hailtoyourvictor 1,581 Posted July 21, 2019 8 hours ago, LivingOnTheEdge said: It counts, but he will falls into oblivion against all the other for this year so enjoy that small outburst once in a blue moon Long story short, it counts. Please reach out to your league manager if you think it shouldn't. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LivingOnTheEdge 303 Posted July 21, 2019 (edited) 7 minutes ago, hailtoyourvictor said: Long story short, it counts. Please reach out to your league manager if you think it shouldn't. It counts for THAT game and he will still suck the rest of the way but keep holding on to him based on the name and roster him against AAA pitchers like Detroit and Baltimore, hes good against AAA who can't locate Can't win any league with a guy on a garbage team who struggle against 90 % of mlb rotation Edited July 21, 2019 by LivingOnTheEdge 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
20Duval904 141 Posted July 21, 2019 15 minutes ago, LivingOnTheEdge said: It counts for THAT game and he will still suck the rest of the way but keep holding on to him based on the name and roster him against AAA pitchers like Detroit and Baltimore, hes good against AAA who can't locate Can't win any league with a guy on a garbage team who struggle against 90 % of mlb rotation You do realize that Gleyber Torres is adored and over half of his HR’s are against Baltimore, and Devers has hit half of his HR’s against just Baltimore and Toronto. I know you’re trolling, but the point had to be made. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LivingOnTheEdge 303 Posted July 21, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, 20Duval904 said: You do realize that Gleyber Torres is adored and over half of his HR’s are against Baltimore, and Devers has hit half of his HR’s against just Baltimore and Toronto. I know you’re trolling, but the point had to be made. Yeah but Devers doesn't complain every close pitch strike like he is an entitled baby And they hit multiple homers agaisnt Gas Can team ... Not 1 He can't even bend at 3rd base on a ground ball I think he has 10 errors at 3rd base already he is a complete trainweck [...] Edited July 21, 2019 by tonycpsu 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonycpsu 3,941 Posted July 21, 2019 [Seriously, enough with the hacky weight jokes, guys.] 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bdy1 644 Posted July 24, 2019 There's always that sweet spot in a prospect's arc when the trolls start to disappear. Not saying Vlad's there yet, and everybody knock wood when you read this. But it smells like the day might be approaching. Can't come a minute too soon. (Note to fans: everybody feasts on s*** pitching. Nobody hits the studs with consistency.) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emcllns 26 Posted July 24, 2019 That ball he hit in his final AB tonight was a freaking bullet. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReyesMurphyWright 709 Posted July 24, 2019 In his last 5 games, he's 9-for-18 with a homer, a double, 3 walks, and 2 strikeouts. Maybe it's just a tiny sample size. Or maybe he's starting to get more comfortable and figure things out. We'll see... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mevins31 1,285 Posted July 24, 2019 He’s definitely swinging like he has more confidence. This is more like it. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rcarena 113 Posted July 28, 2019 Shockingly, it appears the 20 year old prospect phenom was not, in fact, finished. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
20Duval904 141 Posted July 28, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, rcarena said: Shockingly, it appears the 20 year old prospect phenom was not, in fact, finished. Fake news. The kid had a rough stretch. He’s a bust. Sources told me. Seriously though, his swing is awesome to watch. He’s swinging with confidence lately and it’s beautiful. Edited July 28, 2019 by 20Duval904 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleepysock 618 Posted July 28, 2019 2 hours ago, rcarena said: Shockingly, it appears the 20 year old prospect phenom was not, in fact, finished. Waitwaitwait, are you telling me that those who jumped to conclusions and wrote him off based on a small sample were wrong?! Hogwash. Next you'll tell me that Jose Ramirez isn't Mario Mendoza 2.0 and that trading him for Derek Dietrich isn't a good idea. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jyeatbvg 711 Posted July 28, 2019 Can't wait till he hits dongs in back to back games and this forum starts screaming first rounder again. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skoodog 486 Posted July 28, 2019 As a registered dietician and analyzing things like his appearance over time in the minors and majors, gait while walking, etc it seems clear there’s evidence of acromegaly, either natural or synthetic. Hope the call up of Bichette helps motivate him to turn that pretty swing into real output as it does look like ownership is challenging him to step it up. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tsh00k 307 Posted July 28, 2019 Last 9 games... 14/34 7R 2 HR 12 RBI 4BB - 411/473/676/1.149 A strong finish would make up for a lot of benched weeks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleepysock 618 Posted July 28, 2019 48 minutes ago, Skoodog said: As a registered dietician and analyzing things like his appearance over time in the minors and majors, gait while walking, etc it seems clear there’s evidence of acromegaly, either natural or synthetic. Hope the call up of Bichette helps motivate him to turn that pretty swing into real output as it does look like ownership is challenging him to step it up. Well Andre the Giant had acromegaly and that didn't stop him from having a great career! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleepysock 618 Posted July 28, 2019 19 minutes ago, tsh00k said: Last 9 games... 14/34 7R 2 HR 12 RBI 4BB - 411/473/676/1.149 A strong finish would make up for a lot of benched weeks. I'm sure a lot of us are grumbling about most of those numbers coming from a BN spot. That said, it's good news going forward if he's settled in and can even be a top 75 guy the last couple months. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Von Hayes 232 Posted July 31, 2019 First career grand slam and not a peep in here tonight? Vladdy is getting hot! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheForearmShiver 125 Posted July 31, 2019 5 minutes ago, Von Hayes said: First career grand slam and not a peep in here tonight? Vladdy is getting hot! Second in 9 days. First one was 7/21. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
20Duval904 141 Posted July 31, 2019 6 minutes ago, Von Hayes said: First career grand slam and not a peep in here tonight? Vladdy is getting hot! Second career grand slam. Grand slams are common place now for Yung Impaler 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emcllns 26 Posted July 31, 2019 8 minutes ago, 20Duval904 said: Second career grand slam. Grand slams are common place now for Yung Impaler Beautiful reference. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DannyMcPot 1,580 Posted July 31, 2019 On 7/19/2019 at 10:18 PM, DannyMcPot said: Sat him for the first time all year. Goes 3-5 and looks like he just missed a granny. The breakout starts today. I am the Vladdy Whisperer. The hero this thread didn't deserve. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cmilne23 10,166 Posted July 31, 2019 (edited) 16 minutes ago, DannyMcPot said: I am the Vladdy Whisperer. The hero this thread didn't deserve. The hero is vitamin D. Another day in the wonderful KC Sunshine ☀️ and another big game. Vlad could be a guy who starts slow and heats up with the weather/fresh air. I’ll be charting this next year. Good to see him trending in right direction. Blue Jays becoming fun to watch. Edited July 31, 2019 by Cmilne23 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mevins31 1,285 Posted July 31, 2019 He is finally looking as advertised Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReyesMurphyWright 709 Posted July 31, 2019 Last 11 games: .395 BA / .458 OBP % / .674 SLUG% 3 HR, 3 doubles 5 walks, 7 strikeouts 17 RBI That's a lot more like it. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
