One thing that is certain about Kansas City manager Trey Hillman is that he likes to play around with his lineup. I don't particularly care for the frequency in which he does so.

Granted, there are changes that need to be made.

First and foremost, I’d make changes in the catching position. Since pitching is how we are going to win games, the catcher is of equal importance.

Miguel Olivo has been credited in part to Zack Greinke’s success. I believe Zack Greinke is a phenomenal pitcher regardless of Olivo’s knowledge of how to call a great game.

Therefore, John Buck should catch a game for Greinke. Olivo, who has yet to catch for Gil Meche since the season opener, could hopefully get Meche back on track with his great game-calling ability.

Meche hasn’t pitched to his full potential, as seen last season, since his first start with Olivo.

After sharing the first baseman position with Mike Jacobs for the first month of the season, Billy Butler has been named the Royals starting first baseman.

He has more than showed up for the position. He played defensively as if he realized the job was up for the taking and he was going to have it. I like it; Billy at first base.

After rotating through a number of second baseman possibilities, Alberto Callaspo seems the likely candidate for the time being.

Willie Bloomquist has exceeded expectations as a utility player for the Royals. He is currently the first man off the bench. However, I feel he is deserving of a permanent place in the starting lineup.

With Mike Aviles’ performance at shortstop, it is only a matter of time before we see Willie owning the position.

As Alex Gordon nears complete recovery, his return to third base is inevitable.

In Gordon’s absence, Mark Teahen has played third base just as well, if not better. I’m comfortable with seeing either at the position.

If Gordon could come into his expected potential at the plate, he deserves to be the starting third baseman. In which case, I would try Teahen at second base—only because he is generally good defensively no matter where you play him.

Also, Callaspo’s bat is hot right now. I give it until the All-Star break. If I’m wrong and Callaspo’s current bat is here to stay, Teahen could also play right field.

With Jose Guillen’s lack of mobility, he certainly isn’t doing the position justice.

Quite honestly, the Royals are only putting Guillen in the outfield because they’ve paid him so much money, they’re determined to get as much bang for their buck. Arm, schmarm.

I’m eager for the day when the Kansas City Royals will no longer have a financial obligation to Guillen. Until that day comes, they need to limit his roll to designated hitter.

Center field: CoCo Crisp. I approve this acquisition.

David DeJesus is solid in left field. This season he has gotten off to a rocky start but I do not believe it to be any indication of his performance to come.

Utility man: Mitch Maier. He’s an acceptable outfielder and can provide a day’s rest to the other players. He could also serve as a suitable, frequent right fielder if Teahen ends up spending the majority of his time in the infield.

If our talent manages to not dissipate and Teahen finds himself without a position to call his own, he would make for a more than adequate utility man.

Starting Lineup
1. CF CoCo Crisp
2. SS Willie Bloomquist
3. 2B Mark Teahen
4. 1B Billy Butler
5. DH Mike Jacobs/Jose Guillen
6. 3B Alex Gordon
7. RF Mitch Maier
8. C  Miguel Olivo/John Buck
9. LF David DeJesus

The Kansas City Royals have a lot going for them this season; we have more good players than positions and a number of different ways to play them.

I believe this route would only lead to success.