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Steelerfreak21 · 08-02-2012, 11:20 AM

I am looking to get a good leadoff hitter. I am the Reds and got rid of Stubbs. I have Lorenzo Cain but he just isn't cutting it right now. I think he could benefit from one year in the minors. I need someone with high contact and good speed. Any ideas on who I should look for?

jimmytheking · 08-02-2012, 12:51 PM

Ellsbury is exactly what you're looking for

enyc718 · 08-02-2012, 01:05 PM

And if your looking for cheaper with speed and decent contact, you can look at Shin Soo Choo or Michael Brantley.

And i say them two because I've used them for a whole season this year, and I've enjoyed playing with them. Choo also has a decent arm in RF.

pokerplaya · 08-02-2012, 03:03 PM

Austin Jackson. He does still suffer from high K numbers, but you can definitely work with him in training as he still has A potential.

He's a Gold Glove level defender, has some pop, and is a solid base stealer. I wouldn't say he'd be cheap -- but he'd definitely come cheaper than the previous suggestion of Jacoby Ellsbury.

RunningTheNight · 08-02-2012, 03:46 PM

I like Grady Sizemore. He hits for power, contact, and has speed to spare!

Bunselpower32 · 08-02-2012, 04:14 PM

Often overlooked, Jon Jay is an excellent hitter and he has good speed too. Also, Endy Chavez isn't bad, but if you want a base stealer, go for Brian Roberts. He is a very disciplined and well rounded hitter, he is a good base stealer, and plays pretty good 2nd base.

cusefan74 · 08-02-2012, 05:47 PM

Tony Gwynn Jr, I got him from the Dodgers and love him. Makes good contact, has some power, and has great speed. Best part is he was easy to get.

MetsFan4Ever · 08-02-2012, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Steelerfreak21


	I am looking to get a good leadoff hitter. I am the Reds and got rid of Stubbs. I have Lorenzo Cain but he just isn't cutting it right now. I think he could benefit from one year in the minors. I need someone with high contact and good speed. Any ideas on who I should look for?

I'm seeing a few options here. They are, in no particular order:

Melky Cabrera
Reed Johnson
Brian Roberts
Emilio Bonifacio
Cameron Maybin
Gaby Sanchez
Giancarlo Stanton

I have other options, but I'm not so sure if they're realistic enough.

08-02-2012, 11:20 AM	#1
Steelerfreak21 Rookie OVR: 0 Join Date: Jul 2011	Leadoff hitter to target? I am looking to get a good leadoff hitter. I am the Reds and got rid of Stubbs. I have Lorenzo Cain but he just isn't cutting it right now. I think he could benefit from one year in the minors. I need someone with high contact and good speed. Any ideas on who I should look for?

08-02-2012, 12:51 PM	#2
jimmytheking Rookie OVR: 2 Join Date: Mar 2009	Re: Leadoff hitter to target? Ellsbury is exactly what you're looking for

08-02-2012, 01:05 PM	#3
enyc718 MVP OVR: 8 Join Date: Apr 2010 Blog Entries: 4	Re: Leadoff hitter to target? And if your looking for cheaper with speed and decent contact, you can look at Shin Soo Choo or Michael Brantley. And i say them two because I've used them for a whole season this year, and I've enjoyed playing with them. Choo also has a decent arm in RF. __________________ The Positive Sports Podcast~~~Tough Times Don't Last, Tough People Do~~~Ignore The Negativity, Be The Positivity

08-02-2012, 03:03 PM	#4
pokerplaya MVP OVR: 14 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Detroit, MI Blog Entries: 2	Re: Leadoff hitter to target? Austin Jackson. He does still suffer from high K numbers, but you can definitely work with him in training as he still has A potential. He's a Gold Glove level defender, has some pop, and is a solid base stealer. I wouldn't say he'd be cheap -- but he'd definitely come cheaper than the previous suggestion of Jacoby Ellsbury. __________________ I'm just an old guy sports gamer...

08-02-2012, 03:46 PM	#5
RunningTheNight Rookie OVR: 6 Join Date: Apr 2012	I like Grady Sizemore. He hits for power, contact, and has speed to spare! __________________ Mariners - Cubs: 2012 World Series M's in 5 PSN: RunningTheNight

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08-02-2012, 04:14 PM	#6
Bunselpower32 Pro OVR: 8 Join Date: Jul 2012 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Leadoff hitter to target? Often overlooked, Jon Jay is an excellent hitter and he has good speed too. Also, Endy Chavez isn't bad, but if you want a base stealer, go for Brian Roberts. He is a very disciplined and well rounded hitter, he is a good base stealer, and plays pretty good 2nd base. pokerplaya likes this. __________________ "The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws." - Rick Wise

08-02-2012, 05:47 PM	#7
cusefan74 MVP OVR: 20 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Chittenango,NY	Re: Leadoff hitter to target? Tony Gwynn Jr, I got him from the Dodgers and love him. Makes good contact, has some power, and has great speed. Best part is he was easy to get. pokerplaya likes this.

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