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According to Metsblog:
"In 117 games for St. Louis this past season, Eckstein hit .309, with a .356 OBP, while putting the ball in play roughly 85 percent of his plate appearances."
So why does he get so much hate here? He's probably quite solid defensively, at second, and seems like the prototypical #2 hitter. And let's face it, this team needs hard-nosed players.
I'm not saying he's my first choice. I'd rather have Castillo or even let Gotay play. But the hate that Eckstein gets at this forum seems excessive.
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http://www.firejoemorgan.com/
Read the Arod/Eckstein one.