How bad could Pinto be in left field? I realize he's played a grand total of 3 games there in his minor league career, and had an error in 2 of those, but it would be a good idea to get him some positional flexibility. And I believe he has plenty of bat to work as a corner outfielder.
And, umm, hasn't Escobar been deemed an emergency catcher. I realize that there's a strong chance that Suzuki gets run over by a delivery truck at home plate, but what's the worst that could happen? We lose one game.
You guys need to stop all of this crazy talk. You do realize that a leadoff man has to run real fast? Screw the OBP stuff, he just needs to run reaaaaaaaal fast.
Regarding 3000 hits, he's not even halfway there. Considering that, and his injury history (not catching notwithstanding, I still see him as fragile), I don't see 3000 happening. But he gets in based on 3 batting titles while catching.