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Originally Posted by TylerG30
Funny you said Okajima.....I had him for 3 years, and don't think his ERA was ever under 7.00 lol. Now my pitching is pretty stellar, but I can't hit a lick! The talent is there, have 5 guys who drove in 100+ last year, also have David Wright who's struggling AGAIN, but I would say every other game I get shut out. A lot of 1-0 and 2-1 games. I even had player of the month in April and one in May, have you guys done anything special to increase your hitters? I have a good hitting coach, and the mood of all players, except 1, are at least ok. Trying to think of other stuff I could do. Think I spent too much in the off season, my payroll is over $150 million lol
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Actually mentioning your hitting reminded me. I have found the top rated coaches/scouts arent as effective for me as the ones rated a slot below.
My theory is that if it models real life perhaps it is the coaches "ego". A coach with a rep as a "genius" could possibly be stubborn about their ideas. And clash some with his students. While with one who is just "very good" he might be less stubborn and play to his students strengths/weaknesses without trying to radically altering.
We've all heard the story of John McGraw keeping a teenage Mel Ott on his bench because he didnt want a minor league manager messing with his swing.
Anyhow, just my theory.