Should Jose Reyes Bat Third? Why the Mets Would Be Crazy Not to Do It

Posted: 26th February 2010 by David Geller in MLB
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It’s not officially spring training for the Mets until the manager puts himself under the microscope for a questionable decision. This year’s controversy came rather quickly, and it revolves around the centerpiece of the Mets franchise: Jose Reyes. The frustrated Mets fanbase has been so accustomed to their star shortstop batting leadoff that they are unwilling to consider him batting in any other spot in the lineup. He is the prototypical leadoff hitter. A line drive hitter who is more than capable of parking the ball in the seats, Reyes has undoubtedly made his mark on the base paths. Compiling 301 career stolen bases—78 of which came in one season, a Mets record—Reyes has been a nightmare for opponents every time he comes up to bat. The preferred method of reacq ...

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