Notes: Pre Game Info from Citi Field
Fernando Tatis will start at first base tonight and hit sixth.
Luis Castillo will bat leadoff, followed in order by Alex Cora at second, then Carlos Beltran, Gary Sheffield, David Wright, Tatis, Ryan Church, Omir Santos and Johan Santana.
Update, 4:08 pm:
Jerry Manuel told reporters that he will essentially go with the hot hand when deciding who to play at first base and the corner outfield positions.
Update, 4:11 pm:
Jose Reyes is here with the team, he recieved a cortisone shot and did a light workout, and will remain with the club through the weekend.
Update, 4:14 pm:
Manuel said the team is set up in a way that is not geared towards hitting home runs, and so he seems to reject the notion that his players are struggling to hit the long ball.
In other words, if he had a lineup of power hitters and they were not hitting home runs, he’d understand: but this is not the case.
As such, he needs the team to pitch well and play strong defense.
Update, 4:26 pm:
According to the Star-Ledger’s Brian Costa, in a post to Twitter, Wright stood in front of his locker, talked to reporters, and said he doesn’t hate Citi Field.
