2007 Mariners Projected Lineup
2007 Seattle Mariners
Batting Order
1. CF Ichiro Suzuki
2. 3B Adrian Beltre
3. DH Jose Vidro
4. LF Raul Ibanez
5. 1B Richie Sexson
6. RF Jose Guillen
7. C Kenji Johjima
8. 2B Jose Lopez
9. SS Yuniesky Betancourt
Beltre is not a prototypical No. 2 hitter, but that's where he had the most success last season. Outside of Ichiro, there's very little speed in this lineup, so most of the run production will have to come via the long ball. The optimal lineup would have Vidro in the third spot, but his ability to bounce back from injuries is a question. Ibanez excelled in the cleanup spot a year ago. It would make more sense to bat Vidro fifth.
Rotation
Felix Hernandez
Jarrod Washburn
Miguel Batista
Jeff Weaver
Horacio RamÃrez
Closer: J.J. Putz
