Jose Reyes is back. Although his first game this season was on April 10th, the real Jose didn't appear until last night. Reyes had been oh for his last 18 entering last night.
Not only was he not hitting well, what was missing was Jose's exuberance; his big smile, the hand claps, the crazy hand-shakes - all were missing. So were the triples. Last night Reyes was 4-5 with two RBI. He also hit his first triple of the regular season - something we should see much more of from Jose at Gil Hodges Memorial Park, er Citi Field.
Wright still looks terrified on any pitch, especially the curveball, that is thrown inside. Bay is still struggling a bit. Both men are striking out too much. The Mets need both men, but the Mets go as Jose goes
This why Jose must bat lead off. We must not forget, this is Jose's Spring Training. He was shelved due to his over-active thyroid. What compounds that is that Reyes hadn't played in a pro game since May 2009. We had to realize it would take a little time for the rust to wear off.
What was so disconcerting was Jose's smile was gone. He looked slow afoot, slow with the bat, and he looked lost.
Last night that all changed. Jose is back. He smiled, he hit. He won't go 4-5 every night, no, but I believe last night was Jose's coming out party. With Wright and Bay having difficulties now and Beltran out until who-knows-when, it is imperative that Jose is hot.
He was last night. Hopefully it is the start of a great season for the Mets LEADOFF HITTER!
Photos courtesy of CBS Sportsline.
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