Crazy lineup suggestion

[Mex17]

Cabrera looked like he took well to the leadoff spot.
I'm sure that Callaway is still committed to batting Cespedes second.
I still like the idea of Nimmo setting the table (at least until Conforto gets back).
There is still a need to protect Rosario by batting him lower.

Therefore. . .

1) Cabrera
2) Cespedes
3) Bruce
4) Frazier
5) Gonzalez
6) d'Arnaud/Plawecki
7) pitcher
8) Rosario
9) Nimmo

It's almost like a "traditional" lineup, only shifted a few spots.

[Edgy MD]

The old one-game sample isn't enough to change your plans.

I mean, Nimmo took pretty well too.

[Benjamin Grimm]

Why not just let the pitcher bat leadoff, that way you can really maximize his number of plate appearances.

[Zvon]

Mex17 wrote: Cabrera looked like he took well to the leadoff spot. I'm sure that Callaway is still committed to batting Cespedes second. I still like the idea of Nimmo setting the table (at least until Conforto gets back). There is still a need to protect Rosario by batting him lower. Therefore. . . 1) Cabrera 2) Cespedes 3) Bruce 4) Frazier 5) Gonzalez 6) d'Arnaud/Plawecki 7) pitcher 8) Rosario 9) Nimmo It's almost like a "traditional" lineup, only shifted a few spots.

I like it, but going to such an extreme, I'd flip Cabs and Nimmo.