Flavin Media

As Casas had remarks to the media today, the dynamic of his personality mixing with the team and fanbase has to be discussed again. There are a few things we have to wrestle with when it comes to such a unique player…

Casas’ personality is not cut out for a northern market: Casas is just different than most players, whether it be shown through antics like his pregame ritual or with his candid personality around the media. His statements to the media today varied from inviting trade talks to ruling out our prospects making the big league team.

Casas has fought injuries: With Casas’ big league career to this point, injuries have been at play to prevent him from consistency. You have to wonder if this will continue to be a theme with a player that has a flair for the dramatic.

Casas could hold himself back: With the intensity of his personality and hitting study, it seems as though the only thing that could hold Casas back is Casas. For any hitter, getting too much into one’s own head could be the difference between success and failure.

Let me be clear, though—Casas has well above-average talent as a hitter in the batter’s box. However, these are all things to consider when you are looking at all the situations the player has to deal with.