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Post by schellis on Oct 20, 2014 12:57:30 GMT -5
Cespedes just strikes me as someone similar to Wily Mo Pena. Tons of BP power, which doesn't really transfer into the game. He doesn't strike out more then once a game which I suppose is a plus in todays game, but he also doesn't get on base. Can't field, doesn't run and has shown he really doesn't have the desire to improve at either.
And for those that don't see Pena as comparable look at Wily's 2004 and 2005 and then any of Cepedes's non rookie years.
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Post by redsfanman on Oct 20, 2014 13:24:40 GMT -5
He would flat out kill it at GABP Why do you say that? Seems like the opposite to me. With his raw homerun power he seems like one of the least likely hitters to benefit from the closer outfield walls at GABP, as he doesn't need that kind of help. Either he'll hit it out or he won't, but he doesn't seem to be the kind of guy who's particularly dependent on how deep the wall is.
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Post by cbassxu on Oct 20, 2014 13:25:51 GMT -5
Cespedes just strikes me as someone similar to Wily Mo Pena. Tons of BP power, which doesn't really transfer into the game. He doesn't strike out more then once a game which I suppose is a plus in todays game, but he also doesn't get on base. Can't field, doesn't run and has shown he really doesn't have the desire to improve at either.And for those that don't see Pena as comparable look at Wily's 2004 and 2005 and then any of Cepedes's non rookie years. Outside of his terrible OBP, that's what bugs me the most. He has publicly stated that he doesn't feel the need to improve his game, specifically his defense. Kinda crazy.
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Post by Lark11 on Oct 20, 2014 14:21:52 GMT -5
He would flat out kill it at GABP Why do you say that? Seems like the opposite to me. With his raw homerun power he seems like one of the least likely hitters to benefit from the closer outfield walls at GABP, as he doesn't need that kind of help. Either he'll hit it out or he won't, but he doesn't seem to be the kind of guy who's particularly dependent on how deep the wall is. Closer walls boost the power production of all hitters.
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Post by vtreds22 on Oct 20, 2014 14:56:23 GMT -5
Am I the only one who thinks giving Cueto 20-25 mil per is a horrible idea? Nope...
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Post by Dustrated on Oct 20, 2014 15:38:06 GMT -5
Why do you say that? Seems like the opposite to me. With his raw homerun power he seems like one of the least likely hitters to benefit from the closer outfield walls at GABP, as he doesn't need that kind of help. Either he'll hit it out or he won't, but he doesn't seem to be the kind of guy who's particularly dependent on how deep the wall is. Closer walls boost the power production of all hitters. Wrong as usual Lark
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Post by Lark11 on Oct 20, 2014 15:41:33 GMT -5
Closer walls boost the power production of all hitters. Wrong as usual Lark lol What the hell is that?
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Post by Dustrated on Oct 20, 2014 15:42:49 GMT -5
lol What the hell is that? That's Cespedes' spray chart of course.
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Post by Dustrated on Oct 20, 2014 15:47:20 GMT -5
This chart shows that the walls would need to be moved in nearly 150 ft to impact Cespedes home run total.
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Post by Lark11 on Oct 20, 2014 15:47:49 GMT -5
lol What the hell is that? That's Cespedes' spray chart of course. So, is that a joke?
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Post by Dustrated on Oct 20, 2014 15:52:02 GMT -5
That's Cespedes' spray chart of course. So, is that a joke? Yes
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Post by Lark11 on Oct 20, 2014 15:54:55 GMT -5
Yes lol Whew! I was afraid you seriously thought he either hit a homer or a ball on the infield.
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Post by psuhistory on Oct 20, 2014 17:48:55 GMT -5
Cespedes would have led the Reds by a wide margin with 36 doubles this season, and his six triples would have been second only to Hamilton's eight. He's not just a home run hitter...
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Post by breakerslim on Oct 20, 2014 19:13:18 GMT -5
LMAO at that 1st Cespedes chart.
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Post by kinsm on Oct 20, 2014 23:19:54 GMT -5
Cespedes just strikes me as someone similar to Wily Mo Pena. Tons of BP power, which doesn't really transfer into the game. He doesn't strike out more then once a game which I suppose is a plus in todays game, but he also doesn't get on base. Can't field, doesn't run and has shown he really doesn't have the desire to improve at either.And for those that don't see Pena as comparable look at Wily's 2004 and 2005 and then any of Cepedes's non rookie years. Outside of his terrible OBP, that's what bugs me the most. He has publicly stated that he doesn't feel the need to improve his game, specifically his defense. Kinda crazy. That's Boston press...which is borderline slime.
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