As the Brewers wrap up a series against the Cardinals and Tony LaRussa's peculiar lineup strategy, I thought it might be worth thinking about what would make certain lineups advantageous. LaRussa has been hitting the pitcher in the 8th spot, with a position player hitting behind him in the 9th slot, for several years now. Why?
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25 February 2008
After having 120 different lineups last season, Sweet Lou Piniella wants to find the right combination during spring training. His latest idea is probably one of the best he has came up with since juggling everyone around. Lou suggested Fukudome would bat third, followed by Lee and Ramirez. The whole lineup would probably look like this: Soriano, Theirot, Fukudome, Lee, Ramirez, Derosa, Soto, and Pie. It is a great combination of speed at the top and power in the middle. "I've been thinking about our lineup and what makes sense and what we can try," Piniella said Friday. "Let me warn you, it's only Feb. 22, so there's plenty of time to adjust this thing."
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