Bob Pompeiani

Why would you bat him fifth?

Ultimately.

I have one other.

This is just way, just part of the conversation I wanted to ask you about, just because it made me think about options that they have.

Let's say, Cruz's bat's still going good, but he continues to have trouble in center field.

I still think he's going to be your center fielder, but I'm throwing this out just for conversation's sake.

Would they be better off playing Mangum in center, him in right, O'Hearn, who I think is a better first baseman than right field at first, and again, your bench would

benefit because Spencer Horwitz would be on it he can also come in and do different things or put you know I is that something if things and I get it's a big if if things continue to be a defensive struggle for him and I don't even know how he would be in right field but would they consider moving him around I don't think so Bob I don't either but I'm just asking to get Ryan O'Hearn back in his I think Ryan O'Hearn's a really good defensive first baseman

I start with Cruz and them not wanting to move him.

But I also have said, and I believe it, I'll keep him out there as long as his bat is alive and well.

Just get him in the lineup.

I don't care where it is.

If it's in center field.

You mean Cruz?

Cruz.

Talking about O'Neal?

No, I'm talking about Cruz.

I don't mind that he's out there.

I understand he's not going to be perfect out there, even if he improves his play.

But if his bat is what it is, I'll gladly exchange 35 home runs or whatever.