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C: Russell Martin, bats right, age 30, 4 star rating (drafted: round 8, 235th overall):
Martin is an excellent, if not an elite, offensive player. A .250/.330/.440 year isn't out of the realm op possibility. He has good power (especially for a catcher) and can go yard if a pitcher makes a mistake. Good patience at the plate and will draw walks. An excellent defensive player who works well with his pitching staff. A team leader who is well-respected by his teammates.

1B: Justin Morneau, bats left, age 31, 4 star rating (drafted: round 11, 306th overall):
If (and that's a big if) he can stay healthy, he should be a big contributor to the lineup. A .270/.350/.500 statline with 30 home runs and 100 RBIs isn't out of the question. Very athletic first baseman, but we will try to rest him when possible, as his bat is more important.

2B: Dustin Ackley, bats left, age 25, 2 star rating (4 star potential) (drafted: round 9, 246th overall):
Ackley has average offensive ability and will use his tools to put out an honest effort. A star by no means, more of a dirt dog. A pretty solid player in all aspects. He should do particularly well in the lower half of the lineup.

SS: Jimmy 'J-Roll' Rollins, bats switch, age 34, 4 star rating (drafted: round 7, 186th overall):
3-time All-Star, 4-time Gold Glove winner. Rollins might not be the player he used to be, but he can still be productive. He is able to limit his strikeout number and when he gets on base he is always dangerous. Should also give our time excellent defense.

3B: Michael Young, bats right, age 36, 2 star rating (drafted: round 26, 775th overall):
At age 36, Young is still a decent offensive player. Does a good job of getting on base, while hitting for a decent average. If he is protected by good Hitters, he should put up some very nice numbers. Not the best fielder, but could be worse.

RF: Bryce Harper, bats left, age 20, 5 star rating (drafted: round 1, 6th overall):
The Phenom. What more needs to be said about this kid. He can do it all. Plus-plus contact potential with tremendous power. Won't swing at anything bad. Very patiend and draws plenty of walks. Excellent defender at either corner outfield spot. He has plus speed that will put pressure on defenses. The face of the franchise!!!

CF: Angel Pagan, bats switch, age 31, 3.5 star rating (drafted: round 12, 355th overall):
Stroke is short to the baseball, which allows him to hit for average. Is willing to take a walk and gets on-base at a good rate. 30+ stolen bases should be possible at the top of the lineup. Pagan has solid hands and fields his position well. Not a star, but a very reliable player.

LF: Matt Holliday, bats right, age 33, 4.5 star rating (drafted: round 5, 126th overall):
The 6-time All-Star is an offensive force that teams must pitch around or game-man against. Holliday can be the anchor of any team's lineup. Just needs to have enough other Hitters to protect him. In a typical season, might go .310/.380/.570. Plus contact hitter who can go deep every time he comes to the plate. Knows the strike zone and will take a walk if there's nothing that he likes. He might never win a fielding award, but he's been okay at left field defensively throughout his career.

DH: Carlos Lee, bats right, age 36, 1.5 star rating (drafted: round 35, 1026th overall):
His best days might be well behind him, but Lee should still be able to give this team some decent production. Does very well to limit strikeouts and works opposing pitchers hard. He won't be counted upon to carry the offense, but could be very good value in the lower half of the lineup. Could spell Morneau at 1st from time to time.


Lineup review:
I think we have to be pretty happy with this starting lineup. The defensive alignment looks really good. Martin is a great gamecaller and defender behind the plate. Ackley and J-Roll should be a good combo in the middle infield. Our outfield looks solid with Harper a potential Gold Glove winner.
If we look at offensive potential, this team has a little bit of everything. Rollins, Pagan and Harper should provide speed on the bases.
At least 4 players should be able to hit 20+ home runs, while adding a ton of extra base hits.
Our team OBP should be pretty good and with this lineup, getting on base is always dangerous for our opposition.