DRaysBay · Jul 13, 2018
View from the catwalk: Framing the Adames demotion
Marc Topkin wrote about Willy Adames being sent back to Triple-A, to get regular playing time, saying that it’s both the Rays fault and the fault of Adames for not being “better prepared for the speed and challenges of the game”. Sure, okay, whatever.
Do not take the bait, Rays fans. This hand wringing is a lot of noise about nothing. Adames is and remains the shortstop of the future (and nothing about his short performance has changed that), while the current Rays infield remains crowded. These are the facts.
He won’t be down long. Once Manny Machado is traded the market for Adeinny Hechavarria will clarify. It’s about playing time. Prospects need playing time. Said Cash: