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Totally agree it varies from player to player and how/why the K's are coming. Saying that a player needs to cut back on K's and getting that to happen are is not so simple. The guys like Trumbo and Hamilton, it's approach and pitch recognition. A guy like Trout, leave him be because his results are superb despite the K's and he will get better as he matures as a hitter (hard to fathom).

Good lord, give it a frickin rest

I think you're reading too much into his comments. I don't really like the strike out comments either. I don't think the players that strike out a lot do so nonchalantly like it doesn't matter as his comment implies. I don't think that's the point though. To avoid strikeouts there are two key things for a hitter, hit good hittable pitches no matter where in the count they come, don't watch good mistake pitches and get caught looking, and don't chase out of the zone. Part of that is approach (teachable) and part of that is pitch recognition (skill- somewhat teachable but with limitations). Because of those skill level limitations, pitch recognition is the hardest hurdle to cross. I don't think any professional hitting coach would preach "just don't strike out. "

Huh?

oh I see, I didn't realize getting up in one's grill had nuances. Who knew. As I said before, I'm happy with this move and I think he will be a great compliment to Scioscia, not just as a hitting coach. And he'll probably be better than what we have had the last few years, particularly with the makeup of the current roster. I just think the whole we haven't had any good coaches since.... and "nothing more than yes men" schtick is over the top nonsense.

so Maddon, Black and Roenicke got up in Scioscia's grill? A good dugout has coaches and managers that can speak freely and be heard. Baylor doesn't have to be a yes man not to blow up on Scioscia in the dugout every time he disagrees with Scioscia's strategy. If some of you think that is going to happen, you're going to be disappointed. There are things that drive me crazy about Scioscia (and yes Brian I have talked about them often on this board) and I do hope someone, be it Baylor or someone else brings a new perspective on those things and is able to influence those decisions.

me too!

OMG! LOL!

Your MO is intact cezero. Well done.

Ah yes, it's difficult to defend your honor when slandered, therefore you're an idiot to attempt it. Great argument.

Wow

I think the makeup of the team requires a strong personality. Maybe Eppard wasn't that kind of guy. Not a bad coach necessarily but maybe not a good fit for this team.

So good to hear from you Brian. Where did I state players don't take much from their coaches? Really great hearing from you. Mean it.

Not really. Most players actually have a similar hitting philosophy. His career numbers are a reflection of his abilities to play the game but it really doesn't tell you much about how they would coach.

I'm all for this move but his playing career has little to do with his coaching abilities.

Ya because the only way anyone else could be held accountable is if they were fired.

How did you get that from this?

Yes, he actually does, that is unless he admits he lied. Ah yes, but I'm just ignorant. And BS that every time this hits the news cycles it's bad for Pujols. It'snot hurting him to defend his honor. The only way a deposition backfires on Pujols is if he has something to hide that the deposition reveals, which is apparently your position.

actually yes he does. Oh and it hasn't backfired on him yet so not sure how it can continue to backfire.

Prosecution?

None of it hurts it either.

As he should. It's a stupid suggestion.

"I really thought this story was dead done and over with. Leave it to Pujols to keep himself in the news" Wow.

Why do you think he's not fully prepared?

LOL you really believe that?