Crisp vs. DeJesus at leadoff spot
 

Ok, I don't get this argument at all. I have heard a few on here and others such as Petro say we need to flip flop them. Why? I am not sure what it matters. Aside from the fact that it really only matters for 1 inning, (the first), DDJ cannot hold Crisp's jock right now as a leadoff hitter.

Most of you on here who follow the Royals know I am typically a big DDJ fan. But the fact is I cannot see how this helps the team at all? DDJ can't steal, can't work the pitcher and so far this season, cannot even hit. (see his latest 0-12 and stranding 11 runners, performance).

In fact I would have to argue that in the 2nd spot he should see better pitches, particularly if Crisp gets on base. I don't get this argument at all. And if something this trivial is what is causing DDJ to play like shit then he is not near as good as I thought.

Let's hear some toughts....

Awesome. Lets start off with a strike out every game. Coco is playing well there. They should leave it alone.

Hmmm...I apparently haven't been paying enough attention, because I haven't even heard anybody suggest this.

I agree with you, swapping them in the order makes no sense at all, IMO.

What's a Crsip? :)

When switched the numbers are better lifetime for DDJ and COCO, over the year I think you get 36 more atbats when moved up a spot. I would leave it alone unless we go into a real tailspin and need to shake something up.

Not even a question. Coco is what 5th in the league in walks right now? .369 OBP compared to DDJ's .278?

Not even a question.

DDJ isn't as good as you thought.

Crisp leads off. DDJ hits 8th or 9th in my world.

DDJ isn't a leadoff man, he can't steal worth a shit. Coco can. Leave him there.

Coco
DDJ
Teahen
Jacobs
Butler
Guillen
Callaspo
Buck
Aviles

Pete: Shut up!

Coco Crisp sucks.

Who has the better OBP and takes more walks?

Tha tis what I say. Which is why I don't understand people like Petro saying htey need to flip-flop them

at what? striking out?

actually, that's not a bad idea. that would prevent him from hitting into a double play after crisp walks.