I agree with stopping all the shuffling. To me, Mills and Herrington have done nothing but absolutely EARN their starting spots. Everyone else they try to plug into the outfield look like plugs.
Mills in left, Herrington Center, Edwards right.
Conrad 3rd, Robins SS, Tros 2b, Pinero 1b.
This is the best defensive and offensive lineup combined. If you don't see it, you haven't been watching close enough.
I think Robe knows this too, but he was still willing to experiment 1 more time heading into conference.
Mills has been key in multiple games, specifically the Rice win. He brings much needed intensity at the plate and on the bases. Plays with a purpose on offense.
Herrington came in for Clem and had a huge RBI in clutch situation to take the lead. Had multiple good at bats. Seems ready to make his name. Sat on the bench last year watching what real grinders were like. He's not new to this club. Let him take the spot he's earned.
Edwards has been solid in almost every facet, had 1 stellar game, and only 1 base running mistake tonight. He's just been overall good.
Conrad, Robbins and Trosclair are obvious
Pinero has proven to be the most viable defensive First Basemen and has even had a few good at bats, still has bad ones here and there.
Thurm is Thurm.
Pitching is what we expected and deserves better than what they have had behind them.
Those are my reasonings and I stand by them. Let's figure this out and play well in conference. Season is not over. Not even close. Come on boys. Wake up.