Reynolds, what are you doing?(In relation to hitting)

by srdmad on May 11, 2008 6:52 PM EDT

Do I really need to spell it out that he is hitting really poorly. Adam Dunn and Ryan Howard don't look that bad when they are at the plate. I don't mind if a guy strikes out a lot as long they are hitting bombs, but what Reynolds is doing is ridiculous. I don't know what is worse, his hitting or his fielding. He reminds me of the religious black guy from the move Major League. He can only hit pitches that don't move much.

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Thank you

for making it obvious to all why a 75 word minimum for all fanposts is an extremely good policy.

by dahlian on May 11, 2008 8:25 PM EDT 3 recs

+1 and recommend

This is what the Fanshots section is for: quick hits. Please bear this in mind in future.

by Jim McLennan on May 12, 2008 11:52 AM EDT up 0 recs

+1

and another recommend.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 12, 2008 3:01 PM EDT up 0 recs

And. . .what?

Hmm. Not sure what your point is here. If you’ve got a minimum of 75 words for a fanpost, maybe you could extrapolate a little bit on your title. What is Reynolds doing in relationship to what? Fielding? Hitting? Being fun on the press bus? Mowing his lawn? Making sure that his A/C is set to 80 degrees as recommended by the electric company? Using good driving techniques to conserve gasoline? Recycling? I think you might have done better to have posted some content.

It's like living with a six-year old.

by 4 Corners Fan on May 12, 2008 10:51 AM EDT 0 recs

Sorry

Forgot to note the sarcasm button was set to “on”.

It's like living with a six-year old.

by 4 Corners Fan on May 12, 2008 2:17 PM EDT 0 recs

Because

nobody of us noticed the sarcasm button instinctively…...

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 12, 2008 3:02 PM EDT up 0 recs

You know, you never can tell! Sometimes I think it’s wildly obvious, but some people take it seriously. Thank you for noticing without the disclaimer!

It's like living with a six-year old.

by 4 Corners Fan on May 12, 2008 4:11 PM EDT up 0 recs

I'm offended at your sarcasm

aimed towards our inability to detect sarcasm. Or were you not being sarcastic? :-D

Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.

by seton hall snake pit on May 12, 2008 7:36 PM EDT up 0 recs

Come on, people

Let’s not be sarcastic about sarcasm. Then we might accidentally be ironic, and that’s a whole different problem.

"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."

by kishi on May 12, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up 0 recs

Adam Dunn: 28 years old, in his 8th season in the majors
Ryan Howard: 28 years old, in his 5th season in the majors
Mark Reynolds: 24 years old, in his 2nd season in the majors

Did Dunn or Howard have any problems in their first few seasons in the majors? Probably. Dunn hit .215 in 2003. Howard had 199 strike outs in just last season.

Reynolds is young, and he’s making mistakes, which is exactly what I think he’s doing right now. Making mistakes and (hopefully) learning. We’ve seen he can hammer the ball, and we’re learning he’s got some jets on the bases. He’s learning.

"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."

by kishi on May 12, 2008 9:26 PM EDT 0 recs

Thank you very much, kishi,

for putting this all into perspective.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 13, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up 0 recs

Into perspective?

It’s okay for Reynolds to play this bad, but not okay for Upton to have errors. Upton’s 20 years old.

Brandon Webb, do I need to say more?

by srdmad on May 13, 2008 11:06 PM EDT up 0 recs

I think it was in reference to the sarcasm/irony thread.

It's like living with a six-year old.

by 4 Corners Fan on May 13, 2008 11:13 PM EDT up 0 recs

Do we have a “Upton, what are you doing? (In relation to fielding)” post? =)

I’m not saying I’m necessarily pleased with Reynolds performance at the plate lately, or some of Upton’s play in the field. But I believe both can (and will) improve, and that’s the important part.

"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."

by kishi on May 14, 2008 12:04 AM EDT up 0 recs

Actually,

I’m one that’s been agreeing with dahlian that the metrics show that Jupton’s been pretty acceptable as a defensive OF. Errors are only the scorer’s prerogative.

Max Scherzer is all out of bubblegum.

by DbacksSkins on May 14, 2008 1:48 AM EDT up 0 recs

Yes, I know, but does he have to be this bad for this long.

Brandon Webb, do I need to say more?

by srdmad on May 13, 2008 1:05 PM EDT 0 recs

Gaining experience and age is a slow process, sadly.

"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."

by kishi on May 13, 2008 5:03 PM EDT up 0 recs

Bear in mind

That this time last year he was still playing in Double-A, and was only called up because every other third baseman between him and the majors was injured. Under normal circumstances, he’d probably still be in Triple-A about now: he’s just doing his learning on a much more public stage than is the case for most prospects.

by Jim McLennan on May 14, 2008 5:02 PM EDT up 0 recs

For this long? It is a month and a half into the season! And he hasn’t sucked the whole time. It is hard watching him struggle right now, but I am willing to give him more time.

by Bcawz on May 14, 2008 7:39 PM EDT up 0 recs

Yet you guys won't leave Upton's D alone.

Brandon Webb, do I need to say more?

by srdmad on May 14, 2008 11:52 PM EDT 0 recs

Hey, which player had a not-so-complimentary nickname from his rookie struggles? We’ll complain when Upton allows a run he shouldn’t have, and we’ll complain when Special K whiffs with RISP. But, in the long run, they’re young. We don’t complain too much about them except right when they’re making mistakes.

"Look, I'm not a financial expert or anything, but I'm pretty sure that a zeppelin is an excellent investment opportunity."

by kishi on May 15, 2008 12:13 AM EDT up 0 recs