Should Womack be leading off right now?

[RockTheIvy]

Maybe it's just me, but ToniTone looks like he's a much better leadoff option right now than Ivory. He's been taking pitches and making good contact and even drawing a walk. I'm not saying stick with him for the rest of the year, but so far, he looks like the fluke Womack the Cardinals got.

[rynefan]

I like Womac... not sure why, but I like guys that get the job done any way they need to and get on base.. and he gets on base. Nice scrappy attitude.... I'd try him at leadoff til JP gets a little more consistent.

[soccer10k]

He can't do any worse than Pierre has done so far.

[NewUserName]

I do believe that Pierre has been better the last couple of weeks, maybe that is just perception though. Maybe having another guy that Dusty will use batting lead-off on the team has inspired him some.

[Tracer Bullet]

I'd go:

 

Womack

Murton

Barrett

Walker

ARam

Jones

Cedeno

JP

 

If every time (which isn't that often this year) JP gets on base, Dusty is going to have the next guy bunt, might as well have that be the P's spot. I'm tired of seeing our #2 guy bunting w/ JP on and 0 outs.

[baseball7897]

You might see Womack in LF tomarrow Baker may decide to give Murton a rest after today. Yeah i would like to see womack lead off considering he is getting on base more and put pierre in the 2 spot.

 

Womack LF

Pierre Cf

Barrett C

Walker 2b

Ramirez 3b

Nevin 1b

Jones Rf

Cedeno SS

Zambrano P

[Drew Doughty]

why would you put Pierre second? Switching the two of them is going to have almost no impact on the game. I'd almost rather Womack 2nd in that situation in case he comes up with 2 outs.

 

Anyways, I'd go:

Womack 2B

Walker 1B

Barrett C

Jones RF

Ramirez 3B

Murton LF

Cedeno SS

Pierre CF

[srbin84]

why would you put Pierre second? Switching the two of them is going to have almost no impact on the game. I'd almost rather Womack 2nd in that situation in case he comes up with 2 outs.

 

Anyways, I'd go:

Womack 2B

Walker 1B

Barrett C

Jones RF

Ramirez 3B

Murton LF

Cedeno SS

Pierre CF

 

I disagree because Pierre is a great bunter, and Womack is hitting very well. For now, I'd like to see Womack batting and Pierre bunting as much as possible.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Pierre the last 2 weeks: .265/.294/.346/.640

 

It's an improvement, but still unacceptably awful.

[Rob]

1. Murton LF

2. Walker 2B

3. Ramirez 3B

4. Barrett C

5. Jones RF

6. Nevin 1B

7. Cedeno SS

8. Pierre CF

9. Pitcher

 

Edit:

 

Yeah, there's no way I even put Womack in the lineup right now, let alone leading off. It's essentially a choice between him and Nevin. And while Nevin hasn't been spectacular against right handers the last couple years, Womack should be amazed he's even still in the league after the last year. It's strange to say about older players, but Nevin has a lot more upside than Womack.

 

The only thing I was really struggling with was the placement of the 3, 4, 5 hitters. Any combo of those three batters would be acceptible right now though.

Edited June 5, 2006 by Rob

[RonnieWooWooSanto]

You might see Womack in LF tomarrow Baker may decide to give Murton a rest after today. Yeah i would like to see womack lead off considering he is getting on base more and put pierre in the 2 spot.

 

Womack LF

Pierre Cf

Barrett C

Walker 2b

Ramirez 3b

Nevin 1b

Jones Rf

Cedeno SS

Zambrano P

 

In this lineup, then you have to have Pierre bunt if Womack get on first. Absolutely no exceptions If Dusty was to decide....well, let's switch things up a bit with Womack on first...we'll let Pierre swing away this at bat

 

This situation = Pierre with a grounder to the pitcher...double play

or

Pierre with a grounder to the 2nd baseman...double play

[srbin84]

1. Murton LF

2. Walker 2B

3. Ramirez 3B

4. Barrett C

5. Jones RF

6. Nevin 1B

7. Cedeno SS

8. Pierre CF

9. Pitcher

 

I like it, but I'd def. switch Barrett and Jones, at least for the time being.

[Fro]

Until Womack cools off:

 

Womack CF (22 games for NYY last year, 0 errors)

Walker 2B

Barrett C

Jones RF

Ramirez 3B

Nevin 1B

Murton LF

Cedeno SS

Pitcher

[Rob]

Until Womack cools off:

 

Womack CF (22 games for NYY last year, 0 errors)

 

He was also sporting a nifty -2 RAA and a Rate of 88. Both pretty darn weak for a CF (although that doesn't make him any worse than Pierre)

[IWU_CUBS_FAN]

Until Womack cools off:

 

Womack CF (22 games for NYY last year, 0 errors)

Walker 2B

Barrett C

Jones RF

Ramirez 3B

Nevin 1B

Murton LF

Cedeno SS

Pitcher

 

yea but i'm concerned if he does play the outfield...even though he wasn't credited for any errors he took horrible paths to the ball that cost the yankees extra bases more than a couple times

[TruffleShuffle]

Pierre the last 2 weeks: .265/.294/.346/.640

 

It's an improvement, but still unacceptably awful.

 

A long-term contract extension has to be coming for him anyday now.

[cubfan1955]

Put Womack in CF leading off, Walker at 2B and Nevin at 1B. Womack isn't that great of a centerfielder and neither is Pierre. If you have two guys that suck defensively you might as well play the one that is having success getting on base. And I'll bet Womack has the better arm of the two.

[Andy]

Womack CF

Murton LF (once he heats up again anyway)

Walker 2B

Ramirez 3B

Nevin 1B

Jones RF

Barrett C

Cedeno SS

 

With Jones and Barrett switching against lefties

 

I might be crazy, but that looks like a pretty damn good lineup. And once DLee gets back, we won't need Walker in the middle of the order, so...

 

Murton LF

Walker 2B

Lee 1B

Ramirez 3B

Jones/Nevin RF

Barrett C

Womack CF

Cedeno SS

 

With two .350-plus OBP guys at the top of the order, two really good boppers at 3-4, two solid power hitters at 5-6, and two guys who would be acceptable at the bottom of the order, this lineup could go a long way.

 

But all this would be contingent on Pierre getting shipped out, which I just don't think JH or Dusty will live with.

[soccer10k]

 

I think that is dependent on Ramirez picking it up and hitting like he has the last couple years, something I think he'll do when DLee comes back and gives him some serious protection.

[KyHen]

One thing we all can agree on: much like the Cardinals, the Cubs have now been Womack'd.

 

I really liked the guy when he played for us. Lot of slap, line-drive hits. And you gotta love that speed.

 

I seriously think it was a good pickup... but once Lee gets back, I hope he doesn't take time away from Todd "professional hitter" Walker.

 

In summary, I like both Walker and Womack, which scares me a little bit.

[Tracer Bullet]

In summary, I like both Walker and Womack, which scares me a little bit.

 

Why does liking Walker scare you?

[soapy]

Murton LF

Walker 2B

Lee 1B

Ramirez 3B

Jones/Nevin RF

Barrett C

Womack CF

Cedeno SS

Join. This is exactly the lineup I'd like to see when Lee returns. I might switch Cedeno and Womack, but that doesn't really matter.

[Pinktermite]

Come on guys! Dusty will NOT put Murton at leadoff, his OBP is wayyy too high. Neifi must bat second, or even leadoff, that's the only way for this team to win! *snickers*.

 

On a serious note, I was wondering when someone might suggest Murton lead off, it looks like his power might be a little weak to put in the middle of the order, and he'd be perfect for leadoff, with JP hitting 8th, where he's shown he deserves to be placed. We wasted three good pitchers on this guy? Man oh man.

[Rob]

Womack CF

Murton LF (once he heats up again anyway)

Walker 2B

Ramirez 3B

Nevin 1B

Jones RF

Barrett C

Cedeno SS

 

With Jones and Barrett switching against lefties

 

I might be crazy, but that looks like a pretty damn good lineup. And once DLee gets back, we won't need Walker in the middle of the order, so...

 

 

That is an absolutely horrible lineup.

 

Barrett batting sixth? He and Jacque and fighting it out for the honor of being our best hitter, and you're shoving them both at the bottom of the order? And what is Walker doing in the three hole? That spot is typically reserved for your best hitter. And while Walker certainly isn't horrible, Barrett, Jones, and Ramirez are better.

 

And I'm sorry, but I still don't think Womack should be anywhere near our clubhouse, let alone getting the most at bats on the team coming out of the leadoff spot.

[srbin84]

Womack CF

Murton LF (once he heats up again anyway)

Walker 2B

Ramirez 3B

Nevin 1B

Jones RF

Barrett C

Cedeno SS

 

With Jones and Barrett switching against lefties

 

I might be crazy, but that looks like a pretty damn good lineup. And once DLee gets back, we won't need Walker in the middle of the order, so...

 

 

That is an absolutely horrible lineup.

 

Barrett batting sixth? He and Jacque and fighting it out for the honor of being our best hitter, and you're shoving them both at the bottom of the order? And what is Walker doing in the three hole? That spot is typically reserved for your best hitter. And while Walker certainly isn't horrible, Barrett, Jones, and Ramirez are better.

 

And I'm sorry, but I still don't think Womack should be anywhere near our clubhouse, let alone getting the most at bats on the team coming out of the leadoff spot.

 

Why?