Now that the rosters are set, we’ll take a look at what should be a very prolific Rays offense in 2010.
Manager Joe Maddon likes to shift his lineup around more than most, but this is a good guess as to what the typical batting order will look like. The first six spots are more sure-things, while the bottom three will be moved around more as everyone in those bench spots should see significant time.
1. Jason Bartlett – SS
2. Carl Crawford – LF
3. Ben Zobrist – RF
4. Evan Longoria – 3B
5. Carlos Pena – 1B
6. B.J. Upton – CF
7. Pat Burrell – DH
8. Kelly Shoppach – C
9. Sean Rodriguez – 2B
Reserves
C - Dioner Navarro
3B/1B – Willy Aybar
2B/SS – Reid Brignac
OF – Gabe Kapler
Table Setters
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Article written by Jeremiah Wood
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