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You might be surprised to learn that I don't watch many Sox games. I do follow box scores, though. Oh, I love box scores...ever since I was a kid getting The Sporting News.

So, I've been watching the guy hit near .400 since June but what's with the power outage? This is not a rip. The guy is obviously a great hitter.

I'm just curious to hear if Sox fans have any theories on why his average is skyrocketing but the power decreasing. Is he shortening up his swing to make more contact? I'm honestly curious.

Injured. That's a good theory.

So, what's wrong. He's obviously still playing everyday and hitting .380.

Frank Thomas predicted almost exactly how Abreu's power would decrease based upon his own experience. If you look at a lot of big homer seasons (especially outside the steroid era) they were front loaded.

Frank will laugh but those "barely" home runs have turned into doubles. A long season does that.

Of course the Dr. Coztanza astro physicist will offer his compelling rebuttal.

Joe Orr Road Rod wrote:

Did Frank predict which large 3/4 arm slot righty would have Abreu bailing out like he was on the Titanic like Jeff Nelson did to him?

I think Ray Rice has an argument.

Dr. Kenneth Noisewater wrote:

Injured. That's a good theory.

So, what's wrong. He's obviously still playing everyday and hitting .380.

He's had a bad ankle all year. He has a bad hamstring right now too.

rogers park bryan wrote:

Fatigue

And that's part of it too.

He hasn't been scheduled for 150 games before.

Kirkwood wrote:

Frank will laugh but those "barely" home runs have turned into doubles. A long season does that.

Of course the Dr. Coztanza astro physicist will offer his compelling rebuttal.

The thing is that I don't think he is hitting it as far. That isn't really what the "barely" home run stat is saying. It is saying that if he hits it as far in other ballparks it won't be a home run, but that is still pretty dumb since that normally stays pretty consistent throughout the year.

He's either changing his approach or he is injured. I doubt he is just now getting unlucky in where he hits it that far.

Seacrest wrote:

rogers park bryan wrote:

Fatigue

And that's part of it too.

He hasn't been scheduled for 150 games before.

Fatigue for a 1st baseman, ughhhh....the guy did have DL stint,

Author:	good dolphin [ Thu Sep 04, 2014 10:54 am ]
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yes, of course

Author:	Frank Coztansa [ Thu Sep 04, 2014 10:56 am ]
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José Dariel Abreu Correa!!

Author:	sinicalypse [ Thu Sep 04, 2014 10:59 am ]
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tho the guy who took over the angels #27 isn't bad. or that big fat drunk guy losing his power in detroit.

Author:	Dr. Kenneth Noisewater [ Thu Sep 04, 2014 11:02 am ]
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You might be surprised to learn that I don't watch many Sox games. I do follow box scores, though. Oh, I love box scores...ever since I was a kid getting The Sporting News. So, I've been watching the guy hit near .400 since June but what's with the power outage? This is not a rip. The guy is obviously a great hitter. I'm just curious to hear if Sox fans have any theories on why his average is skyrocketing but the power decreasing. Is he shortening up his swing to make more contact? I'm honestly curious.

Author:	Brick [ Thu Sep 04, 2014 11:03 am ]
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Dr. Kenneth Noisewater wrote: You might be surprised to learn that I don't watch many Sox games. I do follow box scores, though. Oh, I love box scores...ever since I was a kid getting The Sporting News. So, I've been watching the guy hit near .400 since June but what's with the power outage? This is not a rip. The guy is obviously a great hitter. I'm just curious to hear if Sox fans have any theories on why his average is skyrocketing but the power decreasing. Is he shortening up his swing to make more contact? I'm honestly curious. He's injured.

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Author:	bigfan [ Thu Sep 04, 2014 11:03 am ]
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Dr. Kenneth Noisewater wrote: You might be surprised to learn that I don't watch many Sox games. I do follow box scores, though. Oh, I love box scores...ever since I was a kid getting The Sporting News. So, I've been watching the guy hit near .400 since June but what's with the power outage? This is not a rip. The guy is obviously a great hitter. I'm just curious to hear if Sox fans have any theories on why his average is skyrocketing but the power decreasing. Is he shortening up his swing to make more contact? I'm honestly curious. Was due to his participation in the Hr derby, where he was injured.

Author:	walkrman5 [ Thu Sep 04, 2014 11:04 am ]
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roids ran out

Author:	Rod [ Thu Sep 04, 2014 11:08 am ]
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Frank Thomas predicted almost exactly how Abreu's power would decrease based upon his own experience. If you look at a lot of big homer seasons (especially outside the steroid era) they were front loaded.

Author:	good dolphin [ Thu Sep 04, 2014 11:09 am ]
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Hahn told him to tank it so the Sox could have a better draft pick

Author:	Seacrest [ Thu Sep 04, 2014 11:10 am ]
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Dr. Kenneth Noisewater wrote: Injured. That's a good theory. So, what's wrong. He's obviously still playing everyday and hitting .380. He's had a bad ankle all year. He has a bad hamstring right now too.

Author:	rogers park bryan [ Thu Sep 04, 2014 11:10 am ]
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Fatigue

Author:	Kirkwood [ Thu Sep 04, 2014 11:10 am ]
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Frank will laugh but those "barely" home runs have turned into doubles. A long season does that. Of course the Dr. Coztanza astro physicist will offer his compelling rebuttal.

Author:	badrogue17 [ Thu Sep 04, 2014 11:14 am ]
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Joe Orr Road Rod wrote: Frank Thomas predicted almost exactly how Abreu's power would decrease based upon his own experience. If you look at a lot of big homer seasons (especially outside the steroid era) they were front loaded. Did Frank predict which large 3/4 arm slot righty would have Abreu bailing out like he was on the Titanic like Jeff Nelson did to him?

Author:	Frank Coztansa [ Thu Sep 04, 2014 11:14 am ]
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He would have 50 HRs if the Sox were playing in Vegas.

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Author:	Brick [ Thu Sep 04, 2014 11:21 am ]
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Kirkwood wrote: Frank will laugh but those "barely" home runs have turned into doubles. A long season does that. Of course the Dr. Coztanza astro physicist will offer his compelling rebuttal. The thing is that I don't think he is hitting it as far. That isn't really what the "barely" home run stat is saying. It is saying that if he hits it as far in other ballparks it won't be a home run, but that is still pretty dumb since that normally stays pretty consistent throughout the year. He's either changing his approach or he is injured. I doubt he is just now getting unlucky in where he hits it that far.

Author:	Rod [ Thu Sep 04, 2014 11:26 am ]
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badrogue17 wrote: Joe Orr Road Rod wrote: Frank Thomas predicted almost exactly how Abreu's power would decrease based upon his own experience. If you look at a lot of big homer seasons (especially outside the steroid era) they were front loaded. Did Frank predict which large 3/4 arm slot righty would have Abreu bailing out like he was on the Titanic like Jeff Nelson did to him? Frank may have had trouble with Nelson but he made up for it vs. Mussina.

Author:	Seacrest [ Thu Sep 04, 2014 12:23 pm ]
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rogers park bryan wrote: Fatigue And that's part of it too. He hasn't been scheduled for 150 games before.

Author:	Frank Coztansa [ Thu Sep 04, 2014 12:43 pm ]
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Thing is, its harder to get your avg from .280 at the AS break to the .320 its at now than it his to hit 15-20 HRs in that same stretch.

Author:	Big Chicagoan [ Thu Sep 04, 2014 12:45 pm ]
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I think Ray Rice has an argument.

Author:	Councilman Les Whinen [ Thu Sep 04, 2014 1:09 pm ]
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Big Chicagoan wrote: I think Ray Rice has an argument. Amazing

Author:	bigfan [ Thu Sep 04, 2014 3:16 pm ]
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Seacrest wrote: Dr. Kenneth Noisewater wrote: Injured. That's a good theory. So, what's wrong. He's obviously still playing everyday and hitting .380. He's had a bad ankle all year. He has a bad hamstring right now too. and yet, not shut down?

Author:	Frank Coztansa [ Thu Sep 04, 2014 3:49 pm ]
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I believe he was shut down while on the DL?

Author:	bigfan [ Thu Sep 04, 2014 3:59 pm ]
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Seacrest wrote: rogers park bryan wrote: Fatigue And that's part of it too. He hasn't been scheduled for 150 games before. Fatigue for a 1st baseman, ughhhh....the guy did have DL stint,

Author:	Frank Coztansa [ Thu Sep 04, 2014 4:07 pm ]
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Yeah. How can a guy that plays 120-130+ games, has 400+ at bats, and is involved in more put outs than anybody else (except pitcher and catcher) on the field get tired?

Author:	bigfan [ Thu Sep 04, 2014 4:09 pm ]
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Boilermaker Rick wrote: Kirkwood wrote: Frank will laugh but those "barely" home runs have turned into doubles. A long season does that. Of course the Dr. Coztanza astro physicist will offer his compelling rebuttal. The thing is that I don't think he is hitting it as far. That isn't really what the "barely" home run stat is saying. It is saying that if he hits it as far in other ballparks it won't be a home run, but that is still pretty dumb since that normally stays pretty consistent throughout the year. He's either changing his approach or he is injured. I doubt he is just now getting unlucky in where he hits it that far. Herm not treating him right?

Author:	Seacrest [ Thu Sep 04, 2014 7:23 pm ]
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bigfan wrote: Seacrest wrote: rogers park bryan wrote: Fatigue And that's part of it too. He hasn't been scheduled for 150 games before. Fatigue for a 1st baseman, ughhhh....the guy did have DL stint, I forgot. You played your club baseball with Larry.