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Saturday, June 10 -- Adley/Captain America Bobblehead day vs Royals


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Just now, Mooreisbetter27 said:

ADLEY looked bad in that at bat. 

I think they need to talk to him a bit about being a bit more aggressive on the first pitch.  I get wanting to see the pitcher and the like,  but he's watched some of the best,  most hittable pitches in the entire at bat right down the middle for strikes lately.   Sometimes the first pitch is the best you'll get the whole time. 

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3 minutes ago, Tony-OH said:

C'mon, show some respect for differing opinions. I wanted Adley but just because someone wanted a talented player like Witt doesn't make them a dumbass. 

The loudest person calling for Witt is kinda a troll. But this user wouldn’t know him if he’s as new as he claims to be haha. 

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7 minutes ago, Jagwar said:

Man... Westburg with another HR today? Mateo O for 3 with 2 more Ks. 

Hoping we get Gunnar sliding over to SS and Westburg promoted. 

(Holds breath)

Elias has probably been told that Westburg and Cowser can’t be called up until after the Super 2 deadline. 

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Just now, forphase1 said:

I think they need to talk to him a bit about being a bit more aggressive on the first pitch.  I get wanting to see the pitcher and the like,  but he's watched some of the best,  most hittable pitches in the entire at bat right down the middle for strikes lately.   Sometimes the first pitch is the best you'll get the whole time. 

I feel like that’s exactly what Gunnar has done. He’s swinging at a lot more first pitches and doing damage. 

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Just now, Mooreisbetter27 said:

The loudest person calling for Witt is kinda a troll. But this user wouldn’t know him if he’s as new as he claims to be haha. 

I was on Reddit. Witt isn't very talented. He can run, but this ain't track.

 

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