david@fisher.UUCP (David Rubin) (08/29/84)
[Who's on third? I don't know...]
The Mets have acquired Ray Knight from Houston for three minor league
players to be named later. They have been looking for a right-handed
bat and an infielder who could play more than one position, so the
trade is no shocker. Here's what is...
Since Santana and Gardenhire are disabled, and Oquendo hits with less
authority than the Met starters, the Mets have been using Backman at
short whenever possible and playing Chapman at second. However,
Backman is an ineffective hitter against left-handed pitching (even
though he is a switch-hitter). The Mets are planning to move Hubie
Brooks to short, and start Knight at third. Comments?
I think it is a good idea against lefties, as the Mets cannot afford the
luxury of allowing Oquendo to bat regularly. I think that against
righties, though, they're better off sticking with Backman at short
and moving Brooks back to third. Chapman would then play second every
day.
David Rubin
{allegra|astrovax|princeton}!fisher!davidroy@hpmtla.UUCP (roy) (09/08/84)
Who are these people?
sincerely,
a Cubs fan