This Manuel-LaRussa match-up is really extraordinary. "You put in Raul Valdes over K-Rod? Fine, I'll put in Felipe Lopez and stick my starting pitcher in left field! Your move."
LaRussa putting a nonpitcher into the game to pitch. Gee, it won't be too embarrassing if he puts the Mets down 1-2-3, will it?
"You put Felipe Lopez on the mound? Fine, I'll have Valdes bat so I can see if he can go two innings even though everyone knows he sucks."