That's not a headline that's going to instill any confidence in Met fans. But sometimes, you have to get back to basics.Shawn Green's power numbers have declined over the last few seasons. Back in February, Green found a hand hitch in his swing, and he thought all was well. However, Green started off the spring 0 for 13. So much for self help.
On Wednesday, Green tried another approach...
Green spent an extra hour hitting on the main field with Carlos Beltran, Julio Franco and hitting coach Rick Down providing suggestions. Green's swings were recorded by a high-tech video system called Pro Mirror, which was set up with a monitor that allowed Franco and Beltran to point out adjustments in Green's swing as they were being made.It's worth noting that Green got his first hit of the spring on Thursday after "learning how to hit" from Carlos and Julio ... but he also made the final out of an 8-7 Mets loss to Baltimore. If Green gets desperate, could Tom Emanski's hitting drills be far behind?"I can honestly say today was my most productive day this spring," Green said. "It was about getting in a good hitting position - a more powerful hitting position. The video helped, but I was more interested in listening to Carlos and Julio and what they had to say. I thought I had hitting figured out five or six years ago and now I'm learning how to hit."
