chisoxfan09 Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Is is it worth the wait or too little too late? I don't think he will make much of a difference to be honest. I thought the last line quoting him was hilarious. Link: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseb...0,7117824.story MINNEAPOLIS — Alex Rios said he's started the process of revamping his batting stance in an effort to resurrect his production. Rios, who didn't start for the White Sox on Friday night for the second consecutive game, said he has moved his hands away from the middle of his body and said he will continue this if he feels aggressive and comfortable. This is the start of a process that Rios hopes won't require the entire offseason to get comfortable with. "I want to get a super simple stance where I don't have to be thinking too much about my mechanics," said Rios, who is batting .207 in 102 games. "So that's my goal for this offseason." Rios said he has watched other hitters to form some ideas about what stance might work best for him. "Sometimes I look at some of the players and tell myself, 'I'd like to hit like that because it looks so simple," Rios said. "But at the end of the day, it's what feels more comfortable to me. So I'm going to try a few things in the offseason and see what works best." Rios' biggest issue has been attacking the ball quicker and hitting with authority. "If I feel something's right, I can pick it up very quickly,'' Rios said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapzk Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Here we go again. I remember a year or two ago, the Jays commentators called Rios the owner of a thousand different stances. I dunno how a guy can change his stance that many times over the course of his career. But, I guess whatever it takes to get out of this funk should be attempted. Atleast he's trying to change what makes him suck instead of staying the same. Let's hope he can figure things out and contribute next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 QUOTE (kapzk @ Aug 5, 2011 -> 11:03 PM) Here we go again. I remember a year or two ago, the Jays commentators called Rios the owner of a thousand different stances. I dunno how a guy can change his stance that many times over the course of his career. But, I guess whatever it takes to get out of this funk should be attempted. Atleast he's trying to change what makes him suck instead of staying the same. Let's hope he can figure things out and contribute next year. Paul Konerko changes like every at bat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenksfart Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Good sign that he does care Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lillian Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 DUH!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshPR Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 A lil too late Alex. You can be sucking with the bat and at least hustle and play hard, make the right play. That's my gripe with Alex. And what does this tell you about walker? A guy going on his own cause he can't figure what's up with the guys. Who's next with this approach? Beckham? Dunn? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 First step is admitting there's a problem. Good to hear Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Don't let him near Greg Walker. That is all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Or good sign of some postiive/PR "spin" to get the fans off his back at least a little bit. We're past Swisher/Wise point now already with this situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Aug 5, 2011 -> 11:45 PM) Paul Konerko changes like every at bat. Paul has one of the prettiest right handed swings I've ever seen. Rios has ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 QUOTE (MAX @ Aug 6, 2011 -> 03:29 PM) Paul has one of the prettiest right handed swings I've ever seen. Rios has ? A whole lot of talent and a decent history of having been effective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 6, 2011 -> 02:53 PM) A whole lot of talent and a decent history of having been effective. I hope it turns around for him, but at this point I don't think it will. It might next year with a lot of time off. I think his problems are mostly mental. Then again, what do I know about him? Just about nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bighurt52235 Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 Off to a good start tonight.... PLEEEEEZ keep it going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwolf68 Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Aug 6, 2011 -> 11:06 AM) Or good sign of some postiive/PR "spin" to get the fans off his back at least a little bit. We're past Swisher/Wise point now already with this situation. This. The way Rios plays the game won't be overshadowed by this. I'll never trust that bum again. Would love for him to get hot and maybe move him in the off-season. He's a loser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 3 for 4 Not bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxbadger Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 All we can do is hope, he looked better tonight. He also threw the bat in anger on his final ab, think thats the first time Ive seen him show some emotion. Maybe hes realizing that hes career is slipping away, who knows but a good Alex Rios would be a miracle for the Sox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmmmmbeeer Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 QUOTE (knightni @ Aug 6, 2011 -> 08:47 PM) 3 for 4 Not bad. Was he using a different stance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Aug 6, 2011 -> 08:58 PM) All we can do is hope, he looked better tonight. He also threw the bat in anger on his final ab, think thats the first time Ive seen him show some emotion. Maybe hes realizing that hes career is slipping away, who knows but a good Alex Rios would be a miracle for the Sox. He's actually thrown his bat quite often this season. I am not buying this guy as someone who doesn't try or doesn't put in effort, I think he's just a bit of a head case. Let's just hope he can build some confidence and start turning things around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 QUOTE (mmmmmbeeer @ Aug 6, 2011 -> 10:01 PM) Was he using a different stance? Not obviously, at least not from the front, his hand position could have moved slightly and I couldn't have seen it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmmmmbeeer Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 QUOTE (iamshack @ Aug 6, 2011 -> 09:01 PM) He's actually thrown his bat quite often this season. I am not buying this guy as someone who doesn't try or doesn't put in effort, I think he's just a bit of a head case. Let's just hope he can build some confidence and start turning things around. I'm with you on this. I notice that often Alex is in the front of the line at the entrance to the dugout to congratulate teammates...certainly not something I'd expect from a guy who is just there to earn a paycheck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 QUOTE (mmmmmbeeer @ Aug 6, 2011 -> 08:21 PM) I'm with you on this. I notice that often Alex is in the front of the line at the entrance to the dugout to congratulate teammates...certainly not something I'd expect from a guy who is just there to earn a paycheck. Good start for Rios after 2 games 5 for 8 with power. Maybe Frank's visit had something to do with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Maybe Rios read our hitting suggestions here at SoxTalk. Likely not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 I don't care if he is communing with the dead...I just want him to hit...the guy has so much talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Aug 7, 2011 -> 09:34 PM) Good start for Rios after 2 games 5 for 8 with power. Maybe Frank's visit had something to do with it. Hitting coach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBlackSox8 Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 QUOTE (Tony82087 @ Aug 7, 2011 -> 09:57 PM) http://www.southsidesox.com/2011/8/7/23492...-different-look Good post on the subject by SSS. at the beginning of the year, didn't he have his hands down by his hip? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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