The top of the lineup was supposed to set up an excellent middle of the lineup, which was supposed to take the pressure off an excellent bottom of the lineup, and that's happening. (sbnation.com)
Opening day deficiencies always get blown up in hyperbole — but of all the things I worry about with this team — is that bottom of the lineup going to hit? (sbnation.com)
He'll hold down a bottom of the lineup that's also counting on Jayson Werth (38 and slowing way down) and Derek Norris (whose on - base percentage last year is 50 points lower than the batting average of the catcher he's replacing.) (sbnation.com)