By Kari Mustrap
PHOENIX—While Joe Maddon’s lineups and batting orders may seem downright illogical to some people, Ol’ Quirky Joe contends those people just don’t get it.
“I don’t like anyone to get too comfortable. The postseason is unpredictable, so guys need to be able to take whatever comes at them. That’s why I move guys around to unfamiliar positions and spots in the batting order. To the untrained eye it may look like I’m just doing these things randomly, but I assure you, there is a method to my madness.”
“For example, back when Daniel Murphy joined the club, he was red hot.