The Left Field Conundrum

"There is a fifth dimension beyond that which is known to man. It is a dimension as vast asspace and as timeless as infinity. It is the middle ground between light and shadow, between science and superstition, and it lies between the pit of man's fears and the summit of his knowledge. This is the dimension of imagination. It is an area we call The Left Field Conundrum."Sorry to totally rip off the opening of "The Twilight Zone," but it's true; the Mets left field is a gaping black hole, almost like a corner that we use to send players that have performed badly to. I can see it now......."Ollie, you suck! Go play left field!"Since the departure of Cliff Floyd after the 2006 campaign, left field has been a huge question mark on the Mets lineup. We signed 40-year-old Moises Alou in the 2006 off-season; he ultimately got hurt standing in the outfield while playing for AA Binghamton and it ended his career. Since then, we've seen Damion Easley, E...