Originally posted by 49erWill:Ohtani getting AL rookie of the year??
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Nov 12, 2018 at 6:23 PM
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Nov 13, 2018 at 10:11 AM
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I was told that he would suck this year. I read it in this thread. LOL
Nov 13, 2018 at 10:54 AM
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Originally posted by NineFourNiner:
I was told that he would suck this year. I read it in this thread. LOL
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Nov 13, 2018 at 10:58 AM
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good stuff. hopefully he'll stay healthy going forward
Nov 13, 2018 at 12:51 PM
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Originally posted by DynastyChile:Can't hurt and might help.
Originally posted by NineFourNiner:
I was told that he would suck this year. I read it in this thread. LOL
Shall we bump the worst aging post of all time?
Nov 13, 2018 at 9:04 PM
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I remember hearing he won't be able to hit vs mlb pitchers
Nov 14, 2018 at 5:52 AM
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Originally posted by Niners99:
I said ultimately he probably should've chosen an NL team, because I don't believe he possesses the ability to hit Major League pitching on a regular basis while also being a starting pitcher. If he was in the NL, in a couple years when he likely is forced to focus only on pitching, he would still get to hit on the days he pitches. Unless the Angels want to forego the DH on his starts, he wont be hitting at all after he becomes a full time SP.
Im basing the fact that he looked totally overmatched in Spring Training as a hitter as a tell that maybe he was feasting off mediocre Japanese pitching, and in the Major Leagues he wont nearly be the threat people thought.
The fact that you used BP as a point just shows your ignorance on the subject. BP means nothing. Nobody is throwing you wipeout sliders in BP. Bumgarner hits HR's in BP that rival Giancarlo Stanton's power, but thats with someone tossing him meatballs.
Barry Bonds had to focus on his swing everyday. So did Ted Williams. So did Joe DiMaggio. Hitters of any caliber have to constantly keep their swing from getting out of whack. Saying he doesn't really have to work on it because hes so naturally gifted is a ridiculous statement.
Maintaining a good swing, and maintaining good pitching mechanics are both full time jobs. You cant focus enough on either one if you're juggling both, which is why he will eventually abandon being an everyday DH to just focus on pitching. He will just need to realize that his hitting isn't helping the team first.
[ Edited by DynastyChile on Nov 14, 2018 at 5:52 AM ]
Nov 14, 2018 at 7:11 AM
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Originally posted by DynastyChile:Originally posted by Niners99:
I said ultimately he probably should've chosen an NL team, because I don't believe he possesses the ability to hit Major League pitching on a regular basis while also being a starting pitcher. If he was in the NL, in a couple years when he likely is forced to focus only on pitching, he would still get to hit on the days he pitches. Unless the Angels want to forego the DH on his starts, he wont be hitting at all after he becomes a full time SP.
Im basing the fact that he looked totally overmatched in Spring Training as a hitter as a tell that maybe he was feasting off mediocre Japanese pitching, and in the Major Leagues he wont nearly be the threat people thought.
The fact that you used BP as a point just shows your ignorance on the subject. BP means nothing. Nobody is throwing you wipeout sliders in BP. Bumgarner hits HR's in BP that rival Giancarlo Stanton's power, but thats with someone tossing him meatballs.
Barry Bonds had to focus on his swing everyday. So did Ted Williams. So did Joe DiMaggio. Hitters of any caliber have to constantly keep their swing from getting out of whack. Saying he doesn't really have to work on it because hes so naturally gifted is a ridiculous statement.
Maintaining a good swing, and maintaining good pitching mechanics are both full time jobs. You cant focus enough on either one if you're juggling both, which is why he will eventually abandon being an everyday DH to just focus on pitching. He will just need to realize that his hitting isn't helping the team first.
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Nov 14, 2018 at 8:46 AM
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lulz
Dec 7, 2018 at 4:56 AM
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RIP Luis Valbuena
Dec 7, 2018 at 11:47 AM
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Originally posted by 49erWill:
RIP Luis Valbuena
wtf damn .... that sucks
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Dec 7, 2018 at 3:38 PM
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Originally posted by TheGore49er:Originally posted by 49erWill:RIP Luis Valbuena
wtf damn .... that sucks
Dec 18, 2018 at 6:26 PM
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Dark knight will rise in Anaheim!
Dec 18, 2018 at 6:29 PM
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Originally posted by 49erWill:
Dark knight will rise in Anaheim!
...lol what a terrible offseason. f**king pujols and that contract. just retire already...
Dec 18, 2018 at 11:29 PM
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Originally posted by TheGore49er:Originally posted by 49erWill:Dark knight will rise in Anaheim!
...lol what a terrible offseason. f**king pujols and that contract. just retire already...