This spring Mets manager Jerry Manuel spoke of his plan to bat shortstop Jose Reyes third in the order. Since then we have not seen the speedy leadoff hitter anywhere but atop the lineup.
Well, according to Adam Rubin of ESPNNewYork , this weekend could be the time when we finally see Reyes somewhere other than his customary leadoff position.
“I said, ‘Whatever is best for the team, I’m going to do it,’” Reyes told ESPNNewYork.com. “I don’t have any problem.
“He said, ‘Do your thing. Don’t try to be different there because you’re going to hit three,’” Reyes said. “I said, ‘Oh, yeah. I’m going to be me. I’m going to take it like I’m going to be leadoff.’ He explained it to ...
Read Full Article at Bleacher Report - MLB
Article written by Flushing Baseball Daily
Comments Off on Reyes Will Bat Third This Weekend