Fighters Win First Game of Stage Two
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Re: Fighters Win First Game of Stage Two
[ Author: mijow | Posted: Oct 12, 2006 12:28 AM
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Yes, Shinjo played well. Which is what he needs to concentrate on. What I don't like is when he places more emphasis on the entertainment part of his persona.
Re: Fighters Win First Game of Stage Two
[ Author: Guest: zman | Posted: Oct 14, 2006 7:31 PM
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Shinjo is retiring now so he can concentrate on his entertainment potential. Which is much much greater than his baseball potential.
In San Francisco he was a total bust, hitting near the Mendoza line, but he was still popular with his team the press. In New York his last year he hit below .200.
In San Francisco he was a total bust, hitting near the Mendoza line, but he was still popular with his team the press. In New York his last year he hit below .200.
Re: Fighters Win First Game of Stage Two
[ Author: Jbroks86 | Posted: Oct 15, 2006 1:52 AM
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- In San Francisco he was a total bust, hitting near the Mendoza line, but he was still popular with his team the press. In New York his last year he hit below .200.
However, his first year wasn't a bust, as he hit .268/.320/.405 with 10 HRs and 56 RBI, and played amazing defense. You failed to mention that. Yes, he struggled in 2002 and 2003, but still was a positive influence on both teams he played for, and that's why the fans and press loved him.
However, his first year wasn't a bust, as he hit .268/.320/.405 with 10 HRs and 56 RBI, and played amazing defense. You failed to mention that. Yes, he struggled in 2002 and 2003, but still was a positive influence on both teams he played for, and that's why the fans and press loved him.
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I turned the radio on just in time to hear Shinjo drive in the go ahead run in the bottom of the third inning. (I was driving home from a family day at Tokyo Disneyland where I ran into Benny Agbayani and his family at the lockers heading out.) I've heard a lot of flack about Shinjo, mainly due to his antics. But the thing that's impressed me the most about him has been his ability to put it all together in situations where it really counts. He likes the spotlight, and it's been numerous spotlight situations where he's really shined. He did so tonight.