Ackley in the 2 hole tonight...

[EVille3]

Miller batting 9th...let's see if this has a positive effect on anyone...

 

[SeattleCoug]

I like this, now just switch Ackley and Almonte and I really like it. Almonte has no business being a leadoff hitter.

 

[octagondd]

I think eventually it will need to get to this:

1. Ackley
2. Seager
3. Cano
4. Hart
5. Zunino
6. Smoak
7. Almonte
8. Saunders
9. Miller/Franklin

I have not taken handedness into account, but even with Seager's struggles, he is still a tough out and gets a decent amount of walks and has good bat control to handle hit and runs or move a guy over.

 

[johnfree63]

I like this, now just switch Ackley and Almonte and I really like it. Almonte has no business being a leadoff hitter.

I just don't get McClendon's infatuation with Almonte batting lead off. Just seems like he's forcing something that just isn't there.

I also don't get bringing up Franklin to sit on the bench.