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Move Derrek Lee down in the order

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Move Derrek Lee down in the order 

Post#1 » by SportsWorld » Fri Apr 10, 2009 11:27 pm

This needs to be done ASAP. How many runs is he going to cost us this year?
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Post#2 » by GYBE » Fri Apr 10, 2009 11:28 pm

Hoffpauir could outproduce him if they got equal AB's. And cost $14 million less.
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Post#3 » by apollocreed32 » Fri Apr 10, 2009 11:30 pm

derrek is dead to me, bat him 8
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Re: Move Derrek Lee down in the order 

Post#4 » by SportsWorld » Fri Apr 10, 2009 11:31 pm

And this isn't a reactionary thing. He hasn't hit in a little under a year now.
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Post#5 » by WAYSA » Fri Apr 10, 2009 11:32 pm

This roster needs to be shaken up a bit, IMO.

We need an actual short stop. Ronny Cedeno makes that play from his knees. Theriot and his noodle arm need to be moved to a full time utility spot and back up 2nd baseman.

I love what we have seen from Bradley even though he has one hit. He should hit 3rd.
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Post#6 » by apollocreed32 » Fri Apr 10, 2009 11:35 pm

WAYSA wrote:This roster needs to be shaken up a bit, IMO.

We need an actual short stop. Ronny Cedeno makes that play from his knees. Theriot and his noodle arm need to be moved to a full time utility spot and back up 2nd baseman.

I love what we have seen from Bradley even though he has one hit. He should hit 3rd.

the only noodle i care about from that last play was theriot's brain, just an awful decision
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Post#7 » by WAYSA » Fri Apr 10, 2009 11:37 pm

Also, Wieters would sure look nice at 1B.

How nice would it be to split Soto/Wieters time at C/1B to save both their legs throughout the year?

Also, Travis Snider is raking. Why hasn't Wilkins been let go, yet? I believe Colvin was demoted this year, as well. Awesome. Actually, maybe not. It could be due to his arm injury.

No farm system whatsoever. I hope Cashner flies through the system.
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Post#8 » by Posey H8er » Sat Apr 11, 2009 12:07 am

Last year Derrek Lee was behind these guys in SLG%.

Jim Edmonds
C. Zambrano
M. Hoffpauir
A. Soriano
A. Ramirez
Mike Fontenot
Geovany Soto
Mark DeRosa

This year he is at .176, the lowest on the team. He should not be hitting 3rd. Ramirez, Bradley, and Soto should be hitting 3-5.

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Fukudome
Ramirez
Bradley
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Fontenot
Lee
Theriot
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Post#9 » by GYBE » Sat Apr 11, 2009 12:35 am

I'd probably switch Bradley and Ramirez. Bradley's a walk machine I want in front of A-Ram, who will probably lead the team in slugging. Other than that your lineup's perfect.
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Re: Move Derrek Lee down in the order 

Post#10 » by Howling Mad » Sat Apr 11, 2009 4:33 pm

Please.

Basically what others have said, Bradley needs to be in front of A-Ram, and Lee shouldn't be in the middle of our high OBP guys, it kills us.

Soriano
Fukudome
Bradley
Ramirez
Lee
Fontenot
Soto
Theriot

This is how I have my Show lineup ( I know I know, video game), but yea...

I'm tempted to switch Soto with Lee, but I need some more solid proof, or another year of .280avg & 25hr.

I also had Soto ahead of Mike, but I realized I had more options when I had Fontenot in the 6 hole because of the running element. Gives more options for hit and run, bunting, etc.

Theriot, he can stay where he is, 2, 7, whatever, he can hit. SS, I'd like an upgrade there, preferably more defense than offense.
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Re: Move Derrek Lee down in the order 

Post#11 » by DanTown8587 » Mon Apr 13, 2009 5:48 pm

Against Lefties go with...
Soriano
Theriot
Ramirez
Bradley
Soto
Lee
Johnson
Miles

Against RIghties go...
Soriano
Fukudome
Bradley
Ramirez
Soto
Fontenot
Lee
Theriot
Pitcher
...
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Re: Move Derrek Lee down in the order 

Post#12 » by MJ-23 » Tue Apr 14, 2009 11:00 am

I hate to say it but he is declining fast

I agree with this

Bradley/Ramirez/Lee
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Bradley/Ramirez/Soto/Lee
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Re: Move Derrek Lee down in the order 

Post#13 » by hermes » Thu Apr 16, 2009 4:13 pm

yep lee needs to be moved back

i like Posey's lineup, with bradley and ramirez switched
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Re: Move Derrek Lee down in the order 

Post#14 » by hermes » Fri Apr 17, 2009 1:58 pm

the USA Today Sports Weekly section alerted me of this stat: back in 2007 Derek Lee hit .392 in April, and he's at .080 so far this year


what a difference two years makes :noway:

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