Jump to content

Orioles vs. Yankees 4/8/09 game 2

jerios55

By jerios55
in Game Threads

Recommended Posts

  • Replies 627
  • Created
  • Last Reply
RVAbird All-Star

RVAbird

Posted
Posted
Why did they take out Koji?

Pie looks like he is just going through the motions. Not impressed...

What on earth makes you say that?

He was slow going back on that ball because he initially broke in. It was a mistake, not lack of effort.

I've been fairly encouraged by him so far. He'll get it in the field once he figures out the angles. He was aggressive in the first at-bat and just missed a dinger. He was patient in his second at-bat and drew a walk. He started his third at-bat well but got fooled badly by two straight changeups.

The big thing he'll have to work on is pitch recognition, laying off the offspeed stuff, being able to hit with two strikes, etc. It will take time. We already knew that he would struggle with that early.

Patience...

Link to comment
Share on other sites
J.D. Hangout Veteran Council

J.D.

Posted
Posted

Okay, one of those tiny differences between Zaun and Ramon that makes a huge difference...

On that foul ball, Zaun charged it even though it was foul. Ramon would've watched it.

Nice play, Mel-Mo!!!

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Jdan14 Major Leaguer Cup of Coffee

Jdan14

Posted
Posted
What on earth makes you say that?

He was slow going back on that ball because he initially broke in. It was a mistake, not lack of effort.

I've been fairly encouraged by him so far. He'll get it in the field once he figures out the angles. He was aggressive in the first at-bat and just missed a dinger. He was patient in his second at-bat and drew a walk. He started his third at-bat well but got fooled badly by two straight changeups.

The big thing he'll have to work on is pitch recognition, laying off the offspeed stuff, being able to hit with two strikes, etc. It will take time. We already knew that he would struggle with that early.

Patience...

My entire post had a lot to do with instant gratification. I just didn't like seeing him flail at those change ups.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
orangedive Major Leaguer Cup of Coffee

orangedive

Posted
Posted
Wonder how long before we get some Japanese guys showing up here when Koji starts?

If you're out there, come on in. Don't be shy. We don't speak English worth a damn either...

I was just going to say that I saw several Asians in the crowd tonight. Seemed like more than usual.

I was trying to imagine what it would be like if I lived in a foreign country and an American came to play in a professional sport. Would I be excited? Probably.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing


×
×
  • Create New...