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Anthony Rizzo bats second, Castro third in opener

by Alex Brodsky | Yankees Correspondent | Fri, Mar 6th 12:27pm EST

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo hit second while shortstop Starlin Castro hit third in new manager Joe Maddon’s first lineup for their Cactus League opener on Thursday against the Oakland Athletics. (Jesse Rogers)

Fantasy Impact:

Joe Maddon is known for tinkering with his lineups and he started the spring off with a bit of a surprise to everyone. Rizzo has typically been the number 3 hitter for the Cubs, but he may find himself hitting in the 2 hole when Maddon decides to bat the pitcher 8th this season. Don't expect any drop off in Rizzo's fantasy numbers this season due to the rare change in this potent Chicago Cubs lineup. Anthony Rizzo is on many experts' MVP watch.

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