Welcome to The Show, Jordan Walker!
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Re: Welcome to The Show, Jordan Walker!
In 80 years, Walker will be a legendary HOFer and signing paperwork to have his head cryonically frozen upon death. So it is written.
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And with the ongoing sh!tshow in the dugout and FO, I'll wager he has a better chance going in to the Hall with a Red Sox hat rather than his current one!
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Re: Welcome to The Show, Jordan Walker!
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Anyone worried about his play in the field? I know he’s 20, but I hope it gets better.
Anyone worried about his play in the field? I know he’s 20, but I hope it gets better.
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Re: Welcome to The Show, Jordan Walker!
He can play 1st when we deal Goldy at the deadline.Big Amoco Sign wrote: ↑April 11 23, 1:29 pm-4 DRS
Anyone worried about his play in the field? I know he’s 20, but I hope it gets better.
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He harks back to Chris Duncan doesn't he? But it's all new for him. He's 20 and an elite athlete. I bet we see improvement before too long.Big Amoco Sign wrote: ↑April 11 23, 1:29 pm-4 DRS
Anyone worried about his play in the field? I know he’s 20, but I hope it gets better.
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That should be Gorman if 1B ever becomes open.Gypsy Lou wrote: ↑April 11 23, 1:35 pmHe can play 1st when we deal Goldy at the deadline.Big Amoco Sign wrote: ↑April 11 23, 1:29 pm-4 DRS
Anyone worried about his play in the field? I know he’s 20, but I hope it gets better.
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Not even a little bit. He’s played like 50 games in the OF in his life. He’ll adjust.Big Amoco Sign wrote: ↑April 11 23, 1:29 pm-4 DRS
Anyone worried about his play in the field? I know he’s 20, but I hope it gets better.
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I am worried. Maybe he gets better simply based on experience, but I don't think we can count on it.Big Amoco Sign wrote: ↑April 11 23, 1:29 pm-4 DRS
Anyone worried about his play in the field? I know he’s 20, but I hope it gets better.
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If I was Oli, I'd be working on getting the ball into the infield. He always takes more steps than a true outfielder to get the ball in. Wasted time that is going to make a difference.
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It’s the reading of balls in the corner on doubles for me. Runners on first are going to score. I cringe when I see a ball hit anywhere where Walker disappears from camera frame. His big body takes a long time to scoop the ball. It’s like Oneil Cruz at SS. He needs the strong arm to make up for huge body scooping slowly.Joe Shlabotnik wrote: ↑April 12 23, 7:37 amIf I was Oli, I'd be working on getting the ball into the infield. He always takes more steps than a true outfielder to get the ball in. Wasted time that is going to make a difference.
I would put him in left when Nootbaar is back. DH him more too.
