Tonight’s Mets lineup against righthander Bud Norris of the Houston Astros:
Jose Reyes – SS
Josh Thole – C
David Wright – 3B
Carlos Beltran – RF
Ike Davis – 1B
Angel Pagan – CF
Willie Harris – LF
Daniel Murphy – 2B
R.A. Dickey – P
Dan Murphy’s hot bat (and cold feet) are back in the lineup, providing protection for Willie Harris in the 8 hole.
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This team should be relegated to minor leagues; absolutely pathetic.
Jose Reyes – SS … picked off
Josh Thole – C … can’t bunt / throw overhand
David Wright – 3B … can’t hit
Carlos Beltran – RF … hits but questionable fielding
Ike Davis – 1B … very good at being upset at out calls
Angel Pagan – CF … can’t hit/take home
Willie Harris – LF … can’t bunt
Daniel Murphy – 2B … looking good today
R.A. Dickey – P … too many runs