Article: STANLEY MANAGES TO STAY READY FIRST OF ALL, VETERAN WANTS TO HELP TEAM

NEW YORK - Mike Stanley is probably going to make a fine big league manager someday. Stanley's instincts, smarts, and communication skills have caught the attention of baseball people throughout the American League.

Maybe that's why Stanley isn't pouting or ripping his manager at a time when it appears the popular first baseman/designated hitter might be the odd man out in Jimy Williams's new defensive alignment.

After Jose Offerman was finally activated Saturday, Williams put Offerman at first base and Jeff Frye at second in Sunday's win over the Braves. Prior to Offerman's trip to the disabled list, Williams was using Brian Daubach and Stanley in the first base/DH slots, with Offerman at ...

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