Each day I will take a look at one of the 9 starting positions and evaluate
it. I
will also list the positions in the order in which I think the 2009
Lineup should be set.

#6 Centerfield

Shane
Victorino has been my favorite player for awhile now. It wasn’t until
recently that he won over a ton of Philadelphia phans. With his hard
work and hustle he’s developed into a clone of Jimmy Rollins. If
Charlie decides to let Shane bat 6th in the lineup, that will add speed
and an offensive threat after all the big hitters are done. Although if
he does get inserted in the two hole he has been known to have some success.
If he can continue the type of baseball he played during the playoffs
he could set career numbers in all categories. I’m looking for Shane to
hit close to .300 while adding more power to his offensive game.

Overall Grade: B+