Lineup when Giambi Comes Back

KnickTerp12 · Post #1 » by **KnickTerp12** » Mon Aug 6, 2007 12:57 am

Giambi is reportedly due back to the Yankees some where in Toronto. What should our lineup be? We have a huge glut now with Damon, Betemit, Giambi deserving time.

I really have no idea what the best lineup is. Melky is playing great, plus I love what Phillips has done so far, and Betemit looks good too. I'm thinking Damon may lose more playing time. Plus there's also Shelley.

Post #2 » by **nykgeneralmanager** » Mon Aug 6, 2007 1:26 am

Shelley is nothing more than a backup who will get random starts to give guys a breather, same can be said for Betemit right now. Damon and Phillips will be the two that will be affected most and should be worried, but how they will be affected is anybody's guess.

Jitpal · Post #3 » by **Jitpal** » Mon Aug 6, 2007 2:18 am

Here is the thing. Giambi can't play first and Damon can't hit or field. Ideally, Damon should sit and be a pinch runner. Giambi at full-time DH is acceptable but I don't think he should play more than 4 times a week, guys like Matsui and Abreu need a break(Damon can fill in) plus even though Jeter and Arod hate DH-ing and would rather be in the field, they need occasional days off as well. Rotate Shelly in the DH spot as well.

However, with Torre being Torre I see one of two things happening. Either Giambi DH-ing with Damon in CF and Andy Phillips playing first or Damon DH-ing with Giambi at 1B and Melky stepping in. My guess is 9 days out of 10 he goes with option one. -Jitpal

ccvle · Post #4 » by **ccvle** » Mon Aug 6, 2007 2:20 am

no way damon is playing cf instead of melky.

Jitpal · Post #5 » by **Jitpal** » Mon Aug 6, 2007 2:29 am

ccvle wrote:no way damon is playing cf instead of melky.

Anyone with half a brain knew Melky was better last year than Damon. Yet, when we got our OFer's back last year, Melky sat. Why would this year be any different? -Jitpal

Post #6 » by **nykgeneralmanager** » Mon Aug 6, 2007 2:42 am

Jitpal wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

Anyone with half a brain knew Melky was better last year than Damon. Yet, when we got our OFer's back last year, Melky sat. Why would this year be any different? -Jitpal

He's a hell of a lot more proven this year, and Damon was a .320 hitter with 25 homers last year (quite the opposite this year).

Post #7 » by **PR07** » Mon Aug 6, 2007 2:43 am

Melky won't sit because he's better both defensively and now offensively compared to Damon.

I'd have Betemit spell Phillips at 1B from time to time, and then also have him fill in for Jeter and AROD when they need that occasional day off.

Have Damon and Giambi platoon at DH with Giambi getting the majority of the looks. Have Damon the 4th OF when other guys need a break.

Jitpal · Post #8 » by **Jitpal** » Mon Aug 6, 2007 2:45 am

Hey I hope you guys are right but if past history is any sort of indication, then Melky isn't going to be playing everyday which would be a shame. -Jitpal

cmaff051 · Post #9 » by **cmaff051** » Mon Aug 6, 2007 2:56 am

Hopefully it will be:

CF: Melky
SS: Jeter
RF: Abreu
3B: ARod
DH: Giambi
C: Posada
LF: Matsui
2B: Cano
1B: Betemit/Phillips

KnickTerp12 · Post #10 » by **KnickTerp12** » Mon Aug 6, 2007 4:18 am

Damon seemed like he was starting to come around before his 0-6. He sees a lot of pitches and has a good OBP compared to his average. Also isn't he like 18/19 stealing bases. If he can start hitting again its going to be hard to leave a guy like that on the bench. Also he seems to make a great play in left field whenever he plays.

popeye7318 · Post #11 » by **popeye7318** » Mon Aug 6, 2007 6:09 pm

cmaff051 wrote:Hopefully it will be:

CF: Melky
SS: Jeter
RF: Abreu
3B: ARod
DH: Giambi
C: Posada
LF: Matsui
2B: Cano
1B: Betemit/Phillips

I like the idea of having melky and damon in the lineup. i think its their speed thats initiating this offensive enslaught.

Plus Giambi is coming back to a good thing and I think he has to earn his spot and should be coming off da bench and have some spot starts.

MaRBuRy aNd JaMaL · Post #12 » by **MaRBuRy aNd JaMaL** » Mon Aug 6, 2007 10:58 pm

NOT IN BATTING ORDER

CF: Melky
LF: Matsui
RF: Abreu
3b: A-Rod
SS: Jeter
2B: Cano
1b: Phillips
C: Posada
DH: Giambi

Extra Bodies: Duncan, Damon, Betemit and Molina

jeff1624 · Post #13 » by **PR07** » Mon Aug 6, 2007 11:54 pm

Asked whether the arrival of Jason Giambi could result in Cabrera losing time, Joe Torre shook his head.