Friday, July 10, 2009

A Lineup Idea

DH Callaspo
LF DeJesus
1B Billy Butler
3B Alex Gordon
RF Teahen
C B. Pena
2B Bloomquist
CF Maier/Freel
SS TPJ

I guess I should explain this. Callaspo leads off because he's probably the best hitter on the team right now, although arguments for Gordon or Butler are acceptable. DeJesus is 2nd, because he's a good OBP guy usually and he has a good liner/contact swing and can move runners over. Butler hits 3rd, because he's been the most promising hitter thus far and has shown some doubles power. Gordon would hit 4th because I think he's our best power threat and he won't clog the base paths if he has to lead off an inning. He also is a pretty patient hitter. Teahen has been a consistent hitter this year and while he isn't an ideal #5 he's the best remaining hitter. B. Pena plays catcher, because theres no reason not to see what he can do for the rest of the year. Olivo's HR% is awful high this year too, so be expecting a slump. After that Bloomquist is at 2nd because he provides a defensive upgrade over Callaspo and has proven to be decent this year. The 8 & 9 spots provide little offense, but should provide at least average defense. I think this lineup gives the team the best opportunity to score and provides defensive upgrades at 2nd, 3rd, and RF.

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