07-30-2009, 03:05 PM
<!--quoteo(post=53701:date=Jul 30 2009, 12:40 PM:name=vitaminB)-->QUOTE (vitaminB @ Jul 30 2009, 12:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=53632:date=Jul 30 2009, 12:01 PM:name=rok)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (rok @ Jul 30 2009, 12:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Yeah, I love the patience, but I've never seen anyone who is looking for a walk in virtually every AB and refusing to protect the plate on 2 strike counts. I think he's turned things around though.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
It's almost like he enjoys being the victim. He loves taking boarder-line pitches so he can cry, "See, they have it out for me." Just swing the bat, fucker.
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Yeah, <i>that's</i> a likely scenario.
Folks, it's <i>real</i> valuable to have a guy in the lineup who fouls off a lot of pitches, works counts, and draws a lot of walks. I would bat him 2nd, but he's valuable anyplace in the lineup. (when he's playing up to his capabilities).
It's almost like he enjoys being the victim. He loves taking boarder-line pitches so he can cry, "See, they have it out for me." Just swing the bat, fucker.
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Yeah, <i>that's</i> a likely scenario.
Folks, it's <i>real</i> valuable to have a guy in the lineup who fouls off a lot of pitches, works counts, and draws a lot of walks. I would bat him 2nd, but he's valuable anyplace in the lineup. (when he's playing up to his capabilities).
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