Brenden Schaeffer breaks down the projected opening day lineup for Oliver Marmol and the Cardinals after the team used a new alignment in the exhibition game against the Memphis Redbirds on Monday night in Memphis.

With a new lead-off hitter and several swaps on down the order, what do we think of the new alignment?

Plus, Brenden ranks the nine hitters according to his projections for the 2025 season. How many of the nine do we project will be better than league-average at the plate?

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