Ed Eagle reports McClendon may hit Castillo seventh this year. Lineups don't matter a whole lot when it comes to run-scoring. As long as your better hitters are in the top six spots, I don't think it makes a huge difference who bats where. Obviously leadoff and number-two hitters have to have special skills or confidence hitting in those spots, so you go with who does it well. The eight spot, however, is a place where hitters generally rot. Having the pitcher on deck does not give the eight hitter much chance to drive a ball in the early innings. Since a lot depends on Castillo improving this year, I like the idea of moving him up a spot. It's time to see if he can hit as we hope and somewhat expect.
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