It took Manny Acta two weeks to do what Eric Wedge couldn't in seven years(with the exception of a couple small, unflattering tryout periods), announce that center fielder Grady Sizemore will hit second behind Asdrubal Cabrera.
This move will take advantage of Sizemore's rare combination of speed and power, providing more run scoring opportunities for both Sizemore and the hitters behind him (Choo, Peralta, and Hafner).
Deciding to bat Cabrera-Sizemore at the top of the order should not have been a difficult decision.
Both should have similar On-Base Percentages, but Cabrera hits from both sides of the plate, has better lefty/righty splits than Grady, and can also do more with the bat, i.e. slap the ball to one side of the field or lay down a bunt.
The idea is for the ninth hitter to have ...
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