Rays' lineup reflects focus on flexibility

ST. PETERSBURG -- Flexibility will be the key to the Rays' roster in 2016. Save for a few players, most players in camp will have multiple gloves in their lockers to play multiple positions, whether they start at that position or move there during the game.
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Recently acquired Steve Pearce personifies the team's flexibility. He can play outfield, DH, first base and second base.
Given that flexibility, Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash will likely offer worlds of different lineups this season based on matchups, how the players are playing, etc.
Considering the Rays open against the Blue Jays, it's likely they will face right-hander Marcus Stroman on Opening Day, so we'll speculate on that fact when coming up with Tampa Bay's Opening Day lineup.
2015 record
80-82, fourth place in the American League East
Projected batting order (stats for 2015)

1. CF Kevin Kiermaier:
   .263 BA, .298 OBP, .420 SLG, 10 HR, 40 RBI
   
2. 2B Logan Forsythe:
   .281 BA, .359 OBP, .444 SLG, 17 HR, 68 RBI
   
3. 3B Evan Longoria:
   .270 BA, .328 OBP, .435 SLG, 21 HR, 73 RBI
   
4. LF Corey Dickerson:
   .304 BA, .333 OBP, .536 SLG, 10 HR, 31 RBI
   
5. DH Logan Morrison:
   .225 BA, .302 OBP, .383 SLG, 17 HR, 54 RBI
   
6. 1B James Loney:
   .280 BA, .322 OBP, .357 SLG, 4 HR, 32 RBI
   
7. RF Steven Souza Jr.:
   .225 BA, .318 OBP, .399 SLG, 16 HR, 40 RBI
   
8. C Curt Casali:
   .238 BA, .304 OBP, .594 SLG, 10 HR, 18 RBI
   
9. SS Brad Miller:
   .258 BA, .329 OBP, .402 SLG, 11 HR, 46 RBI
   Projected rotation (stats for '15)
   
10. Chris Archer,  12-13, 3.23 ERA
    
11. Jake Odorizzi,  9-9, 3.35 ERA
    
12. Drew Smyly,  5-2, 3.11 ERA
    
13. Erasmo Ramirez,  11-6, 3.75 ERA
    
14. Matt Moore,  3-4, 5.43 ERA
    Projected bullpen (stats for '15)
    Closer: Brad Boxberger,  41/47 saves, 3.71 ERA
    RH setup man: Alex Colome,  3.94 ERA
    LH setup man: Xavier Cedeno,  2.09 ERA