We felt that with all the injuries we have had that Matt would bring more versatility to our lineup. He can play center and wing. We always felt that Patrick was a better center. We have lots of centers, even though we have some injuries right now. We just felt that Matt was a better fit for our team, although we realize that we gave up a good young player.

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Through the long duration of the season, there are going to be injuries and lineup changes. If you start, you start. If you come off the bench, you have to be ready. Either way, you have to be ready when your number is called. When I approach it like that, I have no problem.

— Tony Battie

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We felt like we had to keep Victor in the lineup because of the injury to Travis Hafner.

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We always felt that our lineup was great. You don't have a relief point, from a pitching standpoint. You get into a little trouble, it becomes a problem for you real quick, and that's what we try to do.

— Cliff Floyd

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to show your versatility.

This win was well-deserved. Heath and Lynch had terrific runs - and Matt Anderson returned to the lineup and to his usual form after missing the previous two races.

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