04/11: The Yankees Lineup
Posted by: James
Peter Abraham of the Journal News posted the Yankee lineup for the home opener over at The LoHud Yankees Blog. Here's how it stands right now.
1) Johnny Damon CF
2) Derek Jeter SS
3) Gary Sheffield RF
4) Alex Rodriguez 3B
5) Hideki Matsui LF (Edit: MLB.com has Giambi here and Matsui 6th)
6) Jason Giambi 1B
7) Jorge Posada C
8) Robinson Cano 2B
9) Bernie Williams DH
So, here are a couple of questions. How long of a leash do you give Bernie before you start giving Phillips some ABs at DH? (or do you think that Torre will even do that for fear of not having a replacement for Giambi at 1B?) Also, do you think that this is a good lineup, i.e. is it a good use of the players that the Yankees have on the roster? I personally wouldn't mind seeing this change made to the heart of the order.
3) Jason Giambi 1B (not hitting yet but still has a .423 OBP)
4) Alex Rodriguez 3B
5) Gary Sheffield RF
6) Hideki Matsui LF
1) Johnny Damon CF
2) Derek Jeter SS
3) Gary Sheffield RF
4) Alex Rodriguez 3B
5) Hideki Matsui LF (Edit: MLB.com has Giambi here and Matsui 6th)
6) Jason Giambi 1B
7) Jorge Posada C
8) Robinson Cano 2B
9) Bernie Williams DH
So, here are a couple of questions. How long of a leash do you give Bernie before you start giving Phillips some ABs at DH? (or do you think that Torre will even do that for fear of not having a replacement for Giambi at 1B?) Also, do you think that this is a good lineup, i.e. is it a good use of the players that the Yankees have on the roster? I personally wouldn't mind seeing this change made to the heart of the order.
3) Jason Giambi 1B (not hitting yet but still has a .423 OBP)
4) Alex Rodriguez 3B
5) Gary Sheffield RF
6) Hideki Matsui LF
Mike A. wrote:
3: A-Rod
4: Matsui
5: Sheff
6: Giambi