Reason for Vladdy's slump
It turns out that Vladdy was suffering from a bum knee. Here's the link to the story. A short quote from the article (I hope this follows correct quotation guidelines):
During his lengthy slump, Guerrero didn't offer any excuses, but it was later revealed he was having trouble getting any lower-body support in his swing with a knee problem that weakened his leg drive.
"My knee wasn't feeling that good," Guerrero said. "It's feeling better now. I'm taking treatment every day. That gives me leverage -- that is the foundation of hitting. When you don't have that, you have to use your upper body. Now everything works together, upper and lower body."
Now that he is better, our offense should be 10 times better. Look out!
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IT didn’t affect his fielding all that time … weird
by Rev Halofan on Jun 20, 2008 9:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
"No DH. No."
That quote sums up the reason for his improved defense this year.
by ReggieBullits on Jun 20, 2008 11:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Vlad has had problems with both knees almost all season.
Have to blame the slump on something I guess.
The internet destabilizes every hierarchy it contacts.
by 44FAN on Jun 20, 2008 10:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought it was trying to figure out
How to find a balance with the added weight of all that hair he’s got this season.
by ReggieBullits on Jun 20, 2008 11:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Vlad
“Doing the Bull Dance, feeling the flow. Working, working.”
Angels Defense. Angels Pitching. Get past that. :-[
by vladtheimpaler on Jun 21, 2008 2:52 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm at a loss
as to why this is a revelation. I just assumed that was the problem watching him gimp around all season. I’m looking into a crystal ball and I’m seeing a permanent roll as a DH.
GA GA he's the man, if he can't do it, no one can
by Moondoggy on Jun 21, 2008 8:26 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He knew he had a knee problem in the offseason
and declined the recommendation to have it cleaned out.
Seattle I would like to thank you for sucking. It allows me to get back to my roots: Hating Fremont.
by hauldog on Jun 21, 2008 1:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
for the how-manyeth year in a row?
This is HOT Vlad and his band of wimps!
by K3YEROUT on Jun 21, 2008 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pretty much since the 03-04 offseason.
His rumored injury problems were one reason he ended up dropping into our laps.
~Till the Halo burns out...
by Zu Long on Jun 22, 2008 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would be his back
His knee did not play into that.
Seattle I would like to thank you for sucking. It allows me to get back to my roots: Hating Fremont.
by hauldog on Jun 23, 2008 9:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

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