In the infield, the Cubs have the always-productive Lee (.293, 18 HRs) at first, the clutch-hitting Ramirez at third (.280, 24 HRs), the pesky Ryan Theriot at short (.311) and the League's most versatile player, DeRosa (.293, 18 HRs) at second. Geovany Soto (.291, 20 HRs) has been nothing short of brilliant behind the plate and should win Rookie-of-the-Year.
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After having 120 different lineups last season, Sweet Lou Piniella wants to find the right combination during spring training. His latest idea is probably one of the best he has came up with since juggling everyone around. Lou suggested Fukudome would bat third, followed by Lee and Ramirez. The whole lineup would probably look like this: Soriano, Theirot, Fukudome, Lee, Ramirez, Derosa, Soto, and Pie. It is a great combination of speed at the top and power in the middle. "I've been thinking about our lineup and what makes sense and what we can try," Piniella said Friday. "Let me warn you, it's only Feb. 22, so there's plenty of time to adjust this thing."
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