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Quote: Manuel on Santos for Castro


Quote: Manuel on Santos for Castro
Apr. 29, 2009 (MetsBlog delivered by Newstex ) --

In the ninth inning, the Mets down one run, the bases loaded and two outs, and Marlins closer Matt Lindstrom on the mound, Jerry Manuel chose to pinch hit Omir Santos, who had a six-game hitting streak, in place of Ramon Castro, who had two hits and an RBI in the game.

Santos popped out to end the game.

Following the loss, Manuel told reporters he chose to pinch hit Santos for Castro, because Santos has a ?shorter swing, and he believed he would be a better match up against Lindstroms 98?mph fastball.

Manuel also said he is not worried about ?losing Castro, by pinch hitting for him in a such a big spot in the game.

By the Manuel, Manuel said Carlos Delgado was not available today to be a pinch hitter under any circumstance.

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Author:Fox Sports
Author's Website:http://www.foxsports.com
Added: April 30, 2009

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