I would rather have Danny around on the bench to hit lefties than Butera on the bench to do nothing.
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I would rather have Danny around on the bench to hit lefties than Butera on the bench to do nothing.
I know, that was said tongue in cheek, but it is human nature to not want your temporary replacement to outshine you in any way. Management might start getting ideas...:)Quote:
Originally Posted by kydoty
Memo: Pitchers Duel Cancelled
Watching Youklis hit makes me angry. Why would anyone ever try that and say I'm comfortable.
Blasphemy, I tells ya.Quote:
Originally Posted by snepp
RB - Not watching the game on TV tonight. Are you talking about his wacktastic batting stance?Quote:
Originally Posted by Riverbrian
Yes... No Hitting Coach is going to say... Kevin have you thought about holding the bat with one hand and tilting directly over your head.
Seriously... How does a stance become that.
Crazy thought on Velencia.... Turn him into a catcher this off season. He can become that 3rd catcher slash insurance guy. Only play at catcher in emergencies. Otherwise backup at 3rd and first.Quote:
Originally Posted by snepp
I couldn't tell you... but somehow he has made it work for the most part.
Yeah... He has hit very well... No doubt... I can't help but wonder if he could have hit even better with a normal set up.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bark's Lounge
Mauer's 2012 spluits:
.322/.405/.448 vs RHP
.340/.445/.443 vs. LHP
Better than 90% of switch hitters
Nice catch Danny... Atta boy. And now Carroll with a nice play... The Twins are going to win this game... I'm calling it. With defense like that it's over.
I doubt it. I'm sure at some point in his career coaches tried to get him to use a more traditional stance/swing, only to give up and let him hit in the way that feels natural to him. Some people are just like that - they only succeed when they are allowed to be unconventional.Quote:
Originally Posted by Riverbrian
Could be... Although I will never understand how that feels natural. If that's natural... He probably eats dinner with his feet.Quote:
Originally Posted by sbknudson
That's a great question, but a question we will never get an answer to. When I was in my early teens, there was a guy I played with that had a somewhat similar batting set up... he had some power, but couldn't hit worth a "bleep". I guess Ichiro could fall into this category - but it is a bit of a different story. I guess these guys pop up from time to time. If it ain't broke, why fix it?Quote:
Originally Posted by Riverbrian
River Brian. I have to agree. Tonight's air has the feeling of a Twins victory!Quote:
Originally Posted by Riverbrian
On top of that the hose are not looking sharp. De Aza bumbled that play allowing an extra base. Earlier Rameriz was flat footed on a grounder.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bark's Lounge
Put it on the board. Twins will win.
CWS defense is so bad, not even elementary baserunning biffs can destroy a rally.
Bad baserunning by Doumit but he tried like hell to stay Alive in the rundown. So a little credit to go along with a big debit.
Oops... Spoke too soon. Dozier has to get over these yips.