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Getting creative with the lineup

This might be a bit unorthodox, but what do you think about this lineup? It gets Crawford out of the bottom of the lineup and gives Ellsbury more responsibility. It might not succeed in real life, but it could be worth a shot. You could shuffle the bottom 3 slots however you like based on matchups.

1. Crawford

2. Pedey

3. Ellsbury

4. Gonzalez

5. Youk

6. Papi

7. Sweeny / Ross

8. Salty

9. Aviles / Punto

Ellsbury-Gonzo is a L-L combo, but Gonzalez hits lefties well, albiet with a bit less power. I like this combo better than a Crawford-Ellsbury combo, or burying Crawford farther down where he won't be able to advance on the bases as easily.