McGwire and Pujols Talk Hitting

[Brian26]

This is a pretty fascinating video. Who's teaching whom?

McGwire and Pujols talk hitting in the cage:

http://interact.stltoday.com/blogzone/bird-land/bird-land/2010/02/watch-mvp-pujols-mcgwire-talk-hitting/

[Jerko]

I was gonna say, did McLiar learn anything?

[MARTINMVP]

This really was neat and fun to watch. Thank you for posting this.

[soxinem1]

I wonder if Mac asked Pujols how he hits so well WITHOUT any juice???:scratch:

[Twins_Morneau]

I wonder if Mac asked Pujols how he hits so well WITHOUT any juice???:scratch:

Haha good one, LaRussa made a dumb decision ringing him back.

[WhiteSoxFTW]

I found it interesting when Pujols talks about liking to teach the other guys about things he has learned. I don't know much about him because I really don't follow the Cardinals, but that was a neat little view of him as a ballplayer. I could care less whether he is talking to McGwire or somebody else.

[JohnTucker0814]

Steroids did nothing for McGwire's intelligence about hitting. 'Roids gave him the strength thats it. Don't come on here and act like McGwire can't be a good hitting instructor because he took steroids. Just because Mac didn't average .350 doesn't mean he doesn't know how to instruct. I think everything Pujols was saying, he was saying as a reminder to McGwire that they think alike regarding hitting. Did you hear Pujols say to Mac that they have the same approach?

It was really cool to get a "behind the scenes" look at one of the best hitters in the game.

[white sox bill]

I always though Mark would make a great hitting coach. Wish Walk was that good.

[tstrike2000]

Nice find, it's always fun to hear one of the best hitters in baseball share hitting approaches.

[Nellie_Fox]

I always though Mark would make a great hitting coach. Wish Walk was that good.So you're comparing Walker to how good you think McGwire is going to be? Might it not be advisable to wait for results?

[oeo]

I always though Mark would make a great hitting coach. Wish Walk was that good.

I thought McGwire seemed uncomfortable during the entire conversation. :dunno: This wasn't the two discussing hitting, it was Pujols talking about hitting.

[white sox bill]

So you're comparing Walker to how good you think McGwire is going to be? Might it not be advisable to wait for results?
Absolutely....isn't that what any team does? Hell a lot of people thought Ted Williams would have made a great manager.

Now don't get me wrong, I like Walk. He can marry my Sister anytime. He's welcome over for a beer. Is there any better hitting instructors? Debatable...Mark seems like he's got the personality, he's a people person and for the most part, a good communicator.

But yes, its nice to see him and Albert talking. Great vid!!

[spawn]

Mark seems like he's got the personality, he's a people person and for the most part, a good communicator.

Walker seems to have the same traits, but most people think it hasn't translated on the field. So, why is McGwire different? He's hasn't proven a thing yet as far as being a good hitting coach. :shrug:

[white sox bill]

Walker seems to have the same traits, but most people think it hasn't translated on the field. So, why is McGwire different? He's hasn't proven a thing yet as far as being a good hitting coach. :shrug:

True, but I'll wait until end of season to grade his report card.

[spawn]

True, but I'll wait until end of season to grade his report card.

:scratch: But aren't you already comparing him to Walker?

I always though Mark would make a great hitting coach. Wish Walk was that good.

[WhiteSox5187]

Walker seems to have the same traits, but most people think it hasn't translated on the field. So, why is McGwire different? He's hasn't proven a thing yet as far as being a good hitting coach. :shrug:

Having a lineup built around Pujols and Holliday will make McGwire a "good" hitting coach.

[white sox bill]

:scratch: But aren't you already comparing him to Walker?

Yes Spawn I was...my bad. Good catch. I just showed my frustration with our lack of situational hitting from last yr.

At any rate, its just a hunch that Mark will pan out. My hunch was that the Saints would beat the Colts....then again I "hunched" the Vikes would be the Saints.

This would be a good convo for Post season.

[Mohoney]

I wonder if Mac asked Pujols how he hits so well WITHOUT any juice???:scratch:

Pujols is juiced. He's just better at covering his tracks.

He's asking McGwire how better to avoid getting caught.

[spawn]

Pujols is juiced. He's just better at covering his tracks.


And I suppose you have proof to back this up?