There is a video on the internet that shows Vitello jumping into the stands and embracing fans, and dancing and mugging it up with players, true viral TikTok moments. How will wealthy, jaded major leaguers respond… I have a hard time seeing big leaguers giving the middle finger to their opponents as they round the bases.
Bob Moffitt: (Posey was) rookie of the Year, MVP, 7-time All Star in 10 full years in the field, four Silver Sluggers, one Gold Glove,
Steve Harmon: Not arguing at all that he wasn’t great, that he accumulated all that platinum. But one thing he didn’t accumulate were the numbers. I’m sorry, but 1,500 hits and 153 home runs – even for a catcher.
The real difference is likely going to be who shows up every night to be the next guy to contribute to a win. The way these two teams came back from deficits, we could see several epic, extra-inning games.
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The Los Angeles Angels won their lone title in 2002 on the backs of pitching and defense. They were also the Anaheim Angels but let’s not go there because it doesn’t matter. The 2021 Angels are not that team.
Read moreOn paper this looks like a decent team; and if they can all actually make it to the ball park to play they should be.
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Bob Moffitt says the Giants stink. We agree.
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That it’s an even numbered year will only serve to fuel the superstition that there is something beyond baseball brilliance afoot, because the Giants will win the 2016 World Series.
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