Derrek Lee...Is it time?

[NCCubFan]

I agree... With a .400+ OBP and the ability to hit in the clutch without power, Lee offers the combo of scoring and driving in runs to hit best in the 3 hole.

 

He's still second in Rs scored behind Soriano, and third in RBI behind Derosa and Ramirez.

 

If you did anything later in the season, you might move him up to the 2 hole, Rammy to the 3 and Floyd and Derosa behind him. Until Rammy's knee is 100%, you don't want him hitting to high in the order.

 

I see leave him where he's at, because he's protecting the 2-hole very well, and still being productive (to his career averages) even without the power.

 

Welcome to the forum!

He's actually been a member since 2004, even though this is only his second post.

[killthegoat06]

I agree... With a .400+ OBP and the ability to hit in the clutch without power, Lee offers the combo of scoring and driving in runs to hit best in the 3 hole.

 

He's still second in Rs scored behind Soriano, and third in RBI behind Derosa and Ramirez.

 

If you did anything later in the season, you might move him up to the 2 hole, Rammy to the 3 and Floyd and Derosa behind him. Until Rammy's knee is 100%, you don't want him hitting to high in the order.

 

I see leave him where he's at, because he's protecting the 2-hole very well, and still being productive (to his career averages) even without the power.

 

Welcome to the forum!

He's actually been a member since 2004, even though this is only his second post.

 

Haha ok nevermind.

[Bixby]

If the Cubs were to acquire Griffey (an extremely remote possibility, IMO), then I would consider moving Derrek in the lineup... but only up.

 

1. Alfonso Soriano (LF)

2. Derrek Lee (1B)

3. Ken Griffey Jr. (CF)

4. Aramis Ramirez (3B)

5. Cliff Floyd (RF)

6. Mark DeRosa (2B)

7. Ryan Theriot / Mike Fontenot (SS)

8. Rob Bowen / Koyie Hill ©

The problem wit this lineup is it has Fontenot as SS, he is a second baseman and can't play short.

 

No, the problem with the lineup is it has Griffey as a CF. He can't play CF.

 

I'd be willing to bet that Griffey can still play a nice CF. Even if he can't put Pie in center and move Griffey to right; still a lethal lineup. Except for the black hole that is catcher.