Can't Let It Go

Shank keeps pummeling the Boston Red Sox, who have the best or second-best record in the major leagues:

Now Pedroia joins Betts on DL. Anyone still think releasing Hanley was a good idea?

— Dan Shaughnessy (@Dan_Shaughnessy) June 2, 2018

Reader reaction was swift:

Why was he going to play 2b the man who replaced hit another HR last night is hitting over 300 playing GG 1b yeah no problem with DFA Hanley

— Rick Ricciardi (@robemjoshreese) June 2, 2018

Yes because he can’t play OF or 2B. You’re a smart guy, surprised you didn’t figure that out.

— The RedSox bandwagon (@josh__pransky) June 2, 2018

'You're a smart guy' - nice backhanded compliment!

Yes. He was playing below replacement level for over a year. Any decent AAA player can do what Hanley was doing.

— Joe Ranft(@jranft) June 2, 2018

Yes, Dan. There is no telling which Hanley would be available, and the count down for the option in 2019 would be an ongoing oppression. Losing Hanley was addition by subtraction, and you still get to post nonsense teases for attention. I think it is a win-win.

— Larry Doyle (@lwdoyle) June 2, 2018