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Manny Machado
#1
Posted 10 August 2012 - 07:27 PM
On his triple last night, he showed excellent plate coverage. Was great seeing him going opposite field for power. He has room to fill out further, but I think appears to have a strong base.
Defensively tonight, he had an interesting play when KC's Catcher Salvador Perez hit a grounder. Machado booted the grounder, but stuck with the play, and made a strong throw to get the slow running Perez.
#2
Posted 10 August 2012 - 07:48 PM
#3
Posted 10 August 2012 - 08:29 PM
#4
Posted 10 August 2012 - 08:31 PM
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Posted 10 August 2012 - 08:48 PM
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Posted 10 August 2012 - 10:18 PM
#7
Posted 11 August 2012 - 08:10 AM
#8
Posted 11 August 2012 - 09:07 AM
He isn't feeling the big league pressure, that's for sure!
Could even be thriving in it. This season just keeps getting more and more interesting.
#9
Posted 11 August 2012 - 03:25 PM
Just out of curiosity, because I could not see from where I was sitting, did Manny do the curtain call on his own or was he prompted by his team mates. As he jumped out, he looked embarassed and then jumped back in real quick.
From Britt's blog-
http://brittghiroli.mlblogs.com/The pair of homers — which invoked chants of “Manny” from 17,277 at Camden Yards — culminated with a standing ovation and an eruption of cheering as the young Machado came out for a quick curtain call during just his second Major League game.
“Jonsie pushed me out there,” Machado said of centerfielder Adam Jones, part of a tag-team with infielder Robert Andino that –not even 30 minutes later –enveloped the rookie in a shaving cream pie that perhaps has never been more celebrated.
#10
Posted 14 August 2012 - 09:06 AM
Well I hear Linda Ronstadt is looking for a guitar player.
#11
Posted 14 August 2012 - 09:14 AM
BALTIMORE -- Manny Machado mania continued with Monday's news that the Orioles rookie has been named the co-American League Player of the Week, sharing the honor with Red Sox slugger Adrian Gonzalez.
The 20-year-old Machado batted .375 (6-for-16) with a double, a triple, three homers, seven RBIs and five runs scored in his first four games in the Major Leagues. He went 2-for-4 with a triple and a run scored in his debut on Thursday.
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#12
Posted 14 August 2012 - 09:36 PM
#13
Posted 15 August 2012 - 07:10 AM
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Posted 15 August 2012 - 08:42 AM
#15
Posted 15 August 2012 - 09:33 AM
Making that particular play at 3rd, with his limited experience at the position, was extremely impressive.
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Posted 15 August 2012 - 10:46 AM
#17
Posted 29 August 2012 - 10:13 AM
However, he's been struggling pretty badly at the plate. I don't think he looks completely over-matched at the plate, but his numbers have been abysmal following that amazing series to start his career versus KC.
Since that series he's got a .205/.234/.295 slash line, which is absolutely terrible. That's only two weeks, so could just be a slump, and I'm not suggesting we make a change at 3B, especially with what he's given us with the glove, but I would like to see Manny start being more disciplined at the plate and provide us with some more adequate production.
#18
Posted 29 August 2012 - 10:49 AM
Yea, he is overly aggressive at this point. I would like to know what his swing % is in terms of going after the first pitch and how that compares to what he did in the minors. Thats his biggest issue to me. Seems like he is behind in the count(early in the count) quite often and it causes him to go fishing and become an easy out.Had a laser for a sac fly and also a big walk last night that helped lead to the 3-run 2nd against Sale. And continues to make all of the plays at 3B, looks just great defensively.
However, he's been struggling pretty badly at the plate. I don't think he looks completely over-matched at the plate, but his numbers have been abysmal following that amazing series to start his career versus KC.
Since that series he's got a .205/.234/.295 slash line, which is absolutely terrible. That's only two weeks, so could just be a slump, and I'm not suggesting we make a change at 3B, especially with what he's given us with the glove, but I would like to see Manny start being more disciplined at the plate and provide us with some more adequate production.
Tons of potential in this kid though. Big power potential I think.
#19
Posted 29 August 2012 - 10:58 AM
Tons of potential in this kid though. Big power potential I think.
Thought there were good signs in his abs last night. Totally agree about his potential and power. He looks willing and able to drive the RCF gap at any-time.
I won't be surprised if he hits more homers, but he should pretty easily settle into 25 homers and 40+ doubles. He is going to be a freaking monster.
Getting past his potential, his play at 3rd has just been outstanding.
#20
Posted 29 August 2012 - 12:50 PM
Especially since he never did it before.Getting past his potential, his play at 3rd has just been outstanding.
A friend of mine is a musical genius... he can pick up any musical instrument, even one he's never seen before, and instantly play it. It's downright spooky. To me, Manny seems like that about baseball...
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