This is for when Jose Valentin returns.
1.) Juan Uribe - though I might make a switch and put Rowand here, Rowand seems to have good numbers in the leadoff spot. I'm not sure if I want a free swinger like Uribe in the one spot, but until he slows down, I'll stick him here.
2.) Carlos Lee - He simply hits better in this part of the lineup. He seems to take more pitches here, and he sees better pitches, which leads to better average and OBP.
3.) Ordonez - I'm fine with him here.
4.) Thomas - He's OK here too.
5.) Konerko - He's on fire, and he's a lot better equipped hitting in this spot then say Carlos Lee.
6.) Valentin - Break up the righties, plus Valentin performs better lower in the lineup.
7.) Crede - Crede is OK at the seventh spot, especially when he catches fire. He'll provide some nice pop this season.
8.) Rowand - See how he does down here. If Uribe doesn't get the job done, swap Uribe and Rowand. I'm OK with Rowand down here, though.
9.) Olivo - He'll provide some nice pop and some speed in the nine hole, and by no means is an easy out anymore. He seems to be now able to lay off of that breaking ball that's down and away.