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The league-wide standard.
EVERY team has a Zunino-esque hole in their lineup, with super-rare exceptions. This doesn't take into account that, whether you believe in him COMPLETELY or not, Zunino has taken large steps forward since his beginning to the season. His hole is significantly less profoundly deep than the average.
I don't need Mike to hit fifth in the Seattle lineup (which is a greater challenge than it would be on the average team, by the looks of things). I just want him to be worthy of hitting 7th instead of 9th, wherever he actually ends up.
Good thoughts, Doc. I've heard the point stated before, but it hit me on a different level this time. Maybe I can 'trust' Zunino a little bit.