Baker on Cueto, Patterson

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Big Fat Blind Spot
Published 5/13/2008 by Chris at Redleg Nation
... not eager to give the guy the benefit of the doubt.  I’m been surprised at how few gripes I’ve had, given the team’s lousy record.  Hell, we didn’t even say a word about this. But this Corey Patterson thing… I kept waiting for Baker to come to his senses, or at least to offer some sort of crazy theory to justify giving 21 leadoff  starts (in 39 games) to a guy with a .252 OBP.  WHAT IS HE THINKING? Somebody finally asked (via Fay): Baker was asked if he’s thought about moving Corey ...

I Didn't Want to Do This: Your Corey Patterson Update
Published 5/14/2008 by Rob Iracane at Walkoff Walk
... has been keeping me up to date with the comings and goings of Corey Patterson, and I feel the need to pass the savings on to you, our customer. Here's what manager Dusty Baker had to say on Monday regarding moving our erstwhile leadoff man and center fielder down in the lineup: ...