Japan's Batting Order for the Finals?
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Re: Batting Order for Finals?
[ Author: BigManZam | Posted: Mar 19, 2006 9:52 PM
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Aoki was a good pick for Korea, since Japan knew they could shut down the Korean bats and just needed to get a couple runs. Korea's bats hadn't done much to make Oh think Uehara couldn't shut them down.
However, we may need the money ball against Cuba, and Fukudome deserves the nod for launching that homer. His mentality could be totally different now. Plus, his defense is way better than Aoki's.
However, we may need the money ball against Cuba, and Fukudome deserves the nod for launching that homer. His mentality could be totally different now. Plus, his defense is way better than Aoki's.
Re: Batting Order for Finals?
[ Author: Yakulto | Posted: Mar 20, 2006 6:12 AM
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- However, we may need the money ball against Cuba, and Fukudome deserves the nod for launching that homer. His mentality could be totally different now. Plus, his defense is way better than Aoki's.
I agree that Fukudome should get the nod for the final. But don't under-rate Aoki's defensive abilities. He's a very solid defensive player who covers a lot of ground. His arm isn't as hot as Fukudome's though.
I agree that Fukudome should get the nod for the final. But don't under-rate Aoki's defensive abilities. He's a very solid defensive player who covers a lot of ground. His arm isn't as hot as Fukudome's though.
Re: Batting Order for Finals?
[ Author: Something Lions | Posted: Mar 20, 2006 12:25 PM
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Personally I liked Ichiro hitting third. I wish Seattle would experiment with that, too, when their lineup is thin.
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And if you were the kantoku, what lineup would you put out?
Even though Fukudome came up with that homer tonight, I might still want to see Aoki maybe play the first 5-6 innings as the leadoff man, and have Ichiro bat third, and see what will happen in the game before bringing on Fukudome if they need the pop or not.