TheMookieMonster
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If there's 15 guys competing that means some of the freshman must be standing out. My best guess for opening day lineup is:
C Dickey
3B Denton
SS Ahuna
2B Moore
1B Burke
LF/RF Merritt
CF Booker
RF/LF Backus
DH Chambers
My guess catcher, 2nd, 1st, all 3 outfield positions, and DH is considered open competition.Lots of competition all around the field. Heard from several who have been there that they believe maybe only 1 or 2 have earned a guaranteed spot but even in those positions there is great competition for all positions. Many believe like I do that next year we may play close to 15 fielders in a weekend early in the season. So much competition for spots.
I would guess that unless Denton and Ahuna have miserable fall practice sessions, they are probably locked in at 3B and SS. You don’t bring them in just to sit them on the bench, and I don’t think Denton leaves Alabama unless he feels comfortable the starting job is his.
I don’t think either of them would have awful falls anyway. They’re too good for that.