During the 4th inning of the Mets and Phillies game on July 5, Gary Cohen and Keith Hernandez were discussing some lineup adjustments for the Mets.
Rumor has it that Jerry Manuel is strongly considering moving Carlos Beltran to the two hole, allowing him to "see more fastballs." Here's how Gary and Keith had the top six of the lineup shaking out:
Jose Reyes
Carlos Beltran
Ryan Church
Moises Alou
David Wright
Carlos Delgado
I'd finish that lineup with Brian Schneider and Luis Castillo, either of which could be placed in the seventh or eighth spots.
I like that lineup, a lot. It is assuming Alou stays healthy, and Delgado can keep up what he's put together in the last few games.
It puts a lot of pop and speed at the top of the order, with a much better #4 hitter. Delgado rightfully shifts lower in the lineup, and will get Wright on base a whole lot more with less pitches to hit.
I like it.
