Jordan4life_2007 Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 After nearly 5 months of wondering what the hell was wrong with Uribe, he finally looks to be putting it together. Juan's hitting a sizzling .500, 14 for 28, in his last 7 games. I don't think it's any coincidence that the offense has been much better since he's been hitting. A hot Uribe at the bottom of the order will be so huge down the stretch and into the playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 QUOTE(Jordan4life_2005 @ Sep 5, 2005 -> 04:13 PM) After nearly 5 months of wondering what the hell was wrong with Uribe, he finally looks to be putting it together. Juan's hitting a sizzling .500, 14 for 28, in his last 7 games. I don't think it's any coincidence that the offense has been much better since he's been hitting. A hot Uribe at the bottom of the order will be so huge down the stretch and into the playoffs. I'm looking forward to this. Juan was a blast to watch play last summer when he was just raking it; he could really carry a team, when he was on. It's pretty nice to see Juan's starting to turn it on when the season's starting to get more serious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WSoxMatt Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 Like finding the Titanic, BETTER LATE THAN NEVER!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonkeyKongerko Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 It's pretty obvious Uribe finally figured things out on his own after he stopped listening to Greg Walker. Fire Greg Walker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wsox08 Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 He's coming around at the right time.. Let's hope it just continues.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitetrain8601 Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 Well I think Bill Melton mentioned that Uribe had recently added a little leg kick to get his timing down so he doesn't swing out of control. I think it's working so far. I'll have to watch for it next time he plays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 We definitely needed this surge from Juan. Like you all said, when he's spraying the ball around and hitting like this, we are not nearly as anemic an order. He's been just what the dr. ordered to borrow a cliche. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RME JICO Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 QUOTE(nitetrain8601 @ Sep 5, 2005 -> 04:52 PM) Well I think Bill Melton mentioned that Uribe had recently added a little leg kick to get his timing down so he doesn't swing out of control. I think it's working so far. I'll have to watch for it next time he plays. A few players are using it now. I saw Aaron doing it as well. Looks like it is really working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosMediasBlancas Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 Let's hope his recently new found power doesn't result in him swinging for the fences on every pitch, no matter where it is, or what the situation is ......again. I'm gonna take a wait and see attitude with Juanito. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 While watching the game yesterday...Hawk said that the Big Hurt paid a visit to the team while they were in Texas and really beat up on Juan & helped him with his swing. From that point on...bang, zoom, right to the moon. Juan...just keep this going through the end of October. Your hot streak last year lasted about 2 months or so...can it last that long this year? We can average 10 runs a game if he gets truly hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg The Bull Luzinski Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 Uribe has not only been hitting, but he has been showing discipline at the plate. Uribe has actually been walking recently. It is no conincidence that the sox have been scoring runs without the 8 and 9 wholes (Crede and Uribe) being automatic outs. Uribe looks like a major league shortstop right now. ... And Crede, ... I like his banner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 QUOTE(Greg The Bull Luzinski @ Sep 5, 2005 -> 09:38 PM) And Crede, ... I like his banner. Crede has been contributing more as a website banner than on the field. Imagine that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That funky motion Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 QUOTE(Greg The Bull Luzinski @ Sep 5, 2005 -> 07:38 PM) Uribe has not only been hitting, but he has been showing discipline at the plate. Uribe has actually been walking recently. It is no conincidence that the sox have been scoring runs without the 8 and 9 wholes (Crede and Uribe) being automatic outs. Uribe looks like a major league shortstop right now. ... And Crede, ... I like his banner. Its amazing! When you dont swing at bad pitches,sooner or later you will get a good one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyho7476 Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 This is so good to see. We really need his bat... Oh, and Welcome to 2005! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 Going with the ball to right field, taking walks, this is the Juan we need in the playoffs. He's a key ingredient to the lineup if he's firing, as he gives it a lot more depth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgtp Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 aLWAYS BEEN A FAN OF URIBE.. iM JUST GALD THAT HIS LEG KICK HAS HELPED HIM BECOME A MUCH BETTER HITTER.. lETS HOPE HIS STREAK CONTINUES THRU THE PLAYOFFS. And he is not really hitting for power. He has gotten quite a few boubles and singles.. only 2 homers i think?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Sep 5, 2005 -> 07:10 PM) While watching the game yesterday...Hawk said that the Big Hurt paid a visit to the team while they were in Texas and really beat up on Juan & helped him with his swing. From that point on...bang, zoom, right to the moon. Juan...just keep this going through the end of October. Your hot streak last year lasted about 2 months or so...can it last that long this year? We can average 10 runs a game if he gets truly hot. Thats funny, Farmer and Rooney were saying that Walt Hriniak came in and worked with Uribe at the request of the team. I wonder which helped more, FT or Hriniak? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo's Drinker Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 QUOTE(kyyle23 @ Sep 6, 2005 -> 09:36 AM) Thats funny, Farmer and Rooney were saying that Walt Hriniak came in and worked with Uribe at the request of the team. I wonder which helped more, FT or Hriniak? Future hitting coach..frank thomas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 Uribe could definitely carry this team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeast Confection Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 I remember Uribe's swing/approach looking much better (even if results weren't always there) around our first trip to Boston, then Juan relapsed so to speak on the Minny road trip, before starting to rake in September. But his recent success only highlights his year(s)-long stupidity/selfishness, and for all his considerable physical talent, you get this feeling he will find a way to screw things up. Fool me once and all that... If he matures overnight and kicks ass in October, I'd be happy to admit I was wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFirebird Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 (edited) You could really tell that Juan was going to turn it around because of the reasons Yeast Confection posted. He was taking pitches, walks and having better ABs even if he wasn't getting hits. Since the calender has hit September it almost seems everyone has been having better AB's. Rowand, Paulie has continued to hit (was hitting in August), Dye, AJ and of course Uribe. If Pods and Tadahito start to heat up the Sox will really take flight. This is the type of September that can lead to some great things. Keep it up and make this really a season to remember!!!! Edited September 6, 2005 by BFirebird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Human Borch Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 FINALLY!!! I've been waiting for Juan to hit all season. He is one of my favorite players and he is really fun to watch, its good to see his swing finally come around. I'm glad he added this new leg kick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ginger Kid Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 QUOTE(WinninUgly @ Sep 5, 2005 -> 04:42 PM) A few players are using it now. I saw Aaron doing it as well. Looks like it is really working. He worked with Walt Hrniak (sp?) about four weeks ago and said it really helped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamTell Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Come one Juan, keep the hot streak going against KC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 If Juan keeps this up the Sox won't have to pursue Rafael Furcal in the offseason unless they are thinking of moving Uribe to 3rd base. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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