Church will return as outfield backup

 
When outfield Ryan Church returns later this year -- if he returns later this year -- he will find himself on the bench. Manager Jerry Manuel said that he is comfortable with Fernando Tatis in right and the Nick Evans-Daniel Murphy platoon in left. (link)

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Mets propaganda website Mets.com has a short article about if/when Ryan Church returns, Jerry Manuel will probably use him as the teams fourth, or even fifth outfielder. With the platoon of Nick Evans and Daniel Murphy in left and Fernando Tatis in right, Church is without a starting spot. If Church can return before September 1, one of Evans or Murphy will be sent packing for a few days ...
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Church will return as outfield backup | mets.com: News

NEW YORK -- When Ryan Church returns later this year -- if he returns later this year -- he may find a foreign situation awaiting him. Mets manager Jerry Manuel noted that much Wednesday, confirming that Church will no longer be his starting right ...
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The date is set: Ryan Church to return on Friday

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Audio- August 20- Mets Manager Jerry Manuel

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