Napoli benched again

[checkers]

Can napoli be dropped for Barajas at this point?

[Geek]

Scioscia has obviously decided that Mathis is his guy, and that Napoli is the backup. Time to cut him loose. He can't hit if he can't crack the lineup. And, with Matsui there he won't get play any DH this year.

I own him in a few leagues, and it was clearly a mistake.

[CGBear]

"The last week of spring, Jeff got in a really good rhythm behind the plate," Angels manager Mike Scioscia said. "Mike's going to get playing time. We've shown the past few years we're going to go with who gives us the best look, and it starts with defense.

"Jeff brings a special athleticism behind the plate. Mike is much improved over last year and is good at working with pitchers."

Please explain this "special athleticism" to me Mr. Scioscia...