Maybe Edmond's arrival coincided with Bruce discovering he can use chocolate milk instead of skim in his cereal. I agree that people are blowing Edmonds' influence way out of proportion. His ability to coach rivals the legend of Denorfia around here.
Bruce himself has said that Edmonds helped him stay back and not be so jumpy. I really don't think it's any coincidence that Bruce has thrived since Edmonds got to town.Originally Posted by thatcoolguy_22
Bruce is the one swinging the bat. He has the talent. But I think it's clear Edmonds has had a tremendous influence on him thus far.
"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
I agree.
It seems like every time Jay does something good there are a bunch of post saying "I saw Bruce talking to Edmonds in the dugout". It's fast becoming an urban legend.
I've seen Jay talking to everyone of his teammates in the dugout, that' what teammates do.
Hypothetical comment #1: Jim Edmonds is responsible for Jay Bruce coming on
Hypothetical comment #2: Jim Edmonds has had a positive influence on Jay Bruce
I think people should be able to recognize the difference in those types of statements. One is being mistaken for another in this thread.
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"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
Homer Bailey turned it on last year after learning the splitter from Justin Lehr, I believe. Of course, it was Homer who went out and mowed those teams, mostly The Pirates down, but it's perfectly fine to credit someone who helped out.
I realize Edmonds is a former hated rival, but when Jay Bruce came out and basically said Edmonds got him to step being jumpy at the plate, I'll take his word for it.
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If that is the case great.. I quite frankly do not care why lol. I am just so pleased that our beloved Reds have become relevant again
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Can't argue with that!If that is the case great.
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I'm sure Edmonds has given Bruce some advice or a few pointers. All I'm saying is I think it's all being overblown.
Sure he's going to say Edmonds advice helped him. He's not going to tell reporters no, he just said the same things I've been told for years.
Jay spent a lot of time talking to KGJ and Dunn in the dugout when he first came up, he started out like a house on fire. no reporter stuck a microphone in his face back then and ask him how they helped him.
I just believe this story is being exaggerated. (JMHO)
This really bothered Bruce and he questioned Edmonds about it.
"Edmonds, you said that once I decided to follow you,
you would walk with me all the way,
but I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life
there is only one set of footprints.
"I don't understand why in times when I needed you most,
you should leave me."
Edmonds replied, "My precious, precious Jay,
You are my teammate and I would never, never leave you
during your times of trial and suffering.
"When you saw only one set of footprints,
it was then that I carried you."
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Bruce's stat line with five games to go:
.275/.346/.475 for a .821 OPS. 22 HR.
Nice year and given what he is doing against lefties now, a nice step forward for the 23-year-old.
Last edited by membengal; 09-29-2010 at 07:05 AM.
This just in... Jay Bruce is good!
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That's a really nice line just by itself.
Now put it with his awesome RF D.
Solid.
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I thought it was interesting that Bruce choked up on the bat in his 6th inning AB. I don't recall him doing that before.
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