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Besides me

Gotcha, I thought you were referencing his huge power increase. IIRC, Roberts had an amazing base stealing technique in terms of getting a running lead.

I said this numerous times watching him at Oregon St, but he's not super fast. He's way more effective due to his instincts. He was something like 39/47 stealing bases in his Beavers career. I'm sure he'll get more effective as he learns the personnel he's facing.

Brian Roberts got busted for using PEDS. He's a bad comparison.

Way closer to 5-8 than the 15-20 some have projected on here. I've seen highlights of him making real good contact for W-S and not being able to get it over outfielder's head.

The turnaround with his command over last month plus has been nothing short of incredible.

I totally agree he's probably completely gassed. I've said a few times I expect the Sox to try and clean up his swing a bit this offseason.

In today's fangraphs chat, Longenhagen talked about how Madrigal's swing is a bit different now than it was to start the college year. Not enough top hand, too much chopping.

Rondon did a great job of holding him back. Grudz must have been too busy to protect him.

Hit the guy in the ass, not the head. Who knows, maybe the guy is dating his ex now?

That's a little much, don't you think

At least he didn't break his hand this time

Wow, he needs to keep his emotions in check

Yes was scheduled today

Impressive barrel control by Eloy in his first at bat

highest exit velocity in baseball (we've heard that before). Thing that impresses me the most is his defense at 3rd is absolutely incredible.

It's really too bad they're not giving Hamilton a chance to close at the major league level.

51% hit probability

One thing to keep in mind is that he's had something like 6 or 7 runs added on to his total this year because of horribly blown strike 3 calls not being made. The start in Texas is the perfect representation of that. If I didn't know any of the stats, I would say he's looked like a 3 to 3.25 ERA pitcher this year.

Rodon really being a workhorse is impressive and unexpected.

Sorry, that doesn't cause a hole in your bat. Yes he's been screwed a lot on pitches, but how about not falling behind in the count so quickly every at bat by not having a solid plan at the plate. The kid has had every excuse in the world made for him this year. His hit tool is just flat out awful.

Pulls off some more pitches for another swinging strikeout. This is rock bottom for him.

From what I see just on TV, Jose seems to go out of his way to encourage Yoan.

to be fair, post ASB, Yoan is 151/275/279

I do question how healthy Anderson is, so he'll get the benefit of the doubt with that. At this point though, Steverson better be fired the day after the season ends, and Ricky should be right behind as he's the one who's supposed to be helping with development of these guys.