vs. ANGELS, 8/09

[scOtt]

I could see Schoop as high as a 3 hitter next year.

Yeah. I could too. Except Manny is even better.

[NashLumber]

Has Hardy always had that level to almost downward swing? I know injuries and avoiding painful movements may have affected his swing, but just wondering how he could have gotten enough lift on pitches when he was hitting 25+ homers in 2011 - 2013. I know Ted Williams always advocated a slight upper cut. It's just an awkward looking swing.

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[tntoriole]

Gonzalez needs to throw his damn change up at 76 not 86 or 66 and these slap hitters who time your 93 86 combo to a T would be fooled. Gonzo fools nobody, he gets by only when his location is good and gets killed when not, but hitters know exactly what's coming in terms of speed.

[Palmoripken]

I could see Schoop as high as a 3 hitter next year.

You were his biggest supporter here last year. Definitely interested to see what he can do next year. He's a legit MLB starter and a future star IMO.

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[tntoriole]

Gonzo is going to get killed today.

[scOtt]

Has Hardy always had that level to almost downward swing? I know injuries and avoiding painful movements may have affected his swing, but just wondering how he could have gotten enough lift on pitches when he was hitting 25+ homers in 2012 - 2013. I know Ted Williams always advocated a slight upper cut. It's just an awkward looking swing.

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Yes! I love that about him. Almost swings downhill creating backspin. I think it's why he has the power he has.

[Malike]

Miguel's got nothing. Like usual.

[O's84]

Great DP.

[Palmoripken]

DP.

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[tntoriole]

Lucked out right there.

[MDK02]

I'm scared to death of Toronto. Hate to say that but...

I agree. Their offense is already great and now their pitching is picking it up. Let's hope it doesn't last.

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[scOtt]

Gonzo is going to get killed today.

Hope we win the slugfest. Weaver is no better.

[BohKnowsBmore]

And that's part of the benefit of Hardy at SS.

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[Palmoripken]

I agree. Their offense is already great and now their pitching is picking it up. Let's hope it doesn't last.

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I hate the Yankees but I was honestly hoping that they'd cool off the Jays some.

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[NashLumber]

Yes! I love that about him. Almost swings downhill creating backspin. I think it's why he has the power he has.

My swing was like that, but I made a conscious decision to be a spray hitter due to my lack of power. Carew was my hitting guru as a kid. Cal had a level and awkward swing, too.

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