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7 minutes ago, DrungoHazewood said:

Just because no one has come up with a magic wand yet doesn't mean we shouldn't keep trying.  I just saw this ad on the Facebook yesterday that said "This one weird trick makes it simple to hit Major League Pitching."  Maybe Buck should click on it.

Might involve a tennis racket.

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Just now, Moose Milligan said:

In fairness, I don't really know what the minor leagues are teaching our guys down there.  But it wouldn't surprise me if it's low OBP skills.

I believe the organizational philosophy has been quoted as something like "Look for your pitch to hit and swing at it".   Someone can correct me if I am wrong.  

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29 minutes ago, Moose Milligan said:

In fairness, I don't really know what the minor leagues are teaching our guys down there.  But it wouldn't surprise me if it's low OBP skills.

Really?  You think that there's a minor league hitting coordinator or coach that is saying, "hey, let's teach our prospects low OBP skills"?

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31 minutes ago, SteveA said:

I believe the organizational philosophy has been quoted as something like "Look for your pitch to hit and swing at it".   Someone can correct me if I am wrong.  

 

3 minutes ago, NCRaven said:

Really?  You think that there's a minor league hitting coordinator or coach that is saying, "hey, let's teach our prospects low OBP skills"?

What I was talking about was them telling the players to be aggressive and "learn what you can't hit".   As apposed to learn what will or will not be called a strike.

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17 hours ago, Oriol3s said:

I know the offense scored some runs in Detroit, but Detroit pitching isn't very good.  The lineup has looked lost all season.  Something needs to change.

Who better for this roster than a guy who hit a ton of home runs, struck out plenty, but also knew how to TAKE A WALK?

Buck always spoke highly of him as coaching material.

Thoughts?

I'd like him to be a coach for the O's.

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56 minutes ago, Can_of_corn said:

 

What I was talking about was them telling the players to be aggressive and "learn what you can't hit".   As apposed to learn what will or will not be called a strike.

I understand, was really messing with Moose.  I think there has to be room for both, learning the strike zone and recognizing pitches, along with learning what your strengths and weaknesses are as a hitter, i.e., what you can and can't hit.

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