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Where is the best spot in the lineup to put Frank Fernandez? Do you put him at the bottom due to his low BA? Put him 1st or 2nd due to his very high OBP due to walks? Put him 6 or 7 due to his moderate power?

I am leaning toward #2 due to his very high OBP and very low number of gba's. I know he is a slug but don't you want people on base before your 3, 4 & 5 hitters come up to bat?

The 2 spot is best, as long as you have some formidable power guys behind him. His obp would be wasted in the lower lineup.