Is there any hitter more underrated than JD Martinez? I’d never heard much about him while he was in the National league, but holy shit that guy can rake.
.340 average, 1.000+ OPS, 13 HR, 40 RBI and its only mid-May
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Is there any hitter more underrated than JD Martinez? I’d never heard much about him while he was in the National league, but holy shit that guy can rake.
.340 average, 1.000+ OPS, 13 HR, 40 RBI and its only mid-May
He was actually in Detroit for most of his beat years, but Miggy got all of the hype.Quote:
Originally Posted by Supermoon
I saw an interview with him the other day, he says he has no feel for hitting and not a lot of natural talent, it's all just work in the cage and watching film. He's maximizing what he does I'd have to say.
Yeah, he seems like a professional for sure. Great form, HUGE oppo power. I call bullshit on the no natural talent part, but the work ethic is there for sure.Quote:
Originally Posted by iceman
No doubt. It was interesting the "no feel for hitting" thing though, he went a little deeper on that. He was like "some guys just feel a groove, I have to watch myself on film and create a groove and then practice that and keep watching it all the time" /somewhat paraphrased
Damn stairs have claimed many a ball player. Allegedly.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tele 'til You're Smelly
He is getting old. Lot of ball on those legs and just wants to hold on a little longer. Bummer but he should have known of the chance of getting caught. Unless he has been doing it all along which I doubt. At least the hard stuff. Ha.Quote:
Originally Posted by ml242
One of THE best Sox FA signings evah! Not that there is a ton of contenders. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Supermoon
Saw something on ESPN.com last night that Mark Texeira was not at all surprised; seemed to imply that he had been doing it all along.Quote:
Originally Posted by SkiBall
I think it's safe to assume that when a ballplayer is busted for this sort of thing, they probably didn't get busted on their first use.Quote:
Originally Posted by Danno
I hope to live long enough that the real truth of the prevalence of use is brought to light. Won't change anything and won't really judge (I hope). But just pure curiosity.Quote:
Originally Posted by Danno
Today I learned that current Mariner Dee Gordon is Tom "Flash" Gordon's son.
Hmm. Such obvious sense it is easy to overlook. Other than the whole pitcher v hitter thingy. Maybe if it was Gordonhauser it would stick out more.
There's always Canseco's tell-all that everyone shat on, if you're feeling curious.Quote:
Originally Posted by SkiBall
That was the old era. We are in new territory with newer science. And some of the same ole same ole in the enabling department.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sirshredalot
Hanley we hardly knew ye
Judge throws out runners at second and home. Yankees win...th-e-e-e-e-e Yankees...WIN
That’s cute
Surprised the fuck out of me.Quote:
Originally Posted by Supermoon
Same. I had a feeling in the Tampa series that Hanley wasn’t going to be able to keep hitting third unless he started producing, but DAFing him didn’t cross my mind. Though when you hear about his conditional contract money it starts to make sense.Quote:
Originally Posted by iceman
Guess Dom likes Nuñez too.
I thought they were gonna let Swihart go for sure.
Maybe he is the new regular Designated .133 Hitter.
https://sports.yahoo.com/aaron-judge...023809354.htmlQuote:
Originally Posted by Supermoon
Yankees in 10 over ‘stros! Rubber game tomorrow bitches!
Let us know when you are 21 games over .500Quote:
Originally Posted by irul&ublo