PT TODAY: Mets using platoon in left
Apr 9 2016
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| National League | American League | |
| Mets | NYM using strict platoon in left field | |
| New York Mets manager Terry Collins said he is utilizing a strict platoon in left field, with left-handed-hitting OF Michael Conforto playing against right-handed starters and right-handed-hitting OF Juan Lagares facing lefties. 'We're in a situation where we're trying to win games,' Collins said, when asked why Conforto is platooning. 'This is not a time to develop players.' Source: Newsday - Marc Carig | |
| BHQ take: Many had expected Michael Conforto to play against both lefties and righties in 2016, but even though he's off to a good start, he'll be platooning... |
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