From the Sun today: "Patterson is expected to be the club's regular
center fielder, but the offseason signing of right-handed-hitting Jay
Payton, who can play all three outfield positions, could send
Patterson to the bench against left-handed pitching. He hit just .207
against lefties last year."

>>> Duh? Never has the need for platooning ever been so obvious. The
article also stated that Patterson would be given all of spring
training to show that he can hit lefties. I don't see how one spring
training will be more indicative of his abilities than the past
several seasons. I love the guy's hustle and speed but .207 against
lefties is just not acceptable.