I meant Nido is light years ahead on the defensive side, not with the bat Maybe not light-years but enough to earn the majority of the starts. If the Mets were not a team where October is expected then sure, Alvarez plays everyday The Mets "could" make an early in the season commitment to youth and let Alvarez play almost everyday and promote Baty to do the same at third High risk? Yes, however the potential reward of two uber talented youngsters clicking over the summer could help to put the Mets over the top.