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Bat, I'm with you. I see Saunders as the classic #6 hitter (or my classic #6). Surprisingly, though...if you had righties at 1 and 3, he would be a wicked #2, as well.
I suspect we see him at both of those slots this year. Morse is whacking #4 and Morales #5, mostly. Although against lefties I would not be surprised it Morales hits third and Montero 5th. Against RHP you'll hit Seager 3rd. It's unlikely that you hit lefties Ackley, Saunders and Seager 1-3 against RHP. So against righties you run out a RH batter in the #2 slot...or you're willing to PH late in games frequently. It wouldn't surprise me if you see Guti or Wells or Ryan hit #2 against righties. If we're not using Guti and Wells in a platoon, mind you. None are great fits, but if prevents a run of three lefties that makes late inning relief pitching an easy decision for opposing managers. Morse at #4, Morales at #5, Saunders at #6, Montero at #7, DH at 8 and Ryan at 9, perhaps. Not bad, vR. vL I think I bat Morse 3rd and Montero 4th.