Crawford is an example of a player drafted and brought up through the Ray system who was an absolute stud for our team-- MVP last year. He won't stay down, but I can't imagine why he would want to play in such a hostile environment. One day Sox fans are going to figure out that all that hate doesn't breed better ballplayers-- just tightens them up. I'm hoping they don't though, cause it just helps the other "soft" (sarcasm)teams.
Perfect example of a great system though, we lose Crawford and don't miss a beat. Desmond Jennings comes in and proven his worth out there in LF. It just impresses me so how this team plays as a team and believes in each other. Can't imagine any parent not wanting their pitcher son to be drafted by the Rays. Their recent track record for drafting and developing pitchers is just incredible.