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Originally Posted by duncan_idaho
I was in favor of leaving Gordon at the top to start the season because I was hopeful the Royals could get decent production behind Butler in the 4-5 spots.
As the season has gone on and that has NOT happened, it became a little different. I didn't think Lorenzo Cain would be this productive at the plate.
I still don't like Escobar in the leadoff spot - OBP issues - long term, but now that the lineup has been shaken up, I think you roll with it for a little while and see what happens.
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I'm in the same boat, I also argued for Gordon to stay at leadoff. Hootie is right that you need guys who drive the ball in the middle of the lineup to score runs. But, you also need guys at the top getting on base. I'd hoped Butler/Hos/Moose/Sal would be consistently driving the ball, but that hasn't happened. So, I'm good with switching things up. It was time. I still think Gordon could shift back to the top if those supposed middle of the lineup guys get it going. I don't like Alcides at leadoff, but he's probably the best option if not Gordon.