In the opening ST press conference, Manuel said he is considering batting Castillo leadoff. Not enamored with this idea. I understand the reasoning but would consider the alternative of batting the Mets pitchers 8th and Castillo 9th. This might just be coach speak and if last year is any indication, Castillo in the lineup regularly might not even happen but I figure it's worth being aware of the possibility.
Maine has a good swing for a pitcher but on anything that moves, he has no chance. And if it's a fastball, it has to be up in the zone. Basically, the pitcher has to hit his bat. - Mike Pelfrey
That would relegate Delgado to batting 6th. Reyes hasn't hit anywhere but leadoff since 2005 and there's absolutely no reason to put him anywhere else.
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How odd. What would the reasoning be for Reyes to hit 3rd? I'd imagine Castillo can hit second if Manuel is intent on plugging Castillo in the two-hole behind Reyes, with the usual Wright-Beltran-Delgado directly behind.
Castillo doesn't fit the 2-hole. At this point in his career his only positive quality is that he's still great at taking the BB. But he doesn't do anything else well, can't bat "situationally", and his wheels no longer compensate for his inadequacies. So I understand the idea of putting Castillo in a spot in the order that takes advantage of his strengths... But I'd rather see #9 or just swallow his contract and admit the mistake of the signing.
Maine has a good swing for a pitcher but on anything that moves, he has no chance. And if it's a fastball, it has to be up in the zone. Basically, the pitcher has to hit his bat. - Mike Pelfrey
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by Amazinz » Sat Feb 14, 2009 1:41 pm 
Reyes hasn't hit anywhere but leadoff since 2005 and there's absolutely no reason to put him anywhere else.
