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Frank Thomas was my DH but he keeps getting injured and since we're nearing the deadline I let him go. I went for the hitter with the highest OBP with ove 600 PAs and it was Randy Winn, so he is now my DH. These are the best lineups I could come up with...does anyone agree? If not, please share your ideas which order would be better. Thanks.

Lineup vs. LHP
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1. Shelton, Chris (R) C
2. Overbay, Lyle (L) 1B
3. Glaus, Troy (R) 3B
4. Higginson, Bobby (L) RF
5. Winn, Randy (S) DH
6. Jones, Andruw (R) CF
7. Castillo, Luis (S) 2B
8. Roberts, Dave (L) LF
9. Izturis, Cesar (S) SS

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Lineup vs. RHP
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1. Winn, Randy (S) DH
2. Roberts, Dave (L) LF
3. Overbay, Lyle (L) 1B
4. Glaus, Troy (R) 3B
5. Higginson, Bobby (L) RF
6. Izturis, Cesar (S) SS
7. Shelton, Chris (R) C
8. Jones, Andruw (R) CF
9. Castillo, Luis (S) 2B

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I've used Winn a number of times and he'll usually produce some good #'s, albeit usually vs. RH's though...

I've batted him in the 2 spot and the 5th or 6th spot vs. RH's. Versus LH's I usually hit him in the 9 hole because he's not as good against the southpaws.

I think your lineups need some help though...

vs. LH's I'd go:
Castillo
Izturis
Overbay
Glaus
Higginson
Jones
??? (The bottom of this lineup needs HELP. Roberts needs a platoon, Shelton is not good (IMHO) and I would grab Payton, if you could, to hit vs. LH's in this lineup).

vs. RH's:
Move Jones into the 6 hole

Ok, thanks for your help. I don't face too many lefties but I'll look for help for Roberts. I know the bottom of my lineup doesn't have the best on base, etc. but when they do get on they are fast. which is good in Petco eh?

I actually think Shelton has a good card. Defence sucks but I have a backup if necessary.

Hey I took Payton and I think the best spot in the lineup for him is either leadoff or seventh.

Shelton is not good IMHO. Bad defense, a terrible arm, a high INJ rating and not the greatest hitter esp. vs. RH's is asking for help.

Payton is a nice addition, especially in the 7 hole.

Yeah I have Payton batting seventh. I'll have to disagree on Shelton though. I think he has a pretty good card. I think the rest of my team defence is good enough to overcome Shelton's poor defence and I do have a replacement come in with the lead.

But if I see that Shelton is sucking I will drop him by the deadline for a better defensive catcher. I will be desperate for some offence though.