2019 Series #1 | Indians @ Twins | March 28th, 30th, and 31st

[Green Demon]

It looks like shit, but there’s just so much time that a couple outfielders could break out with getting Lindor and Kipnis back. Or it could just all fall apart I suppose.

Yeah I mean the last time we had a grab bag outfield and an no name starting at 3rd base on opening day we went to the World Series. Does that mean that is going to happen this year, who knows, but as the long as the Indians are competitive I highly doubt we'll be looking at the same lineup in August that we are currently.

 

[Stark]

 

[DJTJ]

Tyler Naquin is hitting 3rd and I want to barf

 

[sportscoach]

Tyler Naquin is hitting 3rd and I want to barf

I cannot say I don't disagree with you! Not sure if I like the fact we have to put someone there that hasn't proven they can handle that position. This is a make or break season for him as well, so hopefully Francona is right!

 

[Out of the Rafters at the Q]

We all know by now that Naquin can't hit fastballs up in the zone.

Luckily, Berrios only throws fastballs 34.6% of the time.

Naquin could rake if they don't really have a scouting report on him telling Berrios to stay away from the breaking balls low in the zone.

 

[Amherstcavsfan]

Wrong thread

 

[Real Deal]

That bottom 3 is A ball esque. Roberto batting 7th, you know we're in real trouble. Hopefully we get some hot pitching out of the gate.

 

[AZ_]

We all know by now that Naquin can't hit fastballs up in the zone.

Luckily, Berrios only throws fastballs 34.6% of the time.

Naquin could rake if they don't really have a scouting report on him telling Berrios to stay away from the breaking balls low in the zone.

AB1: Fastball, Fastball, Fastball.

Strikeout.

 

[Stark]

Jose Ramirez should never be bunting under any circumstance.

 

[ticon12389]

Naquin batting 3rd is an embarrassment to baseball

 

[Real Deal]

Tribe hitters aren't even close right now

 

[Juice is Loose]

Naquin batting 3rd is an embarrassment to baseball

After seeing the first go through the lineup, not sure who else you could put there. Until Frankie and Kip are back, won’t be pretty

 

[AZ_]

The predictable Opening Day double perfect game.

 

[Stark]

Hell of a catch in left by Bauers.

 

[Stark]

After seeing the first go through the lineup, not sure who else you could put there. Until Frankie and Kip are back, won’t be pretty

I originally thought it was going to be:

Martin
Santana
Jose
Hanley
Bauers
Naquin

I'm not a huge Naquin hater, but even with our current selection of guys, he is definitely not a #3 hitter.