Typically I would agree with you because I have never been a fan of Counsell, but I don't have a problem with it when he as an OBP of .395 and that has carried over from the last month of last season. He seems to have a magic force field around the strike zone. The guy gets walked an inordinate amount for someone that really can't hurt you that badly. He will usually give you a good AB and should provide Rickie some chances to run should that opportunity present itself and they want to take that risk in front of Braun and Prince. On another note, I REALLY hope Hall's hamstring problem is just a day or 2 type of thing. It just stinks for him. Seems like every time he gets comfortable and in a groove something bad happens or they have him swithc positions. If he is healthy all year and they are able to leave him at 3rd, I truely think he is going to have a great season. Get back soon Billy! We need you! And stay healthy Braun so moving Hall around isn't an issue when we face LHP