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Jason Heyward sits again

Washington Nationals v Atlanta Braves

ATLANTA, GA - JULY 16: Jason Heyward #22 of the Atlanta Braves hits in the game against the Washington Nationals on July 16, 2011 at Turner Field in Atlanta, Georgia. The Nationals beat the Braves 5-2. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images)

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Look, I know that Jason Heyward is having a rough season. And I can understand why, given the fact that he seems to be fragile, that you give him a day off here and there. But can someone explain to me why Fredi Gonzalez is sitting Heyward again today, against a righty, in favor of Jose Constanza?

Heyward may be fighting a terrible sophomore slump, but if the Braves are going to pull out of their little tailspin and get the offense on track and ready to go for what will hopefully be the playoffs, it will be Heyward, not Constanza, who is patrolling right field.

Ugh.