RockRaines Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 (edited) While watching the game last night it occurred to me that our players should not be able to do the little things and the veteran things that enable us to win. Case in point. Uribe faking the foul ball against the cubs, this was a very veteran and Ozzie-type thing to do, this is really Uribe's first real season starting at the position, this is only something a coach would show him how to do. Last night, Ozuna fakes a cut-off to freeze the hitter at first, so instead of second and third with one out, it was first and third. Ozuna is a utility player, and has not been in the majors long enough to perfect that move on his own, this could only come from the teachings of a veteran middle IF. Baserunning: Even willie harris is getting better at stealing bases in situations where it is needed. Not to mention his great bunt during the weekend which allowed us to win the game. The 2nd to third tag-up of Polite was unbelieveable. The first base to third on singles seems to be a common occurence, which was not always so with the previous teams. Finally: Double plays. I dont think I have seen such great double plays in several years. Even with Ozuna and Wilie filling in, I have extreme confidence that we can turn every DP that we see. Willie has an awesome jump throw this weekend and Pablo turned a great one last night. I attribute alot of these changes and improvements to the skill level of the coaches. You have two middle IF'ers and great Of'ers that can help with the positional skills. Raines had 808 stolen bases in his career, and has alot to teach on the art of running the bases. Im interested in everyone's thoughts on the staff, this is the way I see it, but I know others do not like some of the members of the staff. I think this is probably one of the most well-rounded in the MLB. Edited June 21, 2005 by RockRaines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider17 Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 QUOTE(RockRaines @ Jun 21, 2005 -> 12:48 PM) Finally: Double plays. I dont think I have seen such great double plays in several years. Even with Ozuna and Wilie filling in, I have extreme confidence that we can turn every DP that we see. Willie has an awesome jump throw this weekend and Pablo turned a great one last night. Good post. I especially wanted to comment on this part though. For the past few years I always thought that Valentin was the key to the Sox awesome DP performance, but they've been able to keep up that performance without him and without any consistent member of the combination. That would lead me to believe that they just really emphasize DPs throughout the organization and in trade evaluations. Good thing too. It's a pitchers best friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 Rock, your avatar is hilarious. That girl's getting crushed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted June 21, 2005 Author Share Posted June 21, 2005 QUOTE(Milkman delivers @ Jun 21, 2005 -> 02:23 PM) Rock, your avatar is hilarious. That girl's getting crushed. Shouldnt have been standing there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseysox Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 QUOTE(RockRaines @ Jun 21, 2005 -> 02:26 PM) Shouldnt have been standing there it is awesome, but what's the guy running looking at? how does he miss her? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 QUOTE(jerseysox @ Jun 21, 2005 -> 02:29 PM) it is awesome, but what's the guy running looking at? how does he miss her? I don't think he missed her. It seems like he said to himself, "this dumb b**** isn't even paying attention, oh well." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosMediasBlancas Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 Exactly, he puts his arms up gives her a block, lmao. I see pedestrians in traffic like that all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sayitaintso Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 Did the guy get to redo whatever he was doing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted June 21, 2005 Author Share Posted June 21, 2005 now thats a hi-jack. My original post is imformative and opinionated, and all you jerks can do is talk about my avatar. Im officially worthless!!!! hahaha, I think he is looking down though, not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DABearSoX Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 QUOTE(RockRaines @ Jun 21, 2005 -> 05:48 PM) Baserunning: Even willie harris is getting better at stealing bases in situations where it is needed. Not to mention his great bunt during the weekend which allowed us to win the game. The 2nd to third tag-up of Polite was unbelieveable. The first base to third on singles seems to be a common occurence, which was not always so with the previous teams. When watching Willie's at bat after his first bunt attempt that he popped up they panned over to ozzie in the dugout and you could see him explaining what he did wrong and how to lay it down.....low and behold the next pitch was a perfect bunt..... also the other play in recent memory that comes to mind is last night when Frank fouled and Osuna stole third, then tagged up and scored.......Mind you we sometimes rip on Cora for being too aggressive but that was great coaching to tell him to get back to the bag hold and break for home... All in all I think this coaching staff is doing a hell of a job this year......plus for all you Walker haters we now have another hitting coach in Frank Thomas that seems to have been helping everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodAsGould Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 QUOTE(RockRaines @ Jun 21, 2005 -> 07:41 PM) now thats a hi-jack. My original post is imformative and opinionated, and all you jerks can do is talk about my avatar. Im officially worthless!!!! hahaha, I think he is looking down though, not sure. holy s*** he owned that chick, we need to find more information about that where it happened and s*** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 All these examples .... Smart Ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 QUOTE(RockRaines @ Jun 21, 2005 -> 02:41 PM) now thats a hi-jack. My original post is imformative and opinionated, and all you jerks can do is talk about my avatar. Im officially worthless!!!! hahaha, I think he is looking down though, not sure. HAHA, I just noticed you can see the guy in the background is yelling a warning or something. Looks like "Look out" or "Watch out!" And jersey, what is your avatar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev211 Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 QUOTE(jerseysox @ Jun 21, 2005 -> 02:29 PM) it is awesome, but what's the guy running looking at? how does he miss her? Its kinda hard to stop running when your at that speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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