I think it really is as simple as not wanting your four best RHH to all be in the top five slots in the lineup. A left-handed pitcher could mow through a 6-9 of Bradley/Sandoval/Moreland/Leon pretty easily.Bogie's not a whiner so I do think his comments were more about surprise than grumbling. Why hadn't Farrell addressed this I wonder. He specifically said that Farrell hadn't talked to him yet.
There was speculation on twitter that he was being punished for participating in WBC, but that can't be, right?
2 Silver Sluggers in a row, batting 2nd or 3rd for two year straight <his struggles in 2nd half noted> I just find it a little curious.