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As long as we're on the subject of #Astros reunions, I could see Jake Marisnick as a real option. CF defense will be a big priority with Brantley/Tucker in corners, and it's easier to survive a weak bat now that you have two solid catchers.
You could easily stash Marisnick at No. 9 and use his elite defense to clean things up for Brantley and Tucker.
Also, just a general take: Whoever they start in CF, don't fall into the trap of comparing him to Springer. That's not fair, and it's also not what they're intending.
From a bat perspective, Yordan is the replacement for George. Think of CF as replacing the Reddick slot.
From a bat perspective, Yordan is the replacement for George. Think of CF as replacing the Reddick slot.
1.) Altuve
2.) Brantley
3.) Bregman
4.) Alvarez
5.) Correa
6.) Tucker
7.) Gurriel
8.) Maldonado/Castro
9.) CF
Assuming health, that's going to be a really good lineup. Key is CF defense to help mitigate concerns at corner OF spots.
2.) Brantley
3.) Bregman
4.) Alvarez
5.) Correa
6.) Tucker
7.) Gurriel
8.) Maldonado/Castro
9.) CF
Assuming health, that's going to be a really good lineup. Key is CF defense to help mitigate concerns at corner OF spots.
