March 02, 2009
How Long Does it Take to Learn to Bat Third?
I find this a lame excuse:
Jose Reyes now has added incentive for the Dominican Republic to advance far in the World Baseball Classic. Jerry Manuel said Sunday that a lengthy absence from camp, such as reaching the March 23 finals at Dodger Stadium, wouldn't leave enough time to consider lineup alternatives such as Luis Castillo leading off and Reyes hitting third.
What exactly is Manuel going to learn about Jose batting third in spring training? Either his batting stats work there, or they don't. His play in exhibition games isn't likely to tell Manuel a thing.
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Posted by David Pinto at
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I've come to figure out that Manuel loves the sound of his own voice. He says some really insane things sometimes.
J Reyes is the most over-hyped, over-rated player in baseball today.
He's a glorified Willy Tavares - not in Jimmy Rollins or Hanley Ramirez's class. Batting him third is an insult to David Wright.
Tim,
Please let me know when Willy Taveras slugs .475. Or even over .400, for that matter.