What I have done is take a sample of each player on this chart's recent offensive statistics and multiplied the sample totals by a percentage to approximate the at-bats the player would have in a healthy year. When everyone was projected, I constructed my own lineup like I would in a video game or simulator. Amazingly, R.J. Martin looks great in the number two spot of the batting order, but that is not the only surprise. A look at Andre Ethier's projection shows a low number of Home Runs and Runs Batted In (top chart, red numbers).
The numbers are, again, approximations and projections based on the players' recent statistical output. Andre Ethier, until last year, did not show enough power to hit cleanup as you see in the chart. However, if his 2010 power numbers match or beat 2009 (lower chart, bold), the Los Angeles Dodgers should have a potent Offense.
The bottom portion is the bench. The bench is actually solid and Jason Repko even gives us some pop! I am including some NRI guys in here and the Catcher position is still open, but as long as the backup backstop can give us a minimum of 120 at bats, we should be good to go.
That is of course, if "E" can continue to provide as much power next to Manny as he did last year.
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