April 12, 2010

Who has the better lineup?

Twins regulars:

LF Jason Kubel
CF Denard Span
RF Michael Cuddyer
3B Nick Punto
SS J.J. Hardy
2B Orlando Hudson
1B Justin Morneau
C Joe Mauer
DH Jim Thome/Delmon Young

Red Sox regulars:

LF Jacoby Ellsbury
CF Mike Cameron
RF J.D. Drew
3B Adrian Beltre
SS Marco Scutaro
2B Dustin Pedroia
1B Kevin Youkilis
C Victor Martinez
DH David Ortiz/Mike Lowell (when Terry Francona finally gives in and acknowledges the need to sit Ortiz against lefties)

The teams play the first regular season game at Target Field in an hour. Did you ever think you'd see the day that the Twins had a more imposing lineup than the Red Sox? (Red Sox have significantly better starting pitching and a better bench; Twins have a better bullpen even without Joe Nathan, although Boston may have the better closer. Remains to be seen given how poorly Jonathan Papelbon has pitched since last September.)

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