What is Wrong with Carl Crawford?

Carl Crawford. The $142-million man. The next great left fielder in Boston Red Sox history. Sucks.

Crawford has 9 hits in 63 at-bats for a glorious batting average of .143. Only two of the nine hits have been for extra bases and he has only walked twice, giving him an OBP of just .182. Without being on base, his speed has yet to be utilized with just two stolen bases.

So what the hell is wrong with Crawford?

I have a couple of theories and here they are…

1.) The bright lights of Boston are just to bright for him. We have seen this many a time, not with the caliber player of Crawford but many a time. Exhibit A, Edgar Reneteria. Renteria was a stud with the Cardinals before coming to the Sox and he just couldn’t hack it in Boston. Exhibit B, Julio Lugo. A Tampa Bay Rays product turn Red Sox who couldn’t hack it in Boston. Coming from a small market to a large market can’t be easy but come one dude you make $20-million a year, suck it up.

2.) He has no real permanent spot in the batting order. Back in Tampa, Crawford was always the two hitter. He knew where he was going to be in the order before going to the stadium. Now in Boston, Crawford has hit anywhere from leadoff to seventh. It is a well known fact that Crawford hates batting lead off. Find this guy a permanent spot in the lineup and he should turn things around.

3.) He misses the hot girls on the beaches of Tampa Bay. Ha ha. No, but really, I would miss that too.

4.) He is just not as good as advertised. Just kidding. He is, he will figure it out, I hope!

What do you think is wrong with Crawford? Vote in the poll and leave your thoughts in the comments section.