5/14: Indians at Orioles

[LA2]

Wow, Corey's OBP is very un-CPat-like.

Speed on every base now. Chance for a bases-clearing double from Miguel.

[Hank Scorpio]

Let's go, Miggy.

Get one in the air.

[mrbig1]

Bust this game wide open Miggy.

[trk001]

This is EXACTLY what everyone's been talking about when they say that Nick Markakis gets walked in favor of pitching to Tejada. EXACTLY. They voluntarily loaded the bases rather than face him hitting.

Bust this game wide open Miggy.

This. Make 'em pay.

[Hank Scorpio]

This is EXACTLY what everyone's been talking about when they say that Nick Markakis gets walked in favor of pitching to Tejada. EXACTLY. They voluntarily loaded the bases rather than face him hitting.

They're setting up the DP with a groundball pitcher on the mound.

I don't think it's got much to do with Tejada.

[trk001]

It's cool, vatech, he found another pitch to hit.

[Hank Scorpio]

Atta boy, Miggy. He hung a slider and Miggy centered it up.

[mrbig1]

Miggyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy:clap3:

[LA2]

Is it possible that Corey realizes he has to adjust his batting approach to the lead-off spot, now in his possibly last chance at sticking in the majors, and is actually able finally to do it? Has DT created a leadoff monster?!

[trk001]

They're setting up the DP with a groundball pitcher on the mound.

I don't think it's got much to do with Tejada.

Actually, kinda does. NL GIDP Leader 2009.

[Hank Scorpio]

Is it possible that Corey realizes he has to adjust his batting approach to the lead-off spot, now in his possibly last chance at sticking in the majors, and is actually able finally to do it? Has DT created a leadoff monster?!

Nope.

He's just seeing the ball well lately.

[LA2]

Actually, kinda does. NL GIDP Leader 2009.

Good point!

[Lucky Jim]

Is it possible that Corey realizes he has to adjust his batting approach to the lead-off spot, now in his possibly last chance at sticking in the majors, and is actually able finally to do it? Has DT created a leadoff monster?!

Corey is in great shape, still has tons of batspeed, can square the ball when he stays within himself.

Honestly, the only issue for him is his tendency to get himself out (and, occasionally, let his swing get long).

There's no question in my mind that a more disciplined Corey could be a legitimate fourth OF.

[Hank Scorpio]

Actually, kinda does. NL GIDP Leader 2009.

They would have walked anyone in the lineup to get to anyone in the lineup save maybe Izturis to Patterson, IMO.

[Lucky Jim]

Corey is in great shape, still has tons of batspeed, can square the ball when he stays within himself.

Honestly, the only issue for him is his tendency to get himself out (and, occasionally, let his swing get long).

There's no question in my mind that a more disciplined Corey could be a legitimate fourth OF.

I'm not saying he can leadoff, mind you.