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Just curious: do people think it will be a gradual progression towards a better Schoop, or could it be an "ah-ha" moment?

In other sports, you will often hear the adage, "the game slowed down," is this something that applies to baseball?

It happens in all sports.

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(vs. BLUE JAYS, 8/05)

Schoop hit his 9th home run of the year.

Rah, Roy (Firestone.)

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(vs. YANKEES, 8/11)

Double digits in home runs for the season.

Also, now that it is very likely that Machado will be missing some significant playing time, the blessing is no longer a disguise.

He's struggled mightily on offense to say the least, but in hindsight, I'm glad that he has been getting all of the major league experience that he's been getting all season long. We REALLY NEED HIM (and every other infielder on the roster) very badly now.

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Have to give Schoop credit right now. I personally thought he should be in the minors all year, but he's getting hot at the right time.

You might be right, maybe he should have been in the minors.

But, maybe DD is right and Schoop needs to be at this level, to learn the game at this level?

He also has to be given some credit as a team member of a team that is 19 games above the 500 mark.

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You can not break up a double play that he is covering 2nd for. It can't be done. I have seen guys slide into him and he does not move. That is pretty intimidating and I don't know of anyone else to play the bag like that.

He also has an infectious smile.

Seems like a real good kid. Hope he can continue to improve his game, especially at the plate.

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You can not break up a double play that he is covering 2nd for. It can't be done. I have seen guys slide into him and he does not move. That is pretty intimidating and I don't know of anyone else to play the bag like that.

He also has an infectious smile.

Seems like a real good kid. Hope he can continue to improve his game, especially at the plate.

Bobby Grich was a big guy, and he was also hard to slide into and break up the double play.

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Good memory. I think Grich turned the DP the same way. Most 2B will come off he bag to once side, come across the bag and make the throw on the run, or take a step behind the bag. Schoop doesn't lose that split second and he has a strong arm.

I believe fundamental baseball teaches to touch the bag and come off to one side or another, saves contact and injury.

But, like you note, being able to stand your ground and get rid of the ball, makes for a faster double play combo.

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