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Originally Posted by Tyler
Is it just me or does Rios look completely bored or disinterested out there?
He's super frustrating to watch this year.
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He always looks like that, the one benefit of being a cool customer is that he shouldn't sink into such lousy slumps - but he does.
I still like the guy and want him around, but maybe slide Rios down to 9th in the batting order. Rios & Snider would be a formidable bottom of the order and a lousy streak by Rios wouldn't be (as much of) an issue. Rolen would be fine at the 3 spot, Snider sneaks up to 7th or 8th.
Whatever theory Cito has about keeping his young players (Lind last year, Snider this year) at the bottom of the order despite performance really seems to work and I like it. I think it might help Alexis.