do you guys really think Sanchez was really going to get something to eat at 2AM or a bj in south florida?
I hope for that, but I am sure Willie's loyalty for vets will win out, otherwise both Green and Franco have no part on our roster
Call me an optimist, I guess, but at least as of today I'm thinking that the combination of high expectations and possibly suspect pitching will quickly lead Willie to put the best lineup out there he can. It was easy last year to be loyal when the Mets had a 10 game lead in July.
What do you guys think about the possiblity of Wright batting 2nd? I like the idea, but I'm not sure if Willie isn't just teasing the fans with cryptic comments.
I'm intrigued about the idea but I doubt that change would be full time right now we'll probably only see it in certain situations, maybe in later years it will be more consistant
Opening Day Roster PITCHERS Tom Glavine Orlando Hernandez John Maine Oliver Perez Billy Wagner Aaron Heilman Scott Schoeneweis Pedro Feliciano Aaron Sele Joe Smith Ambiorix Burgos CATCHERS Paul Lo Duca Ramon Castro INFIELDERS Carlos Delgado Jose Valentin Jose Reyes David Wright Julio Franco Damion Easley David Newhan OUTFIELDERS Carlos Beltran Moises Alou Shawn Green Endy Chavez Lastings Milledge
I'm all for it, as the idea of batting one of your best hitters fifth (the classic 3-4-5 "heart of the order") has been debunked quite convincingly. As long as you have a good hitter to bat fifth to protect Delgado, I believe that the Mets would score more runs with Wright batting second. It's always a good idea to get your best hitters as many at bats as possible.
I love the idea of Wright batting second. He has all the characteristics of a 2 hole hitter plus power. Alou will be a good 5 for the 5 spot and protecting Delgado when he is healthy and playing. Hopefully someone else can step up and fill in when the inevitable happens and Alou is hurt, Milledge is our best hope..
Anybody else not get their tickets in the mail yet? I called the ticket office and they claimed they were having issues with their printer, but that they should arrive sometime this week.
Still waiting on my Sunday plan. I get a different story every time I call there, the most recent being last Tuesday when they said they were "guaranteed to arrive by the end of the week."
