I was thinking the other day, that it just might be time to change the lineup a bit.  I used to hate seeing Buck shuffle the lineup day in and day out, as I was screaming for some sort of consistency.  But, now I'm thinking we could use a little test drive.  How about this?

Andrus

Young

Kinsler

Cruz

Jones (or Blalock)

Murphy (or Boggs)

Byrd

Salty

Davis

This biggest move, obviously here, is that Andrus would bat leadoff, and Kinsler would get an opportunity to see more fastballs sandwiched between Young and Cruz. Thus, likely increasing the probability that Cruz would be able to hit with more runners in scoring position.  Lately, I don't like the way Byrd is swinging at the 1st pitch, so I think he should move down.  Salty and Davis can switch between the too last spots for their horrible OBP.

What do you think?

I suggested in the offseason that we not even tinker with Brodie Croyle.  He has talent, but has proven over and over that he cannot stay healthy.  Unfortunately, we don't really have a competent back up either. So, we have two options..

1. Ride this train and draft Tebow or Daniels in April.
2. Would you.....trade LJ for Brady Quinn?  And if LJ is worth more, would you ask for a draft pick as well?

Well, these are the days that we have been praying about for many, upon many, of years. Where youth has been given the nod over struggling, inconsistent veterans. This year's team is unlike any other in that they are full of youth and talent directly promoted from the farm below. Can you believe that we haven't fallen for a dumb trade that would require some youth in exchange for some player past their prime and in a contract year?! And can you believe that we are actually letting our prospects play in the bigs?! Thank you Nolan Ryan!

Promoted to the bigs and still with the team:
Eric Hurley
Chris Davis
Max Ramirez
Scott Feldman
German Duran
Brandon Boggs
Luis Mendoza
Doug Mathis
Salty

Waiting in the wakes:
Matt Harrison
John Mayberry Jr.
Elvis Andrus
Warner Madrigal
Thomas Diamond
Kasey Kiker
Julio Borbon
Feliz, Ramirez, Main, Beltre, Beaven, Gomez, Perez, Holland, Boscan...........etc. etc. etc.