LF platoon vs. lefties Topic

Which of these guys should I use as my LFer vs lefties? (and thanks for the responses on the other 1/2 of the platoon question)

SteveMartin (a wild and crazy guy)  FredRedding  CesarLee  YovaniRios

Redding has been my CF.  Doesn't have the range for that, anymore.  I could play him at 2B.  Or I could acquire a 2B and play him in LF.  Would provide GG LF defense and pop 20+ HR's, if I played him everyday.  Could play him all the time do that at 2B.  Won't at LF.

Lee is a leadoff type of LF guy.  Fields his position fine.  Walks.  Not a lot of power. I was set to use him there.  Reconsidering.

Martin is a true triple option type of guy.  Homer, BB, or strikeout.  Would mash some and walk a bunch.  A number 6 hitter type.  Decent range and arm, scrappy glove.

Rios is a guy with terrific power.  Will not walk (only walked .011 at AAA last year). Basically strikes out and mashes.  So so range and arm.  Ugly glove. 
 Thanks...moe
7/24/2011 4:39 PM (edited)
Martin, by far. Redding is a nice utility player at this point in his career. No interest in Lee or Rios.

EDIT-- actually, it depends on what else you can do with the roster spot. You're going to roster Redding, and Martin's probably only about a game a season better than Redding. So if you have something better to do with the roster spot you could use Redding; if not, Martin.
7/24/2011 11:52 PM (edited)
Thanks dedelman.  I think I agree.  I've got my eye on a couple of FA's that could change the situation, though.
7/25/2011 12:14 AM
LF platoon vs. lefties Topic

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