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by **phillibuster** » Thu Feb 23, 2006 10:45 am

Hmmm...Reyes, Beltran, Delgado, Wright, Floyd could be nice...I still don't like Beltran batting ahead of a lefty, by the way he was less apt to steal...but I can more write that off to the quad injury.

News: The New York Times reports that Mets manager Willie Randolph said that Carlos Delgado is not locked into the cleanup spot of the batting order.

Analysis: Delgado could bat third a few times this season as Randolph experiments with different combinations. The Mets' offense is expected to be much-improved this season and Delgado is a large reason why. Free agent pickups by the Mets have a negative connotation over the years, but Delgado still lines up as a solid pick in early rounds. He was the 15th overall pick in our NL-only experts draft in February.

by **kemper5** » Thu Feb 23, 2006 11:46 am

No matter where he bats that lineup will be downright deadly.. I think the Mets will represent the NL in the Worlds Series this year. Im going to try to snag at least 2 (hopefully 3) of the bats from the Mets lineup for my fantasy team.. Delgado,Wright,Beltran,Reyes and even Floyd will all have great years IF they can stay healthy...

by **BronXBombers51** » Thu Feb 23, 2006 11:50 am

I'd bat Wright third, personally, but you can't go wrong either way.

by **blubombers** » Thu Feb 23, 2006 11:59 am

I'd bat Wright third, personally, but you can't go wrong either way.

I agree.

by **Ender** » Thu Feb 23, 2006 12:01 pm

I'd bat Reyes like 8th until he learns how to take walks and have Beltran lead off in hopes he goes back to his .360+ OBP ways.

by **reynolds80** » Thu Feb 23, 2006 12:48 pm

kemper5 wrote:No matter where he bats that lineup will be downright deadly.. I think the Mets will represent the NL in the Worlds Series this year. Im going to try to snag at least 2 (hopefully 3) of the bats from the Mets lineup for my fantasy team.. Delgado,Wright,Beltran,Reyes and even Floyd will all have great years IF they can stay healthy...

I love the lineup too - but I hate the ballpark and division.

But Wright is plenty good to overcome those things - he proved that last year. Whether Beltran can do it his 2nd go-round remains to be seen, but I like his chances for a bounce-back. Delgado should still mash 30-35HR, but I'm always wary of guys older than 31.

by **phillibuster** » Thu Feb 23, 2006 1:15 pm

He also was, if I recall correctly, bounced between 3 and 4 with Cabrera in Fla. last season, had no real affect.

I would think they give Reyes the start at leadoff, see if he has gained a little more patience in taking a couple balls....

I remember games last year that he solely took over....stretching many a double into a triple...easily....and stealing 2 and 3 like it was a joke. If he can learn some discipline...he's a great leadoff batter.