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Originally Posted by Jiggy_12
I wish I could understand John Gibbons. Last night, he puts Upton in as a defensive replacement for Bautista in the 9th inning. Makes sense to me. Today?
Has Upton in the lineup instead of Saunders, as the Jays face the lefty. Also makes sense.
But has chosen to use Upton as the DH and to keep Bautista in RF. What???
Anyways, here's the lineup.
JB
JD
EE
Tulo
Martin
Upton
Zeke
Pillar
Barney (in for Goins against the lefty)
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I think it's Gibby's loyalty to the guys that has been around in turn outweighing logical explanations.
Also when they use the bullpen and Saunders pinch hits for Upton, Gibby may consider a declining fielder like Bautista still ahead of Saunders.