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Originally Posted by Fouts
If you look at the lineup he used there weren't any real leadoff types. Erstad has experience leading off, so he went the easy route. Saying Erstad has no business leading off is wrong, and I don't get the reference to football at Nebraska.
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Erstad has been one of the least productive hitters in baseball since '01. Putting your worst hitter first in the lineup is stupid regardless of whether he has leadoff 'experience' or not. Erstad's value has been defensively, he's been one of the best in baseball at two positions throughout his career. Thowing him in center for his defensive value wouldn't be the worst decision since the Sox have the bats to make up for his lack of offense. However, putting him in the leadoff spot over a guy like Iguchi will cost the Sox at least as many runs as he saves defensively.
The football comment is because you can't read an article about the guy that doesn't mention him bringing a football attitude to the game or something along those lines. He was a punter. Give me a break.