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Taylor, I revealed my true identity several days ago and got in trouble

Hey guys, I thought I was banned but I guess I have been given another chance, thanks. Love seeing all the cry babies change their tune these past few games, haha.

Oh no a bruise season over lol, guys relax, it could be a light bruise

I hope being completely embarrassed wakes this team up, because going through the motions against Royals Rangers and Astros aint' cutting it. We're having humble pie tonight.

30 million dollars for that, nice 1b we have

Astros showed up to play us of course, this is ugly

Upton couldn't have thrown it much worse than that

Lol they tweaked Gubi and Mota's mic outputs, they sound really different

Wooo Cobb escaping the big inning!

Can't even respond to a post outside of it's respective 'zone'? I guess if that makes me a troll then so be it.

Rendon has proven to get on base at a higher clip than Ohtani Ohtani to me is a true cleanup hitter, at least 3 spot with his speed. My groundbreaking lineup w/o Pujols: 1.Rendon R 2.Trout R 3.Ohtani L 4.Walsh L 5.Upton R 6.Fletcher R 7. Iggy/Rengifo R/L 8.Stassi/Suzuki R 9.RF R/L Until we have a proven lead-off OBP guy with speed, this is what crazy me would roll with, that % of Ohtani batting with runner on is like 80%. Fletcher still needs to prove he's an on base guy who works counts, 2 walks in 74 PA is a bad sign so far. That's only 16-17 walks in a season at this rate.

So even if Fletcher continues his trend, who do you want there instead? How is Rendon such a bad choice that you are 100% confident he won't bat lead off ever? I wish we had more options, but Rendon lead off isn't a bad idea to begin with.

So if I am dumb, you are too for agreeing with me. Welcome aboard the dumb train.

I will argue Trout is better in the 2 spot, he can get on base and score more often with his speed than he would batting 3. Don't make my opinion your straw man, of course he can drive runs in, but I feel his ability to get on base and score runs outweighs his ability to drive runs in. It's a game of maximizing your players abilities and Trout is a true 2 hitter to me for that reason.

Rendon might be a viable option, Rengifo won't get enough opportunities with Rendon returning to prove himself, I am also doubtful he is that guy regardless. So currently as it stands, I would lead off with Rendon, then Trout 2, Ohtani 3, Walsh 4. etc. I know it looks weird but you got your best OBP guys leading off with the best opportunity to score, Trout really isn't an RBI guy.

I don't know, true lead-off hitters are hard to come by these days. Fletcher needs to prove he can get on base like before, otherwise we're going to continue hitting solo homers.

Pujols is in his 50s though...

Mayers had a 0.91 ERA before being overused by Maddon, sure he shouldn't have thrown a 1-2 meatball but mistakes happen when over using relievers. Pulling C-Rod when he hadn't given up a single hit was a mistake, Maddon needs to stop over managing and stick to the winning hands, this going against logic to look like a genius thing isn't working well.

Wait until Pujols is gone, frees up 1B for Walsh and 30MM to acquire a true lead-off hitter, SP and a closer. I don't expect much from this team currently, I hope they change my mind. The offense is good but not great yet. We also need Adell, Ward or Marsh to come through by next year. Next season is truly the all-in year, no ifs ands or buts about it.

People think I'm a troll for saying Maddon blew the game? Tell me how he didn't?

Maddon lost this game, also Trout failing with bases loaded deflated our confidence.

You're mad, I'm glad.

Yeah we're in for a rough stretch, Rangers are a more cohesive unit right now.

He used to walk but now he's swinging at anything close. His value was making the pitcher throw and then hitting late in the count or walking.

1-4 isn't a lead-off hitter is it?