1) Do you really think Everett's batting average will stay at .207?

2) This IS the 8th place hitter we're talking about. Here is the top 5 teams in terms of production (OPS, to keep it simple) out of the 8-hole in 2005:

1. Atlanta - x
2. Pittsburgh
3. NY Mets
4. Philly
5. Cincy
..
16. St Louis - x

x - donotes playoff teams.

3) Jeff Kent is a much better defensive second baseman than the media and most fans give him credit for.