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Thanks. It seems like everyone has the same conclusion. I wonder what can be taught/ learned that would increase range.

by Future Ed on Aug 31, 2009 8:26 AM PDT reply actions  

quick feet

It’s all in that first step. A lot of it is natural ability that even guys with great athletic bodies never have, but some of it can be taught with reactionary drills and things like ladder work.

He might not have a great body, but the guy’s still a damn good athlete. And like the general consensus seems to be, if anyone can overcome things like that, it’s Wallace.

love, mike

by oakland ehs on Aug 31, 2009 10:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

wow

he really is a big boy isn’t he. He looks like he could be an average 3b. As long as he rakes its all good.

I'm the genius who said Chris Carter will slug .650 his rookie season.

by JamesCaprio on Aug 31, 2009 2:05 PM PDT reply actions  

his throwing motion seemed odd...

maybe he was taking it easy and just lobbing the ball

"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on Sep 1, 2009 1:18 PM PDT reply actions  

It was almost like he was shot-putting the ball when he threw. Maybe it was the angle of the camera but definitely not the traditional motion.

by dogdays on Sep 1, 2009 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Brett is positively svelte compared to Pablo Sandoval

And I’m all for sacrificing a bit of defense (in a position that is not up the middle) to get our power up.

by itsgemme on Sep 4, 2009 5:20 AM PDT reply actions  

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