Here's how I believe a five man bench should be constructed; 1) back-up catcher, 2) corner infielder ( 1B/3B) who's more of a bat then a glove 3) fourth outfielder who is a good defender in all three spots 4) fifth outfielder plays the corners but more of a bat5) middle infielder (SS/2B) who is more of a defender then an offensive player. According to Adam Rubin of the Daily News Alex Cora is likely to re-sign, but Cora isn't a defensive infield specialist nor is he a corner infield power hitter and he makes much more then most players who would fill the position. As Matt at Metsblog pointed out, I hope the Mets don't make the same mistake again by signing a guy to an expensive two year deal because they like the intangibles he brought to the club; ie... Franco and Anderson. I have to agree with Amazin Avenue on this one, Wilson Valdez would be a much better pick for the bench then Cora, R. Martinez or Anderson Hernandez. Valdez would be cheaper, while he's a bet...
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