In a perfect world (where loyalty to veterans and salaries had no impact) this would be the lineup:

1) Damon; 2) Jeter; 3) Cano; 4) A-Rod; 5) Abreu; 6) Giambi; 7) Matusi; 8) Posada; 9) Your Cabrera, Mientkiewicz, Phillips, etc.

It’s very lefthanded heavy, but this year with this group, I don’t think there’s anyway around it.  There’s really only 2 guys here who can’t run which is something I like. Anyway, we know this is not going to be the lineup.  I agree that Cano is wasted hitting 8 or 9, and Torre is going to be married to the idea of hitting Abreu 3rd.  But then again, with Torre, A-Rod could be hitting 8th. 

Ok, I’m sorry for taking that cheap shot at Torre.  It won’t happen again (this week).