Comments on: Hideki Matsui reports to camp — where might he hit in A’s lineup? http://www.ibabuzz.com/athletics/2011/02/20/hideki-matsui-reports-to-camp-where-might-he-hit-in-as-lineup/ Tue, 21 May 2013 05:09:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Joe Stiglich http://www.ibabuzz.com/athletics/2011/02/20/hideki-matsui-reports-to-camp-where-might-he-hit-in-as-lineup/comment-page-1/#comment-4564 Joe Stiglich Sun, 27 Feb 2011 17:11:24 +0000 http://www.ibabuzz.com/athletics/?p=2932#comment-4564 We had some technical issues in trying to categorize on the A’s blog, which is why I haven’t been doing it. That’s something I’ll check on because I know it makes it more organized for everybody to follow …

]]> By: SoccerGuy http://www.ibabuzz.com/athletics/2011/02/20/hideki-matsui-reports-to-camp-where-might-he-hit-in-as-lineup/comment-page-1/#comment-4531 SoccerGuy Thu, 24 Feb 2011 20:48:06 +0000 http://www.ibabuzz.com/athletics/?p=2932#comment-4531 Hi Joe,

Do you “categorize” these A’s entries into one place that I can bookmark and check-in on? I noticed this entry as being “uncategorized” as opposed to other Times’ blogs.

Keep up the great work- love this time of year!

]]> By: Joe Stiglich http://www.ibabuzz.com/athletics/2011/02/20/hideki-matsui-reports-to-camp-where-might-he-hit-in-as-lineup/comment-page-1/#comment-4523 Joe Stiglich Thu, 24 Feb 2011 06:01:39 +0000 http://www.ibabuzz.com/athletics/?p=2932#comment-4523 I just don’t see the punch from Barton that I expect from a No. 3 hitter. And I think he needs to be more aggressive at the plate with men on base before I’m convinced he’s an RBI guy in the ’3′ hole.

There’s no guarantee that DeJesus will be the answer there either. But he’s an experienced and proven hitter, and I think he’s the best bet to hit third as the roster currently stands.

]]> By: Mossback http://www.ibabuzz.com/athletics/2011/02/20/hideki-matsui-reports-to-camp-where-might-he-hit-in-as-lineup/comment-page-1/#comment-4484 Mossback Tue, 22 Feb 2011 02:51:38 +0000 http://www.ibabuzz.com/athletics/?p=2932#comment-4484 When Barton bats with MOB he likes to bunt and kill the potential rally. I’d move him way down in the order where his lack of power and propensity to bunt won’t cause so much damage.

]]> By: zgoddbap http://www.ibabuzz.com/athletics/2011/02/20/hideki-matsui-reports-to-camp-where-might-he-hit-in-as-lineup/comment-page-1/#comment-4478 zgoddbap Mon, 21 Feb 2011 20:35:03 +0000 http://www.ibabuzz.com/athletics/?p=2932#comment-4478 This may post twice, sorry if so.
Raider Bong, I think thats a good idea(Barton batting 3rd)and as you say his “patient eye” waiting for a good pitch to hit or taking a walk, which he is also good at and allowing a heavy hitter to come up.
First time in a few years that I am really excited for the season to start GO A’S.

]]> By: Raider Bong http://www.ibabuzz.com/athletics/2011/02/20/hideki-matsui-reports-to-camp-where-might-he-hit-in-as-lineup/comment-page-1/#comment-4460 Raider Bong Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:35:27 +0000 http://www.ibabuzz.com/athletics/?p=2932#comment-4460 thanks for the post joe. you always mention a logical order to be crisp, barton, dejesus, willingham and matsui as the 1-5. but wouldnt switching barton to the 3rd spot and dejesus hitting second be a bit better?

if crisp and dejesus can get on base, bartons patient eye at the plate could prove valuable in finding a good pitch to smack for a double, and bring them both in. what do you think?

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