Some Thoughts from Greg Golson

by Rodney on Nov 21, 2008 6:07 PM CST

On his approach, vis-a-vis the dreaded K:

I think a lot of it had to do with anxieties. I was trying not to strikeout and that got me into counts where I could strikeout. By the end of the year, I told myself that people strike out and I need to not worry about it and swing. My approach wasn't the right way. Even when I didn't have any strikes on me, I was trying to eliminate the pitcher's strikeout pitch. That's not the right approach. Now it's more about looking for my pitch and for a certain zone and not being so defensive when I'm trying to hit.

IIRC from some scouting reports: "He thinks too much". It seems he recognizes that issue, good for him.

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I had no idea who GG was

by Brett Perryman on Nov 21, 2008 7:01 PM CST reply actions

FFace's latest nick ...

Bring up Matt West '09

by inactive lsb user on Nov 21, 2008 7:01 PM CST up reply actions

I'm with Z I had no clue

A bunch of midgets with no arms could pitch better than us. -iorange555

by boomer1 on Nov 21, 2008 7:17 PM CST up reply actions

Heh

by brettgardner on Nov 21, 2008 8:46 PM CST up reply actions

See the LSB Prospect 4 Thread

Fixed

"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
Yes we can! November 04, 2008

by Rodney on Nov 21, 2008 7:18 PM CST up reply actions

Marty Turco Sucks!!

by Aneel on Nov 21, 2008 8:55 PM CST reply actions

well maybe he'll turn out alright..

Rudy may be able to do wonders with the kid. At least he’s not been chided for being lazy. A little bit of lazy goes a long way. I change my grade from C to B -.

Thanks Sarah Palin!!!
Because of your Hillbillie ass I won't be having turkey for Thanksgiving.

by LAMuscleFag on Nov 21, 2008 9:11 PM CST reply actions

he sounds like a very intelligent kid who is aware of his own strengths and weaknesses. if he can play half as well as he interviews, then this deal is a win. he seems pretty confident that he turned some sort of corner last year. I think we will see him start the year in AA and hopefully earn a promotion by the minor league ASB…that is, if he isnt dealt first.

by clark on Nov 21, 2008 11:51 PM CST reply actions

In the long run...

I think that Golson will help the team more than Mayberry could have. Honestly, I dont think either would be a good option on a contending team as a starter however I believe that Golson could have a quality role on a team like that as a speedster off the bench. Just a thought….

by Michael Cave on Nov 22, 2008 1:43 PM CST reply actions

Me too

I think Golson will prove to be much more agile and swift at retrieving foul balls than Mayberry. Mayberry is naturally more clumsy because of longer limbs and might trip over the security guard or perhaps run into the umpire when delivering him the ball.

by Telegraph on Nov 23, 2008 12:27 AM CST up reply actions

Heh

"Somewhere out there, between 14-32 BBWAA NL MVP voters are trying to get cheaper winter heating by drilling a hole in the microwave." - Jeff at LoL

by LSJ on Nov 23, 2008 1:06 AM CST up reply actions

From BA:

If he hits lefthanders like he did in 2008, Mayberry could be a tactical asset for Philadelphia next season. After all, this is a player who swatted lefties at Double-A (.357/.400/.643) and Triple-A (.350/.393/.700), and he’s the type of player who could thrive in Citizen’s Bank Park. For the Rangers, Golson immediately becomes their best defensive outfielder, and maybe the bat develops with further repetitions.

The Rare Prospect Swap

by BHill on Nov 23, 2008 12:33 PM CST reply actions