Vogelbach in the New York Groove

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Nice ovation for the newest Met, with the fans grateful for the specter of somebody who might drive in a run,

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[Frayed Knot]

I know one about Vogelbach's #32 ... it's not in honor of his waist size.

[Edgy MD]

It could be his neck size though.



Or a tribute to what used to be Van Morrison's worst track on his worst album.



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[Edgy MD]

I'm guessing that for the Saturday double-header, we get to see Vogelbach break out his glove.

[bmfc1]

Edgy MD wrote: I'm guessing that for the Saturday double-header, we get to see Vogelbach break out his glove.

Ruf-elbach are not good fielders. Good hitters but not good fielders. You're right, Pete should DH one of the games but Dom is not on the ML roster. Canha played 1B for an inning so he is a possibility.

[Edgy MD]

I have a perverse need to see ballplayers forced to do the full range of ballplaying.



In fact, if I could go back to the beginning and reinvent the game, I'd require each player in the lineup to pitch one inning.

[Lefty Specialist]

Ruf has played first quite a bit in his career, probably more than Canha.

[MFS62]

Edgy MD wrote: I have a perverse need to see ballplayers forced to do the full range of ballplaying. In fact, if I could go back to the beginning and reinvent the game, I'd require each player in the lineup to pitch one inning.

Complete Ballplayer - hit, hit with power, field, run and throw. If "throwing" includes pitching, why the heck not?

Fun idea.



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[roger_that]

Lefty Specialist wrote: Ruf has played first quite a bit in his career, probably more than Canha.

He also pitched an inning last year. Lifetime ERA of 18.00.

[vtmet7]

Frayed Knot wrote: I know one about Vogelbach's #32 ... it's not in honor of his waist size.

I believe that I heard them say a few nights ago that he's got a 28 inch neck...don't know if it's even possible, or whether they were joking, or I misheard it but...that's what I thought that I heard them say...

[MFS62]

He said that he its his home runs the way he likes donuts - in bunches.

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[The Hot Corner]

Edgy MD wrote: I have a perverse need to see ballplayers forced to do the full range of ballplaying. In fact, if I could go back to the beginning and reinvent the game, I'd require each player in the lineup to pitch one inning. Complete Ballplayer - hit, hit with power, field, run and throw. If "throwing" includes pitching, why the heck not? Fun idea.

Ohtani says, "Been there, done that."

[MFS62]

The Hot Corner wrote: Edgy MD wrote: I have a perverse need to see ballplayers forced to do the full range of ballplaying. In fact, if I could go back to the beginning and reinvent the game, I'd require each player in the lineup to pitch one inning. Complete Ballplayer - hit, hit with power, field, run and throw. If "throwing" includes pitching, why the heck not? Fun idea. Ohtani says, "Been there, done that."

Obrigado.

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[MFS62]

Just saw the replay of Vogelbach's double as he just beat the throw into second.

I'm wondering who ran faster, Vogelbach yesterday or Bartolo Colon on his famous home run?



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