Another Survey

by Skirra on Feb 2, 2008 11:41 AM EST

This one is to get what the consensus line-up would be 1-9. It also asks who should start and be in the bullpen along with their respective positions in each. It should only take a few minutes even though the questions may look long. I took the choices from the 40 man roster and the non-roster Spring training invitees. Click Here to take survey

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by Freneau on Feb 2, 2008 5:26 PM EST reply actions

me too

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by buddyball on Feb 2, 2008 5:45 PM EST reply actions

I have 12 responses so far,

including myself. I plan on posting what the RR starting team would be when I get 30 plus. The back end of the rotation is going to be close, and so far Soria is a lock to be the closer. Thanks to all who have responded so far.

by Skirra on Feb 2, 2008 6:59 PM EST reply actions

Went with my desired lineup

Instead of a realistic guess. I dare Hillman-san to shatter the illusion of Grudz as a #2 hitter and put him in the 7 spot where he belongs, but I doubt that happens:

DDJ
Teabag
Boom-Boom
The New Most Hated Man in KC
Smirky McSmirkSmirk
Stormin' Mormon (with the leg kick)
Grudz
The EXPLODER
Jalapena

by CentralChamps2009 on Feb 3, 2008 6:01 PM EST reply actions

Hillman's expressed lineup and OBP:

DeJesus: .351
Grudzielanek: .346
Teahen: .353
Guillen: .353
Butler: .347
Gload: .318
Gordon: .314
Buck: .308
Pena: .284

Career OBP:

DeJesus: .358
Grudz: .331
Teahen: .340
Guillen: .325
Butler: .347
Gload: .333
Gordon: .314
Buck: .297
Pena: .282

To be honest, it's difficult to deny that this lineup is completely deformed. I would probably go with the following, but then if Shealy earns a starting slot, you would have four consecutive righties in the 6-9 slots (yes, I agree with the L/R balance, to an extent).

L DeJesus: .351 / .358
L Teahen: .353 / .340
R Butler: .347 / .347
R Guillen: .353 / .325
L Gordon: .314 / .314
R Grudz: .346 / .331
L Gload: .318 / .333
R Buck: .308 / .297
R Pena: .284 / .282

If Shealy returns, that presents a problem, though.

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by Royals Nation on Feb 3, 2008 6:20 PM EST reply actions