I love the Fonz but..

[swordsman]

This has overtones of a discussion about being clutch (i.e. production being effected by situation).

[kente777]

Let's not forget Soriano was in a free agent year. I can't imagine he tanked the month before he was to be traded/resigned. I think it was a combination of a bad month of baseball for him and the lack of focus. I just can't imagine him "taking a month off" As it seems he likes to be out there too much. IMO

 

The key is "lack of focus." When you're in a competitive situation, you're more focused.

You guys are killing me.

 

Every at-bat is a competitive situation.

 

Yes, you're right. But when you're in a playoff situation, it means much much more. And if you're not focused, you'll get beat more times than not in that situation.

 

If Soriano is that affected by being in a losing situation, that is very good news for us as we head into the playoffs.

[Peoriaman]

This has overtones of a discussion about being clutch (i.e. production being effected by situation).

 

 

That's impossible!

[Jon]

He's also not going to just come out and admit that he's a very streaky hitter who can carry a team when he's on and will make you wonder if Neifi Perez could match his production when he's not. He's had some terrible months this year, but I don't think that should be a surprise to anyone. Let's just hope he keeps this going for another 5 weeks.

[kente777]

He's also not going to just come out and admit that he's a very streaky hitter who can carry a team when he's on and will make you wonder if Neifi Perez could match his production when he's not. He's had some terrible months this year, but I don't think that should be a surprise to anyone. Let's just hope he keeps this going for another 5 weeks.

 

If Lee, Ramirez, and Sori can stay this hot throughout October, I feel real, real good about our chances.

[forbez18]

I will take Soriano's Numbers from all of last year any year. He is streaky and that is the way he is. Take it or leave it, but his comment is just a reaction to his productivity.

[Fro]

One might argue that he shouldn't have said that to begin with, but I have no problem with the statement itself--because it's the truth.

 

Certainly, every player should play his best at all times. But the reality is that it is much harder to get up for a meaningless game (both physically and psychologically) than the excitement of being in a pennant race.

 

Think about your own life. How much easier is it to jump out of bed in the morning and be happy and really productive at work when things are going great in your life? When things are going bad, you still get up, and you still go to work, but it's that much harder to maintain the same type of attitude and production.

 

Again, probably not the thing you want to hear from Sori because some things are better left unsaid. But he spoke the truth.

 

 

well said. I like to really know how many of the posters here go 100% at work 24/7. I'd guess many posters are at work while they are browsing NSB.

 

You're not getting paid $136 million either to do what you love to do, nor do you get 4-5 months off a year.

[bhogg]

Geovany Soto

[MustangMike]

I don't like this statement..It's kinda saying he's not always trying his hardest all the time and if the team is on a cold streak or losing or whatever he just dosent care when he's up there.I know being in last place is depressing but that just shows he dosen't alwyas give 100 percent.Maybe im just misunderstanding this?

 

Soriano hit .200 with three home runs with Washington last September, but he's sizzling this September with a .307 average, 12 homers and a .743 slugging percentage.

 

"This September is different because last year the team was in last place and I was playing for nothing," Soriano said. "Frank Robinson (his manager with the Nationals) moved me to third in the lineup to try and get me 100 RBIs. But that wasn't the difference. The difference was that we were in last place and fighting for nothing. Now I feel like every game is playing in the playoffs and I have to do my best for us to win, and that gives me more concentration. This is totally different than last year."

 

i took this as its easier to get up for a game when it means something. Noo one likes playing for a loser. I see what you mean, but i really don't see this as a bad thing, i think its human nature.

[SouthSideRyan]

How hard would you slackers be trying if your boss and 40,000 paying customers were watching?

 

lol!!!111!1!!!1!!!

 

I have to say my productivity has taken a dive since I don't work by my boss anymore.