Official MiLB/Prospects Thread

[L54]

Why is everyone an expert on Vlad's conditioning? You guys don't think that Vlad is getting the most attention a Blue Jays prospect ever has? He doesn't have to look like Stanton to be successful, just as looking like Stanton doesn't equate to anything.

[jaysguy44]

He has to want to get into shape. If he doesn't want to, he won't.

 

I've never understood this. If I was a phenomenal athlete, I would do my best to get into the best shape possible. You would think you'd want to be as great as you can be.

[Spanky__99]

Vladdy going deep oppo off a tee lmao

 

 

Wow... that is extremely difficult, lol.

[John_Havok]

I've never understood this. If I was a phenomenal athlete, I would do my best to get into the best shape possible. You would think you'd want to be as great as you can be.

 

He's already the best prospect in baseball without the elite athlete body type. What real motivation would he have to change if his current ways have not yet failed him?

 

I get the hypothetical... but realistically baseball doesn't have the same athleticism required as other sports for athlete's to be successful given the nature of the game.

[dineke]

He's already the best prospect in baseball without the elite athlete body type. What real motivation would he have to change if his current ways have not yet failed him?

 

I get the hypothetical... but realistically baseball doesn't have the same athleticism required as other sports for athlete's to be successful given the nature of the game.

 

Yep. The GOAT of baseball is a fatty. Hopefully he doesn't flame out like prince though.

[Jimcanuck]

Kirby Puckett was great in all aspects of game. Svelte too.

[Dr. Dinger]

I wouldn't really mind if Vlad was a bit thicker if he stayed on top of it and made some progress over time. I will say however that he appears to have gotten fatter over time, which probably isn't the trajectory we want him on. It's easy to not care right now because he's young and murdering baseballs, but it isn't a good thing.

[jaysguy44]

All you're doing is leaving baserunning and possibly defensive WAR on the table by not being in the best shape possible. There's zero advantage to being out of shape.

 

My thoughts exactly. But idk, if you keeps putting up those numbers he can continue eating as many twinkles as he wants

[Captain Adama]

Kirby Puckett was great in all aspects of game. Svelte too.

 

And also had a stroke at 45.

[SaskJaysFan_2]

And also had a stroke at 45.

 

To be fair, he had retired by then.

[Pendleton]

Mauricio Dubon hurt his knee in a run down, in the midst of a 23 game hitting streak.

[Spanky__99]

Yep. The GOAT of baseball is a fatty. Hopefully he doesn't flame out like prince though.

 

Prince didn't flame out, his neck/spine gave out.

[el diego]

All you're doing is leaving baserunning and possibly defensive WAR on the table by not being in the best shape possible. There's zero advantage to being out of shape.

 

Zero advantage? He gets to eat ice cream and cookies without having to worry. That's very much an advantage to some people.

 

Some of you are acting like you're Vladdy. The truth is he's the top prospect doing what he's doing now. What incentive does he have to change?

[Angrioter]

Nate Pearson just took a hot shot off his pitching elbow. Not sure of the exit velo but it was scorched. In visible pain, unable to extend his arm. Is coming out of the game. Stay tuned

[Jimcanuck]

Nate Pearson just took a hot shot off his pitching elbow. Not sure of the exit velo but it was scorched. In visible pain, unable to extend his arm. Is coming out of the game. Stay tuned

 

goddamnit

[King]

Why can't we have nice things

[bronson44]

[Angrioter]

Vladdy 3 runs dinger... .404 avg

[Angrioter]

SRF 2IP, H, 5 Ks

[ColdPint]

SRF 2IP, H, 5 Ks

 

Man, SRF has been lights out so far this year.

 

He’s going to be a contributor soon.

[BTS]

 

That is a thick ass.

[burlingtonbandit]

Zero advantage? He gets to eat ice cream and cookies without having to worry. That's very much an advantage to some people.

 

Some of you are acting like you're Vladdy. The truth is he's the top prospect doing what he's doing now. What incentive does he have to change?

 

His range at 3rd base is already below average. If he was in better shape you would think that would be an improvement there.

[jaysguy44]

 

Is Bo number 5? The one who celebrates with Vlad by the dugout

[Spanky__99]

Nate Pearson just took a hot shot off his pitching elbow. Not sure of the exit velo but it was scorched. In visible pain, unable to extend his arm. Is coming out of the game. Stay tuned

 

Welp...

[Spanky__99]

Is Bo number 5? The one who celebrates with Vlad by the dugout

 

Yes.

[bones10]

 

sounded like an aluminum bat lol

[jaysguy44]

sounded like an aluminum bat lol

 

Pretty unbelieveable. Thank you AA for the next 10+ yrs

[ColdPint]

Vladdy with his second HR of the game, a 2 run shot!

 

Call him up!!

[Daniel Labude]

Vladdy with his second HR of the game, a 2 run shot!

 

Call him up!!

 

At a certain point he needs to come up. Sign him long term and just get the party started lol

[thatoneguy]

The sound off his bat is something else.