sunofgold Posted May 28, 2012 Author Share Posted May 28, 2012 I think 93 runs over the last 13 games. If you cannot credit the hitting coach during a streak like this, you will never ever praise a hitting coach. Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 (edited) QUOTE (Jose Paniagua @ May 28, 2012 -> 01:44 AM) I don't know that Manto deserves any credit or any blame, ever. He's an advisor. These players are pros. They make the changes necessary, and adapt, or their careers end. Great post. You should post more often IMO. Actually the last 5-6 posts on this thread have met my approval (kidding). They've been excellent. Edited May 28, 2012 by greg775 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 QUOTE (sunofgold @ May 27, 2012 -> 09:50 PM) I think 93 runs over the last 13 games. If you cannot credit the hitting coach during a streak like this, you will never ever praise a hitting coach. Lol. We would be better off next year with a robotic hitting coach, video and computer simulations. Then we can answer the question once and for all about the value of a human hitting coach. Even in Atlanta, Walker has an assistant hitting coach in Scott "Scooter" Fletcher who's spending as much time, if not more, with their young hitters. And apparently their two approaches are very, very different. So can we realistically ascertain which one as actually had the bigger impact? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 QUOTE (caulfield12 @ May 27, 2012 -> 11:18 PM) We would be better off next year with a robotic hitting coach, video and computer simulations. Then we can answer the question once and for all about the value of a human hitting coach. Even in Atlanta, Walker has an assistant hitting coach in Scott "Scooter" Fletcher who's spending as much time, if not more, with their young hitters. And apparently their two approaches are very, very different. So can we realistically ascertain which one as actually had the bigger impact? Oh no s***? Good for Scotty. I don't know how much of an affect the hitting coach has, because I have never been a professional hitter...all I know is there is a paid, full-time position at the MLB level entitled "hitting coach," and one would think part of the job description would include "provide the best possible atmosphere for Major League hitters to succeed." Manto seems to be doing well so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 QUOTE (sunofgold @ May 27, 2012 -> 04:22 PM) DAng, MANto can fix 'em! Really same hitters as last year. Overall so much better. He can eventruth a .300 hitter into .400 hitter. Bravo, bravo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCangelosi Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 QUOTE (caulfield12 @ May 27, 2012 -> 11:18 PM) We would be better off next year with a robotic hitting coach, video and computer simulations. Then we can answer the question once and for all about the value of a human hitting coach. Even in Atlanta, Walker has an assistant hitting coach in Scott "Scooter" Fletcher who's spending as much time, if not more, with their young hitters. And apparently their two approaches are very, very different. So can we realistically ascertain which one as actually had the bigger impact? Did not know this!!!!! I always liked Scooter and would not be surprised if he was a solid hitting coach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 1st time since 1938 the Sox have scored at least 9 runs in 4 straight games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ May 28, 2012 -> 09:35 AM) 1st time since 1938 the Sox have scored at least 9 runs in 4 straight games. Probably a safe guess to say that it ends today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitekrazy Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Baseball is a game of streaks. Some are very odd and seem unreal. There will be a time when this time can't buy a hit. You wonder when age is going to catch up to PK and AJ when they are at bat. Maybe the pitching is getting worse in baseball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 QUOTE (kitekrazy @ May 28, 2012 -> 07:44 AM) Baseball is a game of streaks. Some are very odd and seem unreal. There will be a time when this time can't buy a hit. You wonder when age is going to catch up to PK and AJ when they are at bat. Maybe the pitching is getting worse in baseball. I doubt the pitching is getting worse. I don't bother looking up stats but it seems as though some teams have been shut out an awful lot this year so far . I think the Angels and A's the most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ May 28, 2012 -> 09:35 AM) 1st time since 1938 the Sox have scored at least 9 runs in 4 straight games. Make it 5 today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 QUOTE (kitekrazy @ May 28, 2012 -> 10:44 AM) Baseball is a game of streaks. Some are very odd and seem unreal. There will be a time when this time can't buy a hit. You wonder when age is going to catch up to PK and AJ when they are at bat. Maybe the pitching is getting worse in baseball. No one who has watched the last 3 years of baseball would say this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Greg Walker wasn't the devil but this team needed a new voice for a long time. Some time just having something different can make a big difference and it was obvious for years that the Sox needed to go in a different direction, they finally do and holy s*** we're a better offense. Go f***in figure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goober Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 QUOTE (Rowand44 @ May 28, 2012 -> 11:08 AM) Greg Walker wasn't the devil but this team needed a new voice for a long time. Some time just having something different can make a big difference and it was obvious for years that the Sox needed to go in a different direction, they finally do and holy s*** we're a better offense. Go f***in figure. Easy there sailor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 The pitching talent in the majors right now is noticeably different (better) than just 10 years ago, even. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ May 28, 2012 -> 05:08 AM) wtf is "eventruths"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 QUOTE (knightni @ May 28, 2012 -> 11:55 AM) wtf is "eventruths"? QUOTE (sunofgold @ May 27, 2012 -> 04:22 PM) DAng, MANto can fix 'em! Really same hitters as last year. Overall so much better. He can eventruth a .300 hitter into .400 hitter. Bravo, bravo! It's a very good question, but it sounded impressive, so I put a meme on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goober Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ May 28, 2012 -> 12:08 PM) It's a very good question, but it sounded impressive, so I put a meme on it. You spelled your name wrong, you are missing the h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILMOU Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 22 runs in last 9 games for Braves. Maybe that Walker magic is wearing off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 QUOTE (Stan Bahnsen @ May 28, 2012 -> 04:38 PM) 22 runs in last 9 games for Braves. Maybe that Walker magic is wearing off. They're all hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 QUOTE (Stan Bahnsen @ May 28, 2012 -> 03:38 PM) 22 runs in last 9 games for Braves. Maybe that Walker magic is wearing off. Caulfield is saying its all Scott Fletcher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Haha. I just like arguing with you. Scott Fletcher has been away from the team due to a personal leave for the last 10 games. (Joking). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 I wish people would stop trying to rationalize Rios's results. He's an every other year player, it very obvious. He'll be s*** next year and will be tinkering the entire season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Greg Walker sucked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 QUOTE (RockRaines @ May 29, 2012 -> 11:24 AM) I wish people would stop trying to rationalize Rios's results. He's an every other year player, it very obvious. He'll be s*** next year and will be tinkering the entire season. I really don't buy into this idea, but you can see it on the smaller scale with Prince Fielder. He goes from ~1.000 OPS to ~.850 OPS every other year. Guess what -- it's his .850 year, and his OPS is .850... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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