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Baltimore Orioles: Does Trumbo’s return put O’s atop AL East DH rankings?

By Nate Wardle

Feb 27, 2017; Sarasota, FL, USA; Baltimore Orioles infielder Mark Trumbo (45) bats in the second inning of the spring training game against New York Yankees at Ed Smith Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 27, 2017; Sarasota, FL, USA; Baltimore Orioles infielder Mark Trumbo (45) bats in the second inning of the spring training game against New York Yankees at Ed Smith Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 14, 2017; Fort Myers, FL, USA; Boston Red Sox designated hitter Hanley Ramirez (13) singles during the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at JetBlue Park. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 14, 2017; Fort Myers, FL, USA; Boston Red Sox designated hitter Hanley Ramirez (13) singles during the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at JetBlue Park. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Boston Red Sox

Boston Red Sox’ DHs – Hanley Ramirez, Mitch Moreland (1B), Pablo Sandoval (3B), Chris Young

What happens the year that David Ortiz retires? The Red Sox go out and get the Gold Glove winning first baseman, Mitch Moreland, and moves Hanley Ramirez to DH. A luxury few teams have.

HanRam will look to repeat his successful 2016 campaign where he hit .286/.361/.505 while being the team’s primary first baseman. Hanley had an oWAR of 3.3 in 2016 to go with his 30 HRs, 28 2Bs, 111 RBIs and 81 runs.

It was an excellent season for Ramirez. This isn’t to say that he is a better hitter than Holliday. But, he is younger and is coming off a successful season where he was healthy.

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Behind Ramirez at DH are Moreland who could switch spots with Ramirez to give Mitch some days off, Pablo Sandoval, who is the projected starting third baseman and Chris Young.

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