I also don't have a guaranteed contract for millions of dollars. It's not the 60's anymore, baseball teams can't be managed/run that way. It's not like your average workplace. It's not a fair comparisson.
Ells should hit 3rd no matter what.
CC could hit lead off, but I'd wait til his production put him in the top of the order.
For now, a combination of Nava/Kalish at 1 and 2 would probably be best. Pedey should be DL'd or moved down in the order.
Ross was a good pickup. The bullpen has worked out well. Shoppach has been good. Sticking with Salty has been a good idea. Bringing up WMB was a good idea. Pods was productive. Signing Ortiz seems to have been the right call. Aviles hasn't fallen off from Scutaro's performance.
Guess they haven't done much right...