Bradley

[HemisFear]

<!--quoteo(post=49623:date=Jul 13 2009, 02:16 PM:name=Andy)-->QUOTE (Andy @ Jul 13 2009, 02:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->I don't think they were entirely wrong though. When a clean up hitter goes to the plate looking for a walk, rather than intending to drive in runs, he's in the wrong spot in the order. A walk is great, but it depends greatly where you are in the order. If there is a runner on 2nd and Fontenot or Baker or Soriano is following you in the order, I'd rather have Bradley hit the ball. If he's hitting 1st or 2nd with DLee or ARam following him, I'll take the walk.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->


Agreed. I really like Bradley in the 2 or 5 hole. My lineup would most likely be

1. Theriot - SS
2. Bradley - RF
3. Lee - 1B
4. Ram - 3B
5. Soriano - LF
6. Fukudome - CF
7. Soto - C
8. Whoever is playing 2nd that day
9. Pitcher

or

1. Theriot - SS
2. Soriano - LF (I like the protection that Lee offers here where as Sori will get a ton of fastballs)
3. Lee - 1B
4. Ramirez - 3B
5. Bradley - RF
6. Soto - C
7. Fukudome - CF
8. Whoever is playing 2nd that day
9. Pitcher