Couple thoughts on Crawford, Ellsbury and speed.
Ellsbury seems to be running more now, which I like. I realize Crawford hasn't been on as much as we'd like, but there have also been multiple occasions where I thought it would make sense to have him running when he was on base. There could have been explanations (pitcher had tough move to read or was quick to the plate, etc.), but it's happened several times now. Do folks agree with me that he hasn't been running as much and should run more when on base?
I'm also wondering if there could be an undisclosed nagging injury, when you combine his performance with what I perceive to be the decreased running.
Other thought is, I'd like to see both bunt a bit more for base hits. I'm honestly not sure how good either is at bunting, but if they're not good it's a waste. (And in Ellsbury's case a failing of the Sox system.) (and again I'll throw out the caveat that TV coverage doesn't always show the infield or mention the depth of the infielders, so if they're prepared for the bunt, not mcuh reason to go that route)
edit: I think there could be a side benefit on this that the more Crawford is doing to be active in the game, the more it might get him into just playing relaxed baseball and hopefully re-gaining his old form sooner rather than later.
