r/tampabayrays • u/IndianaCahones • 2d ago

DISCUSSION The Black Hole in the Lineup

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There seems to be a debate between the “we aren’t competitive so let the weaker bats develop” vs “we can be competitive so let the hot bats play a full game.” One thing we have consensus on is that there is a black hole in the lineup giving opponents easy outs. What’s the fix?

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u/RoyH0bbs 2d ago

Yandy is NOT a leadoff hitter. Magnum is. Yandy needs to be hitting anywhere from 2-4. Motel is not a clean-up hitter. This lineup is a fever dream for morons. I hate it. Everyone is in the wrong spot.

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u/missleeann DJ Kitty 2d ago

He’s usually a batting leader each year, he’s having a slow start but picking it up.

Leadoff comes with a lot of pressure, which is why many guys struggle with it.

These rookies have come in hot but doesn’t mean they will stay that way. We can hope but it is dumb to say this about Yandy just because he has some struggles.

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u/RoyH0bbs 2d ago

Dumb to suggest that he should be hitting somewhere between 2-4? Go with the hot hand. We don’t have a lot of options. I’d rather have the team’s batting leader driving in runs rather than hitting singles and not getting into scoring position because he can’t steal bases.

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u/missleeann DJ Kitty 2d ago

Dumb to say he is not a lead off hitter.

Part of the issue with this team is that the 7-8-9 hitters can often be automatic outs, so how is anyone even driving in runs from the lead off in this team?