Posted February 12, 200718 yr Done with five weeks of jury duty in Atlanta, new Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez shared some nuggets with spring training six days away: He expects this batting order: Hanley Ramirez, Dan Uggla, Miguel Cabrera, Josh Willingham, Jeremy Hermida, Mike Jacobs, Miguel Olivo, center fielder and pitcher. He listed Alex Sanchez, Reggie Abercrombie and Eric Reed as candidates to start in center, with Alfredo Amezaga ''an option if the other stuff doesn't pan out.'' ( Joe Borchard and Cody Ross said they also would like a chance to compete for the job.) Gonzalez believes Jacobs ''might be at that point . . . to let him play every day;'' said Ricky Nolasco will be a starter early in spring training to get innings, even though he could be moved to the closer's role; and said of Hermida: ``When he clicks, watch out. You're going to have a superstar there.'' ? Among relievers coming off surgery, Travis Bowyer (shoulder) might not pitch this year, Carlos Martinez (elbow) is ahead of schedule and could be back before the All-Star break, and Logan Kensing (elbow) said he's targeting a July return. + http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/sports/16671903.htm i thought he would go jake, willy, hermida. I like it though, not afraid to bat two lefty's back to back. :thumbup
February 12, 200718 yr the only positive is alex sanchez won't be batting 1 or 2. Hanley/Hermida any order, Cabrera, Jacobs/Hammer any order, Uggla, CF (who will out OBP Olivo), and Olivo is ideal. He has to split up the lefties. They'll get destroyed versus LHP or a LOOGY. Oh well. I'm sure this will sort itself out when they figure out Uggla is more of a 3rd/4th run producer on a team then a # 2 hitter with OBP skills.
February 12, 200718 yr KMart back before the ASB?.... please no. Why do you Please no?? well it takes most 12-18 months to fully heal from TJ surgery, and I just hope we dont rush him or Logan back
February 12, 200718 yr My lineup: SS Ramirez RF Hermida 3B Cabrera 1B Jacobs LF Willingham 2B Uggla CF Borchard/Ross C Olivo so, i agree with lou
February 12, 200718 yr He listed Alex Sanchez, Reggie Abercrombie and Eric Reed as candidates to start in center, with Alfredo Amezaga ''an option if the other stuff doesn't pan out.'' ( Joe Borchard and Cody Ross said they also would like a chance to compete for the job.) Reggie, Reggie, Reggie, Reggie! That is all.
February 12, 200718 yr I think Hermida bats 2nd AFTER he earns it (which Im very confident he will at some point this year). But what do you do if Uggs comes firing out of the gate? Here's my line up: HanRam Uggla Cabrera Hammer Hermida Olivo Jacobs CF
February 12, 200718 yr the only positive is alex sanchez won't be batting 1 or 2. Hanley/Hermida any order, Cabrera, Jacobs/Hammer any order, Uggla, CF (who will out OBP Olivo), and Olivo is ideal. He has to split up the lefties. They'll get destroyed versus LHP or a LOOGY. Oh well. I'm sure this will sort itself out when they figure out Uggla is more of a 3rd/4th run producer on a team then a # 2 hitter with OBP skills. He'll probably split up the lefties when we go up against a lefty. Although, I must say, late inning situation with Hermida and Jacobs coming up, the opposing team can bring in a lefty against two hitters, rather than just one. I like this one better: Hanley Uggla Miggy Jacobs Willy Hermida Olivo CFer
February 12, 200718 yr I think Hermida bats 2nd AFTER he earns it (which Im very confident he will at some point this year). But what do you do if Uggs comes firing out of the gate? Here's my line up: HanRam Uggla Cabrera Hammer Hermida Olivo Jacobs CF cant have jake behind olivo he did hit 20 HRs and who is there to give jake a little bit of protecetion
February 12, 200718 yr My lineup: SS Ramirez RF Hermida 3B Cabrera 1B Jacobs LF Willingham 2B Uggla CF Borchard/Ross C Olivo so, i agree with lou I think uggla's too good of a hitter to bat him that low in the order
February 12, 200718 yr He listed Alex Sanchez, Reggie Abercrombie and Eric Reed as candidates to start in center, with Alfredo Amezaga ''an option if the other stuff doesn't pan out.'' ( Joe Borchard and Cody Ross said they also would like a chance to compete for the job.) Reggie, Reggie, Reggie, Reggie! That is all. Puke
February 12, 200718 yr I think Hermida bats 2nd AFTER he earns it (which Im very confident he will at some point this year). But what do you do if Uggs comes firing out of the gate? Here's my line up: HanRam Uggla Cabrera Hammer Hermida Olivo Jacobs CF cant have jake behind olivo he did hit 20 HRs and who is there to give jake a little bit of protecetion How many HR's did Olivo hit? Its not like Jake hit 35 and Olivo hit 8 HR's
February 12, 200718 yr Here's the lineup I'd expect to see: Hanley Uggla Cabrera Jacobs Willingham Hermida Olivo CF P Here's the crazy ass lineup I'd throw out there: Hermida Uggla Hanley Cabrera Willingham Jacobs CF Olivo P 1-5 that lineup'd just wear you out and the 4-6 hitters should usually see a bunch of guys on base, and in scoring position.
February 13, 200718 yr My lineup: SS Ramirez RF Hermida 3B Cabrera 1B Jacobs LF Willingham 2B Uggla CF Borchard/Ross C Olivo so, i agree with lou Uggla and the offense did better with him in 2nd spot
February 13, 200718 yr I think Jacobs also has to earn the right to hit above willingham. I admit I may be a bit biased towards willingham, he and uggla are my favorite players.
February 13, 200718 yr He listed Alex Sanchez, Reggie Abercrombie and Eric Reed as candidates to start in center, with Alfredo Amezaga ''an option if the other stuff doesn't pan out.'' In other words, Sanchez, Abercrombie and Reed will get a chance to each embarass themselves and the club and then get benched in favor of Amezaga in late May, early June. No mention of a possible platoon (though Ross and Borchard say they are willing to try and play center). One new name, but it sounds like if Reggie has another monster spring we could be in for The Reggie Abercrombie Experiment v.2.0 in 2007. Can I get an Oh Yeah?
February 13, 200718 yr He listed Alex Sanchez, Reggie Abercrombie and Eric Reed as candidates to start in center, with Alfredo Amezaga ''an option if the other stuff doesn't pan out.'' In other words, Sanchez, Abercrombie and Reed will get a chance to each embarass themselves and the club and then get benched in favor of Amezaga in late May, early June. No mention of a possible platoon (though Ross and Borchard say they are willing to try and play center). One new name, but it sounds like if Reggie has another monster spring we could be in for The Reggie Abercrombie Experiment v.2.0 in 2007. Can I get an Oh Yeah?
February 13, 200718 yr He listed Alex Sanchez, Reggie Abercrombie and Eric Reed as candidates to start in center, with Alfredo Amezaga ''an option if the other stuff doesn't pan out.'' ( Joe Borchard and Cody Ross said they also would like a chance to compete for the job.) Reggie, Reggie, Reggie, Reggie! That is all. I agree!! GO REGGIE!
February 13, 200718 yr Here's the crazy ass lineup I'd throw out there: Hermida Uggla Hanley Cabrera Willingham Jacobs CF Olivo P I've thought of that in my head as well. It intrigues me. Hanley batting in front of Cabrera would be fun.
February 13, 200718 yr One new name, but it sounds like if Reggie has another monster spring we could be in for The Reggie Abercrombie Experiment v.2.0 in 2007. Can I get an Oh Yeah? Oh No!
February 13, 200718 yr My lineup: SS Ramirez RF Hermida 3B Cabrera 1B Jacobs LF Willingham 2B Uggla CF Borchard/Ross C Olivo so, i agree with lou I think uggla's too good of a hitter to bat him that low in the order so is Robinson Cano and he bats 9th
February 13, 200718 yr My lineup: SS Ramirez RF Hermida 3B Cabrera 1B Jacobs LF Willingham 2B Uggla CF Borchard/Ross C Olivo so, i agree with lou Like I thought....Borchard is on the outside looking in.....he's lucky to be in the majors My lineup: SS Ramirez RF Hermida 3B Cabrera 1B Jacobs LF Willingham 2B Uggla CF Borchard/Ross C Olivo so, i agree with lou Why would you put Hermida in the 2 hole with Uggla having an all star year there last year????? BTW, Uggla and Willingham are better hitters than Jacobs so why would you bat them below him?
February 13, 200718 yr My lineup: SS Ramirez RF Hermida 3B Cabrera 1B Jacobs LF Willingham 2B Uggla CF Borchard/Ross C Olivo so, i agree with lou Like I thought....Borchard is on the outside looking in.....he's lucky to be in the majors My lineup: SS Ramirez RF Hermida 3B Cabrera 1B Jacobs LF Willingham 2B Uggla CF Borchard/Ross C Olivo so, i agree with lou Why would you put Hermida in the 2 hole with Uggla having an all star year there last year????? BTW, Uggla and Willingham are better hitters than Jacobs so why would you bat them below him? you cant say they r better hitters then jake yes they had better years but if you look at jakes minor league Numbers they are better then them both so lets just see how he plays this year.
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