OBP is more important than SLG. But even so, Heyward would hit for more power higher in the lineup because they'd have to pitch to him instead of walking him for the deadbeats he's surrounded by at the bottom of the order. One of which should be McLouth (assuming you're even going to play him).
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M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."
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