Joined: 09 Apr 2002
Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1704
Posted:
Mar 06, 2007 1:57 pm
That's what I've been reading Shaun. With Jeremy Reed out of the starting lineup, Ichiro's moving back to the top of the order. Beltre was terrible early, but was fantastic once they moved him to the two-hole, so the expectation is that he stays there. The 3-6 spots in the order are kind of up in the air, though it's certain that it will be made up of Ibanez, Sexson, Guillen, and Vidro in some way, shape, or form. I've seen some places figure Vidro will hit in the three-hole, but his lack of power production over the past few years will likely land him lower in the lineup. Johjima could figure into the 3-6 spot battle as well. It's a near certainty that the double play combo end up in the 8 and 9 spots.
