What if we lose Gonzo for the year?

[BC867]

Gonzo has been one of baseball's best #3 hitters since arriving in Phoenix. You don't want to think about losing him for the season with elbow problems.

But if the unthinkable happened, where would that leave us?

I believe we could do OK.

I also believe that Matt Kata will take playing time at 2B from Roberto Alomar more and more.

If it came to it, I could see a lineup of:

KATA 2B -- Switch-hitter
CINTRON SS -- Switch-hitter
HILLENBRAND 3B -- RH batter
SEXSON 1B -- RH batter
FINLEY CF -- LH batter
BAUTISTA RF -- RH batter
TRACY LF -- LH batter
HAMMOCK C -- RH batter

I like Finley batting leadoff -- it makes him a more consistant hitter and gives us a guy with speed and power at the top of the order.

But if we lost Gonzo, I believe we'd need Fins power in the heart of the order.

So, here's hoping Gonzo's elbow can hold up for the season. But, if not, I wouldn't throw in the towel. Thanks mainly to the arrival of Richie Sexson.

 

[Ryanwb]

I like Finley batting leadoff -- it makes him a more consistant hitter and gives us a guy with speed and power at the top of the order.

But if we lost Gonzo, I believe we'd need Fins power in the heart of the order.

Finley no longer has the power and speed you speak of. If Gonzo was lost, they would have to make a trade and get another bat in here. Sexson strikes out way to much when he doesn't someone protecting him

 

[boondockdrunk]

Finley no longer has the power and speed you speak of. If Gonzo was lost, they would have to make a trade and get another bat in here. Sexson strikes out way to much when he doesn't someone protecting him

I agree. We would need to pick up another bat if we lose Gonzo. Our pitching cant support a bad offence. Now, only if Shame gets "hurt" so that Daigle can pitch....... maybe Daigle can get Jennie Finch to pitch for us.