May 17, 200719 yr It may be just a coicidence but Hermida gives the lineup a whole new outlook. JoBo was becoming a gap in the offense. A healthy Hermida elevates this team to new heights production wise. Now we just need De Aza back...
May 17, 200719 yr Hermida's looked great. If he gets a good pitch to hit, he's actually swinging at it (unlike last year).
May 17, 200719 yr I don't think adding De Aza will be nearly as big as adding Hermida was It will be, because Amezega, Borchard, and Ross (when he comes back) will be bench players and Reggie will be back to delivering pizza. Hermida needs to hit second. I think he should lead off. He has speed and the ability to get on base.
May 17, 200719 yr Olivo is the biggest hole in the line up right now. Uggla is starting to destroy the ball again, Cabrera starting to hit. Though I might like to see Hanley back in the lead off position, because he's built for it moreso than anyone else in the line up.
May 17, 200719 yr Love seeing that beautiful swing back.. lets hope he stays healthy and does what we all know he can do. Getting Jake back will be huge as well.. we need another lefty who can drive in runs in the middle of this lineup very badly. Getting De Aza back will be big as well, if not more for stability on the bench and everyone getting comfortable with their roles.
May 17, 200719 yr Do you think when De Aza comes back he will bat leadoff? This is what my lineup would look like De Aza Hermida Ramirez Cabrara Willingham Uggla Jacobs Olivo
May 17, 200719 yr I think Reggie is the spark, but having Hermida helps too. (Slightly sarcastic for the record).
May 17, 200719 yr Do you think when De Aza comes back he will bat leadoff? This is what my lineup would look like De Aza Hermida Ramirez Cabrara Willingham Uggla Jacobs Olivo there's no way de aza is leading off and there's no way jake is hitting 7th
May 17, 200719 yr Do you think when De Aza comes back he will bat leadoff? This is what my lineup would look like De Aza Hermida Ramirez Cabrara Willingham Uggla Jacobs Olivo I think in the long term we may see a line up similar to this. But when the season started Fredi said he wasn't going to rush De Aza into anything. Let him play his way into moving up in the line up. If he continues to play the way he was (and I think he will) then I fully expect to see him in that lead off role. Watching him in ST he works the pitchers, draws walks, hits for average, and is damn fine on the base paths. Everything you want from a lead off hitter.
May 17, 200719 yr Do you think when De Aza comes back he will bat leadoff? This is what my lineup would look like De Aza Hermida Ramirez Cabrara Willingham Uggla Jacobs Olivo there's no way de aza is leading off and there's no way jake is hitting 7th Why not let De Aza lead off? If Reggie is given the chance to do it, I would certainly give De Aza the opportunity. He's got the speed for it and showed a pretty good eye in the spring and before he got hurt.
May 17, 200719 yr When De Aza gets back, at least this lineup is decent. The black holes at the bottom of the lineup go back to the bench. How nice is it to have Boone in the 8 spot instead of AA or Borchard etc. If we can get Olivo to get consistent, what a plus.
May 17, 200719 yr Olivo is a funny case. I mean he hit .263 for us last year, which if that is our weakest spot in the order, I will take it. The trouble is he never gets on base... his OBP has consistently only been about .25 - .50 points higher than his average, and when your average peaks out at .270-.275.... that's not a good scenario. But whatever, I like Olivo. He hits well with runners on for the most part... and he is one of the best catchers in the NL, with possibly the best arm.
May 17, 200719 yr im glad Hermida is abck in the lineup and I like that he is being aggressive. Hopefully that aggressiveness doesnt turn into strikeouts now the problem is to find a spot for him in the lineup
May 17, 200719 yr Do you think when De Aza comes back he will bat leadoff? This is what my lineup would look like De Aza Hermida Ramirez Cabrara Willingham Uggla Jacobs Olivo there's no way de aza is leading off and there's no way jake is hitting 7th I understand why Fredi moved Ramirez to the 3 spot, but I don't like it. A big part of Hanley's game is his speed, and I think it could be hindered with Cabs batting behind him. If Hanley gets on base and steals, Cabrera is intentionally walked. If Hanley is at first, the pitcher will be distracted, which is good, but it could also distract Cabrera's ABs. Now De Aza might turn out to be a great leadoff-type guy; it's just too early to tell. But for now, I'd go with something like this: Ramirez Hermida Cabrera Willingham Jacobs Uggla De Aza Olivo
May 17, 200719 yr Uggla's starting to heat up; his average is in the 250s now, so I would not move him down in the order. Just let things be how they are. Reggie/Alfredo Uggla Hanley Cabs Hammer Hermida Boone Olivo It has worked till now, so lets not make any changes for now. I do would like to see hermida batting 2nd at some point in the season.
May 17, 200719 yr Why the hell are people holding their breathe for De Aza? Does he even have an extra base hit or stolen base? Jeez, let's let him prove something first.
May 17, 200719 yr Why the hell are people holding their breathe for De Aza? Does he even have an extra base hit or stolen base? Jeez, let's let him prove something first. 4 of his 10 hits were for extra bases.
May 17, 200719 yr Why the hell are people holding their breathe for De Aza? Does he even have an extra base hit or stolen base? Jeez, let's let him prove something first. 4 of his 10 hits were for extra bases. Then I stand corrected. Still though, 10 hits, let's beat the drums on that one.
May 17, 200719 yr Olivo is a funny case. I mean he hit .263 for us last year, which if that is our weakest spot in the order, I will take it. The trouble is he never gets on base... his OBP has consistently only been about .25 - .50 points higher than his average, and when your average peaks out at .270-.275.... that's not a good scenario. But whatever, I like Olivo. He hits well with runners on for the most part... and he is one of the best catchers in the NL, with possibly the best arm. He is? Hasn't played all that well as of late. Lots of passed balls, and in key situations.
May 17, 200719 yr i dont understand the need to talk down reyes when talking up hanley by some in here. Theyre both freakishly amazing players.
May 17, 200719 yr Hermida needs to hit second. I think he should lead off. He has speed and the ability to get on base. Hermida will draw more walks than De Aza but Hanley will draw more walks than Hermida and will most definitely steal more bases. That'd be one hell of a hit and run situation with Hermida at the plate and Hanley at first. Uggla would be much better utilized hitting somewhere around 5th or 6th. It'd get some power down into the bottom part of the order. I really like the look of this: Hanley Hermida Cabrera Willingham Abercrombie/De Aza Uggla Boone Olivo Pitcher
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