Is Buck Messing With The Lineup Too Much

[Brendan25]

Wieters, Andino, Hardy, Jones, and Markakis have all played in every game this year.

After that, Reimold has played in 4, Chavez in 2, Paulino in 2, Betemit in 4, Reynolds in 5, Davis in 4, Johnson in 3.

I understand the lefty/righty matchup, but is moving guys around so much in between our 2-5 hitters messing up the rythm of our lineup?

[BobbyWoontz]

Wieters, Andino, Hardy, Jones, and Markakis have all played in every game this year.

After that, Reimold has played in 4, Chavez in 2, Paulino in 2, Betemit in 4, Reynolds in 5, Davis in 4, Johnson in 3.

I understand the lefty/righty matchup, but is moving guys around so much in between our 2-5 hitters messing up the rythm of our lineup?

What guys are being moved around so much in between our 2-5 hitters? Hardy, Markakis, Jones, & Wieters, our 2-5 hitters, have played all 6 games in them batting positions.

[Brendan25]

What guys are being moved around so much in between our 2-5 hitters? Hardy, Markakis, Jones, & Wieters, our 2-5 hitters, have played all 6 games in them batting positions.

I meant all of the guys outside of our 2-5 hitters. All of those guys have played in every game but the guys around them have been switched and replaced every game.

[Mr Snuffleupagus]

I meant all of the guys outside of our 2-5 hitters. All of those guys have played in every game but the guys around them have been switched and replaced every game.

Until someone proves that they don't belong in the lineup, I'm all for moving them around based on match-ups. I maintain that I want Hardy out of the two hole however.

[playbaltimorecom]

I love Buck mixing up the lineup personally. One thing Davey Johnson did well is always keep people fresh. That is very important.

Btw-Palmer noted he really likes Paulino and his bat off the bench. Hard to argue with that. Unless he is downright awful, Teagarden might be sent packing (assuming he gets claimed).

[Mr Snuffleupagus]

I love Buck mixing up the lineup personally. One thing Davey Johnson did well is always keep people fresh. That is very important.

Btw-Palmer noted he really likes Paulino and his bat off the bench. Hard to argue with that. Unless he is downright awful, Teagarden might be sent packing (assuming he gets claimed).

That would be a can't miss day here on the OH. Oh the madness!!!

[maybenxtyr]

That would be a can't miss day here on the OH. Oh the madness!!!

It could be as bad as the "Tex" saga. The board may become locked down. Ha ha.

[wildcard]

Looks like exactly what Buck should be doing. If one of those guys wants to play everyday they should have to earn it.

[DrungoHazewood]

Wieters, Andino, Hardy, Jones, and Markakis have all played in every game this year.

After that, Reimold has played in 4, Chavez in 2, Paulino in 2, Betemit in 4, Reynolds in 5, Davis in 4, Johnson in 3.

I understand the lefty/righty matchup, but is moving guys around so much in between our 2-5 hitters messing up the rythm of our lineup?

No. Look at the day-to-day lineups of the Yankees of the 1950s, then look at their records, and then tell me with a straight face that consistency in lineups is hugely important.

[Frobby]

I am glad Buck is getting guys into games, with the exception of Flaherty, who seems to be the forgotten man.

[CA-ORIOLE]

No. Look at the day-to-day lineups of the Yankees of the 1950s, then look at their records, and then tell me with a straight face that consistency in lineups is hugely important.

Heck, look at Maddon and the Rays. Has about 140 different lineups a year. Had Keppinger batting cleanup this year. Jose Lopez last year.

[MarylandAaron]

I'm glad he's mixing it up personally. One of the things I really couldn't stand last year when we'd trot out pretty much the same lineup every single game even though it wasn't productive. Plus, the Rays in 2008 had dozens of different lineup combinations they used and they made it to the World Series that year.

[FlockOfOrioles]

Looks like exactly what Buck should be doing. If one of those guys wants to play everyday they should have to earn it.

This, plus it is not like we are in the middle of the season and scrambling. We just need to figure out the right combination of players to put us in a position to win some ball games.

[kyleott]

I am glad Buck is getting guys into games, with the exception of Flaherty, who seems to be the forgotten man.

I too would like to see Flaherty get his fair shot (preferably at 3rd, but even LF). Let's see what we've got in this kid. I for one am surprised that he hasn't seen the field more, with all the talk about Buck's fondness coming into the year. Granted, it is only 6 games in, so there is a good chance this argument will be moot within the next month.

[El Gordo]

Didn't the Earl of Tomato like to mess with his lineups?