Lineup Game

by Dex on Mar 25, 2008 7:34 AM PDT in News Comment 40 comments

Everybody loves the Lineup Game. Given that Edmonds doesn't look likely for Opening Day, what do you think will be our lineup to start the season? Here's my guess...

Giles
Iguchi
A-Go
Kouz
Hairston (LF)
Gerut (CF)
Khalil
Bard

Mostly because Khalil sucks ass right now. Poor guy. Also, is there a chance that Headley could actually see opening day on the roster?

Another young outfielder, Chase Headley was dropped to Triple-A on Sunday in part to expose the first-time left fielder to conditions he didn't face this month in the Cactus League. "Lights, wet grass - there are a lot of things he needs to experience that he didn't experience in spring training," manager Bud Black said.

General Manager Kevin Towers described Headley as a No. 5 hitter and a "very good third baseman" who has "a chance to be a good outfielder, too."

Let's just play him then. Come on.

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Not a chance

for Chase. I think the roster is set but for the last bullpen slot and infield utility slot b/w Robles and Rodriguez.

Giles
Iguchi
Kouz
Gonzo
Bard
Khalil
Gerut
Hairston
Peavy

Or could Barrett sneak into the starting lineup. Oh the intrigue!

by Billy Almon on Mar 25, 2008 7:55 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Chase has no shot.

Sadly it seems he's going to be punished because Shane Victorino and Freddy Guzman both crapped the bed when they were given the opportunity as young outfielders.

But as WG has stated before, if management thinks him starting out as a Beaver is going to make him a better and more prepared player when he does get on the 25-man roster...I'm all for it.

My lineup right now*:

Giles
Tad
Aid
Kouz
Bard
Greeney
Hairy
Gerut
Jake

* lineup subject to change as the wind blows

by Drama on Mar 25, 2008 8:14 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I like this

lineup a lot. Bard neets to hit before Khalil. Bardo had a great RISP last year, and he gets onbase at a good clip. Clog the bases for Khalil (and put him in the sixth spot, where he excels).

Although everyone is avoiding the issue, I do think part of Headley's not being used right away is due to arbitration status.

by Phantom on Mar 25, 2008 8:29 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Arbitration

I believe it plays a part, but that's more of a strategy for a team that isn't looking to win in the current year. It's well worth it go to arbitration a year early if its the difference between playoffs and sitting at home. Obviously that doesn't mean the Padres aren't being cheap, but I think the case would be a lot more convincing if Headley had some AAA experience or real OF experience. Since he has neither the Padres' case for sending him down is airtight especially when you consider that you'd have to kick McAnulty to the curb or be an infielder short if you don't.

by Wonko on Mar 25, 2008 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

nobody ever likes my lineups

by Dex on Mar 25, 2008 8:50 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Awwww....

I just don't think it's fair to shove Khalil into the 8th slot because he's had a tough spring. Khalil hits in the sixth slot...he's obviously very comfortable there.

by Drama on Mar 25, 2008 8:52 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sorry...

...I meant you have Khalil in the 7th spot.

by Drama on Mar 25, 2008 10:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I like yours

because you've got Hairston hitting higher in the order.

We seem to be treating Hairston as an after thought and I think he has the potential to be huge for us this season - if he hits the way he did at the end of last yr, fifth is the right spot for him.

by Winfield's Ghost on Mar 25, 2008 9:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

5th slot...

The reason I have Bard hitting 5th is because he was so clutch with runners on last season.

.346 with runners on
.406 with runners in scoring position
.375 with the bases loaded

by Drama on Mar 25, 2008 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Unless Khalil

Makes an effort to break the 40 walk mark for only the 2nd(!!) time in his career, I want him batting no higher than 7th.

by Dalton on Mar 25, 2008 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Numbers

Those numbers are probably a bit fluky, but I'm all for clogging the bases for Khalil. Not only does it increase the RBI chances, but it also forces the pitchers to throw him strikes.

by Wonko on Mar 25, 2008 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Does it?

If the bases are loaded, sure, he'll see more strikes. But if I'm pitching to KG with one or two on, he's getting three straight sliders off the plate. Our boy needs to make people throw him strikes, because when they do, he hits them to Degoba.

by Dalton on Mar 25, 2008 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dagobah

by Dex on Mar 25, 2008 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Mudhole? Slimy?

My home this is!

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Mar 25, 2008 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sorry

I hate Italians.

by Dalton on Mar 25, 2008 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dagoba then

by Dex on Mar 25, 2008 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I can't catch a break today

I'm blaming Foreigners.

(fans of Foreigner)

by Dalton on Mar 25, 2008 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

And I also hate everyone in Asia

and Europe. (ESPECIALLY Berlin.) Oh, and Chicago.

by Dalton on Mar 25, 2008 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Boston?

Kansas to a lesser extent?

"All the big fellas in baseball are gonna get scrawny and weak like those stat geeks that nobody likes." -- Roger Clemens

by TheGrandHatching on Mar 25, 2008 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Alabama?

by Drama on Mar 25, 2008 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Of course

It was not meant to be an exhaustive list.

by Dalton on Mar 25, 2008 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

NYCPadre

Let the hate flow through you.

by Drama on Mar 25, 2008 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Jeremy Reed to the Padres?

John Hickey from the Seattle Post Intelligencer is reporting that the Padres "have expressed renewed interest" in Jeremy Reed.

Reed, in his words, is "looking for a miracle" in the final week of the spring in his quest to return to the big leagues. If it's not going to be in Seattle, which would be his preference, then San Diego would be good for the native Southern Californian.

The Padres are looking for help in center field. Reed, who was the Mariners starter in center until a broken wrist in 2006 led to Ichiro Suzuki moving from right field to center, could fill in for starting center fielder Jim Edmonds, who might start the season on San Diego's disabled list.

Let's offer them Stansberry and Myrow...

by Drama on Mar 25, 2008 8:51 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs