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05-03-2011, 09:38 PM
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In fact I must say he has turned me into a fan. Anyone who works as hard and as smart as he did to get where he is now deserves my admiration. What he done was toned down his aggression on pitches outside the zone to a degree that I previously would have thought was virtually impossible for 99% of players. And he didn't stop there, he also improved his swing/swing mechanics. If he takes the same approach with his baserunning/basestealing issues he should be ready to go real soon.
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06-27-2011, 04:13 PM
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Re: Thoughts on David Sappelt
it would wouldn't be fair to say Sappelt was ever a Juan Francisco/Chris Valaika type of free swinger but his bb rate has steadily improved to where if his results so far this year indicate anything, he is turning himself into a very tough out. His sb attempts are down this year also
Right now he's at 406/.541/.947 after being the best hitter in spring training. Don't look in your rear view mirror Jonny Gomes or else it will be Dave Sappelt bobble head night.
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08-07-2011, 08:55 AM
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Re: Thoughts on David Sappelt
I am really excited to see Sappelt get the call. Does anyone remember a guy who was not considered an elite prospect moving through the system to the majors this quickly?
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08-07-2011, 09:02 AM
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08-07-2011, 09:13 AM
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