reiks12 Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Is it too early to say this guy could be the GOAT? I haven't been this excited about a player in a long time but what hes doing is absolutely incredible. 33 home runs before the break, on pace for 60+. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Health is the only question mark...and how long he continues to try to pitch and play a position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejoesox Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 his ability to cheat and stay back on fastballs is otherworldly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 He already passed Matsui for most homers in a season by a Japanese player. Crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcq Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 He never takes bp save it for the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxfan49 Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Between the thin CO air and the 90+ degree temperature tonight, he may hit one 500 feet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Hurtin Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 I don’t know about GOAT, but I think he’s got the MVP pretty much locked up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Man is having one of, if not the, greatest seasons of all time. Stephen A. Smith: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminor3rd Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 On 7/10/2021 at 7:33 PM, joesaiditstrue said: his ability to cheat and stay back on fastballs is otherworldly It's insane how much stronger and faster his bat got after he started training in the US. You used to be able to beat him inside pretty reliably when he was in the NPB -- it had the classic appearance of a swing that was too long/grooved but worked because he was so athletic. I don't think many people really realized that this much potential was in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 2 hours ago, Eminor3rd said: It's insane how much stronger and faster his bat got after he started training in the US. You used to be able to beat him inside pretty reliably when he was in the NPB -- it had the classic appearance of a swing that was too long/grooved but worked because he was so athletic. I don't think many people really realized that this much potential was in there. I noticed that when we played the Angels to begin the season we kept throwing high and in fastballs to Ohtani and he was pretty quiet until Cease missed his spot on a fastball and Ohtani hit it 460 feet. Now he's hitting high velocity fastballs up and in for dingers. It's like he patched the hole in his swing in a matter of months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxbadger Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 2 hours ago, Quin said: Man is having one of, if not the, greatest seasons of all time. Stephen A. Smith: Can you imagine what he would say if someone had said that player X cant be the face of a league because of their race... In a just society this is a career killing segment. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mqr Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 3 hours ago, soxfan49 said: Between the thin CO air and the 90+ degree temperature tonight, he may hit one 500 feet Hit multiple in BP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mqr Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 23 minutes ago, Soxbadger said: Can you imagine what he would say if someone had said that player X cant be the face of a league because of their race... In a just society this is a career killing segment. Stephen A Smith is paid to pay inflammatory bullshit. Now his colleague Passan will be going on his show to Call him dumb. This is all just outrage theatre that ESPN is absolutely intentionally manufacturing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminor3rd Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 32 minutes ago, chw42 said: I noticed that when we played the Angels to begin the season we kept throwing high and in fastballs to Ohtani and he was pretty quiet until Cease missed his spot on a fastball and Ohtani hit it 460 feet. Now he's hitting high velocity fastballs up and in for dingers. It's like he patched the hole in his swing in a matter of months. Yeah, in retrospect, the analysts that were highest on Ohtani when he was posted all said something along the lines of "no one will outwork this kid, he has superhuman discipline and focus, he will do everything he can to reach his potential," and that seems to have been the X factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 11 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said: So he fits in quite well with the Sox bunting philosophy… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxbadger Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 3 hours ago, mqr said: Stephen A Smith is paid to pay inflammatory bullshit. Now his colleague Passan will be going on his show to Call him dumb. This is all just outrage theatre that ESPN is absolutely intentionally manufacturing. Disney wants no part of manufactured racism. The only reason they may avoid doing something is because of the whole Rachel Nichols fiasco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 9 hours ago, Soxbadger said: Disney wants no part of manufactured racism. The only reason they may avoid doing something is because of the whole Rachel Nichols fiasco. They did fire the writer of the infamous "chink in the armor" headline about Jeremy Lin. Obviously that guy didn't make the money (or bring in the money) that Smith does, but we also live in a time of elevated awareness around racism against Asians ... and Smith was real, real blatant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 Stephen A Smith needs to be canned. People have gotten fired for less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 11 hours ago, southsider2k5 said: Dude's like a video game custom character, completely broken and OP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsox Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 On 7/11/2021 at 11:28 AM, pcq said: He never takes bp save it for the game. He doesn't take BP on the field in the cage. He still takes it down below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsox Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 7 hours ago, manbearpuig said: Stephen A Smith needs to be canned. People have gotten fired for less. You got that right. The remark is blatantly racist, and it was intentional. If they don't fire him, they should at least suspend him. Smith has said outrageous things before, but he hit a new level here. However, he is probably getting pats on the back from his brethren. ESPN loves to play with the political football, however, with their unique kind of double standard. Just to keep my comments here on baseball, the dude (Ohtani) is one helluva player. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CentralChamps21 Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 Does Ohtani actually have to accomplish anything tonight to win ASG MVP, or does he just have to not die? I feel like he could go 0-2, give up 3 runs pitching, with Tim Anderson hitting a 3-run go ahead homer, and Ohtani would somehow still win MVP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejoesox Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 https://thespun.com/more/top-stories/stephen-a-smith-salary-espn-reaction-news/amp Didnt know he was the highest paid person at ESPN, seems legit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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