Colorado Rockies: What the 2018 batting order might look like

Of course, when the Rockies venture into an American League park (like they will in Seattle in early July), there is a bit more flexibility with the lineup since the designated hitter can be used. How might that American League-park lineup look? Here is one thought.

Charlie Blackmon – CF

DJ LeMahieu – 2B

Nolan Arenado – 3B

Gerardo Parra – RF

Trevor Story – SS

Ian Desmond – 1B

David Dahl — LF

Chris Iannetta – C

Raimel Tapia – DH

Tapia hit ninth in 27 games last year and, unless he makes solid defensive strides this year, we would rather see him come off the bench than be in the field.

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If Dahl doesn’t return, it might look like this…

Charlie Blackmon – CF

DJ LeMahieu – 2B

Nolan Arenado – 3B

Gerardo Parra – RF

Trevor Story – SS

Ian Desmond – LF

Ryan McMahon – 1B

Chris Iannetta – C

Raimel Tapia — DH

The question raised to Rockies fans right now is, “Is this a Rockies lineup that will strike fear into the opposing pitcher’s heart?” On the surface, it is a tough question to answer. Will McMahon take the reins at first base? What kind of season will Iannetta put up after a down season in 2016 but an up campaign in 2017? Will Dahl be back? Will Tapia stay up and not go back and forth to Triple-A as he did last year?

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Personally, I think the Rockies still need another bat in their lineup to solidify it. What about you? Let us know your thoughts about the potential lineups in the comments below.