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Originally Posted by Zeke
Right, which is why I also used the last 2 seasons' stats in discussing the points.
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he's not a superstar hitter at this point
Butler almost achieved that status after his great 2012. Gordon had a good 2012. His doubles line was amazing.
A guy that hits that many doubles doesn't belong as a leadoff hitter on a power starved team.
Of course he's going to thrive there. He would thrive at any spot in the lineup. The dude can rake.
...I just think our fans were so disappointed with the early years Gordon that when he finally worked at leadoff they didn't want to **** with it. Understandable. But once a guy figures it out and he has that many extra base hits, you just have to hit him 3rd with this particular lineup. It is going to produce the most runs. Runs win games.