With the likely return of Pedroia, there is a possibility that we may have a change in the lineup. DP himself has suggested that he wants to bat leadoff. Mookie batted leadoff for most of the year last year, especially at the end.
https://www.mlb.com/redsox/news/dustin-pedroia-hopes-to-return-on-opening-day/c-303991762
Assuming Pedroia's is back to 100% by end of March, is this that we should expect the most-often lineup to be:
2B Pedroia (R)
LF Benintendi (L)
DH JDM (R)
RF Betts (R)
1B Moreland (L)/Pearce (R)
SS Bogaerts (R)
3B Devers (L)
C Catcher (S/S/R)
CF JBJ (L)
Am I making too much of emphasis on L/R split? Will Cora keep JDM in 3 spot and Beni in 2 spot to have them comfortable, while sacrificing some Betts ab's to have him 4th? Is Pedroia going to get surprised and not bad leadoff?
https://www.mlb.com/redsox/news/dustin-pedroia-hopes-to-return-on-opening-day/c-303991762
Assuming Pedroia's is back to 100% by end of March, is this that we should expect the most-often lineup to be:
2B Pedroia (R)
LF Benintendi (L)
DH JDM (R)
RF Betts (R)
1B Moreland (L)/Pearce (R)
SS Bogaerts (R)
3B Devers (L)
C Catcher (S/S/R)
CF JBJ (L)
Am I making too much of emphasis on L/R split? Will Cora keep JDM in 3 spot and Beni in 2 spot to have them comfortable, while sacrificing some Betts ab's to have him 4th? Is Pedroia going to get surprised and not bad leadoff?