Murphy batting second make sense at every level but one -- it
Murphy batting second make sense at every level but one -- it denies Luis Castillo at-bats in the place in the order where he is most likely to flourish. Manuel indicated early in camp he wasn't opposed to his veteran second baseman batting eighth. Castllo is playing as if 2008 never happened. He's drawing walks, accumulating hits, running with greater speed and better acceleration than seemed possible 10 weeks ago, and he's making a case for himself to be restored to the top of the order and second base. Still, Murphy's potential ascension to the No. 2 spot makes him one to watch in his first full season.
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