As a result, multiple reporters indicated Wednesday morning that Terry Collins could be leaning toward starting Loney during tonight's Wild Card game against the Giants.
"I have a good feeling about tomorrow, I think it's going to be good for me," Loney told reporters after the workout. "I feel confident. Obviously, it's going to be their decision, but I'll be ready."
To read more from reporters who expect Loney to be in the starting lineup, check out the NY Post, Daily News, Newsday, NJ.com and MLB.com.
Last night, I felt Duda would get the start, because I kept hearing Collins wanted as much power as possible in the lineup, knowing Bumgarner's propensity for giving up the long ball.