AS much as I love Gordon and the over the top posts we've seen regarding him I now realize how special Frank Thomas was when he came up. The guy was just flat out intimidating and seemed like he could never slump. A once in a lifetime type hitter.

AS much as I love Gordon and the over the top posts we've seen regarding him I now realize how special Frank Thomas was when he came up. The guy was just flat out intimidating and seemed like he could never slump. A once in a lifetime type hitter.

 

Which is why I laugh every time someone in the media tries to say they aren't sure if he's a first ballot HoF'er.

Which is why I laugh every time someone in the media tries to say they aren't sure if he's a first ballot HoF'er.

You knew that he would crush any mediocre pitcher like the one we just saw on Sunday (2-11 with ERA over 6). The elite pitchers still would have trouble getting him out since he would so often muscle a fister over the infield.

This is awesome. Hard to get Gordon star struck, but when your talking to the people who created your walkup song, it's pretty surreal.

This is awesome. Hard to get Gordon star struck, but when your talking to the people who created your walkup song, it's pretty surreal.

 

"Yeah he can rake"

 

Tony Lewis:"Yeah he can rake, and he can hit too"

 

 

best part of that interview

This is awesome. Hard to get Gordon star struck, but when your talking to the people who created your walkup song, it's pretty surreal.

 

thanks for that. awesome interview

Slayer's BA is dropping.

 

Does this count as his first slump or second one?

Desperately needs a day off. His avg has dropped 30 points over the past 3 weeks.

I don't know why a day off is always the cure all to people.

Cal Ripken says days off are overrated. But if that's the cause of his s***ty at bats, give him a couple days off.

Gordy is tired

This is awesome. Hard to get Gordon star struck, but when your talking to the people who created your walkup song, it's pretty surreal.

It was fun to listen to thanks, should've had it's own thread.

Gordo looking very human recently,MLB has made their adjustment to Slayer,now your turn Bacon.

He needs a couple of days off to collect himself. I imagine that is why they are giving Fields another chance.

He needs a couple of days off to collect himself. I imagine that is why they are giving Fields another chance.

I still can't believe Fields is back.

I still can't believe Fields is back.

 

I am kinda shocked too. With Viciedo having a bad August, there wasn't really anyone else to call up as a third base back up.

Slayer's BA is dropping.

 

Does this count as his first slump or second one?

 

Since August 16th Beckham has been seriously atrocious at the plate. His is slumping Jermaine Dye style. Bechkam has 7 hits in his last 55 at bats for a stout .127 BA. The only difference is I think we are all a bit more willing to go through some slumps and growing pains with him as a young talented player. With the aging sluggers almost standard 2nd half fall off at this point (Dye, Thome, Konerko) it reflects more a motive to move these guys from the roster. With Beckham we just have to stick it out, plus hes not one of the main run producers anyway.

I am kinda shocked too. With Viciedo having a bad August, there wasn't really anyone else to call up as a third base back up.

The earliest we’re going to see Viciedo is next September. This has pretty much always been the case.

A hit piece on Gordon Beckham’s ROY case. The logic is sound, while I disagree with both the premise and the conclusion. http://baseballdigest.com/american-league/...ie-of-the-year/

The author wouldn't even put a byline on the article.

One thing is for certain, Bacon has a long way to go to lock up ROY.

 

 

It would be a nice positive in this under-achieving season though.

i dont care if he wins ROY or not. either way, he has won my heart.

Am 1000 is reporting he will be in the line up tonight.

I don't know why a day off is always the cure all to people.

Cal Ripken says days off are overrated. But if that's the cause of his s***ty at bats, give him a couple days off.

 

I imagine Ripken's career numbers would have been much better had he gotten a day off here and there. He just didn't want to come out of the lineup, ever.

I imagine Ripken's career numbers would have been much better had he gotten a day off here and there. He just didn't want to come out of the lineup, ever.

Especially the last few years of the streak.

One thing is for certain, Bacon has a long way to go to lock up ROY.

 

 

It would be a nice positive in this under-achieving season though.

 

im shocked he isnt even in the top 3 according to sportswriters