re: What does the field/line up look like with Smith, Broussard, Bryce back?

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IMO:

(1) Beau Jordan- LF
(2) Watson- CF
(3) Duplantis- RF
(4) Bain- 1B
(5) Smith- SS
(6) Broussard- 2b
(7) Feduccia- C
(8) Cabrera- DH
(9) Slaughter- 3B

If Smith can get into a rhythm then you try him again in the leadoff spot.

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If we get to that lineup which in reality may be the best lineup moving forward I'd like to see Feduccia slide back to the 8 hole much like Papierski did a year ago and have a speed guy at 9 much like they did with Watson a year ago. The only problem is the speedsters are all the best contact hitters and you want them at the top so it makes sense to have either Slaughter/Hughes there.

(1) Broussard- 2B
(2) Watson- CF
(3) Duplantis- RF
(4) Bain- 1B
(5) Smith- SS
(6) Cabrera- LF
(7) Beau Jordan- DH
(8) Feduccia- C
(9) Slaughter- 3B

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I know Smith and Bryce are getting close to being ready but what's the projection on Broussard ?

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He's throwing the ball but he hasn't started swinging and gripping a bat yet. Guys like him heal quickly and I wouldn't be surprised if he's able to pinch hit around the Ole Miss series. The majority of the next week or so is how quickly he's able to deal with any pain or discomfort as he nears 100%.