Viciedo, Flowers and Beckham will be better hitters in 2013

[DumpJerry]

So says Jeff Manto.

The leg kick sounds like Viciedo will resemble Big Hurt.

[blandman]

I like the optimism, but if Manto is really serious about fixing Viciedo he needs to spend more than a year down in the minors starting from scratch. His entire approach is one huge flaw. 4 to 1 k to bb ratio

[mzh]

Originally Posted by blandman

I like the optimism, but if Manto is really serious about fixing Viciedo he needs to spend more than a year down in the minors starting from scratch. His entire approach is one huge flaw. 4 to 1 k to bb ratio

They could do that, or they could, you know, let the professional hitting coach attempt to do his job.

[blandman]

Originally Posted by mzh

They could do that, or they could, you know, let the professional hitting coach attempt to do his job.

So are you ready to write of the season entirely? Or are we going to rework work swings entirely at the big league level like rebuilding teams do?

[DonnieDarko]

Originally Posted by blandman

So are you ready to write of the season entirely? Or are we going to rework work swings entirely at the big league level like rebuilding teams do?

I don't think that it's an entire rebuild of his swing that's needed. Just his approach.

[CoopaLoop]

Nobody gets off the Island by walking.

[delben91]

Originally Posted by blandman

So are you ready to write of the season entirely? Or are we going to rework work swings entirely at the big league level like rebuilding teams do?

I'm honestly curious, are there any players on the Sox roster that you consider to be of even average major league caliber? Certainly doesn't seem so as I can't remember the last time I saw you say anything positive about anyone on the roster (absolute statements for the win).

[TheVulture]

Originally Posted by blandman

I like the optimism, but if Manto is really serious about fixing Viciedo he needs to spend more than a year down in the minors starting from scratch. His entire approach is one huge flaw. 4 to 1 k to bb ratio

He had as good or better season at the plate than Rios had 2 of the last 4 years. Walked more than Rios the last did the last two years as well.

[doublem23]

Originally Posted by blandman

So are you ready to write of the season entirely? Or are we going to rework work swings entirely at the big league level like rebuilding teams do?

Oh, god adding a simple timing mechanism is not a complete swing rebuild.

[blandman]

Originally Posted by DonnieDarko

I don't think that it's an entire rebuild of his swing that's needed. Just his approach.

Originally Posted by doublem23

Oh, god adding a simple timing mechanism is not a complete swing rebuild.

So...failure then? I mean, he swings like Vlad Guerrero, only without the contact ability even in the zone, let alone outside it. Is kicking his leg gonna make him Vlad, or are we serious about making him a ballplayer?

[DSpivack]

Originally Posted by blandman

So...failure then? I mean, he swings like Vlad Guerrero, only without the contact ability even in the zone, let alone outside it. Is kicking his leg gonna make him Vlad, or are we serious about making him a ballplayer?

I'll let his actual work speak for itself. Thus, I make no certain statements or unfounded predictions as to Viciedo's 2013 season until he actually plays it.

[blandman]

Originally Posted by DSpivack

I'll let his actual work speak for itself. Thus, I make no certain statements or unfounded predictions as to Viciedo's 2013 season until he actually plays it.

Why discuss things on a message board then?

[RKMeibalane]

Originally Posted by blandman

Why discuss things on a message board then?

Discussion entails making thoughtful observations, not spewing out predictions of certain doom.

[DumpJerry]

Originally Posted by DSpivack

I'll let his actual work speak for itself. Thus, I make no certain statements or unfounded predictions as to Viciedo's 2013 season until he actually plays it.

Come on. This post is just way beyond outrageous. You know how we hate surprises and want all the answers for the upcoming season by Valentine's Day.

[doublem23]

Originally Posted by blandman

So...failure then? I mean, he swings like Vlad Guerrero, only without the contact ability even in the zone, let alone outside it. Is kicking his leg gonna make him Vlad, or are we serious about making him a ballplayer?

Typical