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  1. I think they mean a little something, but it is more about the process. Mediocre or poor process can yield good results briefly, but it will be exposed when the season gets rolling. Spring training games are exhibition games to get the players ready for full speed and a regular season workload. You’d rather have good results, but it really doesn’t matter much. The coaches see the work that goes on behind the scenes, and that tells the bigger story.
  2. O’Hearn is on the team. Optioning him for Stowers, yikes. It’s spring training. We are getting carried away with these numbers. Rather have it than not, and his day was impressive yesterday, sure. There is a lot more to it, and I don’t think it would go over very well to option one of your best performers last year, who happens to be a veteran clubhouse leader.
  3. You obviously misunderstood what I was writing. It wasn’t a knock on him. It was an observation. Willie was not known to drive the ball, more of a slap hitter. I remain hopeful he will be more “Lofton-like” and drive the ball more. Today’s game, not sure that a slap hitter has as much success as McGee did playing on green concrete turf fields.
  4. I’m not sure of what to make of his, paraphrasing…getting stronger naturally, comments. You add “man muscle” to a point, but he needs more than that. No one is saying to become a body builder, but he can become more powerful and explosive without losing much, if any, speed. Even if it just bands, play and body weight stuff. I am sure they have a plan for him. I don’t want to read too much into that, since we don’t know what he is really saying there. @RZNJ I agree with your 70/50 scenario. Guys whose game is built on their legs tend to decline quicker. I bet they make the changes once he gets to minor league camp. And he’ll have all year to buy in and rep it up, build into his rhythm and confidence. You never know how it will go, and whether he’ll buy in. I am optimistic, but you never know.
  5. I am not thrilled with his swing, no. It is not a “pure” swing at all. And it is inconsistent at this point. But there is so much to like otherwise. He may never be much of a hitter, but it was worth a shot at #17. Give him two years in the system, and let’s see where he is then. Honestly, it may be an uphill battle, but it can be done. Swing changes rarely take hold quickly. It has to be without thought, just reaction for the hitter. The mental side has to change as well with any swing changes. What little I have seen of him this Spring, I see more Willie McGee than I see Kenny Lofton.
  6. Thanks for the info, Doc. A team will sign him. It likely won’t be Baltimore. But someone will sign him. He is a talented competitor, and good pitchers are hard to find. It would not surprise me if a team like the White Sox signed him and traded him at the deadline.
  7. Probably a small deal, if they do. There’s still a few weeks left. A lot can happen in that time. Mateo is playing a lot of SS, more than I thought he would. Perhaps to showcase him? IDK. Urias seems to be redundant in some ways. I can see a case for both to stay if they can adjust and accept part-time roles. Same with McKenna. The only thing to add is that the “best 26” doesn’t necessarily make the best “team.”
  8. Yeah, Emmett isn’t completely wrong, just very over-generalized. I’ve had two sons play at the highest level of travel ball here in Florida. One is still playing 13U and the other was recruited by UF, Stanford, Virginia and many others. They’ve been with FTB, Scorpions, Heat and others at various levels. Older son played for free often, though I did coach, but all of the kids played for free because of sponsors. We had kids from all over the states and DR. Our main competitor, CF Gators, who we used to beat regularly, did the same as us. They also had three first round picks in 2018, Gorman, Liberatore and Denaburg. We had a kid by the name of Lyon Richardson who was a supplemental round 1 pick. Others went later, but just a ton of talent. We’re at a PG tournament right now for the 13U son. Team full of kids from Orlando, though many are here from DR and Venezuela. We’re very good, and the cost is really low for all. The development is key on this team. That should be the actual point. Anyway, cheers!
  9. I chose #3. I think he has been pressing somewhat. Super talented kid, obviously. They want him to break camp with the team, and I believe he will, unless there is some kind of injury or setback. He has had several at bats recently where he looked caught in between. He is going through a huge learning curve, and he looked pretty good against Wheeler and the Phils yesterday. I am not worried about the results, but the process is key for me. As long as he does not look completely lost, he should break camp as a big leaguer. He will catch up at the big league level. The pressure will be immense, but he can handle it with his support network. I try not to get too wrapped up in this. Maybe get a pick, or get an extra year of a kid we probably won’t re-sign. Not my problem to worry about.
  10. You’re not wrong. I was just pointing out that it can be done, and well. There are many more out there who are “pull hitters.” They are not the majority. As far as Mountcastle, he has excellent power to all fields. I would not suggest he become a pull hitter. He is actually a good “bad-ball hitter.” He will likely never be a guy who has a high OBP, IMO. He can be more situational and look to pull certain pitches more, but I would not advocate for him to be a pull hitter. He is a very good off speed hitter, and unless the pitch is a hanger, the approach should be right-center for Ryan for those pitches. Ryan Ripken recently did a good breakdown of Mountcastle.
  11. Yes, and Manny Ramirez. All guys who could hit the inside FB, and dared you to throw it. Thome opened his stance quite a bit and looked to yank everything. His words.
  12. Yes, and no. That is the developmental approach for most. However, if you get up on the plate, like say, Jim Thome, the outside pitch is in the middle of the plate. And you can pull everything, especially with a bigger, longer bat. You’d better be really good getting to the inside pitch.
  13. I agree with separating them, absolutely. Thanks for the info. I teach Criminal Justice now at a high school. It is interesting to compare state laws to ours.
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