Balta1701 Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 QUOTE(tonyho7476 @ May 19, 2005 -> 05:54 AM) Yeah, a nice 3 year deal sounds good to me. Lets keep this guy. NO mattter what, I believe we have this guy next year, due to arbitration. Can anyone confirm that? Yes, A.J. still has 1 arbitration eligible year. Happily, because the Giants seem to have been mysteriously unhappy with his performance, they cut him while he still had some arbitration-eligibility remaining. So basically, no matter what, he's here in 06 as well. A.J.'s been one of those little ingredients that it seems we've been missing since maybe even Fisk's retirement. How many guys have we gone through since then? Anyone else remember Brook Fordyce? A.J. keeps this up for a few more months...and he'll have more than earned one of them Reinsdorf 3 year extensions. Keep him behind the plate...keep some consistency in the way our catchers call games, let BMac & Gonzales develop with a good catcher, and this team will be pitching well for a long, long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottawa_sox Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 (edited) QUOTE(EvilJester99 @ May 19, 2005 -> 08:56 AM) They said Brian Roberts is wearing those contacts as well... it is suppose to help pick up contrast which helps the hitter a lot.... It's being reported that it helps the hitter see the threads on the baseball, which in turn helps to pick up the spin. I believe the enhanced vision is magnified during day games. When I was a kid, I remember reading that Babe Ruth could read a licence plate before someone with good (20/20?) vision could see the color of it. Of course this could easily be a tall tale. Edited May 19, 2005 by ottawa_sox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 QUOTE(ottawa_sox @ May 19, 2005 -> 10:42 AM) It's being reported that it helps the hitter see the threads on the baseball, which in turn helps to pick up the spin. I believe the enhanced vision is magnified during day games. When I was a kid, I remember reading that Babe Ruth could read a licence plate before someone with good (20/20?) vision could see the color of it. Of course this could easily be a tall tale. Maybe the booze helped magnify things for Babe Ruth... Never worked for me though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 I still say that we shouldn't be in any hurry to sign AJ long term. I love the guy, now. He's been great. But he came with a lot of baggage. I think we need to make sure he's the AJ we think we've got, as opposed to the AJ the Giants thought they had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Zelig Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 My dad always used to tell me that Ted Williams had great vision and could supposedly see the spin of the ball better than most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottawa_sox Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 QUOTE(EvilJester99 @ May 19, 2005 -> 12:47 PM) Maybe the booze helped magnify things for Babe Ruth... Never worked for me though Me either. Amazing how it makes women look better though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 QUOTE(Leonard Zelig @ May 19, 2005 -> 11:52 AM) My dad always used to tell me that Ted Williams had great vision and could supposedly see the spin of the ball better than most. Hawk was talking about this in a recent broadcast. He asked Williams when he could pick up the spin on the ball. Williams said he could pick it up as soon as it left the pitchers hand. Hawk said that he could pick up about 5 feet in front of the plate. Ted Williams vision capabilities are legendary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjm676 Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 FWIW, Baseball Tonight mentioned that if he keeps up his hot-hitting, he'll be an All-Star. Which leads to think...what other catcher in the AL is there (besides Pudge) that deserves it more? Mauer? Varitek? Lopez? I know the catching pool in the AL seems crowded this year. But after what he's accomplished, he should at least be considered. JMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sox-r-us Posted May 19, 2005 Author Share Posted May 19, 2005 Posada... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUKE_CLEVELAND Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ May 19, 2005 -> 06:37 AM) I have been all over AJ's nuts ever since he turned our starting pitching into gods. And looking back at our catching recent history, that just makes any offense he provides a big fat bonus. AJ is without a doubt, the biggest move we made in the off season, and he only cost us just over $2 million. I hope Kenny has a 3 year deal for this guy in his back pocket somewhere... there is no one I want to see bring along guys like Brandon McCarthy and company more than AJ. If all that isin't enough he loves it here in Chicago and is a positive force in the clubhouse. Defenitely a keeper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishmookie Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 ifuloveajandthinks hedeserves more credit, join my fanclub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DePloderer Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 (edited) I'm struggling to find high res/ large pixle count images of AJ, can any one help? I'm particularly looking for a shot with his face mask on. Edited May 19, 2005 by DePloderer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 QUOTE(Ishmookie @ May 19, 2005 -> 02:38 PM) ifuloveajandthinks hedeserves more credit, join my fanclub. Sign me up brotha!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHarris1 Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 All I could come up with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DePloderer Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 QUOTE(WHarris1 @ May 20, 2005 -> 12:07 AM) Thanks for trying but a little small when you zoom in, the image blurs too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHarris1 Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 (edited) Alright, if I find anything I will let you know. Also-too small? Did you click on it, the thumbnail. Because one of those is huge. Edited May 19, 2005 by WHarris1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DePloderer Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 QUOTE(WHarris1 @ May 20, 2005 -> 12:10 AM) Alright, if I find anything I will let you know. Also-too small? Did you click on it, the thumbnail. Because one of those is huge. No I hadn't, have now your right. Might get some use out of large one. Where did you get it from? Have you seen new Hernandez Wallpaper in Help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHarris1 Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 QUOTE(DePloderer @ May 19, 2005 -> 06:14 PM) No I hadn't, have now your right. Might get some use out of large one. Where did you get it from? Have you seen new Hernandez Wallpaper in Help? Yep, I saw that El Duque one and it looks great. Got those pics from sportsline.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHarris1 Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 (edited) Edited May 19, 2005 by WHarris1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Honda Civic Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 (edited) Edited May 19, 2005 by Gene Honda Civic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sox-r-us Posted May 19, 2005 Author Share Posted May 19, 2005 QUOTE(Ishmookie @ May 19, 2005 -> 08:38 PM) ifuloveajandthinks hedeserves more credit, join my fanclub. Sign me up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DePloderer Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 Thanks Gene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidoochic Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Boy I saw the thread title here and thought this is my lucky day A.J. is a god! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fotop Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 QUOTE(skidoochic @ May 25, 2005 -> 04:56 PM) Boy I saw the thread title here and thought this is my lucky day A.J. is a god! Welcome to Soxtalk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sox-r-us Posted May 25, 2005 Author Share Posted May 25, 2005 QUOTE(skidoochic @ May 25, 2005 -> 09:56 PM) Boy I saw the thread title here and thought this is my lucky day A.J. is a god! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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