I mean his benches were classic for their being speicalized in a way that begs for a name:
UT (supersub flexibility player)
BAT (slow slugger who couldn't stay in the line-up fulltime because he couldn't field)
FLY (fast guy used as outfield defensive replacement, baserunner off the bench etc)
BC (extra catcher)
OTHER BAT or IF (some years he had another slugger who hit from the other side of the plate, some years, he had a 6th infielder if his UT was more of a hitter and less of a fielder)
Saunders is an ideal FLY since he doesn't hit enough to stay in the line-up but he's really plucky and smart at the plate, bunts incredibly well, runs the bases well, fields well...it'd be better if he didn't K so much...need your FLY guy to put it in play when he's up with guys on base...but close enough.
Hall is the perfect supersub. He even hits a bit to go with his multiposition utility and his solid athleticism and clubhouse presence. He's Bloomquist with pop.
Moore or Johjima (sigh) can handle the BC job
We just need a BAT and if we're willing to go with 6 relievers, an IF to back up Hall at the MIF spots.
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