Originally Posted by jnewm777 Originally Posted by

For the Dusty defenders this is largely (but not completely) tongue-in-cheek



Dusty being Dusty. If he had managed the '75 Reds his lineup and rationale for his lineup would have been:

1) Geronimo - he is fast and plays center field and thus must bat first

2) Concepcion - can't put Griffey here because it would be back to back lefties and we gotta get Davy goin' - except if it's Sunday (see below)

3) Rose - because third base is a power position and he's too slow to lead off

4) Perez - he's right handed, first base is a power position, and he's too slow to hit higher in the lineup - except if it's Sunday (see below)

5) Foster - two lefties in a row can't happen, but two righties are okay - although, if it's Sunday I will bat Armbrister here as he will need to play with Plummer, Chaney, Crowley, and Flynn at the same time - those guys are all playing for contracts next year

6) Morgan - for reasons explained below, even though he takes way too many walks for my liking, except if it's Sunday (see above)

7) Bench - even though he's the catcher and should bat eighth, I can't put two lefties together in the form of Morgan and Griffey (a fatal flaw that was apparently missed by Sparky Anderson), except if it is Sunday (see above)

8) Griffey - could hit second or seventh, but can't do that and bat center fielder lead off or without violating the 11th Commandment which state's that thou shalt not bat two lefties in row.



The most enjoyable thing about this lineup would be putting together a pitching staff that only batted right handed. Otherwise, you could have three lefties in a row which is likely to make Dusty's head explode.