Guess Who's Coming to Right Field?

Mike Cameron is prepared to come off the Disabled List and back into the starting line-up for the Mets by the end of the month. Randolph has said that this means a return to the minors for Victor Diaz. Willie wants Diaz to get an opportunity to play every day. Well, here is a radical thought, Willie, let him play every day on the major league roster.

I am a firm believer in playing the hot hand as long as possible. It is quite possible that by May 15th, Diaz will be hitting .250 and botching balls left and right, but as of right now, he is flourishing in the line-up, despite spending most of his time in the eight hole. He leads the team in home runs, runs scored, OPS and batting average, and now he is minor league bound? The only potential advantage I see Cameron offering is defense, and certainly not enough to make up for the loss of offensive production. I know this is the Mets and there is never a promising youngster that can’t be replaced by an inferior, yet high priced veteran; however, how do you sit the guy with the 5th leading OPS in the league (1.519 the last seven days!). Even if that may not last, Cameron will find a way to get his 150 strikeouts and 25 solo home runs even if he takes a few more weeks off. Until then, let Diaz pound the stuffing out of the ball for a little while longer.