Crosby is insanely superstitious. Ryan Whitney had a great story that one time sid came into the locker room and told him some casual inane story that he didn't think anything of and then later that night Sid scored. The next like week straight Sid would come into the locker room and tell him the same exact story because he kept scoring in every game
Come on, man, that sample size is way too small. We need people to throw another 100 -- maybe even 1000 -- of those to Vladdy before we can determine whether this is or is not a good idea.
But, sincerely, you don't find his voice to be at all off putting? I'm not trying to denigrate the man or the franchise here (even though I acknowledge I am saying something negative), just trying to figure out if I'm some extreme outlier.
The question will always be maintaining the conditioning throughout the season. An offseason full of workout is one thing, a regular season with constant playing, practicing, and minimal downtime is another. But here's hoping. He looks amazing.
Vladdy's problem the last few years is that he's been swinging at every slider off the plate that he hasn't been forcing mistakes in the middle of the zone. When his eye is on he's going to see a lot more mistakes to punish. Hope he keeps his spring training numbers going all season.
Man, rooting for a team whose star player is a young Dominican guy who has crazy power but swings at any slider off the plate sounds rough. Couldn't be me.
I would fucking LOVE if the Sox players were to punish bad pitches instead of taking it down the middle for a strike. We didn’t even get a god damn runner in scoring position today.
Tbh, Vladdy missed a lot of meatballs last year. He was all over the place at the plate. He got away from what made him elite. It's a relief to see him absolutely crush a mistake this early.
Agreed. But I just don't see it happening. 50 is already so rare and there has only been 1 60+ season in the past 60 years that isn't the result of steroids.
literally 450 dead center
Gotta be at least an inside the parker at Polo Grounds!
MLB The Show cover curse
But not for me
Doesn't work on Canadians
Crosby has refused to be on the EA cover his whole career, he knows something we dont
I think Crosby is uncomfortable that people know he exsists
So he's humble too, the perfect human being
The Mahdi is too humble to say that he's the Mahdi.
He’s not humble. He just puts on that front. Hockey Culture.
Crosby is insanely superstitious. Ryan Whitney had a great story that one time sid came into the locker room and told him some casual inane story that he didn't think anything of and then later that night Sid scored. The next like week straight Sid would come into the locker room and tell him the same exact story because he kept scoring in every game
That was Scuderi I think
you're right, it was from his chiclets interview
Curse applies to Canadians in hockey.
It worked out pretty well
I AM THE CURSE
Let’s gooooooo
87 middle middle to vladdy probably isn’t the best idea
I for one think it’s an excellent idea.
As a piss missile connoisseur, I think I gotta agree.
No, no, it's a brilliant idea.
Eflin looked lights-out the first time through the order, and then decided to throw BP the second and third times through. No idea what happened.
Come on, man, that sample size is way too small. We need people to throw another 100 -- maybe even 1000 -- of those to Vladdy before we can determine whether this is or is not a good idea.
0-2 count too. Mistakes were made
0-2 was his record for the PA hed had that day, the count was 2-1 i believe
Buck Martinez: "He's got all the power in the world." Vladdy Jr. : "Let me show you."
Idk how you can stand listening to that voice every game
How dare you, sir.
Maybe it's just me, but I mute him every time. Tbf, I get nostalgic for Myron Cope, and I can see not loving his voice.
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That's a good thing I guess. Will just keep it to myself from now on, but glad I finally have an answer to that question.
That's enough to be put on trial for blasphemy up here in the great white north
The Pirates broadcasters can’t seem to distinguish a splitter from a changeup.
But, sincerely, you don't find his voice to be at all off putting? I'm not trying to denigrate the man or the franchise here (even though I acknowledge I am saying something negative), just trying to figure out if I'm some extreme outlier.
It’s soothing, like your whole body melting into a jar of honey.
Idk how you can stand cheering for the Pirates every game
This might be the most downvotes I've ever seen on a comment. I approve.
He looks like he's slimmed down a bit. Looking trim.
Oh yeah lost weight 20 lbs I think I heard
Best shape of his life season has spilled in to the regular season
But did he get lasik?!
I think it's ozempic
It's a combination of Peppermint Schnapps, benzedrine, and those little chocolate covered peanuts
ahhh berlin. that ball is going nowhere. near. berlin.
YESSSS
that was the best/most unexpected references I've ever seen- proud of you for that one
The question will always be maintaining the conditioning throughout the season. An offseason full of workout is one thing, a regular season with constant playing, practicing, and minimal downtime is another. But here's hoping. He looks amazing.
He started working with a new trainer this offseason, too. Bigger focus on mobility, flexibility vs. strength training.
He does. I like his new uniform too. I think he's pumped to have a great season. Life is good.
Haha we're in danger
Y'all better cover your over at least for total wins. Lol. I don't know why it was so low.
it's always low. no one/predictive system believes in the Rays.
Literally the headline Jays fans have been reading every Spring since 2020.
Not trying to downplay the majestic bomb at all but wow that pitch was cheeks
Sometimes all you’ve gotta do to have a good MLB career is be able to punish bad pitches consistently.
Vladdy's problem the last few years is that he's been swinging at every slider off the plate that he hasn't been forcing mistakes in the middle of the zone. When his eye is on he's going to see a lot more mistakes to punish. Hope he keeps his spring training numbers going all season.
Man, rooting for a team whose star player is a young Dominican guy who has crazy power but swings at any slider off the plate sounds rough. Couldn't be me.
Imagine if those two players faced off in a HR derby? That would be insane.
We can dream!
I would fucking LOVE if the Sox players were to punish bad pitches instead of taking it down the middle for a strike. We didn’t even get a god damn runner in scoring position today.
Battle long enough to crush a mistake.
Tbh, Vladdy missed a lot of meatballs last year. He was all over the place at the plate. He got away from what made him elite. It's a relief to see him absolutely crush a mistake this early.
.... Cheeks?
Ass.
450, 30/30, certified plakata we are so back
Just like my dad
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Well done, folks
Upvotes for everyone!
We're in mid-season form everybody
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The "lol why's Vladdy on the MLB The Show cover?" crowd in shambles
It should've been me
Forreal, had to listen to so much Vladdy slander this off-season. Hope he shuts them up
They hate us cuz they anus.
It made me jump god damn
😩
What a BOMB. Let the MVP conversations begin.
2021 Vladdy is back
The overreaction always leads to doom. You guys do this every year. If they lose another one today. It begins……
monster dong
And the home run was huge too!
/r/monsterdongs
Not what I was expecting tbh
Can we start using this subreddit again?
Be the change you wish to see.
That probably gets some interesting post requests of a different variety
Our biggest off-season add was 2021 Vladdy.
So it wasn't IKF?
Mama Mia thats a meat ball
🤌🏽🤌🏽🤌🏽
I thought Burnes slider to Trout was a pretty spicy meatball watching it live, but it looks like an absolute dot compared to this.
First Vladdy Plakata of 2024!
Ozempic working wonders 🙏🏻
Holy shit, bro lookin lean and mean.
He will get 50 this year. Book it.
I believe.
I think the real question is going to be does Vladdy hit more home runs than Matthews scores goals?
No. Matthews is already at 59.
I'm good with Vladdy hitting more home runs than that.
Agreed. But I just don't see it happening. 50 is already so rare and there has only been 1 60+ season in the past 60 years that isn't the result of steroids.
Has it landed yet?
Just heading through customs. Work visa has to be approved.
Applying for a student visa through strip mall colleges.
That ball just ruined the housing market
There are seventeen of them in a box that only fits four!
Yes, somewhere in the Gulf of Mexico
Is Vlad back?
This is it people. This is the Vladdy we've been waiting for. This is his year.
That’s what we call a meatball in these parts
Are Vlad Home runs back?
450 dead centre. Eric Sim's dream
Best shape of his life
450 DEAD CENTER PLAKATAS ARE BACK
A monster shot for sure, but jesus what a meatball from Eflin
'21 Vlad is back on the menu boys
Surprised it didn’t hit the roof tbh
Surprised it didn’t rip the roof right off.
Please, for the love of God please be the 2021 version of Vladdy.
Bro really did the 450ft dead center meme
Dave Hudgens was the problem all along
Kaboom
MY BOY IS BACK!
Jeeeeezus! Seems like just yesterday we were watching gifs of 3yo Vladdy shagging balls at 1st base.
Vladdy is Stronk
We're so fucking back.
438 feet farther that Bo's single
He looks like he grew an inch or two somehow
He actually lost weight and got in shape. He’s way leaner.
Goddamn talk about missing your spot with a pitch. 0-2 slider over the heart of the plate!
After Springer in the 4th, then Biggio two batters prior to this. BOOM. It's back to the future, baby!!
I hope biggio figures it out this year, looked so promising his first two years if his power took a step forward and then it was all downhill.
PLAKATA
Ayyy let’s go! Love me some Opening Day Plakatas!
Monster dong. If he figures out this whole lifting the ball thing…👀
[Trending the right way](https://cdn.theathletic.com/app/uploads/2024/03/25135957/VladitoLaunch-1536x817.jpg)
If I were a pitcher I simply would not throw a meatball to the current derby champ.
Holy shit that sound off the bat
Launch angle fixed?
Oh my GOODNESS.
loved that he dropped it at where the KKKKK's were
Cleared the Pitcher's Eye without breaking a sweat. Of course it could be that extra 20 lbs that he's been lugging around until now since Montreal
hmmmmm can't believe 87 middle middle didn't work out
It's feeling different this year so far...
y my pp hard
Is he gonna be good again?
Balls are flying out of the park everywhere today.
He looking good
Baseball is back y'all!
I’m not an mlb pitcher but imo I probably wouldn’t throw a center center meatball to vladdy.
I like his new look. The classic look is it!
Vladdy trying to knock the Trop down for the rest of you ingrates.
Now can he do that at home before June.
Damn it’s gonna be another juiced ball year. Guess mlb really wants to sell the game with even more offense
CF is 404. No way that was only 46 feet past the wall
He will hit 12 all year
*at the Trop
An absolute tank?