Sunday, November 16, 2008

My 2009 Orioles Lineup

Here is my 2009 Orioles Lineup:

1.2B Brian Robers-Hopefuly McPhail can sign him long term and give stability at the leadoff spot. Hopefully they do not trade him

2.CF Adam Jones-Should hit for a higher average with more homeruns in his second full season

3.RF Nick Markakis-I am also hopefull that he will get signed to a very long-term deal say 7 years 70+million he is well worth it and besides it is better to give the money to him then some injury prone pitcher(Ben Sheets, A.J. Burnett)

4.1B Mark Teixera-The O's should open their wallet and bring Mark home

5.DH Aubrey Huff-Now with a silver slugger in his pocket, I do not expect him to have the same stellar year as last year but should be good for a .280 average, at least 20 home runs, and 80+ RBI's giving protection to Mark Teixera.

6.LF Luke Scott-Might have to compete for playing time with Nolan Reimold and AA Triple Crown winner Lou Montanez.

7.3B Melvin Mora-After putting up some fantastic numbers in the second half of last season to prove that he still belongs in the big leagues he should still remain the teams every day Third Baseman.

8.C Matt Weiters-Now way he is not going to make the club with his talent the question is will he be better than Ramon Hernandez. If he is then he will surely be the everyday catcher if he is not then he will probably go to Norfolk to get playing time.

9.SS ?????-I do not think anyone has a clue who will be the shortstop next season. The internal prospects look bleak, so start looking at those free agents

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