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Toronto Blue Jays manager refuses to move Vladimir Guerrero Jr. down the lineup
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider has rejected suggestions to move Vladimir Guerrero Jr. lower in the batting lineup despite the player's recent offensive struggles. Guerrero Jr. is currently recording a .262 batting average, a .689 OPS, and seven home runs.
Schneider stated that the team is strategically built around Guerrero Jr. as a focal point of the offense. He expressed reluctance to 'punish' the player by changing his position, noting that a change in the lineup order would likely not alter how opposing pitchers approach him or reduce the pressure on the hitter. The manager emphasized his desire to keep Guerrero Jr. in high-leverage situations at the top of the order.
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Schneider believes changing Guerrero Jr.'s position in the lineup will not change how pitchers approach him. elnuevodiario.com.do · www.liderendeportes.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is batting .262 with a .689 OPS and seven home runs. elnuevodiario.com.do · www.liderendeportes.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Toronto Blue Jays offensive structure is built around Guerrero Jr. as a central figure. elnuevodiario.com.do · www.liderendeportes.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Manager John Schneider refuses to move Vladimir Guerrero Jr. lower in the batting lineup. dose.ca · elnuevodiario.com.do · www.liderendeportes.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Blue Jays' offensive structure is built around Guerrero Jr. as a central figure. elnuevodiario.com.do · www.liderendeportes.com