Talk:Questioning the Mets Lineup/@comment-Bball3345-2006041744058

Not crunching numbers is how managers end up with a .304 OBP in the leadoff spot, followed by a .339 OBP with no power behind him(Reyes and Lo Duca). Remember, these two guys are going to have more plate appearances in a season than Beltran, Delgado, Wright, and Floyd. I definitely want Reyes followed by Lo Duca. The combination of a huge stolen base threat in front of a more or less "slap" hitter like this is perfect; however, i can get the same result lower down in the order so their offensive deficiencies don&quot;t hurt the team at the top of the order. As a result, Beltran and Delgado now get the most appearances over the year and the bottom of the order is more productive. It is not just number-crunching; it is common sense.