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I'm leading the league in HR's, 4th in runs scored, but last in OBP and AVG. Any lineup suggestions? Thanks

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I've been leading off Damon vs RHP, Castillo vs LHP, with Jeter hitting second vs L & R. Should I move Cabrera to second instead? He has a higher OBP and can set the stage for Beltre, Ramirez, Delgado? I usually bat Beltre 3rd, Manny 4th, Delgado 5th. I know Delgado is not the optimum 5th hitter, but I want to break up all the righties at some point. What do you think? Thanks!

Lineup vs. LHP
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1. Castillo, Luis (S) 2B
2. Jeter, Derek (R) SS
3. Beltre, Adrian (R) 3B
4. Ramirez, Manny (R) LF
5. Delgado, Carlos (L) 1B
6. Cabrera, Miguel (R) RF
7. Damon, Johnny (L) CF
8. Snyder, Chris (R) C
9. Young, Eric (R) DH

Lineup vs. RHP
CHANGE THIS LINEUP
1. Damon, Johnny (L) CF
2. Jeter, Derek (R) SS
3. Beltre, Adrian (R) 3B
4. Ramirez, Manny (R) DH
5. Delgado, Carlos (L) 1B
6. Cabrera, Miguel (R) LF
7. Dejesus, David (L) RF
8. Snyder, Chris (R) C
9. Castillo, Luis (S) 2B

CHANGE THIS LINEUP

Jeter is NOT an ideal #2 hitter in Strat. Maybe in real life he can bat 2nd for the Yanks, but not for me in this game. (Too many gbA's...)

Check all of your hitters and see who has the lowest total gbA's. Bat this person 2nd. If you absolutely want Jeter hitting second OR anybody else for that matter, check off "Hit and Run more" on their card.

vs. LH's:
I'd lead-off with Young.
Beltre is not a good #3 batter vs. LH's.

Anyone else?