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<blockquote data-quote="ChiefIllini" data-source="post: 1491241" data-attributes="member: 588522"><p>This leadoff man problem needs solved yesterday. The top half of your order shouldn't be tinkered with every single as much as Maddon did. Not all the blame is on him, you gotta have the right mix of personnel. Get me a leadoff hitter and I'll live with the rest of the line up with the guys currently signed. I don't think this roster currently has one, though I am 100% serious about batting Rizzo there consistently (I just dont think its the best option).</p><p></p><p>Nick is a great 2 hole hitter. I worry using him as a leadoff man would diminish his power hitting value, but if he can OPS close to 350 he'd be an upgrade over most on the team already.</p><p></p><p>Pitching worries me much more than the offense. The system looks to have some quality 3-5 starters ready pretty soon, which is great news considering Lesters age and Q's expiring contract. There's a lot of uncertainty on that side of the team, I'm banking big on Kimbrel being a solid closer.</p><p></p><p>Something that I believe hasn't been brought up in this thread yet is Bryants hearing as to whether or not he can become a free agent after next year. That would force the front offices' hand hard. Might be the biggest story line of the off season.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ChiefIllini, post: 1491241, member: 588522"] This leadoff man problem needs solved yesterday. The top half of your order shouldn't be tinkered with every single as much as Maddon did. Not all the blame is on him, you gotta have the right mix of personnel. Get me a leadoff hitter and I'll live with the rest of the line up with the guys currently signed. I don't think this roster currently has one, though I am 100% serious about batting Rizzo there consistently (I just dont think its the best option). Nick is a great 2 hole hitter. I worry using him as a leadoff man would diminish his power hitting value, but if he can OPS close to 350 he'd be an upgrade over most on the team already. Pitching worries me much more than the offense. The system looks to have some quality 3-5 starters ready pretty soon, which is great news considering Lesters age and Q's expiring contract. There's a lot of uncertainty on that side of the team, I'm banking big on Kimbrel being a solid closer. Something that I believe hasn't been brought up in this thread yet is Bryants hearing as to whether or not he can become a free agent after next year. That would force the front offices' hand hard. Might be the biggest story line of the off season. [/QUOTE]
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