Steve9347 Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Fields looks like a different hitter up there, and his stance is very similar to Quentin's. His swing has also pretty much become the mirror-image of Quentin. Can a stance make that much of a difference? Can I raise my expectations on Fields? I'd love to be able to have hope for him again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEANS Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 yeah i noticed it too, whatever works. I think Fields will be pretty dam good this year. Does CQ seems to be further off the plate this year? I noticed it in Spring Training but wasn't sure if he was or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beautox Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Fields CQ I see josh keeping his hads closer to his head and staying closed more, while Carlos is the converse of that. Either way it would be wonderful if lasic and a healed knee would allow Josh to break out in a big way, id love to see double digit steals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 He isnt loading up his bat as much which is helping him catch up to fastballs. He also seems to recognize pitches better, so that could be the lasik. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Apr 8, 2009 -> 11:07 AM) He isnt loading up his bat as much which is helping him catch up to fastballs. He also seems to recognize pitches better, so that could be the lasik. will he lose power by not loading the bat up at as much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanOfCorn Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Apr 8, 2009 -> 01:50 PM) will he lose power by not loading the bat up at as much? Shouldn't if the bat head gets thru the zone quicker, like CQ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Well, since Carlos practices his swing everywhere he goes, I guess it's inevitable that it would rub off on Josh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted April 8, 2009 Author Share Posted April 8, 2009 QUOTE (beautox @ Apr 8, 2009 -> 11:01 AM) Fields CQ I see josh keeping his hads closer to his head and staying closed more, while Carlos is the converse of that. Either way it would be wonderful if lasic and a healed knee would allow Josh to break out in a big way, id love to see double digit steals Nice screen grabs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChesterCopperpot Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Wow, I didn't think they looked that similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangercal Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 I don't know what's better, Josh Field's new stance or Southpaw doing the snake thing with his arms to distract the pitcher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 (edited) Fields is crouching a little more and his legs must be farther apart, that's the only thing I noticed. It looks more like Quentin's, but it's not there yet. I swear, I thought I was watching Jeff Bagwell for a second when I saw Fields up there yesterday. Edited April 8, 2009 by chw42 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Does CQ seems to be further off the plate this year? I noticed it in Spring Training but wasn't sure if he was or not. That's what I thought tonight as well. Does anybody know for sure? He looked farther off the plate to me. Man, Zack really plunked him with that pitch on the shoulder. Ouch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostfan Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 QUOTE (greg775 @ Apr 8, 2009 -> 11:35 PM) That's what I thought tonight as well. Does anybody know for sure? He looked farther off the plate to me. Man, Zack really plunked him with that pitch on the shoulder. Ouch. looked like he thought about charging the mound for a second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Fields still needs to show that he has a prayer against a strong fastball. With that said, he showed a great eye tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beautox Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Apr 8, 2009 -> 04:31 PM) Nice screen grabs. no problem, just thought they could be important to the discussion, i must say i love the video quality on mlb.com and skitch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejoesox Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 QUOTE (fathom @ Apr 8, 2009 -> 10:42 PM) Fields still needs to show that he has a prayer against a strong fastball. With that said, he showed a great eye tonight. With that said, Crede has looked pretty terrible so far this year, but that could be for a number of reasons He made a diving grab in the game tonight however, i'm sure twins fans all over the world are going "SEE, HE'S STILL GOOD" Give him 50 games and get back to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted April 9, 2009 Author Share Posted April 9, 2009 TCQ getting drilled by Grienke is probably the best thing that could have happened to him. Hopefully he comes in today pissed and kills one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Apr 9, 2009 -> 06:17 AM) TCQ getting drilled by Grienke is probably the best thing that could have happened to him. Hopefully he comes in today pissed and kills one. I agree. Go ahead...make Carlos Angry... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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