Where do you bat Votto?

[DocRed]

2nd as long as he recommits himself to getting on base.

[KronoRed]

2nd, still one of the few Reds who gets on base, need that in front of the swing away crew.

[Bourgeois Zee]

2nd, still one of the few Reds who gets on base, need that in front of the swing away crew.

Can we still say that?

Sans Galvis (and perhaps Aquino), the rest of the lineup looks down with OBP.

Suarez, the Winker/ Ervin platoon, Votto, Akiyama, Castellanos (345+ the last two years in over 1300 PAs) are all well above average.

Moustakas and Barnsali are average, as is Senzel.

[Ladeda]

What happens if he starts ice cold again? Last year it was for 2 months. Does he have that long of a rope this season too?

He starts the season batting #2 vs Righties, on the bench vs Lefties.

If he is struggling, he gets moved to 6th/7th.

If he is beyond struggling, he gets benched and Castellanos moves to 1B.


The Reds are all in on winning, so anyone who isn't performing will see their PT reduced. Votto included.

Lineup order subject to change if the Reds trade for a SS.

[Spike]

I would put him back to 3rd. If his struggles continue then a change to a new spot could follow.


Shogo
castle
Votto
Suarez
Moose
Galvis
Aquino/ Winker
Barnhart/ Cassali
Pitcher

I think we need to put Joey back where he thrived at the number 3 hitter role. It is our last chance to see if he can be Joey again and I know it sounds old school but I think it might right the ship. Shogo at lead off and a combination of Winker and Senzel in the second hole sets up the Votto, Suarez (who should be clean up) and Castellanos/Moose combo alternating 5 and 6. If Joey excels, I think we are playoff bound, if not we shift him and hope for the best.

[Shoeless Jeff]

Probably against RHP, but the .243 .347 .309 .656 against LHP is worrisome.

The question beside where he hits is also whether Bell will sit/rest him more often, particularly against lefties.

Definitely needs to sit more against lefties. Could start Ervin, Senzel and Cast in the outfield and put Aquino at first against tough lefties.

[Ren Deagle]

Votto is not a top of the order hitter anymore. Unless he really turns it around, I'd bat him 6th.

[ACredsfan4]

Definitely needs to sit more against lefties. Could start Ervin, Senzel and Cast in the outfield and put Aquino at first against tough lefties.

If anyone is playing first it is Castellanos. Aquino is the best OF of the 3 corner guys in that.

[RedEye]

Moustakas and Barnsali are average, as is Senzel.

I think Senzel profiles for a higher OBP eventually. He was really good in the minors anyway. That was maybe my biggest disappointment with him last season (other than injuries).

[North]

With Bell's musical chairs lineups, what does it matter?

[Kingspoint]

8th is a perfect spot for a player who is good at Walks and Doubles with no speed.

[M2]

Votto's probably going to lead the team in OB this season. So, yeah, I'd hit that up near the top of the lineup.

[Shoeless Jeff]

If anyone is playing first it is Castellanos. Aquino is the best OF of the 3 corner guys in that.

Can't argue with that. I stand corrected. Either way, would love to see Nick and Aristedes both hammering on a poor left-handed pitcher!

[westofyou]

Anyone batting Votto 6-8 is drunk, please don't post drunk

[WrongVerb]

Today my lineup would be:

CF Shogo
RF Castellanos
1b Votto
3b Suarez
2b Moustakas
LF Winker/Ervin
SS Galvis/other
CA Barnhart/Casali

Senzel would be a super utility guy if he's not traded.