TLR to set the lineup based on 'the numbers'
Unfortunately, instead of 'the best 9 hitters' being in the lineup, he means the 8 guys he likes best and our choice of B- grade pitchers....with the pitcher batting 8th...
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JUPITER, Fla. (AP) -- Cardinals manager Tony La Russa said Tuesday his pitchers would bat eighth in spring training games in which the designated hitter is not used.
La Russa then plans to continue the practice once the regular season starts.
"We'll hit the pitcher eighth," he said. "We're going to have a second leadoff as the ninth-place hitter."
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SI.com - MLB - La Russa: Cardinals pitchers will bat eighth - Tuesday February 26, 2008 6:10PM
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