April 7, 20188 yr What Todd Steverson has been able to do with our hitters has been extraordinary. Hitters are finally flourishing, including those who weren't surefire prospects. Matt Davidson looks like a whole different guy. Adam Engel appears to not be a completely atrocious hitter anymore. Tim Anderson has developed nicely. Avi has become a stud. It is time to give this guy a little credit. I'm not trying to give him all the credit for these players improving, but the adjustments he is having the hitters make seem to be paying off. Is it time to lock him up for the near future?
April 7, 20188 yr I like him but as southsider said, I think a lot of it is also Renteria. Additionally, I'm not gonna give either of them credit for Davidson or Engel, as I still don't think either of them are/will be MLB hitters. But we'll see, I hope they prove me wrong.
April 7, 20188 yr QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 7, 2018 -> 11:12 AM) I think the change is Ricky Renteria, and not Steverson. Agreed. Nothing against Steverson but Ricky has been huge for the team.
April 7, 20188 yr QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Apr 7, 2018 -> 11:15 AM) I like him but as southsider said, I think a lot of it is also Renteria. Additionally, I'm not gonna give either of them credit for Davidson or Engel, as I still don't think either of them are/will be MLB hitters. But we'll see, I hope they prove me wrong. Yep. Engel hasn't proven anything yet and Paulie should get credit for the change in Davidson's swing. I'd wait and see with Steverson.
April 7, 20188 yr I don't want to get too ahead of myself, but from where the Sox were a few years ago at developing hitters to the direction they are finally seemingly going... is incredibly encouraging. One example, and I realize he hasn't exactly proven himself completely yet, is Yolmer. Back in the dark days a prospect like Yolmer may never have made it as a hitter, and it really looks like he may turn into a nice player for the Sox. Maybe the scouting has also improved drastically, but we are so quick sometimes to denounce coaches for a players failures, that I feel like we should also attribute some successes to coaches. Steverson has to be responsible, to some degree, for Yolmers continued development at the MLB level. It's not just Rick Renteria.
April 7, 20188 yr QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Apr 7, 2018 -> 11:39 AM) Agreed. Nothing against Steverson but Ricky has been huge for the team. Don't forget, Todd was here during Ventura, and a lot of these same guys couldn't hit to save their lives then (Avi, Yolmer, etc)
April 7, 20188 yr QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 7, 2018 -> 12:07 PM) Don't forget, Todd was here during Ventura, and a lot of these same guys couldn't hit to save their lives then (Avi, Yolmer, etc) No doubt about it. I feel Rick's demeanor and attitude is the biggest change for the team. IMHO, they carry those things onto the field and that's a good thing. I think Ricky does a hell of a job relating to the young players and it's easy to see they respect him and believe in him as a manager.
April 7, 20188 yr Shame on me for disliking Renteria My ignorant self knew nothing about his philosophy Now I love him
April 7, 20188 yr QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Apr 7, 2018 -> 09:41 AM) Yep. Engel hasn't proven anything yet and Paulie should get credit for the change in Davidson's swing. I'd wait and see with Steverson. No not Paulie but the same guy who worked with PK asst, hitting coach Mike Gellinger. http://www.dailyherald.com/sports/20170805...hanged-my-swing
April 7, 20188 yr QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Apr 7, 2018 -> 01:33 PM) No not Paulie but the same guy who worked with PK asst, hitting coach Mike Gellinger. http://www.dailyherald.com/sports/20170805...hanged-my-swing Can't read it because of some stupid survey thing but I'll take your word for it. I probably mixed up info in my head. I do remember Davidson saying he was picking Konerko's brain.
April 7, 20188 yr QUOTE (Leonard Zelig @ Apr 7, 2018 -> 05:31 PM) Is this about emails? Tipping my cap.
April 8, 20188 yr QUOTE (fathom @ Apr 8, 2018 -> 03:50 PM) My god Classic Ron jinx. Need him to make a thread on our bullpen woes or something.
April 9, 20188 yr QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Apr 8, 2018 -> 03:55 PM) Classic Ron jinx. Need him to make a thread on our bullpen woes or something. The team is going to hit .175 until he makes he next post ripping the hitting.
April 9, 20188 yr QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 9, 2018 -> 10:14 AM) The team is going to hit .175 until he makes he next post ripping the hitting. Wondering how Steverson keeps his job.
April 9, 20188 yr QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Apr 8, 2018 -> 03:55 PM) Classic Ron jinx. Need him to make a thread on our bullpen woes or something. This is why he needed to start the Moncada thread.
April 13, 20188 yr QUOTE (flavum @ Apr 12, 2018 -> 09:57 PM) Lock him up! Lock him up! you beat me to it!
April 13, 20188 yr Watching the Sox offense lately, if he is to blame, there is no question Todd Steverson should be locked up.
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