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How important do you think defense is in this game? Less so than in ATG? With all the good pitching, gbas, and generally weaker hitting, does it make up for a lineup of "4"s? If you assemble enough good hitters and a decent staff tailored for your home park, no need to worry about Howard in LF, right?


I guess I'll find out with this bunch. Clemente and Kirkpatrick out of position, Stargell in right. Whaddaya think?

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I agree your lineup should carry this team! You're still strong on defense @ 2B & SS. I think I would consider moving Clemente back to RF and getting an everyday CF to replace Kirkpatrick. My humble opinion, but I would hate to waste Roberto's "1" rating and you need a platoon mate for Kirkpatrick anyway.

My two cents--I think a lot of people underestimate how much a 4 in the OF hurts you. Not as many X chances as SS or 2B, but in the OF those X chances turn into doubles and triples not singles. Similarly, a 1 in RF (Clemente) saves a fair number of runs because he prevents doubles and triples.

That said, you have a power-packed lineup that may be able to muscle through. It will be interesting!

In the 2006 Tour Tourney, I fielded a team that went 3/3/4 in the OF and 3/3/2/4 aroung the IF and posted the best record and went into the last inning of game seven with a lead before losing in extra's. I had good pitching(I think I was #2 in ERA), low "e" ratings, slugging and was built to win in my park, so I would say it's definitely possible to win with a questionable defense.

I currently have a bad defensive team going in Forbes. My record is an amazing 24-6 at home. Averaging an error/game with an infield of Allen, Carew, Tovar & Belanger. Bonds, Reggie, Mays & Sanguillen also chipping in with some bad "D" in the outfield and behind the plate. Some decent range in the OF at least.