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Originally Posted by KootenayFlamesFan
So Springer led off today and has been lead off for years, but makes me wonder if he can be this team's version of Josh Donaldson and be a very effective #2 hitter? I'm just not sure I like the idea of Biggio hitting far down the lineup, as I'm not sure he's a great #2 guy but I don't like him in the bottom 1/3 either, he needs lots of ABs. But then Semien has to fit in there somewhere too. Is Biggio destined for the #6 spot? I'd like to see him lead off but I'm not sure how to make all the puzzle pieces fit. Can Semien hit further down the lineup, like Ben Revere did for a while in the #9 spot?
Springer
Semien
Bichette
Hernandez
Guerero
Biggio
Gurriel Jr
Tellez
Jensen/Kirk
Is that about right? It's a pretty deep batting order either way.
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I like that lineup. I'd personally probably swap Hernandez with Biggio just to give Biggio a bigger role as he's more important on the team going forward - wouldn't want to see his confidence and average drop. But that's a small thing.
I'd also like to see Gurriel swapped with Semien depending on who gets on base more as the season progresses. Better on base percentage guys at the top of the lineup is always something to strive for.