Derek
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Depending on where you think Reyes gets most of his reps this year, and how much you think Luplow plays against righties; it seems like most of the lineup is locked down.
In parentheses are their projections for this upcoming season.
Hernandez (.277/.355/.399)
Ramirez (.277/.362/.523)
Lindor (.289/.354/.531)
Santana (.260/.375/.482)
Reyes (.260/.329/.517)
Luplow (.250/.333/.448)
Perez (.219/.303/.399)
Mercado (.256/.313/.402)
Those guys all seem like locks to at least be in the lineup most day right now. They could give somebody a few platoon ABs against righties to partner with Luplow, but I do think he should have an opportunity early to just seize the everyday job.
That leaves a final OF/DH spot (depending on where you slot Reyes most days) with Bauers, Zimmer, Allen, Johnson, Bradley, and DeShields vying for playing time.
I'm pretty pleased with the eight guys I consider locks and expect average to above-average production at the plate (for their position, see Perez), and I'm hopeful that they can find something for that final spot. There is quite a bit of talent in the mix for that final spot. The real question is, who will put it all together.
In parentheses are their projections for this upcoming season.
Hernandez (.277/.355/.399)
Ramirez (.277/.362/.523)
Lindor (.289/.354/.531)
Santana (.260/.375/.482)
Reyes (.260/.329/.517)
Luplow (.250/.333/.448)
Perez (.219/.303/.399)
Mercado (.256/.313/.402)
Those guys all seem like locks to at least be in the lineup most day right now. They could give somebody a few platoon ABs against righties to partner with Luplow, but I do think he should have an opportunity early to just seize the everyday job.
That leaves a final OF/DH spot (depending on where you slot Reyes most days) with Bauers, Zimmer, Allen, Johnson, Bradley, and DeShields vying for playing time.
I'm pretty pleased with the eight guys I consider locks and expect average to above-average production at the plate (for their position, see Perez), and I'm hopeful that they can find something for that final spot. There is quite a bit of talent in the mix for that final spot. The real question is, who will put it all together.