Florida Marlins lineup
by craig on Feb 12, 2009 10:36 AM EST
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PrintIf by chance you get to witness the batting order for the Marlins first spring training game, you will get to see the order that Fredi would like to go with for the season.
Manager Fredi Gonzalez said he's got a stack of different lineups in his briefcase. At FanFest Saturday, Gonzalez wouldn't divulge specifics such as whether Maybin would hit leadoff and Ramirez third. He did say he would unveil his preferred alignment at the first opportunity.
"You want to do whatever is best for the team and leave the individual out of it," Gonzalez said. "I'm not set. I think there's one lineup there that I like for many different reasons. The first spring training game you'll see it."
First off, how the heck is he going to strap his briefcase to his Harley? I'm sure there is a way but it seems to me they whatever method he chooses will beat up the exterior of the case. Then again, maybe Fredi buys his briefcases at the bargain discount store, so it really doesn't matter. Then again, maybe bungee cords lines give the case character.
Honestly, I couldn't care less what his briefcase looks like but when you are in the middle of the offseason, you invent things to write about.
Anyone want to venture a guess as to what the batting order will be in the first spring training game?
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my preffered...
1. CF – Maybin
2. C – Baker
3. SS – Hanley
4. 3B – Cantu
5. 2B – Danny
6. RF – Ross
7. LF – Hermida
8. 1B – Sanchez
I like this lineup but the only thing that could possibly give us problems is stacking the middle of the order (Hanley – Ross) with 4 right handed bats. If Hermida has a good spring i could def seem him leap frogging ross and manning the 6 hole. Now for the lineup should maybin struggle in the leadoff spot…
1. Hanley
2. Baker
3. Cantu
4. Uggla
5. Ross
6. Hermida
7. Sanchez
8. Maybin
overall, our lineup seems prett balanced. the only true ‘feast or famon" player we have in that lineup seems to be Danny because he does have a tendency to strikeout and go through those extreme cold spell. I think the most of them are rather consistant with the bat. I could see a lot of innings dieing with runners on the corners and hermida either K’ing or rolling a soft grounder for a double play.
Florida Marlins lineup
I think it would be a mistake to place either of the rookies in the eight spot where they will never get anything good to hit. Hanley is better at scoring runs then he is at driving them in. Maybin actually has excellent potential as a power hitter. Uggla could be dropped up and down depending on whether he’s hot or not. I think Sanchez will surprise with his hitting. Anyway here goes:
1. Hanley
2. Baker
3. Maybin
4. Cantu
5. Uggla
6. Sanchez
7. Cody
8. Hermida
A little late but
I’m going w/ the LaRussa theory…
1. Hanley
2. Baker
3. Cantu
4. Uggla
5. Sanchez
6. Cody
7. Hermida
8. Pitcher
9. Maybin
From hardballtimes… “The theory is that by batting the pitcher in the number eight slot then the number nine hitter has a better chance of getting on base and being driven in by the number two to four hitters”
I think it could work. And Freddi shares the same spring home as LaRussa. Unorthodox? Maybe, but it’s just spring training.
And I like it, so that’s all that (had) matters!
People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. ~ Rogers Hornsby
I like the LaRussa theory
Let me tinker with it a little bit. How about
1. Hanley
2. Maybin
3. Baker
4. Cantu
5. Uggla
6. Sanchez
7. Cody
8. Pitcher
9. Hermida
Let me tell you. The opposing pitchers will be freaked out after having to face Hanley and Maybin in a row. Chances are one or the other (or both) gets on base and starts dancing and driving that pitcher to distraction.
Hanley in the 2-hole
Looks like Freddi is gonna go with Cameron and John 1-2. I really don’t like it. First, we have two unproven players starting the game. I can see way too many games where Hanley is up with the bases empty 2 outs. He can be pitched around easily. I especially feel uncomfortable with Cameron leading off, figuring his OBP will be too low (but we have to give him a chance with his speed and what he has shown). By putting Hanley in the 2-hole, if he gets on it can assure our cleanup guy comes up with somebody on. Plus, in the 2-hole Hanley will have more opportunities to run than the 3rd spot. I like Baker in the 6th spot, maybe even the 5th spot if Cody’s RISP drops too low. Seems like Baker should hit .280+ and shows some doubles power.
1) Maybin
2) Ramirez
3) Uggla
4) Cantu
5) Ross
6) Baker
7) Hermida
8) Sanchez
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