2007 Spring Training NOW WITH PICTURES thread

[BCVM22]

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Sori

 

Definitely a sight I could get used to.

[YearofDaCubs]

Sori's bat looks crooked.

[Balsa]

Sori's bat looks crooked.

That's how fast his hands are.

[98navigator]

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Felix Pie

 

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Mark DeRosa & Johnny Estrada

[Omar]

Sori's bat looks crooked.

That's how fast his hands are.

 

I've seen a pic of Mark McGuire do similar things.. his arc was bigger.

[Chocolate Milk]

 

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Sori

 

:shock:

[NCCubFan]

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George Will, Lou Piniella, and Billy Williams

[satxcubfan]

 

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Sori

 

:shock:

 

that is some tremendous bat speed!! :shock:

[seanimal]

 

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Sori

 

:shock:

 

that is some tremendous bat speed!! :shock:

 

I could be wrong, but I don't think it's the speed of the bat that is causing it to bend, it's the impact of two hard objects moving at almost equal and opposite speeds. It's wood, it flexes from the impact, not from moving in the air.

[Omar]

 

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Sori

 

:shock:

 

that is some tremendous bat speed!! :shock:

 

I could be wrong, but I don't think it's the speed of the bat that is causing it to bend, it's the impact of two hard objects moving at almost equal and opposite speeds. It's wood, it flexes from the impact, not from moving in the air.

 

Doesnt he carry one of the more heavier bats?

[satxcubfan]

I knew that... it sounded more unique saying how fast his hands were.

[98navigator]

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Barrett being forced by Jamey Carroll

 

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Lilly being forced out by Troy Tulowitzki

 

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Teddy

 

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Sori being congratulated after homering

[Abe Frohman]

Doesnt he carry one of the more heavier bats?

 

Yes, he does.

 

I believe he swings bats that are 35 inches, and 33-35 ounces. That's the same size as Ryan Howard and Julio Franco. Gigantic sticks.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

That's the same size as Ryan Howard and Julio Franco. Gigantic sticks.

 

That's what she said.

 

http://img466.imageshack.us/img466/2320/thetodd15mo.jpg

[CaliforniaRaisin]

That's the same size as Ryan Howard and Julio Franco. Gigantic sticks.

 

That's what she said.

 

http://img466.imageshack.us/img466/2320/thetodd15mo.jpg

 

Well done. HIGH-5! Show the Todd some love.

[98navigator]

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Sammy Sosa (21) and Ramon Vazquez, second from right, talk with Chicago Cubs' Alfonso Soriano, second from left, and Derrek Lee

 

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Marquis

 

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Jacque doubles

 

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Ronny singles

 

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Sori singles

 

http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/media/photo/2007-03/28546349.jpg

 

another look :wink:

[Omar]

 

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Jacque doubles

 

Is it just me or does he look really effortless in that one?

[CheeseHead Cubs Fan]

 

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Jacque doubles

 

Is it just me or does he look really effortless in that one?

 

Nothing wrong with an effortless swing. Mr. Pujols has that down to a science!

[Omar]

 

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Jacque doubles

 

Is it just me or does he look really effortless in that one?

 

Nothing wrong with an effortless swing. Mr. Pujols has that down to a science!

 

Never said it was wrong. I was just somewhat surprised on how relaxed he looks.

[NCCubFan]

http://www.boysofspring.com/journal/Sammy%20today.jpg

 

Sammy

[Roast]

http://www.boysofspring.com/journal/Sammy%20today.jpg

 

Sammy

8-)

[Abe Frohman]

I always loved the way Asos would have his jersey tailored to have the sleaves have elastic inserted. WTF?

[texascub]

 

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Jacque doubles

 

Is it just me or does he look really effortless in that one?

 

Nothing wrong with an effortless swing. Mr. Pujols has that down to a science!

 

Never said it was wrong. I was just somewhat surprised on how relaxed he looks.

 

Nice hit, but his head is up and his eyes are not on the ball. I'll take it any day, but it would still be nice to see him work on the fundamentals.

[98navigator]

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Prior

 

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Players try to find shelter from the rain.

[Sammy Sofa]

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Players try to find shelter from the rain.

 

Heh...who is that playing Spider-Man at the end? Sori? Pie?