Randal Grichuk is dealing with plantar fasciitis. Apparently he had issues with them last season as well. Something to keep an eye on.
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Originally posted by TranaGreg View PostRandal Grichuk is dealing with plantar fasciitis. Apparently he had issues with them last season as well. Something to keep an eye on.It certainly feels that way. But I'm distrustful of that feeling and am curious about evidence.
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So is this a "good" thing for Alford, in that being at AAA he'll continue to get regular ABs and come up when he's deemed ready? Or does it signify a lack of confidence in him? Should he get a bump up or down in terms of fantasy relevance as a result of this? I forget how much of the prospect shine he still may have...
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Originally posted by SlideRule View PostSo is this a "good" thing for Alford, in that being at AAA he'll continue to get regular ABs and come up when he's deemed ready? Or does it signify a lack of confidence in him? Should he get a bump up or down in terms of fantasy relevance as a result of this? I forget how much of the prospect shine he still may have...It certainly feels that way. But I'm distrustful of that feeling and am curious about evidence.
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Rowdy Tellez hits a PH 3-run shot to tie the game, flexes for the camera in the dugout, then Teoscar Hernandez empties a bag of sunflower seeds by hitting him over the head with them. Is this a thing?
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Kevin Pillar dealt and Grichuk immediately signs a 5 year deal for $52 Mil.
Grichuk for $52 Mil seems pricey. I guess they're hedging against a 2019 breakout, and I paid big for Grichuk in 2 leagues, but that OBP is a drag. Other than Alford, not too many OF of note in the system, but no reason to clog it up over Grichuk. I recognize a small chance he breaks out, but I would have preferred to take him through arb next year.Larry David was once being heckled, long before any success. Heckler says "I'm taking my dog over to fuck your mother, weekly." Larry responds "I hate to tell you this, but your dog isn't liking it."
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Originally posted by Teenwolf View PostKevin Pillar dealt and Grichuk immediately signs a 5 year deal for $52 Mil.
Grichuk for $52 Mil seems pricey. I guess they're hedging against a 2019 breakout, and I paid big for Grichuk in 2 leagues, but that OBP is a drag. Other than Alford, not too many OF of note in the system, but no reason to clog it up over Grichuk. I recognize a small chance he breaks out, but I would have preferred to take him through arb next year.
Anyone here who actually played or understands the athlete mentality more than me care to explain this? Aside from natural ebb and flow with I juries and illness, how can a guy go 1-2 months being the worst hitter in the league and then go a 1-2 months just smoking the ball?
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Originally posted by Sour Masher View PostAnyone here who actually played or understands the athlete mentality more than me care to explain this? Aside from natural ebb and flow with I juries and illness, how can a guy go 1-2 months being the worst hitter in the league and then go a 1-2 months just smoking the ball?It certainly feels that way. But I'm distrustful of that feeling and am curious about evidence.
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Originally posted by Sour Masher View PostAnyone here who actually played or understands the athlete mentality more than me care to explain this? Aside from natural ebb and flow with I juries and illness, how can a guy go 1-2 months being the worst hitter in the league and then go a 1-2 months just smoking the ball?
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Originally posted by Ken View PostTiming and muscle memory play a large role. Just like it's important for a pitcher's mechanics to be repeatable, a hitter has a motion that he's repeating with each swing. And with 95+ mph balls with spin, the timing of when to trigger that swing is critical, a few ms off in either direction and the results are changed.
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Originally posted by TranaGreg View PostI think it shows what a fine line there is between being a really good player (I consider AAA players really good), and truly elite. As a hitter a key thing is being able to pick up the spin on a pitch out of the pitcher's hand - different pitchers hide this better than others, and as a hitter it's something that you can really zone in on, or not. I can understand some hitters getting into a funk where you're not seeing it well for a while.
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Originally posted by TranaGreg View PostI think it shows what a fine line there is between being a really good player (I consider AAA players really good), and truly elite. As a hitter a key thing is being able to pick up the spin on a pitch out of the pitcher's hand - different pitchers hide this better than others, and as a hitter it's something that you can really zone in on, or not. I can understand some hitters getting into a funk where you're not seeing it well for a while.
In 25 games last March/April he has a .435 OPS.
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Originally posted by TranaGreg View PostI think it shows what a fine line there is between being a really good player (I consider AAA players really good), and truly elite. As a hitter a key thing is being able to pick up the spin on a pitch out of the pitcher's hand - different pitchers hide this better than others, and as a hitter it's something that you can really zone in on, or not. I can understand some hitters getting into a funk where you're not seeing it well for a while.
In 25 games last March/April he has a .435 OPS. The cold streaky were never that bad after that start, but he alternating months between being a total stud and a relative dud.
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