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Old 01-21-2012, 07:37 PM   #20
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Originally Posted by Damian Rey View Post
Jim Bowden of ESPN is saying Aviles will get reps at SS.

And Vito, Torres shouldn't be anywhere near the starting lineup outside of the occassional spot start/injury replacement. He had that lone fluke season that he's never going to replicate as he approaches the wrong side of 30, and personally, I think the Giants hosed they Mets on that deal in getting a much better player in Pagan. Ross would be an upgrade if the Mets sign him. Who are they penciling in RF? Duda? If so, I'm sure Ross could suffice in CF for the time being.
I don't think the trade was a steal by any means. I certainly wouldn't argue that Pagan is better than Torres...but getting Ramon Ramirez was the main piece of that deal. The Mets rotation sucks and so they gave the bullpen a much needed makeover. Beyond that, Pagan developed a poor attitude towards Terry Collins once Beltran (Pagan's idol) got traded...so he had to go.

And yeah, Duda is the right fielder. I expect Torres to get the Opening Day start whether Ross is signed or not, simply because there really aren't any other options to lead off. Ruben Tejada could be a leadoff guy eventually, but Collins doesn't want to pressure him too much. He's also considered Daniel Murphy because he makes good contact...but he's probably a better fit in the #2 spot where his lack of speed won't be a hindrance.

I'm expecting the Mets to trot out this lineup against Tommy Hanson on Opening Day:

1. Torres, CF
2. Murphy, 2B
3. Wright, 3B
4. Davis, 1B
5. Bay, LF
6. Duda, RF
7. Thole, C
8. Tejada, SS

I'd rather have Duda 5th, but Collins wants to split the two big lefties in the order in hopes that Bay can at least mildly resemble the player he was in Boston.
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