2011 Lineup Set?

[Miamarlin21]

Uh oh.

Marlins every day lineup set
Barring anything unforeseen, the Marlins' every day lineup is set. At least, the lineup the team envisions when Spring Training opens.

Around the horn, the team plans on going with John Buck (catcher), Gaby Sanchez (first base), Omar Infante (second base), Hanley Ramirez (shortstop), Matt Dominguez (third base), Logan Morrison (left field), Chris Coghlan (center field) and Mike Stanton (right field).

A few weeks ago, Florida explored some possible center field options. They were linked to having interest in Arizona's Justin Upton.

MLB.com has learned the Marlins also inquired about Tampa Bay's B.J. Upton. But the asking price didn't match.

The Marlins have no intention of trading their young core of players -- Coghlan, Morrison, Sanchez and Stanton. If Dominguez isn't ready, there is a chance the team could move some pieces around. Wes Helms could play third. Another scenario would be Emilio Bonifacio playing second and Infante sliding over to third.

-- Joe Frisaro

[Ramp]

This really doesn't say anything we didn't know and doesn't even have quotes. It's just JoeFrah talkin some creme fraiche.

[Miamarlin21]

True, but I still hate the idea.

[Namaste]

Cogs in CF is going to be Must See TV

[Ramp]

Which part?... I assume you mean Coghlan in CF? Assuming he's gonna practice over the next few months (when he can), I'm not as angry about that move as most are. If he's truly abysmal in CF, I don't expect him to last there for too long. As for Dominguez, if he earns the spot in ST, more power to him.

[Namaste]

I will gladly eat crow for this down the road but I'm relatively confident that Cogs will struggle in CF. Such a hard position to play in that stadium. FO is setting up for failure IMO.

[Miamarlin21]

Which part?... I assume you mean Coghlan in CF? Assuming he's gonna practice over the next few months (when he can), I'm not as angry about that move as most are. If he's truly abysmal in CF, I don't expect him to last there for too long. As for Dominguez, if he earns the spot in ST, more power to him.

Both really, more so the latter.

[Fish and Chips]

I have no problem with the FO grooming Coghlan as the CF, but i want the marlins to have a backup plan encase it does fail.

I'll feel alot more comfortable with this team if we got a decent 4th OF that could start if need be, like a Dukes, Hairston or Lewis. That case if CC proves to be LOL THATS SO MARLINS bad, we can move CC to 3B and move Dominguez to AAA. And this could also serve as a backup plan if Dominguez seems overmatched.

We have a bigger payroll right now, so we shouldnt find ourselves in the same situation we were in 2009, when the marlins had no legit options behind Boner. Sign a veteran option or trade for someone late in ST.

[Namaste]

But really the question should be:

What has Cogs done to make anyone think he can patrol CF adequately?

[Ramp]

He has done nothing to suggest it.

[rmc523]

But really the question should be:

What has Cogs done to make anyone think he can patrol CF adequately?

Well, what has he done to make anyone think he CAN'T patrol CF adequately?

I realize he's never played there before, but he had never played LF before his switch to that position in '09 either.

[HUGG]

Well, he sucks in LF.

[Mainge]

Well, what has he done to make anyone think he CAN'T patrol CF adequately?

I realize he's never played there before, but he had never played LF before his switch to that position in '09 either.

He wasn't any good in a LF.

[wanks1212]

Well, what has he done to make anyone think he CAN'T patrol CF adequately?

I realize he's never played there before, but he had never played LF before his switch to that position in '09 either.

Generally when I'm thinking about whether to switch a player to a new position, I want the burden of proof to be on the player proving he's able to do something, rather than having someone prove the player can't do something. It's a much safer way to maneuver the defensive alignment.

[Fish and Chips]

But really the question should be:

What has Cogs done to make anyone think he can patrol CF adequately?

Nothing, which makes me think that its postering by the FO so they have leverage in trades for CFers.

They have inquired on both Justin and BJ Upton, so they are actively searching for guys.