Should we have no bench then because Dusty doesn't use it right? Should we only have rookie options at 2B therefore Dusty must play a rookie? Through all the complaining I've heard about this re-signing, I haven't heard anyone suggest an alternative for the backup role. I'd prefer the route of Furcal at SS, Walker at 2B, Cedeno at backup... but Hendry has said that Cedeno's planned to start so I think Cedeno is at 2B with Furcal or SS with no Furcal. Neifi is insurance in case Cedeno falls apart and a normal backup otherwise. In that context, who would be better at backup? Make sure it's someone Dusty likes less than Cedeno so that Cedeno will be first choice? Yeah, let's build a team playing juvenile mind games with our manager! Neifi is a fine sub and he's fine insurance for starting a rookie. I very much doubt that Neifi is going to be starting with a .300 OBP over Cedeno if Cedeno is hitting better. If Cedeno is good enough to start, he WILL. Cedeno wont start over Neifi with Dustbrain running this team. Even if Ronny wins the job in ST, a two game slump will lead to him being benched for the season.