Tito's new line-up

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Despite the good victory tonight I just don't like this lineup. I think Pedroia is just a good hitter and so is Drew. I don't think it had much to do with where they are in the lineup.

 

Pedroia should be a #2 hitter for the rest of his career. He has great bat control and hits the ball hard, draws walks, etc., I like having him up in big situations because he puts the ball in play but works counts.

 

Drew should be a #5 hitter, and that's where he'll be as soon as Francona realizes he's hitting well. The best thing he does is spread the power if he leads off, but it isn't the best use of his skills.

 

Now that I think about it though, Youkilis's performance this year has given the Sox 2 legitimate options at the #5 spot and I don't like Youkilis leading off that much. It's hard to say, but overall I don't think this is the lineup the Sox will have for the rest of the year.

[TheKilo]

If Lugo picks it up a bit he'll move back to the leadoff spot. Youks will go to #2, and Pedroia will go to #8.