It was reported that Jim Edmonds had been helping Bruce with his approach at the plate since coming over. Essentially Edmonds said Bruce was too "jumpy" at the plate and worked on him laying back and being more patient and more under control.Originally Posted by Mario-Rijo
"No matter how good you are, you're going to lose one-third of your games. No matter how bad you are you're going to win one-third of your games. It's the other third that makes the difference." ~Tommy Lasorda
Jay Bruce's UZR rating for the season is up to +12.8 with a UZR/150 of +15.7. His 12.8 UZR easily leads all major league right fielders. That, combined with his league average bat this season, gives Bruce a WAR of 2.5.
http://www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx...92&position=OF
Well then I stand corrected, hadn't seen this info thanks. I have always disliked Jim Edmonds, he may have just got off my doo-doo list, as Dusty puts it "Big Time"! I'm glad to see someone inside the org. finally recognized the issue with Jay (why couldn't Dusty or Jacoby?) and think this just put us over the top. Not to mention glad what I believed I saw was correct, gotta love that.
"You can't let praise or criticism get to you. It's a weakness to get caught up in either one."
--Woody Hayes
fwiw, mario-rijo, I bet they did. But perhaps it sounds different coming from teammate like Edmonds than it does coming from a coach. Lots of different ways to filter information, maybe something Edmonds said clicked in a way for Jay that nothing else had. Dunno. But glad if that's the case. A hot Bruce would be HUGE for this club the next six weeks.
a little context....that was Edmonds' response on the post game when a reporter asked him what he and Jay were having discussions about during the game. I thought the term 'jumpy' was a great one. He's so anxious up there to crush the ball....he's often opening up way to soon to get ahead of the ball, instead of trusting his sweet swing...and driving the ball where it's pitched. Edmond's dinger to left was just an unbelievable example of that.
As '62 said....23 years old. Amazing.
Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand
Ya think that is why Edmonds looked back at the dugout as he came out of the box? Like he was saying "see that is how you wait on it Jay, watch and learn" and young Obi Wan did just that 4-5 and a double short of the cycle.
"You can't let praise or criticism get to you. It's a weakness to get caught up in either one."
--Woody Hayes
Ya'll should listen to RF, he's got slacks older then Bruce.
I lol'd on that oneYa'll should listen to RF, he's got slacks older then Bruce.
Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand
It's been pretty obvious for two years that Bruce is jumpy at the plate. Where's Jacoby been?
The hitting coach can't swing the bat for the player. We don't know what Jacoby was telling Bruce, but I can't imagine it's been something that's impacted him in a negative fashion. This team leads the NL in runs scored, so Jacoby has to be doing something right.
Sometimes no matter how much a point is pounded into a guy's head, it doesn't register until it comes from a particular voice, said in a particular way, at a particular time. Maybe, just maybe, Jim Edmonds fits the criteria. I wonder how many of us butted head with our parents over things but struck a chord with an uncle, a teacher, a pastor saying the same thing as our parents...it happens.
Whoda thunkit, Jim tap dancing Edmonds.
Last edited by guttle11; 08-20-2010 at 01:02 AM.
If what we are witnessing is truly Jay Bruce beginning to heat up for the stretch run... ooohhh, Have Mercy. The thought of what a hot Jay Bruce could mean to this team's playoff hopes makes my mouth water.
I am so in love with this team.
Phil Castellini puts the FUN in Trust Fund.
Well to be fair he did get a little less jumpy from pre-injury to post injury but just not quite enough.
"You can't let praise or criticism get to you. It's a weakness to get caught up in either one."
--Woody Hayes
For sure. Just think about having a superstar come out of nowhere in the middle of august without a noticeable weakness in his game, or at the very least without a "book" on him, how are you gonna pitch to him? The short version is at the very least the opposition will have to figure out a new "book" on him, that may take awhile. If legit this changes the whole complexion of the team.
"You can't let praise or criticism get to you. It's a weakness to get caught up in either one."
--Woody Hayes
Sounds like that is the case. And your right a hot Bruce is huge, but a changed Bruce is even better.
"You can't let praise or criticism get to you. It's a weakness to get caught up in either one."
--Woody Hayes
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