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by **STEVEPONEDAL** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 10:28 pm

I am torn between; Ramirez, Spezio and Youkilis at 3B in Turner Field. Will Ramirez cretae lots of out from the BPHRs? I was thinking I might need some power?

Thanks

sponedal

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by **dennisfs561** » Sat Dec 08, 2007 12:07 am

The closer is a little weak, but outside of that the team looks pretty darn good. Spezio usually does good for me, but I think Ramirez fits your lineup better. You need the better power facing lefties that Ramirez gives. IMHO

by **Roscodog** » Sat Dec 08, 2007 1:43 pm

I agree with dennis, your team looks good, but the closer is week. Not sure why you'd consider Youklis at 3rd though. I don't like Guillen's 33 E's at SS and a little better def is CF would be nice but on the whole you should have a good season.

by **durantjerry** » Sat Dec 08, 2007 2:06 pm

The answer seems ridiculously obvious IMO. I agree, why even consider Yuke with his horrid "D" when there is an abundance of capable 3B. Also, why Spezio, whose big advantage are his #HR's, which doesn't fit your park that well. Not too mention you already have plenty of LH hitting(a little too much IMO) that does fit your park. I would like too see maybe another RH hitter.

by **dennisfs561** » Sat Dec 08, 2007 4:26 pm

Something else to consider. Your lineup is biased towards performing better against RH pitchers. If your division is loaded with LHP, you may need to balance things out a bit more.

Also I think Drew is overpriced, then again I may be biased because he underperformed on the couple of teams I drafted him. This may be a good place to switch to a RH batter as Durantjerry suggests, and maybe free up some $ to upgrade your closer.

by **STEVEPONEDAL** » Sat Dec 08, 2007 5:12 pm

Great suggestions!!

I guess I was worried about Ramirez's BPHRs being outs in my park which by consensus seems unfounded.

Also, earlier this AM, I was looking at picking up Ordonez for Drew. I also had bad experience with Drew. Adding Ordonez may mean I don't need 2 platoons and can drop Salmon.

With the xtra $$, I think I will pick up Street as my closer.

Thanks

sponedal

by **STEVEPONEDAL** » Sat Dec 08, 2007 6:51 pm

So here is where I sit: I piCke up M Diaz for RF. So, I think my line-up against RHPs is:

DH Lofton
1B Overbay
RF Diaz
LF Ramirez
SS Guillen
3B Ramirez
C Kendall
2B Roberts
CF Roberts

Against LHPs is:

C Kendall
DH Cruz
RF Diaz
LF Ramirez
SS Guillen
1B Overbay
CF Roberts
3B Ramirez
2B Roberts

Could I do better?

Thanks

sponedal

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by **Roscodog** » Sat Dec 08, 2007 8:10 pm

I really like Ordonez so if you can get him for RF still I think you'd be better off. Team looks better now though.

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Ramirez at 3B in Turner Field

Ramirez at 3B in Turner Field

Thanks, ths is great

So, here is where I sit

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