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Cubs News: Maddon still prefers Schwarber at leadoff in batting order |
Tony Crumpton
· · Wednesday, January 11 2017
Joe Maddon spoke to reporters on Tuesday and said that he had made up a lineup as he prepares for the upcoming 2017 season.
His batting order for a right-handed pitcher was the following: John Jay or Albert Almora Jr. Pitcher Maddon did say that he would think about batting the pitcher in the 8th spot to give more RBI opportunities for Schwarber at the lead-off position.
Tags: Cubs Baseball, Kyle Schwarber, , Anthony Rizzo, Addison Russell, Ben Zobrist, Jason Heyward, Willson Contreras
