Yankees Mailbag: Assembling the lineup order and overall reflections
Briefly

The article discusses potential batting orders for the Yankees’ Opening Day lineup, highlighting Jazz Chisholm Jr. as the probable leadoff hitter. Aaron Judge is expected to bat second, followed by Cody Bellinger. Giancarlo Stanton and Paul Goldschmidt are noted for cleanup and the sixth spot, with performance considerations in play. Austin Wells is positioned next, while Anthony Volpe and Jasson Domínguez compete for the seventh position. The discussion emphasizes balancing experience and potential throughout the lineup, including who may fill the final batting slot.
Assuming Jazz leads off, my Opening Day lineup would place Aaron Judge second, Cody Bellinger third, followed by Giancarlo Stanton and Paul Goldschmidt in cleanup.
Anthony Volpe and Jasson Domínguez could slot in the seventh spot, with Volpe likely to bat before Domínguez to help re-establish his performance.
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