Ranking the Rosters: Lineup Poll

[Ben (Rays GM)]

Please make sure to look at complete lineups by going to the Official Rosters before voting. Look at their benches, too, as the players I listed as their starters might not really end up being their best offensive starting players:
pro-gm.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=rosters&action=display&thread=17

One or two key players in each team's lineup:

Braves: Jason Heyward
Marlins: Jose Reyes, Chase Utley
Mets: Matt Kemp
Phillies: Evan Longoria, Ichiro
Nationals: Alex Avila, Michael Morse
Cubs: Joe Mauer, Hanley Ramirez
Reds: Joey Votto, Jose Bautista
Astros: Shin-Soo Choo
Brewers: Brett Lawrie, Ryan Braun
Pirates: Brian McCann, Carl Crawford
Cardinals: Albert Pujols
Diamondbacks: Prince Fielder
Rockies: Adrian Gonzalez, Troy Tulowitzki
Dodgers: Justin Upton
Padres: Jimmy Rollins
Giants: Robinson Cano
Orioles: David Wright
Red Sox: Jacoby Ellsbury, Dustin Pedroia
Yankees: Ryan Howard
Rays: Miguel Cabrera, Andrew McCutchen
Blue Jays: Matt Holliday, Carlos Gonzalez
White Sox: Alex Rodriguez
Indians: Curtis Granderson
Tigers: Austin Jackson
Royals: Josh Hamilton, Pablo Sandoval
Twins: Mike Napoli
Angels: Corey Hart
Athletics: Justin Morneau
Mariners: Mark Teixeira, Brett Gardner
Rangers: Ian Kinsler

Also, just for fun, feel free to post your complete batting order! Who would you bat leadoff? Who would you bat cleanup?

[Ben (Rays GM)]

Just for fun batting order:

LF Desmond Jennings R
2B Dustin Ackley L
CF Andrew McCutchen R
DH Miguel Cabrera R
RF Mike Stanton R
3B Ryan Zimmerman R
1B Freddie Freeman L
C Matt Wieters S
SS Zack Cozart R

[Zack (Mariners GM)]

1. Brett Gardner CF
2. Chase Headley 3B
3. Mark Teixeira 1B
4. Carlos Santana C
5. Rickie Weeks 2B
6. Kevin Youkilis DH
7. Torii Hunter RF
8. Will Venable/Seth Smith/Andres Torres LF
9. Tsuyoshi Nishioka SS

[Chris (Former Cubs GM)]

1. CF - Nyjer Morgan - L
2. LF - Jose Tabata - R
3. C - Joe Mauer - L
4. SS - Hanley Ramirez - R
5. 1B - Adam Dunn - L
6. RF - Delmon Young - R
7. 3B - Pedro Alvarez - L
8. DH - Dayan Viciedo - R
9. 2B - Jemile Weeks - S

[Kevin (Guardians GM)]

1. OF Michael Bourn
2. 2B Jason Kipnis
3. SS Asdrubal Cabera
4. OF Curtis Granderson
5. 1B Michael Cuddyer
6. OF Nick Swisher
7. DH Chris Davis
8. C Chris Iannetta
9. 3B Jimmy Paredes

[Alex (Nationals GM)]

1.) OF- Mike Trout 0.4 million (1st year)
2.) SS- Starlin Castro 0.6 million (3rd year)
3.) Buster Posey 0.6 million (3rd year)
4.) 2B- Robinson Cano 24.3 million (2012 - 2014)
5.) 1B- Yonder Alonso 0.4 million (1st year)
6.)3B- Edwin Encarnacion 4.0 million (2012)
7.)OF- Brandon Belt 0.5 million (2nd year)
8.)OF- Jerry Sands 0.5 million (2nd year)
9.)UT- Chris Heisey 0.6 million (3rd year)

[ryan]

1. OF Dexter Fowler
2. SS Derek Jeter
3. 3B David Wright
4. 1B Adam Lind
5. DH Kendry Morales
6. 2B Ben Zobrist
7. OF Carlos Lee
8. OF Nolan Reimold
9. OF Dexter Fowler

[yellomellojello]

1. OF Shane Victorino
2. 3B Jose Bautista
3. OF Jay Bruce
4. 1B Joey Votto
5. 2B Kelly Johnson
6. OF Drew Stubbs
7. C Devin Mesoraco
8. DH Juan Francisco
9. SS Yunel Escobar

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1. SS Jed Lowrie
2. 2B Brandon Phillips
3. 1B Lance Berkman
4. OF Justin Upton
5. DH Travis Hafner
6. OF Josh Willingham
7. C A.J. Pierzynski
8. OF Luke Scott
9. 3B Juan Uribe

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Nobody's lineup compares to what Blue Jays has put together.

[Kevin (Guardians GM)]

And that's why you play the games!

[Smitty (Mets GM)]

One is with Vlad, one is without.
Even with Vlad, I'm sure my DH slot is gonna stay busy.

And also, I think the only way to get a true composite of rankings like this (which are starting off pretty cool, mind you) is if each voter MUST vote for 10, no more no less. It's a math thing, and a better representation when equalized- and will be much cooler if this continues into the season and we can judge a top 10 on performance, and not just our pre-season assumptions. Obviously it's silly to force anyone to absolutely vote for all 10, but I'd encourage everyone to take the extra minute and try and do it if you can.

Okay, sorry, anyhow...
18 days til pitchers and catchers....

SS Erick Aybar
2B Michael Young / DH Michael Young
OF Matt Kemp
1B Mat Gamel
3B David Freese
OF Jason Kubel
OF Lucas Duda
C John Buck
DH Vladimir Guerrero / 2B Mark Ellis

[jd89brewersgm]

My lineup will be sick once I get a 3B lol

[Deleted]

From the looks of it, people here value 2 or 3 big bats versus a balanced lineup. Ill take balance.

Looks like people here think I have the 2nd worst offense in my division and that fires me up.. My competitive juices are flowing right now.

Id be interested to hear some peoples opinions on the top 10 instead of just posting lineups.

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OF Juan Pierre
2B Tyler Greene
DH Mike Napoli
1B Brian LaHair
OF Colby Rasmus
C Wilson Ramos
3B Alberto Callaspo
SS Alexi Casilla
OF Lorenzo Cain

[Deleted]

At Mlb the show i would bunt/steal the hell out of everyone

[jd89brewersgm]

SS Jose Reyes
OF Carlos Gomez
2B Chase Utley
OF Andre Ethier
OF Jayson Werth
1B Ike Davis
DH Andy Dirks
C Mike McKenry

And I am missing a 3B lol

[Ben (Rays GM)]

I gotta agree with Dodgers. Blue Jays' lineup is number one for me as well.

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OF Jacoby Ellsbury
2B Dustin Pedroia
3B Adrian Beltre
DH David Ortiz
OF Hunter Pence
OF Chris Young
1B Todd Helton
SS Alex Gonzalez
C Jarrod Saltalamacchia

[Max (Tigers GM)]

1. OF Austin Jackson
2. OF Eric Thames
3. 3B Mark Reynolds
4. 1B Carlos Pena
5. DH Raul Ibanez
6. OF Brennan Boesch
7. C Kurt Suzuki
8. SS Emilo Bonifaco
9. 2B Darwin Barney

Better than LY's team....a little more punch...see how it plays out...

[killinmesmalls]

Braves Lineup:

SS - Dee Gordon
1B - Daniel Murphy
OF - Nick Markakis
C - Russel Martin
3B - Chipper Jones
2B - Jamey Carroll
OF - Jason Heyward
OF - Alfonso Soriano
DH/UTL - Jerry Hairston

[Deleted]

My top 3 are all in the AL East. Scary division.

1. Blue Jays
2. Red Sox
3. Rays

[Rob (Rockies GM)]

CF: Cameron Maybin
3B: Kyle Seager
1B: Adrian Gonzalez
SS: Troy Tulowitski
LF: Adam Jones
RF: Domonic Brown
C: Ramon Hernandez
DH:Nate Schierholtz/Ryan Lavarnway
2B: DJ LeMahieu

Sounds like runs.

[Deleted]

To start the season...

1)Ichiro(OF)
2)Mayberry(OF)
3)Longoria(3B)
4)Smoak(1B)
5)Joyce(DH)
6)Aoki(OF)
7)Ruiz(C)
8)Downs(2B)
9)Valdez(SS)

[Deleted]

Your Washington Nats..

1. Ian Desmond SS
2. Alex Rios LF
3. Grady Sizemore DH
4. Michael Morse 1B
5. Aramis Ramirez 3B
6. Vernon Wells CF
7. Alex Avila C
8. Ryan Doumit RF
9. Danny Espinosa 2B

[Brian (Blue Jays GM)]

The 2012 "Paper Champion" Toronto Blue Jays:

1. Carlos Gonzalez CF
2. Martin Prado 3B
3. Matt Holliday LF
4. Paul Konerko 1B
5. Nelson Cruz RF
6. Dan Uggla 2B
7. Logan Morrison DH
8. Johnny Peralta SS
9. JP Arencibia C

[Rob (Rockies GM)]

9th place hitter could have 30 bombs... haha

[drewosborne]

For KC....

1. Gordon
2. Sanchez
3. Hamilton
4. Sandoval
5. Hosmer
6. Butler
7. Furcal
8. Span
9. Perez

I'm sure I've got a better option for lead off but I like Gordon's production there. If Sanchez returns to form he'll be a solid addition. Good power in the middle mixed with solid averages, Butler will hit .300 and give you 20+ HRs and 40+ doubles. Hosmer may have to move up if he does what he is capable of doing. I worry about Furcal and Span but I've got a few guys in the reserves if they don't pan out. Giavotella might force his way in that lineup at some point in the next few years as well.