The lineup, Meche, and Gordon

That eternal lineup tinkerer is at it again, per Dutton:

The genesis of the switch is Hillman’s desire to move Callaspo higher in the lineup.
“I don’t like waiting until the sixth or the seventh slot to get his bat up there,” Hillman said. “So I’m going to look at him (at) three. I don’t want David at two. I want David one or three. I want Pod one or two. I’m going to start tinkering with that a little bit.”

This works for me, in fact I proposed DDJ/Pods batting 1,2 here. I didn't expect him to move Callaspo to third but I don't mind that either. He is absolutely raking in spring training, say what you will about his defense but the man can hit. A top four of DDJ/Pods/Callaspo/Butler suddenly looks like a legitimate top half of a major league batting order.

In the same article we learn that Meche may miss his first start of the regular season. He doesn't seem concerned but usually by the time a player starts to worry it's usually too late. Isn't that right Mike Aviles? I know this gonna start some Sweeney-like bashing on him but remember that he did have two healthy above average years before injuries began to do him in. (And we can lay some of his problems last year at the feet of Trey Hillman.)
In a different article Dutton informs us that Gordon will miss the start of the regular season enabling the Royals begin the season with Callaspo at third base.

The decision enables the Royals to dodge, temporarily, a potentially sticky personnel situation. Gordon’s injury creates a regular spot at third base for Alberto Callaspo, who now projects as the No. 3 hitter in the lineup.

I saw this coming, in fact I think most Royals fans did. My initial analysis turned out to be spot on.

It wouldn't surprise me if he begins the season on the disabled list allowing Alberto Callaspo to start at third in his place. If there really is indeed a battle at second base this would allow DM and Trey to get a longer look at Chris Getz.

This was the obvious and correct move so I applaud them for recognizing it and not attempting to rush Gordon back onto the field.

Now if I could've just seen the Jayhawks collapse......