1 minute ago, zisk said:

Just a question. Can plate discipline be taught? I wonder if good teams draft it, or can it be learned?

It's why Getz just can't be the next GM... that and 2017 and later Royals' ineptitude. 

1 minute ago, zisk said:

Just a question. Can plate discipline be taught? I wonder if good teams draft it, or can it be learned?

Yes very much so. Luis Robert has always struck me as a tad uncoachable. Complete lack of approach/adjustments throughout his career. And that is a complete hot take on my part. 

No no no... should have stayed with Middleton. 

 

Barely got him. 

Shocked Vaughn didn't mess it up by stretching in the wrong direction... towards second. 

Safe. 

Tie. 

One of the best defensive plays of Burgers career right there

Keep Burger.

I'm hoping for a '83 turnaround I know it won't happen. But it would be fun. Middleton and Santos at least decent in the pen lately

Burger just took Moncada's job. 

Good defense that inning... although Tampa missed their replay window. 

Edited April 22, 20232 yr by caulfield12

4 minutes ago, TheBooneLoganEra said:

Yes very much so. Luis Robert has always struck me as a tad uncoachable. Complete lack of approach/adjustments throughout his career. And that is a complete hot take on my part. 

I feel you ain't wrong. Too much talent for his own good

In the central this year it doesn't take much to win it. They will hang around but are so uninspired. 

Burger swings at whatever

1 minute ago, JoshPR said:

I feel you ain't wrong. Too much talent for his own good

Bat to ball skill is most important 

Was that the Progressive Insurance "TV dad" guy breaking and krumping...popping and lockin'? 

Worst game Burger has had against LHP today 

2 minutes ago, JoshPR said:

I feel you ain't wrong. Too much talent for his own good

Shades of much less talented Brian Anderson not ever adjusting... 

7 minutes ago, TheBooneLoganEra said:

Yes very much so. Luis Robert has always struck me as a tad uncoachable. Complete lack of approach/adjustments throughout his career. And that is a complete hot take on my part. 

I think his problem is recognizing spin. That’s not really something that can be taught. 

Burger and Robert having a day

Swung at ball 4

Poche and Pache in one week... 

3 minutes ago, Harry Chappas said:

In the central this year it doesn't take much to win it. They will hang around but are so uninspired. 

Can you see this teaming even getting to .500 with this balanced schedule?  I have a hard time seeing them get there.

Grandal is embarrassing run 

Edited April 22, 20232 yr by Soxfest

Signs of a team with everything going their way. 

Wry smile. 

3 minutes ago, caulfield12 said:

Shades of much less talented Brian Anderson not ever adjusting... 

Did Brian Anderson also have a 121 career wRC+ after his first 240 games? I'll go out on a limb and say no.