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Should Tex be moved down in the lineup?

By Travis G Updated
ST PETERSBURG, FL - APRIL 11: First baseman Mark Teixeira #25 of the New York Yankees fouls off a pitch against the Tampa Bay Rays during the game at Tropicana Field on April 11, 2010 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)
ST PETERSBURG, FL - APRIL 11: First baseman Mark Teixeira #25 of the New York Yankees fouls off a pitch against the Tampa Bay Rays during the game at Tropicana Field on April 11, 2010 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)
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Mark Teixeira is, overall, an excellent hitter, there's no question about that. But throughout his career, he's had trouble in April. An OPS of .766 isn't too bad, but his OPS every other month is at least .900. He's currently 3-31 and hit-less in all but one game. That wouldn't be so bad if he wasn't our #3 hitter.

Is it that crazy a notion to move him to fifth (or lower) until he starts heating up?

  • Feel free to use this as your open-thread for the evening. Some other topics: How will Hughes fare tomorrow? Are you worried about Vazquez? Mets at the Rockies and the White Sox play in Toronto.

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