dyuen Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Probably nothing too suprising here but this is what I am told the lineup would look like if opening day were today: Pierre - LF Beckham - 2b Quentin - RF Konerko - 1b Rios - CF AJ - C Jones - DH Teahan - 3b Ramirez - SS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Yep, looks about right - they're all on the roster! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 (edited) Rios batting 5th. I approve of this. If Teahen rakes, he and A.J. could switch spots. Edited March 22, 2010 by SoxAce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 QUOTE (docsox24 @ Mar 22, 2010 -> 02:23 PM) Probably nothing too suprising here but this is what I am told the lineup would look like if opening day were today: Pierre - LF Beckham - 2b Quentin - RF Konerko - 1b Rios - CF AJ - C Jones - DH Teahan - 3b Ramirez - SS That looks about what was expected. The question is how long would Kenny let the offense flounder before making a deal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 I think this is right, and it brings up the Kotsay/Jones DH topic. If Andruw Jones is going into opening day with a hot bat, he's got to be an every day player. Kotsay just needs to stay on the bench and start once a week, and replace Paulie when he gets pinch run for. He'll be a lot more valuable in that role. I'm just afraid Guillen will play Kotsay too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 QUOTE (flavum @ Mar 22, 2010 -> 02:43 PM) I think this is right, and it brings up the Kotsay/Jones DH topic. If Andruw Jones is going into opening day with a hot bat, he's got to be an every day player. Kotsay just needs to stay on the bench and start once a week, and replace Paulie when he gets pinch run for. He'll be a lot more valuable in that role. I'm just afraid Guillen will play Kotsay too much. If Jones plays anywhere even close to 75% of his former self, there won't be much of a platoon at DH, except maybe days when Jones plays in the OF for someone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 If Jones plays 145 games, I think Pierre and Quentin will DH just as much as Andruw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 QUOTE (flavum @ Mar 22, 2010 -> 01:55 PM) If Jones plays 145 games, I think Pierre and Quentin will DH just as much as Andruw. Mostly I mean Kotsay will be the one who doesn't play as much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 No Kotsay? Against a RHP? No complaints! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyuen Posted March 22, 2010 Author Share Posted March 22, 2010 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 22, 2010 -> 02:52 PM) If Jones plays anywhere even close to 75% of his former self, there won't be much of a platoon at DH, except maybe days when Jones plays in the OF for someone. I guess Jones is going to play a lot of CF with Rios in RF and Pierre/Carlos as LF/DH. The sox believe that Jones is the best defensive CF on the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 QUOTE (docsox24 @ Mar 22, 2010 -> 02:09 PM) I guess Jones is going to play a lot of CF with Rios in RF and Pierre/Carlos as LF/DH. The sox believe that Jones is the best defensive CF on the team. Rios >> Jones defensively. It's not 2003. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jphat007 Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Ugh it's going to be so hard to score runs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 QUOTE (docsox24 @ Mar 22, 2010 -> 02:23 PM) Probably nothing too suprising here but this is what I am told the lineup would look like if opening day were today: Pierre - LF Beckham - 2b Quentin - RF Konerko - 1b Rios - CF AJ - C Jones - DH Teahan - 3b Ramirez - SS This is the lineup I've been using in my video games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyuen Posted March 22, 2010 Author Share Posted March 22, 2010 QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Mar 22, 2010 -> 03:14 PM) Rios >> Jones defensively. It's not 2003. Hey I am suprised too. I am just reporting what I heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVSoxFan Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 I like it! I'm feeling pretty good about this season. Two weeks to Opening Day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrlesque Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 QUOTE (docsox24 @ Mar 22, 2010 -> 02:23 PM) Probably nothing too suprising here but this is what I am told the lineup would look like if opening day were today: Pierre - LF Beckham - 2b Quentin - RF Konerko - 1b Rios - CF AJ - C Jones - DH Teahan - 3b Ramirez - SS I like it, especially the part about Rios hitting 5th. PK and AJP should not hit back to back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrlesque Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 QUOTE (docsox24 @ Mar 22, 2010 -> 03:09 PM) I guess Jones is going to play a lot of CF with Rios in RF and Pierre/Carlos as LF/DH. The sox believe that Jones is the best defensive CF on the team. I keep hearing this. Can someone tell me why the Sox prefer Jones in CF over Rios? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 QUOTE (Buehrlesque @ Mar 22, 2010 -> 04:19 PM) I keep hearing this. Can someone tell me why the Sox prefer Jones in CF over Rios? 10 Gold Gloves speak for themselves! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supernuke Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 QUOTE (Kalapse @ Mar 22, 2010 -> 04:28 PM) 10 Gold Gloves speak for themselves! Ahhhh, good old Gold Gloves. The one and only true measure of defensive ability. What would we do without them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 QUOTE (supernuke @ Mar 22, 2010 -> 04:33 PM) Ahhhh, good old Gold Gloves. The one and only true measure of defensive ability. What would we do without them. Well, he's probably the best CF I've ever seen but I'm thinking judging his current defensive ability based on what he accomplished in his youth might not be the best way to go about it. Ozzie on the other hand likes to bring up the GG both he and Omar have compiled over their careers so I'm thinking he puts a bit more weight on them than I do. Of course, by age 33 I wasn't crazy about watching Griffey hobble around CF, regardless of his 10 GG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty34 Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 I think they should seriously consider moving Beckham to the 3 spot and build the lineup around him. They need his doubles to be driving in runs, not just setting up runs Something like Pierre Kotsay Beckham Quentin Konerko AJ Rios Teahen Ramirez If Rios has turned it around you have the option to flip him and Konerko. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 I'd bat Beckham 3rd. I think he's the best pure hitter on this team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottyDo Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 QUOTE (striker @ Mar 22, 2010 -> 07:37 PM) I'd bat Beckham 3rd. I think he's the best pure hitter on this team. I don't think you do that yet, but maybe by the end of the year. The kid's already got enough pressure on him and, while I'm sure he can handle it, why tempt fate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeynach Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 QUOTE (SoxAce @ Mar 22, 2010 -> 03:27 PM) Rios batting 5th. I approve of this. If Teahen rakes, he and A.J. could switch spots. Yep exatly the way I feel. Though the lineup is missing a bonafied 40HR and 120 RBI slugger, I feel that it is very well balanced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeynach Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Who are we facing opening day, pitcher that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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