August 9, 20196 yr Assuming both these guys live up to the hype, and they're in the 2020 lineup and beyond, where would would you like to see these guys in the batting order? Personally, I would have Madrigal lead-off and Robert bat second. I like the idea of Madrigal getting on-base, using his speed, and having Robert batting right behind him to knock him in.
August 10, 20196 yr Robert 1, Madrigal 4 - that's my Ricky prediction or which slumps below .200 first. Edited August 10, 20196 yr by kitekrazy
August 10, 20196 yr The Sox were often times putting Robert first and Madrigal second when they played together in the minors; however, I see where Renteria (or was it Stone) said you can put Robert anywhere from 2 to 5. Makes one wonder where they think he would fit best. Madrigal would make the ideal #2 guy because he can give hit a ton of singles and doubles. If the lead-off man got on base, he can drive him in. If the lead-off man made an out, Madrigal can use his hit and speed tool to generate a one out spark. I like Robert at #1; however, I probably would like him anywhere from #1 through #5 too. With Robert, Madrigal, Moncada, Jimenez, Vaughn, and Anderson at the top of the lineup, things should be in quite good shape.
August 10, 20196 yr Moncada Madrigal Robert Eloy Timmy It ain't gonna happen, but I would love to see this line up in september Moncada 3b Madrigal 2b Robert cf Eloy lf Abreu 1b Timmy ss Collins c Mercedes dh Garcia rf Edited August 10, 20196 yr by TaylorStSox
August 10, 20196 yr 3 minutes ago, poppysox said: Anderson Madrigal Robert Moncada Eloy I prefer TA in a spot where he doesn't have a job to do, so I'd keep him out of the 1 and 2 hole.
August 10, 20196 yr 1. Speedy RF with OBP. Doesn’t need high slugging. 2. Madrigal 3. Moncada 4. Robert 5. Jimenez 6. Vaughn 7. TA 8. Collins/McCann/DH 9. Collins/McCann/DH its so hard. Everybody is so good. I think the key for me is protecting Moncada with Robert. That will make Moncada a monster.
August 10, 20196 yr 2020: 01) Madrigal 2B 02) Collins DH 03) Robert CF 04) Moncada 3B 05) Jimenez LF 06) Abreu 1B 07) Anderson SS 08) McCann C 09) Garcia/FA RF 2021 01) Madrigal 2B 02) Collins DH 03) Robert CF 04) Moncada 3B 05) Jimenez LF 06) Vaughn 1B 07) Anderson SS 08) McCann C 09) FA RF
August 10, 20196 yr 1. Robert CF 2. Moncada 3B 3. Grandal C 4. JDM DH 5. Eloy LF 6. Gordon RF 7. Abreu 1B 8. Anderson SS 9. Madrigal 2B (Yes, I know JDM is very unlikely, but this lineup would be pretty ridiculous) Edited August 10, 20196 yr by SoxBlanco
August 10, 20196 yr No matter how you set it up...looks pretty good. Lots of nice problems to have working with a loaded lineup.
August 10, 20196 yr 22 minutes ago, poppysox said: No matter how you set it up...looks pretty good. Lots of nice problems to have working with a loaded lineup. With the additional team speed Ricky might be tempted to bunt more often.
August 10, 20196 yr Robert leading off, with Madrigal batting ninth and this being a second leadoff hitter.
August 10, 20196 yr Am I the only one who doesn't want Robert hitting leadoff? He very well might end up being the best hitter on the team...maybe even better than Moncada and Eloy. If that's the case, I want him hitting 3rd so he can drive in the guys batting in front of him (Madrigal and Moncada) who will hopefully get on base a ton.
August 10, 20196 yr 4 hours ago, Dam8610 said: 2020: 01) Madrigal 2B 02) Collins DH 03) Robert CF 04) Moncada 3B 05) Jimenez LF 06) Abreu 1B 07) Anderson SS 08) McCann C 09) Garcia/FA RF 2021 01) Madrigal 2B 02) Collins DH 03) Robert CF 04) Moncada 3B 05) Jimenez LF 06) Vaughn 1B 07) Anderson SS 08) McCann C 09) FA RF Batting Collins there is a great way to neutralize Robert and Moncada's speed
August 10, 20196 yr 46 minutes ago, credezcrew24 said: Batting Collins there is a great way to neutralize Robert and Moncada's speed Doubt it would be an issue often, but I put Collins there because he's likely to have the best OBP on the team if he hits anything like he has in AAA recently, maybe excepting Madrigal if he hits for high average. Robert and Jimenez don't walk much, and Moncada has had the lowest BB% he's had at any level in what has otherwise been a breakout offensive year for him. Given all that, I feel that Madrigal and Collins would be the best table setters for a Robert-Moncada-Jimenez, who are the best power bats in the lineup. It might cost Robert a couple steals per year, but it also might save him a couple thumb injuries.
August 10, 20196 yr Yoans gonna be an obp machine next year. He's just going to become more and more complete.
August 10, 20196 yr 8 minutes ago, TaylorStSox said: Yoans gonna be an obp machine next year. He's just going to become more and more complete. If he can stay healthy
August 10, 20196 yr 2 hours ago, credezcrew24 said: Batting Collins there is a great way to neutralize Robert and Moncada's speed Ricky already does a good job in that department (at least for Moncada).
August 10, 20196 yr 16 hours ago, TaylorStSox said: Yoans gonna be an obp machine next year. He's just going to become more and more complete. I kinda like the idea of Yoan hitting 3rd if Madrigal can also pump up the OBP. Madrigal Robert Moncada Jiminez Abreu Unknown but would be nice if LH Anderson You've got a top 3 including your potential future best hitter batting 2, OBP at slots 1 and 3, speed at the top, RBIs at slots 4-5, balance at the bottom of the order.
August 11, 20196 yr I'm not sure why people want Madrigal leading off. He's like a 2 hole create a player. Incredible bat to ball skills and you're okay with him sacrificing ab's because he doesnt have any power.
August 11, 20196 yr I don't want him anywhere near the top of the order. I don't want the least impact hitter getting the most at bats. The top of the order should be: 1. Robert 2. Moncada 3. Eloy
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