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At the top of the batting order next season could be the way to go. And it could very well happen.Then get a legitimate power hitter/run producer to go along with Contreras and Herrera at 4, 5 and 6. DeWitt needs to open the checkbook for that "legitimate power hitter/run producer".

Shady wrote: ↑10 Sep 2025 11:32 am At the top of the batting order next season could be the way to go. And it could very well happen.Then get a legitimate power hitter/run producer to go along with Contreras and Herrera at 4, 5 and 6. DeWitt needs to open the checkbook for that "legitimate power hitter/run producer".

3 lefties?

Shady wrote: ↑10 Sep 2025 11:32 am At the top of the batting order next season could be the way to go. And it could very well happen.Then get a legitimate power hitter/run producer to go along with Contreras and Herrera at 4, 5 and 6. DeWitt needs to open the checkbook for that "legitimate power hitter/run producer".

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Just five days ago, you started a thread urging Bloom to trade Donovan for pitching. viewtopic.php?t=1516112
Now you're saying Donovan is a mainstay.

But enjoy this attention.

And Jordan hitting clean-up?

scoutyjones2 wrote: ↑10 Sep 2025 11:36 am

Shady wrote: ↑10 Sep 2025 11:32 am At the top of the batting order next season could be the way to go. And it could very well happen.Then get a legitimate power hitter/run producer to go along with Contreras and Herrera at 4, 5 and 6. DeWitt needs to open the checkbook for that "legitimate power hitter/run producer".

3 lefties?

Sure but Burleson is like a LH version of Babe Ruth so

sdaltons wrote: ↑10 Sep 2025 11:46 am

scoutyjones2 wrote: ↑10 Sep 2025 11:36 am

Shady wrote: ↑10 Sep 2025 11:32 am At the top of the batting order next season could be the way to go. And it could very well happen.Then get a legitimate power hitter/run producer to go along with Contreras and Herrera at 4, 5 and 6. DeWitt needs to open the checkbook for that "legitimate power hitter/run producer".

3 lefties?

Sure but Burleson is like a LH version of Babe Ruth so

He’s going to learn switch hitting this winter. Like a switch hitting Mickey mantle.

scoutyjones2 wrote: ↑10 Sep 2025 11:36 am

Shady wrote: ↑10 Sep 2025 11:32 am At the top of the batting order next season could be the way to go. And it could very well happen.Then get a legitimate power hitter/run producer to go along with Contreras and Herrera at 4, 5 and 6. DeWitt needs to open the checkbook for that "legitimate power hitter/run producer".

3 lefties?

Obviously

Shady wrote: ↑10 Sep 2025 11:32 am At the top of the batting order next season could be the way to go. And it could very well happen.Then get a legitimate power hitter/run producer to go along with Contreras and Herrera at 4, 5 and 6. DeWitt needs to open the checkbook for that "legitimate power hitter/run producer".

One of those three doesn’t belong with the others.

We shouldn’t count a bench/platoon player as a mainstay at 3-spot. I have a feeling that nonsense is about to come to an abrupt halt one way or another.

Against RHP Burleson 3/Herrera 6. Against LHP Herrera 3/Burleson 6.

Donovan and JJ at the top? Yes
Burleson #3? Probably not.
I would hit Contreras 3rd as of now.
#4???
Gorman? LOL I know but he does have the power especially against RH pitching.
Herrera? Certainly in the mix vs. LH pitching.
I like Burleson for next season but no higher than 5th(vs RH pitching!).
You can also project Winn at 1 or 2 which could drop Donovan or JJ to #3 or # 4???

Absolut wrote: ↑10 Sep 2025 11:52 am

sdaltons wrote: ↑10 Sep 2025 11:46 am

scoutyjones2 wrote: ↑10 Sep 2025 11:36 am

Shady wrote: ↑10 Sep 2025 11:32 am At the top of the batting order next season could be the way to go. And it could very well happen.Then get a legitimate power hitter/run producer to go along with Contreras and Herrera at 4, 5 and 6. DeWitt needs to open the checkbook for that "legitimate power hitter/run producer".

3 lefties?

Sure but Burleson is like a LH version of Babe Ruth so

He’s going to learn switch hitting this winter. Like a switch hitting Mickey mantle.

Shady wrote: ↑10 Sep 2025 12:10 pm Against RHP Burleson 3/Herrera 6. Against LHP Herrera 3/Burleson 6.

Interestingly enough, Burleson holds his own against LH. Donovan is the one who should be dropped against LH. Bat Herrera's (donkey) 2nd against LH.

Cusecards wrote: ↑10 Sep 2025 12:12 pm Donovan and JJ at the top? Yes
Burleson #3? Probably not.
I would hit Contreras 3rd as of now.
#4???
Gorman? LOL I know but he does have the power especially against RH pitching.
Herrera? Certainly in the mix vs. LH pitching.
I like Burleson for next season but no higher than 5th(vs RH pitching!).
You can also project Winn at 1 or 2 which could drop Donovan or JJ to #3 or # 4???

I have thought about Wetherholt-Donovan vs Donovan-Wetherholt at the top. I like the idea of breaking Wetherholt into the league in the leadoff spot. We know Donovan is great at pulling the ball through the right side with a runner on 1st. There really isn't a 3 hitter on the roster and I like keeping Contreras 4th.

2B Wetherholt
3B Donovan
RF Burleson
1B Contreras
LF Herrera
DH Gorman
SS Winn
C Crooks
CF Scott II

Or maybe if I do some things different with Donovan leadoff and Contreras 3rd.

LF Donovan (Winn vs LH)
2B Wetherholt
1B Contreras
RF Burleson (Herrera vs LH)
DH Herrera (Burleson)
3B Gorman (Donovan)
SS Winn (Saggese in place of Gorman)
C Crooks
CF Scott II

Maybe Wetherholt would be comfortable like that, sandwiched between the two stalwarts. Donovan can do a great job if he comes to the plate with Winn or Scott II on base. The outfield defense seems ugly no matter how you do it. Oh and I forgot Walker. Well, I'm on board with the idea that he should play in Memphis for a while anyway next year.

I told Chaim I was willing to hit 7th next year. I think I can still put up HOF numbers.......... Shady, odds are either Donovan or Burly will be traded this winter.

Shady wrote: ↑10 Sep 2025 11:32 am At the top of the batting order next season could be the way to go. And it could very well happen.Then get a legitimate power hitter/run producer to go along with Contreras and Herrera at 4, 5 and 6. DeWitt needs to open the checkbook for that "legitimate power hitter/run producer".

Thought we trading Donovan and Burly for a decent pitcher ?

HorseTrader wrote: ↑10 Sep 2025 12:50 pm I told Chaim I was willing to hit 7th next year. I think I can still put up HOF numbers.......... Shady, odds are either Donovan or Burly will be traded this winter.

Oh yeah I forgot we are getting all these ideas ready to formally submit to Chaim