Pages: 1 ... 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 [48] 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 ... 109   Go Down

Author Topic: Bryce Harper 2018 and beyond  (Read 156541 times)

0 Members and 12 Guests are viewing this topic.

Online Slateman

  • Posts: 66842
  • THE SUMMONER OF THE REVERSE JINX
Re: Bryce Harper 2018 and beyond
« Reply #1175 on: July 07, 2018, 09:50:41 am »
Quote from: DCFan on July 07, 2018, 09:07:22 am
The question in my mind is when is he going to overcome this? Everyone goes thru slumps. Max is in a 0-4 slump. Does anyone think that's permanent? No. And it isn't for Bryce. He will eventually overcome this.  And if it continues with minimal improvement it will definitely affect his upcoming contract negotiations but so will the owners new found frugalness as we saw in last years free agent signings and non-signings.

Max' ERA in the last four games is under 3. Hes pitching well, just not amazing

Quote from: aspenbubba on July 07, 2018, 09:23:27 am
I don't disagree with you.  I just don't know when he is going to bottom out, Maxs' 0-4 is more to a lack of run support rather than being ineffective and not throwing strikes like Gio. Last 6 starts he gave up 1 run once  three runs once and two runs four times. As folks say W-L is BS. The lack of offense will cost him the CY.

edit

If the lack of offense costs anyone the Cy Young, itll be deGrom
Logged

Offline mdupont

  • Posts: 54
Re: Bryce Harper 2018 and beyond
« Reply #1176 on: July 07, 2018, 10:19:48 am »
I have no idea why he doesnt try to bunt down the 3rd base line.  He would be on base every time with that shift.
Logged

Offline PowerBoater69

  • Posts: 14327
    • Twitter
Re: Bryce Harper 2018 and beyond
« Reply #1177 on: July 07, 2018, 10:27:48 am »
Quote from: mdupont on July 07, 2018, 10:19:48 am
I have no idea why he doesnt try to bunt down the 3rd base line.  He would be on base every time with that shift.

With two strikes the Marlins played all four infielders on the right side all four at bats last night. Harper continued to swing for home runs every single time. Three of the ABs he had runners on base, just poke it to left. He wants to lead the league in home runs more than he wants to win.
Logged

Offline Greg_SRT

  • Posts: 4030
  • Fun while it lasted
Re: Bryce Harper 2018 and beyond
« Reply #1178 on: July 07, 2018, 10:58:18 am »
If Harper, or most hitters could simply go opposite field whenever they want to, then there wouldn't be any teams ever shifting their defense. Obviously it isn't that easy.

He needs to step it up and make some adjustments tho.
Logged

Online rileyn

  • Posts: 4252
Re: Bryce Harper 2018 and beyond
« Reply #1179 on: July 07, 2018, 11:00:59 am »
Quote from: Greg_SRT on July 07, 2018, 10:58:18 am
If Harper, or most hitters could simply go opposite field whenever they want to, then there wouldn't be any teams ever shifting their defense. Obviously it isn't that easy.

He needs to step it up and make some adjustments tho.

Especially with Adams hitting behind him last night.  Adams is arguably our best left handed hitter right now (apologies to the 19 year old), so drop a bunt down to keep the line moving.  It's selfish baseball. 
Logged

Offline Smithian

  • Posts: 12291
  • Sunshine Squad 2025
Re: Bryce Harper 2018 and beyond
« Reply #1180 on: July 07, 2018, 12:05:05 pm »
Quote from: mdupont on July 07, 2018, 10:19:48 am
I have no idea why he doesnt try to bunt down the 3rd base line.  He would be on base every time with that shift.
Because with power hitters teams are happy giving up singles to them. You want to keep them inside the park and not putting runs on the board with one swing.

On a related note, the personal hatred for Bryce Harper is a bit much. He wants to win. Even if you convince yourself he does not care about winning or losing, he knows better stats equal more money. I am frustrated with his play, but not mad at him personally.
Logged

Offline Ray D

  • Posts: 10073
Re: Bryce Harper 2018 and beyond
« Reply #1181 on: July 07, 2018, 12:37:08 pm »
Quote from: Greg_SRT on July 07, 2018, 10:58:18 am
If Harper, or most hitters could simply go opposite field whenever they want to, then there wouldn't be any teams ever shifting their defense. Obviously it isn't that easy.


No, it's not easy.  It takes work.  There are specific drills that help facilitate hitting the outside pitch to the opposite field.  I just wonder how much work Harper puts in on this sort of thing.  We've already heard that he doesn't pay attention to the hitting coach.  Yeah I know, the coach all of us want fired, but he's still here, so who is Harper listening to?  His Dad, for christ sake?
Logged

Online rileyn

  • Posts: 4252
Re: Bryce Harper 2018 and beyond
« Reply #1182 on: July 07, 2018, 12:51:13 pm »
Quote from: Ray D on July 07, 2018, 12:37:08 pm
No, it's not easy.  It takes work.  There are specific drills that help facilitate hitting the outside pitch to the opposite field.  I just wonder how much work Harper puts in on this sort of thing.  We've already heard that he doesn't pay attention to the hitting coach.  Yeah I know, the coach all of us want fired, but he's still here, so who is Harper listening to?  His Dad, for christ sake?

Maybe we can get Bryce to listen to this guy:  https://video.search.yahoo.com/yhs/search?fr=yhs-pty-pty_email&hsimp=yhs-pty_email&hspart=pty&p=domingo+ayala#id=65&vid=9ed5948b126be2da6cfec8c0ddcfef67&action=view
Logged

Offline PowerBoater69

  • Posts: 14327
    • Twitter
Re: Bryce Harper 2018 and beyond
« Reply #1183 on: July 07, 2018, 01:01:14 pm »
Quote from: Ray D on July 07, 2018, 12:37:08 pm
No, it's not easy.  It takes work.  There are specific drills that help facilitate hitting the outside pitch to the opposite field.  I just wonder how much work Harper puts in on this sort of thing.  We've already heard that he doesn't pay attention to the hitting coach.  Yeah I know, the coach all of us want fired, but he's still here, so who is Harper listening to?  His Dad, for christ sake?

Listening to his hitting coach wouldn't help, Long doesn't believe in hitting away from the shift he wants guys to hit line drives so it doesn't matter where the infielders stand.
Logged

Offline Greg_SRT

  • Posts: 4030
  • Fun while it lasted
Re: Bryce Harper 2018 and beyond
« Reply #1184 on: July 07, 2018, 03:29:16 pm »
Apparently he's out there early with Long as I type.

Logged

Offline spidernat

  • Posts: 76956
  • The Lerners are Cheap AND Crooked
Re: Bryce Harper 2018 and beyond
« Reply #1185 on: July 07, 2018, 03:31:02 pm »
Quote from: Greg_SRT on July 07, 2018, 03:29:16 pm
Apparently he's out there early with Long as I type.




posturing :stir:



everyone knows his father is his batting coach
Logged

Offline Ray D

  • Posts: 10073
Re: Bryce Harper 2018 and beyond
« Reply #1186 on: July 07, 2018, 04:13:17 pm »
Quote from: Greg_SRT on July 07, 2018, 03:29:16 pm
Apparently he's out there early with Long as I type.


Then keep typing!
Logged

Offline PowerBoater69

  • Posts: 14327
    • Twitter
Re: Bryce Harper 2018 and beyond
« Reply #1187 on: July 07, 2018, 04:18:18 pm »
Quote from: Greg_SRT on July 07, 2018, 03:29:16 pm
Apparently he's out there early with Long as I type.

They heard me last night and agreed that something had to change. I almost felt bad, but someone needed to speak up.
Logged

Offline spidernat

  • Posts: 76956
  • The Lerners are Cheap AND Crooked
Re: Bryce Harper 2018 and beyond
« Reply #1188 on: July 07, 2018, 04:19:47 pm »
Logged

Offline Greg_SRT

  • Posts: 4030
  • Fun while it lasted
Re: Bryce Harper 2018 and beyond
« Reply #1189 on: July 07, 2018, 04:21:22 pm »
Quote from: PowerBoater69 on July 07, 2018, 04:18:18 pm
They heard me last night and agreed that something had to change. I almost felt bad, but someone needed to speak up.

You were in the stands yelling at the team?
Logged

Offline PowerBoater69

  • Posts: 14327
    • Twitter
Re: Bryce Harper 2018 and beyond
« Reply #1190 on: July 07, 2018, 04:35:46 pm »
Quote from: Greg_SRT on July 07, 2018, 04:21:22 pm
You were in the stands yelling at the team?

No, just Harper. (And once I told Martinez that Baker would have had a reliever warming up.)
Logged

Offline Greg_SRT

  • Posts: 4030
  • Fun while it lasted
Re: Bryce Harper 2018 and beyond
« Reply #1191 on: July 07, 2018, 05:21:34 pm »
Quote from: PowerBoater69 on July 07, 2018, 04:35:46 pm
No, just Harper. (And once I told Martinez that Baker would have had a reliever warming up.)

Sounds classy. I bet everyone around you appreciated it.
Logged

Offline PowerBoater69

  • Posts: 14327
    • Twitter
Re: Bryce Harper 2018 and beyond
« Reply #1192 on: July 07, 2018, 05:25:26 pm »
Quote from: Greg_SRT on July 07, 2018, 05:21:34 pm
Sounds classy. I bet everyone around you appreciated it.

No complaints, not too many Harper apologists around any more.
Logged

Offline Greg_SRT

  • Posts: 4030
  • Fun while it lasted
Re: Bryce Harper 2018 and beyond
« Reply #1193 on: July 07, 2018, 05:28:01 pm »
Quote from: PowerBoater69 on July 07, 2018, 05:25:26 pm
No complaints, not too many Harper apologists around any more.

Lots of cry babies tho ;)
Logged

Offline nats2playoffs

  • Posts: 23935
Re: Bryce Harper 2018 and beyond
« Reply #1194 on: July 07, 2018, 07:58:00 pm »
Quote from: Slateman on July 06, 2018, 10:26:40 pm
It was Martinez idea to have him take grounders at first :lmao:
43,000 POSTS!

Logged

Online varoadking

  • Posts: 30940
  • King of Goodness
Re: Bryce Harper 2018 and beyond
« Reply #1195 on: July 08, 2018, 04:05:48 pm »


FP didn't like folks calling out Royce for dogging it on that would-be triple of his, so he's taking a break from Twitter...  :hysterical:

https://twitter.com/FightinHydrant
Logged

Offline Greg_SRT

  • Posts: 4030
  • Fun while it lasted
Re: Bryce Harper 2018 and beyond
« Reply #1196 on: July 08, 2018, 05:27:45 pm »
Quote from: varoadking on July 08, 2018, 04:05:48 pm

FP didn't like folks calling out Royce for dogging it on that would-be triple of his, so he's taking a break from Twitter...  :hysterical:

https://twitter.com/FightinHydrant

Good for him
Logged

Offline Greg_SRT

  • Posts: 4030
  • Fun while it lasted
Re: Bryce Harper 2018 and beyond
« Reply #1197 on: July 08, 2018, 07:11:34 pm »
Harper is selected to the all star game
Logged

Online varoadking

  • Posts: 30940
  • King of Goodness
Re: Bryce Harper 2018 and beyond
« Reply #1198 on: July 08, 2018, 07:26:40 pm »
Quote from: Greg_SRT on July 08, 2018, 07:11:34 pm
Harper is selected to the all star game

He should be embarrassed...
Logged

Offline Greg_SRT

  • Posts: 4030
  • Fun while it lasted
Re: Bryce Harper 2018 and beyond
« Reply #1199 on: July 08, 2018, 07:27:55 pm »
Quote from: varoadking on July 08, 2018, 07:26:40 pm
He should be embarrassed...

To win a popular contest?
Logged
Pages: 1 ... 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 [48] 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 ... 109   Go Up