Well I think the extra bat needs to be aquired to play first base and hit cleanup. The Jays need a guy who is a 30 home run 100 RBI guy to hit in that spot. Someone who is a legit power threat because having one guy in Wells just isn't enough to compete in that division. That way you can have a lineup like
Adams SS- has been good as a leadoff hitter, and is learning to take pitches. Needs to work on his defence
Catalonotto LF- good contact situational guy
Wells CF- even with a poor start looks to be a 280-300 hitter with 30 HR 100RBI's
First Baseman - the power guy to back up Wells and benfit 5 and 6 hitters
Hillenbrand DH - 20-25 HR guy at best and is better suited to hitting 5th.
Koskie 3B - He's had a tough year at the dish but 6th is likely where he belongs
Rios RF - He has all the tools to eventually move up, but make him earn it
Zaun C - This is usually where catchers hit anyways.
Hudson 2B - If he's able to hit .270 and put 10 out of the park thats enough production for what he gives in the field.
Extras would be Hill, Hinske, Johson, Quiroz or another catcher if you want to give Quiroz a full year in the minors. Hinske just doesn't hit enough to be a full time first baseman, but he would be a good bench guy. Him and Johnson both run the bases well so they're good late inning pinch runner types. Hill should get enough at bats between playing short, third, and DH. It would give the Jays a nice lineup that doesn't give any easy outs. When you're up against the Yankees and Red Sox you need that extra guy who can turn the game with one swing of the bat.
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