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Ziggy52
Member since Mar 2009
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| re: Why doesn't Rhymes hit 3rd, with Katz 4th? (Posted on 4/15/12 at 2:25 pm to BayouBengals03)
Rhymes is a better RBI hitter. I think Nola should bat second because he has a great OBP.
Fields could bat first. Jones does not walk and he strikes out too much for a leadoff hitter.
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BayouBengals03 
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Member since Nov 2007
52033 posts
| re: Why doesn't Rhymes hit 3rd, with Katz 4th? (Posted on 4/15/12 at 2:29 pm to Ziggy52)
Fields
Nola
Katz
Rhymes
Jones
That would be sick.
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LSUstephen17 
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Houston
Member since Aug 2010
359 posts
| re: Why doesn't Rhymes hit 3rd, with Katz 4th? (Posted on 4/15/12 at 2:37 pm to BayouBengals03)
If it aint broken, dont even think about fricking with it!!!!!!!!
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LSURussian
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Member since Feb 2005
63154 posts
| re: Why doesn't Rhymes hit 3rd, with Katz 4th? (Posted on 4/15/12 at 4:15 pm to BayouBengals03)
Katz hits into too many double plays. If Rhymes batted in front of Katz, that would only get worse, IMO.
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BayouBengals03
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| re: Why doesn't Rhymes hit 3rd, with Katz 4th? (Posted on 4/15/12 at 4:21 pm to LSURussian)
Another good point.
I understand that we probably shouldn't change things, because this lineup is working so well. I'm just pointing out that having your best power hitter hit in front of the player who gets on base the most is a bit unusual. So, I was looking for the reasons as to why Mainieri might do this.
Y'all have done a great job responding. Thanks. 
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Choupique19
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The cheap seats
Member since Sep 2005
21395 posts
| re: Why doesn't Rhymes hit 3rd, with Katz 4th? (Posted on 4/16/12 at 10:33 am to BayouBengals03)
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So, I was looking for the reasons as to why Mainieri might do this.
Y'all have done a great job responding. Thanks
A big thing I like about Paul Maineri is that he will answer the question if the media asks him. I feel that he "educates" us as fans, and we are able to learn more about the game when he gives us reasons behind some of his decisions. We don't always have to agree with them, but at least we get another way to look at certain decisions.
It's 100 X's better than, "I like both Katz and Rhymes skill sets. I think that they both give us the opportunity to be successful. They both have a want to drive in runs, and that is a special quality that is beneficial to our ball club. I expect that Rhymes will be getting more at bats soon."
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therick711
LSU Fan
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2008
5257 posts
| re: Why doesn't Rhymes hit 3rd, with Katz 4th? (Posted on 4/16/12 at 11:11 am to BayouBengals03)
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Katz has more power.
You answered your own question. You protect your power bat so they don't walk him with first base open.
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