It has been fun watching the last 5 games. Agree the production from Acuna and Murphy really helps. The bullpen is still stretched too thin but WW seems to be navigating the stormy seas adequately. Big test next weekend in Philly.
I would love to think this is the resurgence proposed. In post game talk on tv they mentioned that Acuna was a good 8"-12" further away from the plate tonight that his previous game. I thought, "great catch, guys"! So he IS being coached. Then when Acuna and Harris were interviewed later someone ask Acuna about the 8"-12" foot placement change in his batting stance. Acuna, with a completely blank look on his face, said (basically), "No, I didn't change my batting stance." Next question! Maybe just Ronald being Ronald!
You can bet I'll be comparing at the first plate appearance, too! But, Ronald actually had that "Manny Ramirez" shock and surprise look on his face when questioned. He either gets (i) an Academy Reward, or (ii) you, he and coaches get a big "YES SIR" for calling and correcting.
It has been fun watching the last 5 games. Agree the production from Acuna and Murphy really helps. The bullpen is still stretched too thin but WW seems to be navigating the stormy seas adequately. Big test next weekend in Philly.
I would love to think this is the resurgence proposed. In post game talk on tv they mentioned that Acuna was a good 8"-12" further away from the plate tonight that his previous game. I thought, "great catch, guys"! So he IS being coached. Then when Acuna and Harris were interviewed later someone ask Acuna about the 8"-12" foot placement change in his batting stance. Acuna, with a completely blank look on his face, said (basically), "No, I didn't change my batting stance." Next question! Maybe just Ronald being Ronald!
There's a few guys on this roster that kinda do that when asked, yeah. Strider did that to me once, and Sale's downplayed making adjustments before.
It's clear he did something different and it paid off, so I'm curious to see if it happens again today
You can bet I'll be comparing at the first plate appearance, too! But, Ronald actually had that "Manny Ramirez" shock and surprise look on his face when questioned. He either gets (i) an Academy Reward, or (ii) you, he and coaches get a big "YES SIR" for calling and correcting.
Acuna and Murphy both swinging the bats well...
Speak it into existence Lindsay!