Optimizing the Lineup

I had a conversation last week with someone talking about lineups and who should hit where, so I thought I'd revisit the Optimum Lineup creation (sabermetrically) that one could form using the current Yankees.There's plenty of math and discussion on the subject, from Beyond the Boxscore, Retrosheet, and Catfish Stew.Here's the breakdown of the roles and slots: 1. The strongest OBP guy in the lineup. This could be your best overall hitter as well provided he leads the team in OBP, but essentially this spot boils down to whichever player gets on base the most. 2. Often (but not always) the team's best hitter. Usually the most balanced hitter on the team as far as OBP and SLG. 3. A balanced hitter but not traditionally the "three hole" guy. Usually the most balanced player left after the other assignments are made in regards to specific roles. Without a strong requirement, this spot is filled after most of the others (see the order below) but is usually ...