Looking ahead to the Phillies' lineup strategy
Long-time leadoff hitter Jimmy Rollins batted in the top third of the Phillies’ lineup in every game he started last year. Citing not only his decline, but strategic purposes as well, it’s time to consider moving him down. Next season’s projected batting order features five left-handed hitters out of eight regulars — six if you include switch-hitting Rollins against righties. Ryne Sandberg is in the unenviable position of trying to…