On a weirdly successful stretch so far, Brandon Belt, Davis Schneider, sitting Davis Schneider, not pinch running for Alejandro Kirk, Spencer Horwitz, Vlad, Manoah, Bassitt, Alex Ríos(?), and more!
Regardless of what happens, I hate to say it, but I'm kind of going to be glad when this season is over...it's felt like a slog or a dream when you're running and getting nowhere. Which is odd given we're in a playoff spot and 14 games over .500! Imagine if we did a Phillies and made the World Series - how fun would that be just to see the 180 degree shift in fanbase reaction!
As for Vladdy's weight/physique - to be honest, he looks pretty fit and athletic to me. He's got a natural big build. He's not fat. I would be interested if someone talked to Ryu about his significant weight loss and asked him if it he feels it has benefit his pitching in any way.
My god the conditioning discourse is tired. Yes, Vladdy, Kirk, and Manoah aren't skinny dudes, but that doesn't mean they're out of shape. So many couch jockeys screaming at their TVs for these guys to get in the gym, as if they're not in there every damn day of the year. Different body types exist, zip it you lunkheads.
Regardless of what happens, I hate to say it, but I'm kind of going to be glad when this season is over...it's felt like a slog or a dream when you're running and getting nowhere. Which is odd given we're in a playoff spot and 14 games over .500! Imagine if we did a Phillies and made the World Series - how fun would that be just to see the 180 degree shift in fanbase reaction!
As for Vladdy's weight/physique - to be honest, he looks pretty fit and athletic to me. He's got a natural big build. He's not fat. I would be interested if someone talked to Ryu about his significant weight loss and asked him if it he feels it has benefit his pitching in any way.
My god the conditioning discourse is tired. Yes, Vladdy, Kirk, and Manoah aren't skinny dudes, but that doesn't mean they're out of shape. So many couch jockeys screaming at their TVs for these guys to get in the gym, as if they're not in there every damn day of the year. Different body types exist, zip it you lunkheads.
Could not agree more!!!
Belt is the only old guy on a one year deal I’d even consider bringing back.
I'd consider it as well! Not sure I'd actually do it. But would definitely consider.
(Not willing to jinx any old guys playing in today's game by adding their name.)