07-13-2009, 09:56 PM
<!--quoteo(post=49723:date=Jul 13 2009, 08:53 PM:name=stevestonescigar)-->QUOTE (stevestonescigar @ Jul 13 2009, 08:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Soriano would not see anymore fastballs by hitting in front of Lee. Hell if that was the case he would of saw a ton of them in the leadoff spot. Pitchers know they can throw junk at him because he can't lay off of it. They don't have to throw him strikes to get him out.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
That is correct until they get behind in the count. Everyone has figured out that Soriano is a one demensional hitter but the bottom line is the guy can flat out hit a ton when it comes to fastballs. I have little doubt that he would see more fastballs hitting in front of Lee anytime Soriano was ahead in the count and at worst he'd see first pitch fastballs more often. That's just my take on it.
That is correct until they get behind in the count. Everyone has figured out that Soriano is a one demensional hitter but the bottom line is the guy can flat out hit a ton when it comes to fastballs. I have little doubt that he would see more fastballs hitting in front of Lee anytime Soriano was ahead in the count and at worst he'd see first pitch fastballs more often. That's just my take on it.