Vol. #1: Spring Training Videos
by Kinslerhomer on Feb 16, 2009 2:04 PM CST
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At the request of tyd3311 I am making a Fanpost with the video updates from the FWST blog:
February 13: Justin Smoak BP video
February 14: Elvis Andrus BP video
February 15: Justin Smoak vs. Neftali Feliz video part 1
February 16: Guillermo Moscoso video
Justin Smoak vs. Neftali Feliz video part 2
February 17: Andruw Jones BP Video
Mike Young third base workout video
February 18: More Josh Hamilton BP
February 19: Holland vs. Davis
February 20: David Murphy BP video
Madrigal vs. Vallejo and Melhuse
February 21: Kris Benson BP video
February 22: Marlon Byrd BP video
Travis Metcalf Home Run Derby video
February 23: Salty taking BP
Video: Ron Washington on first the intrasquad game
February 24: Ian Kinsler BP #2
Video: Washington on intrasquad #2
February 25: Julio Borbon BP video
February 26: Hank Blalock BP video
Video: Ron Washington on Kevin Millwood's spring debut
February 27: Max Ramirez BP video
Ron Washington on Scott Feldman video
February 28: Willie Eyre BP video
March 1: Ben Harrison BP
More Michael Young at third video
And I'll add more videos as they come in. Note: As well as changing the date, I'll add an asterisk for every new video that day.
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Rec this to the top,,,
Just so we don’t have to make a new one every day
by laxtonto on Feb 16, 2009 2:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Good gosh
did Josh’s batspeed get faster??
Stability is key, and JD is a Beast.
Jindal - 2012
"AMMIITAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABHH!!!"
by Longhorn on Feb 16, 2009 2:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
For real
I thought the same thing…
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday's success or put its failures behind and start over again. That's the way life is, with a new game every day, and that's the way baseball is." -Bob Feller
by baseballismyboyfriend on Feb 16, 2009 8:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Andrus doesn't look like he's slapping at the ball to me
by BuckyB on Feb 16, 2009 2:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Not bad
Looks like he has the toe-tap down.
by WyoRanger on Feb 16, 2009 2:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Andrus...
Not really slapping the ball, but it doesn’t look like he is transferring his weight very well either. Doesn’t look like he loads up on his back leg much, and he seems to be transferring his weight back to his front leg too early. In my amateur opinion of course.
by Topgun22 on Feb 16, 2009 3:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Video quality is weak
But, i thought i saw Rudy get a mini-chub watching smoak
by BuckyB on Feb 16, 2009 2:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
It's a little better if you use the HQ option.
"It doesn't look like he's trying. It kinda pisses me off," "He could throw 110 if he tried. The way it explodes out of his hand is really something special." ~ B-Mac on Feliz.
by Kinslerhomer on Feb 16, 2009 2:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for this, and rec'd.
OMG Feliz vs. Smoak.
My 2009 New Years Resolution: Quit feeding the trolls.
by ghtd36 on Feb 16, 2009 3:22 PM CST reply actions 2 recs
One suggestion for this
If you add a new video, also change the title and add that day’s date so we know to check for the new vids.
by WyoRanger on Feb 16, 2009 5:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
+1
That’d be awesome.
Yeah. Spies. They're little guys with beady eyes and long fingernails. They plant bugs that can pick up the hush of a man's heartbeat - or the whisper of a falling hair.
by lonestarJon on Feb 16, 2009 6:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Will do.
"It doesn't look like he's trying. It kinda pisses me off," "He could throw 110 if he tried. The way it explodes out of his hand is really something special." ~ B-Mac on Feliz.
by Kinslerhomer on Feb 16, 2009 6:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Good stuff....
Thanks!!
Adam J. Morris - "Murphy isn't that good. He is overrated by Rangers fans."
....How dare you, sir!! Take it back!!
by bspate on Feb 17, 2009 8:39 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Interesting to see Jones
Does he have anything left at all? I have to admit having a rejuvenated Jones fitting between Hamilton and Davis would be pretty formidable.
by bstair on Feb 17, 2009 2:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
Andruw does look like he’s in much better shape, I’ll give him that. With Byrd’s knee coming into question, seeing Andruw in camp and working out suddenly becomes a lot more important…
Yeah. Spies. They're little guys with beady eyes and long fingernails. They plant bugs that can pick up the hush of a man's heartbeat - or the whisper of a falling hair.
by lonestarJon on Feb 17, 2009 3:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Few thoughts I had while watching
Smoak-stud
Andrus-looks like a good swing, though it looks like its in slow motion
Hamilton-looks to have real good bat speed
Feliz v Smoak-wasnt sure what to root for here
by groundingout on Feb 17, 2009 8:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
"Hamilton-looks to have real good bat speed"
whoa! stop the presses!
just joking with you. but yeah.
by clark on Feb 18, 2009 12:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
the biggest kick
I get outof these videos is seeing Smoak, Elvis and Holland in Ranger blue. Brings it home a little more than seeing them in Hickory or Frisco uni’s.
Can’t wait until Smoak hits Frisco. That guy is going to be fun to watch
What's the rumpus?
by Hypo-Luxa on Feb 18, 2009 5:56 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
andruw
color me unimpressed
i mean, i know that hes dropped the weight and it was (is?) early on…but still
question: what are the odds/chances byrd starts off the season on the DL?
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Feb 18, 2009 8:07 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Feliz v Smoak
When pitcher pitch BP, how hard are they throwing them in there? It certainly doesn’t look like he’s throwing high 90’s heat.
by NorCalRangersFan on Feb 18, 2009 11:29 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Right
none of the pitchers are throwing full speed yet, that would be stupid.
G G G E-flat_______ F F F D__________....
by t ball on Feb 18, 2009 1:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
I was more questioning how fast they will eventually throw it. Will they pitch like its a game, or will they lob grapefruits in there so the batter can take some hacks. Or is it somewhere in between.
by NorCalRangersFan on Feb 19, 2009 4:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Neftali Feliz laughs at your scap loading.
My 2009 New Years Resolution: Quit feeding the trolls.
by ghtd36 on Feb 18, 2009 4:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Feliz v. Smoak
Flawless Victory for us
Scott Feldman for 2009 AL Cy Young
Scott Feldman for 2010 AL Scott Feldman
by Maximilian on Feb 18, 2009 5:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
This just in....
Josh Hamilton is pretty good!! I swear he disturbs the weather system when he swings the bat, so scary.
Andruw Jones looks alright.
Neftali Feliz looks like he has a slingshot attched to the end of his arm. The ball just shoots out of there.
Adam J. Morris - "Murphy isn't that good. He is overrated by Rangers fans."
....How dare you, sir!! Take it back!!
by bspate on Feb 19, 2009 10:05 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Is it just me or is B-Mac bending his front leg more?
"It doesn't look like he's trying. It kinda pisses me off," "He could throw 110 if he tried. The way it explodes out of his hand is really something special." ~ B-Mac on Feliz.
by Kinslerhomer on Feb 19, 2009 3:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Ya know, I know it's only ST, and they're going over the fundimentals...
But seeing Chris Davis bunt just reminds me far to much of Dusty Baker/Adam Dunn. If we actually see Chris start bunting during games this year, I might break something. Lots of things, actually.
God I hate bunting.
Yeah. Spies. They're little guys with beady eyes and long fingernails. They plant bugs that can pick up the hush of a man's heartbeat - or the whisper of a falling hair.
by lonestarJon on Feb 19, 2009 4:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Why?
Bunting is an integral part of the game. Runners on 1st and 2nd no outs and bottom of order, you gotta bunt. Moving runners is key.
by brandallini on Feb 19, 2009 5:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, perhaps I should rephrase
I hate people who fall in love with bunting and overuse it. Bunting has it’s place, and when used correctly can win you games. But when you’ve got an offense like ours, and play in a ballpark like ours, bunting just to be bunting is pretty damned stupid. And that’s something Washington does too much of, IMO (having players bunt just to be bunting).
Yeah. Spies. They're little guys with beady eyes and long fingernails. They plant bugs that can pick up the hush of a man's heartbeat - or the whisper of a falling hair.
by lonestarJon on Feb 19, 2009 5:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No, it isn't.
Bunting is a late innings/close game play only in the AL. When you have pitchers and defense as bad as the Rangers, you play for crooked numbers.
Giving up outs to move runners early in the game when your pitching is gonna give up 5 or 6 runs a game is borderline retarded.
Get off my lawn.
by DJCahill on Feb 19, 2009 7:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Although
I agree that if CD is bunting on a regular basis, we obviously have problems.
But, why the hate for bunting?
by brandallini on Feb 19, 2009 5:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Spring Training pix
LINK – more get added every day – so check back occasionally.
You lost Bradley and you seem like a bunch of arrogant sons of bitches, your pitching always sucks!!
by shroomer on Feb 19, 2009 9:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
thanx - this one is oh so relevant ha
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
by Dirk Diggler on Feb 19, 2009 10:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Checkout pic #10
FOTF has turned the tossed-aside balls into the ‘Big Dipper’. He may be the next Pollock, such precision.
"I saw your act, just didn't make it for me. Just a lot of fluff."
by scoop16 on Feb 19, 2009 10:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
New pics added after the Cubs loss today
Really really good set of pics from Kevork Djansezian of gettyimages.
Amazing the difference a quality photog can make.
by shroomer on Feb 27, 2009 8:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, yes indeed.
"It doesn't look like he's trying. It kinda pisses me off," "He could throw 110 if he tried. The way it explodes out of his hand is really something special." ~ B-Mac on Feliz.
by Kinslerhomer on Feb 27, 2009 9:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Camp videos
From MLB.com - just let roll
You lost Bradley and you seem like a bunch of arrogant sons of bitches, your pitching always sucks!!
by shroomer on Feb 20, 2009 12:32 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Vallejo vs Madrigal video
Is it just me or does Vallejo look a little more … manly? A little bit extra in the neck, shoulders and arms?
You lost Bradley and you seem like a bunch of arrogant sons of bitches, your pitching always sucks!!
by shroomer on Feb 20, 2009 2:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Feb 22: More Josh
"...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 Feb 22, 2009 11:37 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Salty looks pretty quick
…though I’ve never really seen a catcher repeatedly working on that skill. He seemed to pop to his feet in throwing position pretty quickly. Was that quick for a catcher who knows the ball is going to be in the dirt?
by NorCalRangersFan on Feb 23, 2009 12:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Byrd
His toe tap looks very awkward. It doesn’t seem to be part of the flow of his swing at all. Did he always look like that, or is this some tentativeness after knee surgery?
by NorCalRangersFan on Feb 23, 2009 12:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I've always noticed Marlon to be a little 'jumpy' in the batter's box... as in his feet seem a little nervous.
I picked up on it last year and it kinda made me laugh because I’m usually the same way if I step into a 70-80 mph cage.
I can never plant my feet correctly… probably because I’m just too excited to be hitting.
You watch too many movies Sax.
by oc on Feb 23, 2009 12:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Here’s video of his five hit game against the Red Sox last August.
Notice how he kinda double-pumps with his toe as he steps into the pitch…
You watch too many movies Sax.
by oc on Feb 23, 2009 1:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
y
"My mother always taught me that if the only thing you have to say is,
‘(Expletive) Dave Samson,’ then don’t say anything at all.
So I’m not going to say anything at all.
Is my mother the greatest or what?"
- Mariners GM Bill Bavasi, after signing Ichiro to a $90 million contract
by tyd3311 on Feb 23, 2009 1:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He's not tapping on the (forward) swing
He’s stepping forward as he brings the bat back. Then there’s a distinct pause. And then his feet are stationary during the swing. Most hitters seems to step forward as they are swinging forward as part of the weight shit. And even when they don’t have a real step forward, their toe tap is part of the swing, not the back-swing. It just looks strange to me. Its like he was told to do it, but doesn’t really feel comfortable doing it during his swing, so he gets it out of the way before he swings.
by NorCalRangersFan on Feb 23, 2009 1:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
err
That should be ‘weight shift’
by NorCalRangersFan on Feb 23, 2009 6:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
MaxRam's swing
looks a little like Manny Ramirez’s swing to me. Extended arms, quiet upper body.
by jcAustin on Mar 2, 2009 9:16 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
FOTF
pickin machine!
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
by Dirk Diggler on Mar 2, 2009 9:43 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
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