joeynach Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 I have had a lot of converstations about Dunn's spot in the everyday lineup and I have also heard a lot of conversations about him. What does the soxtalk community think, is there a consensus on whats best. His career 162 game average is .250/.381/.521/.902 with 40 HR and 98 RBI. I have heard people say he belongs batting third becuase the high OBP extends the first inning of the game, or his high HR total allows for a first innings go ahead HR (something that batting 4th isn't guranteed). I have heard people say he should bat 4th, sandwhiched between sluggers becuase he will get more fastballs and opportunities to drive in more runs or hit multiple run HRs. I have heard people say he strikes out too much and should not bat 3rd becuase he helps shorten the first inning. So which one is it. Where is the best spot for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 QUOTE (joeynach @ Mar 25, 2011 -> 04:54 PM) I have heard people say he strikes out too much and should not bat 3rd becuase he helps shorten the first inning. A strikeout is still an out, might even be a long one since it requires more pitches, and he makes fewer of them with that .380-ish OBP. I think this actually argues in favor of him hitting 3rd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 3rd. No question for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottyDo Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Mar 25, 2011 -> 06:04 PM) A strikeout is still an out, might even be a long one since it requires more pitches, and he makes fewer of them with that .380-ish OBP. I think this actually argues in favor of him hitting 3rd. This. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatnom Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Ideally, he'd be hitting 4th, but for our situation I like Beckham-Dunn-Konerko for 2-3-4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Zelig Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 QUOTE (gatnom @ Mar 25, 2011 -> 04:17 PM) Ideally, he'd be hitting 4th, but for our situation I like Beckham-Dunn-Konerko for 2-3-4. Ideally, Quentin would hit like its 2008, and Dunn could hit 4th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 It'll work itself out as the season goes, but I'd rather see Dunn hit 4th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 QUOTE (Leonard Zelig @ Mar 25, 2011 -> 04:26 PM) Ideally, Quentin would hit like its 2008, and Dunn could hit 4th. The division is a wrap if this happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Pierre Beckham Quentin Dunn Konerko Rios Ramirez Pierzynski Morel Man... That looks awesome if they all hit like they should. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Rios-Dunn-Konerko is my 3-4-5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatnom Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 QUOTE (Leonard Zelig @ Mar 25, 2011 -> 04:26 PM) Ideally, Quentin would hit like its 2008, and Dunn could hit 4th. Ideally. I'm starting to lose faith in Quentin, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerksticks Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 I'd love Beckham-Quentin-Dunn-Konerko Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthsideDon48 Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 I'd like to see the lineup like this: 1. Pierre 2. Beckham 3. Rios 4. Dunn 5. Konerko 6. Quentin 7. Pierzynski 8. Ramirez 9. Morel I like the idea of Dunn hitting 4th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Quentin will be a better hitter than Rios this year but I don't want either of them batting 3rd to start the season. Dunn should be in the 3 hole at the beginning of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxPride56 Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 QUOTE (knightni @ Mar 25, 2011 -> 04:41 PM) Pierre Beckham Quentin Dunn Konerko Rios Ramirez Pierzynski Morel Man... That looks awesome if they all hit like they should. This is what I would like as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitoMB345 Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 I voted for the 3 spot. I think it makes the most sense to me, for a lot of reasons that people have stated. These are the kinds of polls I enjoy though. No answer is wrong, because where ever he bats, he will still hit some long and kickass home runs, and get on base. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justBLAZE Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Voted third, I like Paulie batting 4th like last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 If we didn't have Konerko to fit in, I'd say fourth, I like Konerko in the 4th spot, so that bumps Dunn somewhere, and third seems like the spot. Now if Q comes around, Oz has some options, and they all look pretty damn nice. I'm just bracing for a swinging third strike to end the first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 3rd. But as others said, if Quentin is in 2008 form, I want Dunn hitting 4th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 QUOTE (SoxAce @ Mar 26, 2011 -> 09:18 AM) 3rd. But as others said, if Quentin is in 2008 form, I want Dunn hitting 4th. In other words, Dunn 3rd until someone else earns it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 And I'm hoping someone else earns it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 I know I am lonely on this island, but I would love to see Dunn hit 4th with Rios in front of him, getting protected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREEDY Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 To me it makes no sense to leadoff Pierre, if Dunn is hitting third. I personally would solve this by finding a new LF, but since that isn't going to happen.... this would be my lineup: Pierre Beckham Rios Dunn Konerko Quentin Pierzynski Ramirez Morel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 He should be hitting in the 4th spot. But I have more of an issue in where Rios is currently hitting. If you're gonna hit him in a spot other than 3rd, put Quentin 5th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Any of these scenarios are great if it is because people are getting on base. If it becomes Ozzie shuffling lineups like during the Jerry Manuel years, than ::SS, you may need more room on that island. That could be a lethal order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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