Jake

http://www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playe...ieldingadvanced You'd think if De Aza was THAT bad, his UZR would be suffering from those misplays.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ May 15, 2012 -> 10:45 AM) Now, the real issue: what to do with an unhappy Forte cut his ass, seriously. I don't even want to give him a long term deal at this point. I hate paying a lot of money to running backs, especially now that we have Bush I would play this season out with him tagged, then reevaluate afterwards. If we win the SB or something, bring him back. If his 8+ million is standing in the way of us getting differencemakers, sayonara

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ May 14, 2012 -> 11:10 PM) What did Santiago do wrong this time? He only had one walk. Seems Ventura trusts him a bit more than Ohman, fwiw. Or he just trusts Ohman too much against RHB'ers in the face of all contrary evidence. It was a bit of an adventure, but I think Hector is still trending upward. They were not seeing his fastball well at all for some reason.

I didn't mean to give the impression that p90x is "merely" cardio. Both p90x and traditional weight lifting are forms of HIIT (high intensity interval training) With weight lifting, you generally have an ultra-intense but relatively short work period with a rest period long enough to be near full strength. You're looking for ATP replenishment, which is possible to a large extent with rests of 1-5 minutes before these short work sets. With p90x, it's all work (lower intensity since you're far from strength maximums) and very little rest relative to weight lifting rest. So what you're getting: weight lifting - building of maximal strength, muscle mass (be real people, you're not going to look like the Hulk unless you're mastering this discipline) p90x - muscular endurance focused, cardiovascular endurance improved, more calorie burning effect, resistance oriented enough to build muscle in untrained individuals and retain muscle in some trained individuals with an effective calorie deficit diet I'm not quick to choose one based on joints, however. Weight lifting: Typically higher weights being "held" by joints. Those that use machines are more likely to experience joint problems. p90x: MUCH higher volume and thus repetitive motion stress can be an issue. With higher volume and very low rest you also see form becoming an issue which can be bad for joints depending on what movement we're referring to. I'm not going to speak for people with real joint issues, but feedback from those I work with is generally that those with joint issues prefer to do fewer repetitions on their joints. Usually the main problem with those that are hesitant to do weight lifting movements on joints is that they do not know how to get warmed up properly or are not performing movements properly. And Reddy, you look great and have done a great job with changing your physique. First of all, thank your diet - if it was bad, you'd have gotten nowhere. Also, remember what I said as it pertains to those that are new to resistance training: results come quickly with just about any resistance program when that sort of training is new. I would not expect you to build muscle mass for an indefinite period of time while on p90x. However, I encourage you to keep doing what you're doing for as long as it works, as long as you like it (sounds like you do). If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

Growing pains incoming

Come on now, I do NOT want to see Alex Avila

Lucky that bulls*** slider didn't tie the game

QUOTE (iamshack @ May 14, 2012 -> 10:04 PM) pitching taints

lol, Addison you threw that down the middle. Good job by Raburn laying off some good two strike pitches

QUOTE (iamshack @ May 14, 2012 -> 09:13 PM) That doesn't mean he's any good...just that he's not entirely useless. I know he is your personal charity case...and Alex is mine, so I feel your pain...but he needs to still take some MAJOR strides before I'll concede we're seeing development out of him. If the trend is upwards, I'll shut my trap. If he can finish the season at .240, I'll stop calling for his head.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ May 14, 2012 -> 09:11 PM) Morel looks vastly better since that cortisone shot. I may be imagining it....but maybe, justtt maybe

He hit an offspeed pitch folks

If Morel gets a hit I don't know what I'll think. It will discredit everyone else, lol

QUOTE (Jake @ May 14, 2012 -> 09:04 PM) 0 for 9 with bases loaded? He's due! I'll take it!

0 for 9 with bases loaded? He's due!

Have a day Dayan?

Signs of life in this game, I like it.

Good approach Rios!

This kid has bad numbers but some nice looking stuff

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ May 14, 2012 -> 08:57 PM) But the OPS numbers and OBP for most of our young hitters align nicely with KW's career as a hitter, lol. And there's another parallel, Williams too was moved around the diamond, just like we have done with Beckham, Sale and Viciedo, not to mention Santiago. Where'd he move? From the mound to the mound?

Not sure what Paulie was looking for there

QUOTE (iamshack @ May 14, 2012 -> 08:56 PM) I wonder how much it's Cooper looking at video. I doubt there is much of that, honestly. Would be asking a lot from your pitching coach. I'm sure he has given input or suggestions before, but I doubt that it is a regular thing.

Seems interesting that KW seems to have a much easier time getting good arms than hitters when he hasn't thrown a pitch in his life

QUOTE (iamshack @ May 14, 2012 -> 08:53 PM) I know he doesn't always have this movement, but when he does, he brings back memories of Jason Bere for whatever reason. Very difficult to have a consistent sinker out of the bullpen; I say this from personal experience

Fantastic outing for Zach Stewart against one of the tougher offenses out there