one thing I'd hope Jerry would do

For the most part I have been very pleased with the job Jerry Manuel
has done. His ability to run a game and motivate his team and
communicate with the press are all far better than his predecessor.

He has made sure to get Endy into games late to tighten the outfield
defense.

But why won't he take out Delgado for defense? I understand that Endy
is a gold glove caliber outfielder and that he has no one comparable to
that for firstbase. But Delgado is so awful that I would think Easley
would be a solid upgrade for the position. Evans and Murphy played 1B
in the minors and likely offer more range than Delgado.

When Delgado misplayed the 9th inning grounder last night it just
reinforced the notion that he should be lifted for late game defense.

--
Larry Smith

"In this country anyone can grow up to be President.
That's the risk you take."
Adlai Stevenson

"Laurence Smith" <dr4sight.RemoveThis@hvi.net> wrote in message
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>
> For the most part I have been very pleased with the job Jerry Manuel
> has done. His ability to run a game and motivate his team and
> communicate with the press are all far better than his predecessor.
>
> He has made sure to get Endy into games late to tighten the outfield
> defense.
>
> But why won't he take out Delgado for defense? I understand that Endy
> is a gold glove caliber outfielder and that he has no one comparable to
> that for firstbase. But Delgado is so awful that I would think Easley
> would be a solid upgrade for the position. Evans and Murphy played 1B
> in the minors and likely offer more range than Delgado.
>
> When Delgado misplayed the 9th inning grounder last night it just
> reinforced the notion that he should be lifted for late game defense.
>


The way the bullpen implodes, late in games, he needs his bat in the lineup.