 5

Interesting thought, I think you need to exude confidence at the plate and he is a head case from what ive seen, lets not make his production any worse move him up between ortiz and many. that would shake things up.

Answer 6

JD will be on DL soon...he normally gets hurt when he can't hit.

Answer 7

They should just slide J.D. down the toilet, and flush Crisp right along with him

Answer 8

The Red Sox should just give up.....Theyre gonna choke like they do every year

Answer 9

if you are going to move anybody it will be varitek that way u keep righty lefty as much as possible