Backup OFer?

[cnote23]

Yes but wouldn't hitting behind Reyes and in front of Wright be the better sandwich?

yes it would be if you talking about Murphy right? Well to me Jones is a much better player and has more upside then Murphy does for sure Murphy should have a nice season but not what Jones brings to the table.

[Amazinz]

I am certain that Manuel's talk of Murphy in the 2-hole was coach speak intended to light more fire under Castillo. He has been using the media to manipulate Castillo all spring IMHO. I fully expect the Irish Hammer to be batting 7th when the season starts.

[SpecialFNK]

Yes but wouldn't hitting behind Reyes and in front of Wright be the better sandwich?

if Murphy was guaranteed regular playing time, but he could lose time to Tatis. even full playing time Murphy this season i dont think he gets as many HR/RBI as Jones. Jones could get 20+ HR with 15+ SB or more SB if he runs more. i would atleast expect 15 HR/10 SB with potential for more. in 2007 at AAA Jones had 25 HR in 101 games. he has more power potential than Murphy.

[Captain Furtah]

Yes but wouldn't hitting behind Reyes and in front of Wright be the better sandwich?

if Murphy was guaranteed regular playing time, but he could lose time to Tatis. even full playing time Murphy this season i dont think he gets as many HR/RBI as Jones. Jones could get 20+ HR with 15+ SB or more SB if he runs more. i would atleast expect 15 HR/10 SB with potential for more. in 2007 at AAA Jones had 25 HR in 101 games. he has more power potential than Murphy.

I agree, Jones is the better player...Just not because he is in a better lineup...

[Amazinz]

I think Tatis is locked up as the RH bench option so unless Murphy craps the bed he's guaranteed the playing time. However, even with that said Jones will definitely out-power him.