Off topic - but wow the HR's this year

Snapolit1 · #1 07-10-2016, 12:49 PM

Including Daniel Murphy. Crazy. Never saw anything like what he's doing to my Mets.

Tennis13 · #2 07-10-2016, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Snapolit1

Including Daniel Murphy. Crazy. Never saw anything like what he's doing to my Mets.

Dear Sir:

What a short memory you have.

Sincerely,
Cubs Fan

ValKehl · #3 07-10-2016, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Snapolit1

Including Daniel Murphy. Crazy. Never saw anything like what he's doing to my Mets.

Me either, but it sure is super wonderful! Go Nats!

irv · #4 07-11-2016, 08:11 AM

Donaldson broke the game open with a three-run home run in the fourth inning to give Toronto a 5-0 lead. The Blue Jays third baseman put Anibal Sanchez's 0-1 fastball into the seats in left-centre field for his 23rd homer of the season.

Donaldson became just the sixth player in AL history to score 80 runs and hit 20 home runs prior to the all-star break. The others were Lou Gehrig (1936), Ted Williams (1946), Reggie Jackson (1969), Frank Thomas (1994), and Alex Rodriguez (2000).

"I think the 80 runs, that has something to do with the guys behind me driving me in," said Donaldson. "The fact of the matter is, I feel like I do a pretty decent job on the bases: taking an extra base, stealing a bag every now and again, but that doesn't always necessarily lead up to 80 runs.

Mountaineer1999 · #5 07-11-2016, 08:23 AM

they've found a new way to juice that cant be detected

baseball tourist · #6 07-11-2016, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by irv

Donaldson broke the game open with a three-run home run in the fourth inning to give Toronto a 5-0 lead. The Blue Jays third baseman put Anibal Sanchez's 0-1 fastball into the seats in left-centre field for his 23rd homer of the season.

Donaldson became just the sixth player in AL history to score 80 runs and hit 20 home runs prior to the all-star break. The others were Lou Gehrig (1936), Ted Williams (1946), Reggie Jackson (1969), Frank Thomas (1994), and Alex Rodriguez (2000).

"I think the 80 runs, that has something to do with the guys behind me driving me in," said Donaldson. "The fact of the matter is, I feel like I do a pretty decent job on the bases: taking an extra base, stealing a bag every now and again, but that doesn't always necessarily lead up to 80 runs.

Took my daughter to this game (yesterday) - her first, live, in-person Jays game! Had a blast!

irv · #7 07-11-2016, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Mountaineer1999

they've found a new way to juice that cant be detected

Somebody isn't a Jay's or Donaldson fan?

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Originally Posted by baseball tourist

Took my daughter to this game (yesterday) - her first, live, in-person Jays game! Had a blast!

Great stuff, Baseball Tourist!!

You and your Daughter sure picked a great game to attend!

bravos4evr · #8 07-11-2016, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by irv

Donaldson broke the game open with a three-run home run in the fourth inning to give Toronto a 5-0 lead. The Blue Jays third baseman put Anibal Sanchez's 0-1 fastball into the seats in left-centre field for his 23rd homer of the season.

Donaldson became just the sixth player in AL history to score 80 runs and hit 20 home runs prior to the all-star break. The others were Lou Gehrig (1936), Ted Williams (1946), Reggie Jackson (1969), Frank Thomas (1994), and Alex Rodriguez (2000).

"I think the 80 runs, that has something to do with the guys behind me driving me in," said Donaldson. "The fact of the matter is, I feel like I do a pretty decent job on the bases: taking an extra base, stealing a bag every now and again, but that doesn't always necessarily lead up to 80 runs.

not to rain on your parade (and I think Donaldson is a monster) but runs are more indicative of the quality of the offense as an entire rather than the individual player as all he can do is get on base. Now getting on base is good! But if the other players are crap, you won't score as often.

irv · #9 07-11-2016, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by bravos4evr

not to rain on your parade (and I think Donaldson is a monster) but runs are more indicative of the quality of the offense as an entire rather than the individual player as all he can do is get on base. Now getting on base is good! But if the other players are crap, you won't score as often.

Donaldson, of course, recognizes that as well, as I am sure the other 5 greats on the list before him did too.

I agree, he is a monster! On pace again for another AL MVP award.

Had no idea he was 30 though? Was thinking at least 5 yrs younger.

Donaldson cranked his 23rd home run of the season in the bottom of the fourth inning, becoming just the sixth player in AL history to record 20 home runs and 80 runs scored before the break. The 30-year-old joined an elite class which includes Lou Gehrig (1936), Ted Williams ('46), Reggie Jackson ('69), Frank Thomas ('94) and Alex Rodriguez (2000)

"I think 80 runs has something to do with the guys behind me driving me in," Donaldson said. "The fact of the matter is I feel like I do a pretty decent job on the bases, taking the extra base, stealing a bag every now and then. That doesn't necessarily always lead to 80 runs. Edwin Encarnacion's hit some homers, Michael Saunders has hit some homers, Jose Bautista was behind me hitting some homers. I was on base a decent amount in the first half, so I guess that helps with the success of that."

bravos4evr · #10 07-11-2016, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by irv

Donaldson, of course, recognizes that as well, as I am sure the other 5 greats on the list before him did too.

I agree, he is a monster! On pace again for another AL MVP award.

Had no idea he was 30 though? Was thinking at least 5 yrs younger.

Donaldson cranked his 23rd home run of the season in the bottom of the fourth inning, becoming just the sixth player in AL history to record 20 home runs and 80 runs scored before the break. The 30-year-old joined an elite class which includes Lou Gehrig (1936), Ted Williams ('46), Reggie Jackson ('69), Frank Thomas ('94) and Alex Rodriguez (2000)

"I think 80 runs has something to do with the guys behind me driving me in," Donaldson said. "The fact of the matter is I feel like I do a pretty decent job on the bases, taking the extra base, stealing a bag every now and then. That doesn't necessarily always lead to 80 runs. Edwin Encarnacion's hit some homers, Michael Saunders has hit some homers, Jose Bautista was behind me hitting some homers. I was on base a decent amount in the first half, so I guess that helps with the success of that."

Yeah Donaldson was a late bloomer that many had pegged as a AAAA player, but at age 27 he just erupted. I think he made a timing change in his swing or something. But the guy is great. Too bad he didn't do better earlier or he might be a HOF'er. Now, barring a really slow decline, he probably won't have the numbers.

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