Randle McMurphy wrote:Randle McMurphy wrote:Game 3 lineup prediction:
Springer DH
Schneider 2B
Vlad 1B
Kirk C
Varsho CF
Clement 3B
Santander RF
Gimenez SS
Straw LF
You just have to hope they’ve learned their lesson about IKF.
Got the first 7 spots correct except Davis is playing LF rather than 2B.
They opted for infield defense (IKF) rather than outfield defense (Straw). I suppose I can live with it as long as Santander is in there, it's better than 7 through 9 Sunday.
I am sorry, but there is no justification for this scrub IKF to be in this lineup when he hits much worse against Lefties than Righties. IKF's defense was not particularly great also when he allowed a couple of balls to get by him, that resulted in the Yankees to score 3 runs against Lauer. Frankly, he is overrated defensively especially at Second Base.
IKF was the only Jay that was hitless also the last game, when every time he came to the plate he stopped the offensive momentum. This front office apparently disregards the terrible hitting stats of IKF (especially against Lefties). I do not care if it is a Lefty where IKF has worse hitting stats, but Lukes or even Barger needed to be in the lineup over IKF.