Using Splits To Determine Ideal Batting Order

By June 20th, the lineup should be taking shape. Yet, there are still numerous question marks unanswered when finding the ideal batting order, searching for that perfect lineup to give the Red Sox the best possible chance to win. Should Youkilis stay batting leadoff, or should Crisp take over after the All-Star break? What should Francona do with the jumble of Nixon, Varitek and Lowell in the middle of the order? Would it be smart to bat Alex Gonzalez in a position other than ninth? Using different splits, I

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