Was doing some speculating about the next few years and thought it'd be interesting to consider the Reds bright future. I think (by 09 at the latest) we'll be looking at this kind of lineup:
This is a really balanced and dangerous looking group. Here's to hoping the injury bug stays away and the guys meet and exceed expectations!
- RF Stubbs: Our first great lead off man: good OB guy, contact not as necessary here. Stolen base threat
- 1B Votto: Good plate discipline, great AVG and SLG but most of all good OBP
- CF Hamilton: Should be an absolute force in a year or two when everything really starts clicking. Might be the best we've seen in our lifetimes
- LF Bruce: Oozes power and, hopefully, maintains his speed though it's not entirely necessary
- 3B EdE: We know what this guy is capable of... just imagine him with more experience
- 2B Phillips: A surprising power threat and a very capable hitter
- C ?: Not sure who will fill this position in a year or two... possibly still Ross
- SS AGon: Goes without saying