LINEUP OUTLOOK: Berti slides into leading off, Rowdy hitting third and Alfaro moving up

Do you feel the need, the need for speed? This will not be a Top Gun review, but those who took a chance on Jon Berti have certainly benefited. He's stolen 17 bases this month, more than all but three teams. Plus, he's been hitting atop the lineup, which may insure his production on the basepaths. Milwaukee has shaken up the batting order with their former third hitter moving into lead-off and a preseason sleeper taking over the three spot. Last, but not least, another under the radar addition at catcher may be emerging in San Diego. With this in mind, here's this week's Lineup Outlook. 

Jon Berti (3B, MIA)

With so many fantasy players searching for speed throughout drafts and free agency, taking a shot on Berti made sense, but no one...

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