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Old 06-01-2009, 02:35 PM   #7 (permalink)
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I am wondering whether position in the batting order can affect players performance, even if it doesn't show up in their morale.
It seems to me to affect it, and some of the reasons that tysok lists are good explanations.

I am a firm believer in finding the right slot for the right player. For example, I won't make a rookie my number-one starting pitcher, regardless of how well he's doing. That's not the role for a rookie.
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