Links: Vocal Leader, Bat Church 2nd, Zito
According to Johnette Howard in Newsday, the time has come for David Wright to step up and become the vocal leader in the team’s clubhouse.
Also in Newsday, David Lennon explains why Willie Randolph should return Ryan Church to batting second in the lineup.
Kristin from We’ve Got Heart provides a Q&A with Nationals C Paul Lo Duca, who says he was disappointed that he missed playing against the Mets at Shea Stadium in April.
Lastly, in his Rumblings & Grumblings column for ESPN.com, Jayson Stark suggests that if a team were to trade for Barry Zito, the Giants will have to eat at least $80 million of his contract.
According to Stark, citing a scout, Zito’s only hope may be to reunite with Rick Peterson.





