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Recap: Jerry Manuel on WFAN

by Mike Nichols on August 6th, 2008 at 5:31 pm

Mets manager Jerry Manuel recently made his weekly appearance on the WFAN’s Mike and the Mad Dog show.

In case you missed it, here is a quick recap of Manuel’s appearance:

  • Manuel said the team played ‘OK’ during their 1-5 road trip, but played very poor offensively and is addressing the team’s poor situational hitting. He believes the team get ‘anxious’ with runners in scoring position.
  • He will go with a platoon of Dan Murphy and Nick Evans in left field. Murphy will bat second again tonight, as Manuel believes Murphy has the ability to be a good number two hitter.
  • Eddie Kunz will be given the chance to be the team’s closer.
  • Manuel said Saturday’s starter has yet to be determine, but if Jon Neise is chosen, he is not concerned with the lefty facing a right-handed dominant Marlins lineup.
  • John Maine will be ready to make his next start on August 13 versus the Nationals.
  • Manuel admitted to scoreboard watching.
  • Ryan Church will be re-evaluated tomorrow and if all goes well he will proceed to the next step.

To listen to Manuel’s interview in it’s entirety, go to WFAN.com.