Red Sox 1st-rounder Casas criticizes Sandoval, plans to stay in shape

The first-round selection of the Boston Red Sox is endearing himself to the Fenway faithful already, as Triston Casas plans on sticking at the hot corner by staying agile, unlike a certain Boston third baseman.

After being selected with the 26th overall pick, Casas didn't mince words, specifically calling out Pablo Sandoval.

"Obviously watch my weight," Casas replied when asked what he'd have to do to stay at third base, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. "There was another third baseman in Boston called Sandoval who had some problems. Just stay agile, continue to take a lot of ground balls and keep doing my thing."

Sandoval signed a five-year, $95-million deal with the Red Sox as a free agent prior to 2015. Ultimately, the infielder affectionately referred to as "Kung Fu Panda" did not play that contract out, as the Red Sox designated him for assignment during the 2017 season.

Casas, 18, whose value at the plate is what made him a first-rounder, has had his defense criticized by some scouts, with his path to the majors perhaps on the other side of the infield at first base.