He hit over .253 in one of the last 4 seasons, so you don't have to worry about him threatening .400. Jeter hit .269, Damon .255 and Posada hit .237 this spring. I guess they should be hitting 7th, 8th and 9th. Matsui is a way better hitter than 3 or 4 guys in that lineup. No way he should be hitting 8th. You don't bat Matsui 8th because some bloated former roid user has had a few hot weeks in ST. Girardi is stupid. That will become clear soon enough.