Author Topic: 2017 Lineup  (Read 14408 times)

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Offline bluestreak

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Re: 2017 Lineup
« Reply #125: April 26, 2017, 12:59:53 PM »
I like Turner at 2. Gives us better lefty/righty balance and I love the force multipler effect of Turner hitting before Harper. Ps have to throw him strikes and if Turner does get on, they're so terrified of him stealing 2nd that even a slight loss in focus on Harper could result in serious damage being done.

I honestly think that if Turner is 2nd and he steals, they will just walk Harper. Wouldn't it be better to have him on lead off and distract the pitcher facing Eaton? Or steal and get knocked in by Eaton. Obviously it doesn't matter if Zimmerman and Murphy continue to hit well above .300, but I like
Turner at leadoff.