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Originally Posted by pmayjr
Scuds,
You bring up an interesting point about the 2 complimenting each other nicely. A couple of years ago when the Marlins won the World Series, they had Juan Pierre hitting leadoff, and Luis Castillo hitting #2. They're both great base stealers and both can hit for average. So I actually thought Luis Castillo in those years was mis-used being in the #2 hole. He does a good job hitting, and chopping balls to move guys up on base. As a Twins fan I got to see that first hand. But you're mis-using another guy who can steal so many bases by putting him right behind Pierre.
It seems like now with Furcal and Pierre it could be part 2 for that. I'm not sure who you would bat lead-off. Pierre seems the more pure Lead-off guy to me, but it is a close call. But what I'm getting at, is whoever you choose to bat lead-off. Why not move the other guy down to like 7th in the order? A guy in the 7 hole doesn't have to be a run producer in my eyes. That's what 3-6 are for. That way you can get a bonafied decent hitter and baserunner at the bottom of your order.
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Furcal deserves to lead off.He has a better on base % because he gets on with both hits n' walks.He seems to take 2nd with ease(one of the most professional base stealers ever....I mean the guy can certainly read a pitcher's move.)Then you have a guy like Pierre slashing the ball for a run -scoring single,or an infield hit.Then you bring up someone to power both runs in,or sacrifice fly Furcal home.This team performs best when Furcal is getting across that plate (manufactured runs.)