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Moises Alou may make his 2008 debut as soon as this weekend. He's been out since spring training when he underwent surgery for a hernia. He has been rehabbing in minor league games for the past few days.

Once he does return, many expect Angel Pagan to go to the bench even though he's hitting over .300. Assuming Alou is productive, the Mets will have four potential starters in the outfield (Beltran, Alou, Pagan and Ryan Church) along with utility man Endy Chavez.

Another interesting topic is where Alou would bat in the line-up. Randolph said he will not push struggling Carlos Delgado lower in the line-up right now, but when Alou returns...perhaps he must.

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Willie may not be around to make decisions like that if the Mets don't wake up soon.