Alex Cora said several times last week that he’s not going to criticize players for comments they make to the media, even when those comments stir up a controversy. He respects that they have an opinion.

Casas is also ready for the opportunity to prove he can be a reliable hitter against left-handed pitchers. The post Triston Casas doesn’t ‘fault’ Red Sox for potentially offering him in trades to improve roster appeared first on Boston.

The first baseman’s career average against lefties is .227 with a .772 OPS compared with a .256 average and .846 OPS against righties.