BJ's New Stance
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Gary82
Called Up to the Major Leagues
He's a narcissist!
He looks good. I laughed after he got a hold of one, he muttered to himself "bitch."
Gary82
Called Up to the Major Leagues
The bat speed was always there.
tvsportscaster
Approaching Buddy Hernandez Territory
Yeah, that's the main thing, plus his toe tap has been cut down a lot. A lot less movement than he had.
Gary82
Called Up to the Major Leagues
In 2010 he had a WAR of 8.2. Can you believe that the guy we saw last year was the same man who put up that!
In 2012 he put up a WAR of 4.0. He did that with a terrible OBP of .298.
I think if he can get his K% down back to 26% (last year was 33%!!!) he will be a productive player.
I still don't think he's lost it. If he just gets back to his wrc+ 108 days we'll be golden.
Didn't notice the toe tap. The whole 'package' does seem smoother, though. Somebody said that he worked out with Jeter this offseason ... I see some minor similarities between the two (when they come set).
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I'm also glad to see that I'm not the only one that has a decent amount of faith in BJ rebounding this season.
AUTiger7222
Called Up to the Major Leagues
I didn't see any difference.
Physically its still all there. Its mental at this point. This guy could be a 1 - 6 WAR type of player this year. Its really hard to put a target on him right now.
weso1
<B>Clique Leader</B>
We have a lot of really talented players in their prime. So I agree with yeezus. If things break our way then the sky is the limit for this team.
I think the biggest thing is that his head is staying on a nice even plane and there is less going on with his tootsies as his front foot lunges toward the plate.
I think the biggest thing is that his head is staying on a nice even plane and there is less going on with his tootsies as his front foot lunges toward the plate.
NYCBrave
Well-known member
There was always a lot of movement with his stance, even when he was having his best seasons. So we've got to hope it's mostly mental with him.
50PoundHead
Hessmania Forever
I thought it would be a pic of him standing in the dugout.
Julio3000
<B>A Chip Off the Old Rock</B>
I'm in that camp, too, though as camps go, it's probably not the most ardent.
I remember writing during ST last year about how important I thought it was for BJ to get out of the gate hitting well. I thought that the pressure created by a big money FA deal and competition with/comparison to Justin could be a bad combination for a guy who has a reputation as, well, a bit of a sensitive soul. I thought that he might get into a funk if he didn't start well (see Owl's 2011). Of course, I thought that he might struggle—I didn't imagine the torpid brick of a season that he ended up laying.
I do think that with a clean slate, streamlined mechanics, and some confidence, he may very well earn that paycheck this year.
Julio3000
<B>A Chip Off the Old Rock</B>
Here's BJ in an Outkast video
The picture of him from last ST wearing aviators and what appeared to be a cricket sweater only cemented that connection in my mind.
"All the players came, from far and wide . . ."
mossy
<B>Hysterical Girlfriend<BR>That Storms Out and</B
Which video is this?