I agree with both of you. You both make good points. Durham & Winn are best suited for the 1 & 2 spots in their batting order. However, what if Barry were to lead off? Are the opposing teams/pitchers going to automatically walk the leadoff hitter. If not, they would have to pitch to him. Batting number 2 like Alou has thought about isn't a bad idea either in that if the leadoff hitter gets on, do you walk Barry & put the first 2 hitters on base, without the defense recording an out? That sounds offly risky to me as well, although, with his bad knees, he might be more likely to ground into double plays if you pitch to him after the leadoff man gets on. He is so patient at the plate though!
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