Its a long ways until the Royals season starts, yet alone spring training.  With the new acquisition of Jose Guillen, I'm dreaming of a more potent True Blue Royals lineup card, to get over the wintertime blues, with the snow and ice coming down.   Here's one possibility of a 2008 lineup:

1. David DeJesus, CF
2. Mark Grudzelanek, 2B
3. Mark Teahan, LF
4. Jose Guillen, RF
5. Billy Butler, DH
6. John Buck, C
7. Alex Gordon, 3B
8. Ross Gload, 1B
9. Tony Pena, Jr, SS

What do you think?
If they Royals can acquire some more RBI strength in the line up, that would be great.  If the Royals can still get a "Tori Hunter" or "Andruw Jones" type of power player, put them ahead or right behind Guillen.
If Billy Butler could be a better fielder, and not a liability in the field, there could be more flexibility on who to use as DH.
Another option, switch Butler and Buck in the above lineup.  If Gordon catches fire, move him up in the lineup, otherwise, leave him in the lower line up for less pressure.

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