Get off the kid's back. He's a damn good defensive player in a hitting slump. He's not much worse off than the rest of our guys who, as a team, aren't hitting worth crap! What this team needs is coaching. He's also young and naive and needs to learn who to talk to and when to shut the hell up.
I don't think anyone should get off his back. It's not "just a hitting slump." Listen to his interviews - he's completely full of crap. He makes excuses for his terrible lack of plate patience. He needs to learn how to take pitches, see the ball, and be a more intelligent hitter.
