[qwerty49]

Why isn’t Posey hitting seventh? Putting him in the middle of the order is folly. He has no power, can’t run and hits into a ton of double plays. Further, this isn’t a situation anymore where he is going to find it. At least not this year. Maybe never. He simply caught too many games.

He’s a great defensive catcher and in my mind a future HOF. But he’s no longer a middle of the order hitter. Not even close.

They simply don't have the sticks, haven't had them all year.  Belt leadoff?  Austin batting 2nd today?  If you look at Pillar, Crawford, Panik, Posey, Yaz, Belt -- there's 6 potential starters who in a decent lineup would never bat higher than 6th.

[qwerty49]

Why isn’t Posey hitting seventh? Putting him in the middle of the order is folly. He has no power, can’t run and hits into a ton of double plays. Further, this isn’t a situation anymore where he is going to find it. At least not this year. Maybe never. He simply caught too many games.

He’s a great defensive catcher and in my mind a future HOF. But he’s no longer a middle of the order hitter. Not even close.

They simply don't have the sticks, haven't had them all year.  Belt leadoff?  Austin batting 2nd today?  If you look at Pillar, Crawford, Panik, Posey, Yaz, Belt -- there's 6 potential starters who in a decent lineup would never bat higher than 6th.