That sounds like "Ryan Howard Disease". But there are a lot of differences between those 2 players. McCutchen is skinnier, more athletic and right handed. McCutchen also seems like a better pure hitter and he can run a little.
I'd think it was football. The average career is 3 years.
Even that clown Kuiper calls him "Bumgardner". That is inexcusable.
Never heard of him...
Sounds like what happened to Hunter Pence.
yeah, I'm talking about at the recreational level like middle aged guys playing golf and tennis and pick up basketball. I didn't even consider that there might be 50 year old guys out there playing football. If there are, they are in better shape than me.
Ah, I see. Yes, I used to be able to go out on the court and run all day. Then it became half court basketball. Now its just HORSE with my neighbor's kid.
Yeah, my first thought looking at the Giants lineup is that they have too many free swingers but given they play in more of a pitchers park they might be able to get away with being more aggressive and losing out on some big innings. Just on a talent basis Pence, Posey, McCutchen and Belt looks like a solid middle of the order.
It is important with aging to understand that healing is different. When you are 24, it's days. When you are 71 like me, it's by the calendar. But not getting too serious about this, the trick to aging is not all that complicated. Walking, or a treadmill, that sort of thing, keeps the knees and hips moving. When those things work, you get good diet and you can do sports a long time. But going to get a heart exam here and there is a good idea.
...And Longoria
Yeah, forgot him. Based on name recognition and past performance that lineup seems a lot better than some of the lineups they won with recently. A lot of veterans, but not really that old.
And there are a handful of MLB-ready players ready to contribute in major roles if needed this season...
Pence is probably through, sad to say.
A couple of those guys are pitchers and looking at the stats I'm not too impressed with the hitters in that group. (but I've never heard of any of them or seen them play-I'm just looking at stats). I think they are better off hoping the old guys stay healthy all year. Which isn't impossible. McCutchen has played about 150-155 games a year his whole career, Longoria has played almost every game the last few years
I didn't know that. That sucks. He was definitely interesting to watch.
Jackson is a place-holder in Center. If Duggar does not win the job outright in Spring (still a long shot, but it would not be a shocker if it happens), he will be up by the time the super-2 cutoff passes. He is a defense first CFer. Think a poor-man’s Kiermaier. He does not project as an All-Star, but he should be a solid starter.
Yeah, now that I look at it I like Duggar. I'm kind of obsessed with a players walk rate as an indicator. This Duggar seems to be an OBP machine, especially since he will probably get stronger and gain a little power in the next year or two. Shaw could go either way. He's got some great stats but based on the lower walk rate he's probably a little less selective than you'd want. You see some of these guys come up and they are great for the first few months or first season, but then once they are not rookies any more the pitchers realize they don't have to challenge them and their numbers get worse. I just jumped into this thread because I'm bored waiting for the season to start but my team is the Phillies and I have been watching this with Maikel Franco for the last 3 years. Great pure hitter but no plate discipline and his stats have gotten worse in years 2 and 3. It's frustrating to watch.
The thing I really like about Shaw, and this would only be seen if you follow the Giants system somewhat regularly, is his ability to adjust. Every time he got a promotion, he went into a bit of a funk for 3 weeks or so, but then, like clockwork, he went on an absolute tear.
