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Post by Saint on Oct 19, 2020 14:59:51 GMT -6
Sure, but he has a .777 OPS for his postseason career. It's not amazing, but it's not bad. The only player we have a .900+ OPS is Altuve. Since ‘17 when more of the spotlight shone on him, he’s faded in the postseason. They need power from him but most importantly the ability to drive in runs. How many runs did he drive in against the Rays? He hasn't faded; he's just gotten more inconsistent. He's had a few big moments, and he had some horrible luck the first few games of this ALCS. I really don't think it's a major issue. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Oct 19, 2020 15:02:20 GMT -6
Since ‘17 when more of the spotlight shone on him, he’s faded in the postseason. They need power from him but most importantly the ability to drive in runs. How many runs did he drive in against the Rays? He hasn't faded; he's just gotten more inconsistent. He's had a few big moments, and he had some horrible luck the first few games of this ALCS. I really don't think it's a major issue. That’s four unmemorable ALCS series now for him. It’s a thing now. |
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Post by abregmanfan on Oct 19, 2020 15:04:16 GMT -6
Smh.
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Post by Saint on Oct 19, 2020 15:06:38 GMT -6
He hasn't faded; he's just gotten more inconsistent. He's had a few big moments, and he had some horrible luck the first few games of this ALCS. I really don't think it's a major issue. That’s four unmemorable ALCS series now for him. It’s a thing now. Yeah, but he's been dominant in the ALCS and has 5 HRs and 13 RBI in both of his WS appearances. It's not all bad. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Oct 19, 2020 15:10:58 GMT -6
I heard Hinch refer to Bregman as being "like a son to me" more than once. If Hinch did have a pet, I can understand it being George over Alex because Hinch was smart enough to know that George was the MVP, the key to the offense, and sparked the team. When he was out, the offense suffered. But, from what I kept hearing Hinch say, I assumed Alex was his pet. George, Jose, and Carlos are the cornerstones of the team. Bregman is a key part who failed miserably in the post season. He hit .400 during the ALDS. I think people need to calm down a little. He shit in the floor during the ALCS. Everytime he had a chance to deliver, he struck out or hit into a DP. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Oct 19, 2020 15:11:22 GMT -6
That’s four unmemorable ALCS series now for him. It’s a thing now. Yeah, but he's been dominant in the ALCS and has 5 HRs and 13 RBI in both of his WS appearances. It's not all bad. My point is of the Core Four, only two have lucrative contracts, him included, and the other three really stepped up while he stayed hidden in the background. If they even had a single RBI from him in the ALCS, they might’ve advanced to the current World Series. He’s a star player, and he’s got to stop fading when they need him. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Oct 19, 2020 15:20:24 GMT -6
Yeah, but he's been dominant in the ALCS and has 5 HRs and 13 RBI in both of his WS appearances. It's not all bad. My point is of the Core Four, only two have lucrative contracts, him included, and the other three really stepped up while he stayed hidden in the background. If they even had a single RBI from him in the ALCS, they might’ve advanced to the current World Series. He’s a star player, and he’sgot to stop fading when they need him. Each time he made an out he had the facial expression of a whipped dog. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Oct 19, 2020 15:54:02 GMT -6
My point is of the Core Four, only two have lucrative contracts, him included, and the other three really stepped up while he stayed hidden in the background. If they even had a single RBI from him in the ALCS, they might’ve advanced to the current World Series. He’s a star player, and he’sgot to stop fading when they need him. Each time he made an out he had the facial expression of a whipped dog. I know he didn’t have fun struggling the way he did, but he’s got to overcome slumps like that. I mean I know he doesn’t like the outside strikes because they’re harder to drive with authority, but pitchers see that and punish him for it. Part of being a great hitter is making adjustments. If they’re getting you out, find a different way to get on. Getting 4 hits (all singles) in 28 at-bats against the Rays with one walk and zero RBI is not good. His team deserves more than that. |
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Post by Saint on Oct 19, 2020 16:36:58 GMT -6
If he had been bad all season and ALDS long, I might agree. He had a down year with a 116 OPS+ and hit .400 in the first playoff series. I'm just not going to worry about that.
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Post by blcoach8 on Oct 19, 2020 16:41:55 GMT -6
Each time he made an out he had the facial expression of a whipped dog. I know he didn’t have fun struggling the way he did, but he’s got to overcome slumps like that. I mean I know he doesn’t like the outside strikes because they’re harder to drive with authority, but pitchers see that and punish him for it. Part of being a great hitter is making adjustments. If they’re getting you out, find a different way to get on. Getting 4 hits (all singles) in 28 at-bats against the Rays with one walk and zero RBI is not good. His team deserves more than that. Bregman slumped in the ALCS, but, I have to wonder what is wrong with Yuli. He was terrible for a long time. I seem to recall some type of injury but I don't remember what it was. Not having either of those guys producing really hurt. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Oct 19, 2020 17:01:33 GMT -6
If anyone can say they watched Alex come up to bat in the ALCS with runners on base and DIDN'T think "aww, shit...it's Bregman. Inning over.", they're a damned liar.
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Post by unionstation82 on Oct 19, 2020 18:46:33 GMT -6
If anyone can say they watched Alex come up to bat in the ALCS with runners on base and DIDN'T think "aww, shit...it's Bregman. Inning over.", they're a damned liar. He had four singles against Tampa, and I’m pretty damn sure no one was on base each time. Not a good look for a middle of the order run producer. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Oct 19, 2020 18:53:44 GMT -6
I know he didn’t have fun struggling the way he did, but he’s got to overcome slumps like that. I mean I know he doesn’t like the outside strikes because they’re harder to drive with authority, but pitchers see that and punish him for it. Part of being a great hitter is making adjustments. If they’re getting you out, find a different way to get on. Getting 4 hits (all singles) in 28 at-bats against the Rays with one walk and zero RBI is not good. His team deserves more than that. Bregman slumped in the ALCS, but, I have to wonder what is wrong with Yuli. He was terrible for a long time. I seem to recall some type of injury but I don't remember what it was. Not having either of those guys producing really hurt. He injured his wrist sliding headfirst into a base. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Oct 19, 2020 19:37:26 GMT -6
If anyone can say they watched Alex come up to bat in the ALCS with runners on base and DIDN'T think "aww, shit...it's Bregman. Inning over.", they're a damned liar. That is exactly what I said when him or Yuli came up. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Oct 19, 2020 20:09:09 GMT -6
If anyone can say they watched Alex come up to bat in the ALCS with runners on base and DIDN'T think "aww, shit...it's Bregman. Inning over.", they're a damned liar. That is exactly what I said when him or Yuli came up. Alex and Yuli both sucked, but there are different levels of expectations between the two of them. |
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Post by Saint on Oct 19, 2020 20:38:50 GMT -6
I don't think anyone is arguing that he didn't have a bad ALCS. Bigger picture though, the guy has been pretty damn good overall. Bordering on being a superstar if he can be a little more consistent.
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Post by blcoach8 on Oct 19, 2020 22:05:47 GMT -6
Bregman slumped in the ALCS, but, I have to wonder what is wrong with Yuli. He was terrible for a long time. I seem to recall some type of injury but I don't remember what it was. Not having either of those guys producing really hurt. He injured his wrist sliding headfirst into a base. You are right. I remember now that you said it......that could explain why he wasn't hitting if the wrist was still bothering him. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Oct 19, 2020 22:09:34 GMT -6
I don't think anyone is arguing that he didn't have a bad ALCS. Bigger picture though, the guy has been pretty damn good overall. Bordering on being a superstar if he can be a little more consistent. The fact that he had been so good is why we had to wonder why the horrible ALCS. I am not holding a bad regular season against any of them since the whole thing was strange from start to finish........positive testing for the virus, boycotting a game due to the BLM bullshit, no Verlander, Osuna, or Alvarez. All things considered, we were lucky to get as far as we did. I don't think any of us expected them to get to the ALCS. After Correa's walk off in game 5, I thought we'd win it and go to the WS but Charlie Morton took care of that. I hope Crane thinks of that all winter. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Oct 22, 2020 13:48:13 GMT -6
He never was. Altuve and Springer have been the backbone of this team for years. Bregman is still very good and will bounce back, but he's not THE GUY yet. You would figure his 2018 season was his superstar breakout. The numbers were fantastic. |
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Post by Saint on Oct 22, 2020 14:15:10 GMT -6
He never was. Altuve and Springer have been the backbone of this team for years. Bregman is still very good and will bounce back, but he's not THE GUY yet. You would figure his 2018 season was his superstar breakout. The numbers were fantastic. I think last year was the absolute best he can do, and I don't think he will duplicate those HR numbers again. I expect moving forward we'll see a combination of his 2017-2018 seasons if he stays healthy. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Oct 22, 2020 14:49:09 GMT -6
You would figure his 2018 season was his superstar breakout. The numbers were fantastic. I think last year was the absolute best he can do, and I don't think he will duplicate those HR numbers again. I expect moving forward we'll see a combination of his 2017-2018 seasons if he stays healthy. I liked the doubles of 2018. That’s the kind of hitting of which I want to see more. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Oct 28, 2020 15:30:45 GMT -6
Alright, someone fess up. Who voted for Bregman to make abregmanfan feel better?
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Post by abregmanfan on Oct 28, 2020 15:32:22 GMT -6
Alright, someone feed up. Who voted for Bregman to make abregmanfan feel better?  |
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Post by unionstation82 on Oct 28, 2020 15:33:57 GMT -6
Alright, someone fess up. Who voted for Bregman to make abregmanfan feel better? Reveal your source! |
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