Comments on: The Utley Unknown Continues To Plague Phils http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/10/the-utley-unknown-continues-to-plague-phils/ More than a blog Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:05:12 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 By: Steve http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/10/the-utley-unknown-continues-to-plague-phils/comment-page-1/#comment-46080 Steve Wed, 08 Oct 2008 16:16:21 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/10/the-utley-unknown-continues-to-plague-phils/#comment-46080 I buy that Utley has lost 10-20 lbs. 25 seems a big much. I weight train and know that if you work out hard you can gain 20 lbs in a few months and also lose it quickly too if you aren't maintaining it. So I definitely think it explains the lack of power at the end of the season. However, Utley faced a lot of tough lefties in the series, such as CC and all the relievers they threw, so I think that hurt his numbers last series. Those lefties relievers have a job for a reason and that is because they've been proven to get big lefty hitters out. Look for both Utley and Howard to bust out in this series against more right handed pitching. I buy that Utley has lost 10-20 lbs. 25 seems a big much. I weight train and know that if you work out hard you can gain 20 lbs in a few months and also lose it quickly too if you aren’t maintaining it. So I definitely think it explains the lack of power at the end of the season. However, Utley faced a lot of tough lefties in the series, such as CC and all the relievers they threw, so I think that hurt his numbers last series. Those lefties relievers have a job for a reason and that is because they’ve been proven to get big lefty hitters out. Look for both Utley and Howard to bust out in this series against more right handed pitching.

]]> By: Gavin http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/10/the-utley-unknown-continues-to-plague-phils/comment-page-1/#comment-46064 Gavin Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:37:57 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/10/the-utley-unknown-continues-to-plague-phils/#comment-46064 Maybe the few days rest will help. :) Maybe the few days rest will help. :)

]]> By: Phil http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/10/the-utley-unknown-continues-to-plague-phils/comment-page-1/#comment-46040 Phil Wed, 08 Oct 2008 03:03:51 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/10/the-utley-unknown-continues-to-plague-phils/#comment-46040 Utley needs to continue to do weight training all season. He didn't run out of gas last season because he had an injury and had time to rest. I remember a player who didn't lift weights and his lack of weight lifting stopped him from being arguably the best of all time, and his name is Ken Griffey Jr. Utley needs to continue to do weight training all season. He didn’t run out of gas last season because he had an injury and had time to rest. I remember a player who didn’t lift weights and his lack of weight lifting stopped him from being arguably the best of all time, and his name is Ken Griffey Jr.

]]> By: Spike Rogan http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/10/the-utley-unknown-continues-to-plague-phils/comment-page-1/#comment-46036 Spike Rogan Wed, 08 Oct 2008 02:36:48 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/10/the-utley-unknown-continues-to-plague-phils/#comment-46036 Chase Hustle hits well in southern Cali. (His home) I have a feeling we will see a monster HR shot at Dodger Stadium by Chase. His whole family will be there pumping him up. Chase Hustle hits well in southern Cali. (His home) I have a feeling we will see a monster HR shot at Dodger Stadium by Chase.

His whole family will be there pumping him up.

]]> By: Amanda http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/10/the-utley-unknown-continues-to-plague-phils/comment-page-1/#comment-46034 Amanda Wed, 08 Oct 2008 01:35:30 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/10/the-utley-unknown-continues-to-plague-phils/#comment-46034 His defense has been awesome though. He's made some great plays. His defense has been awesome though. He’s made some great plays.

]]> By: Greg F. http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/10/the-utley-unknown-continues-to-plague-phils/comment-page-1/#comment-46030 Greg F. Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:20:12 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/10/the-utley-unknown-continues-to-plague-phils/#comment-46030 WIP had an inteview recently with Maadi, the AP writer assigned to Philadelphia sports. Maadi posited that there is nothing wrong with Utley's hip, rather he is simply worn down late season because he doesn't do any in season conditioning or weight training. Nor does he partake of any legal dietary supplements. Consequently his weight drops as the season wears on, from 210/220 to 180/185 along with his timing and strength. Maadi believes Utley simply runs out gas at the end, working only on his swing mechanics. Contrast that to players like David Wright who use strength and weight training all season long. WIP had an inteview recently with Maadi, the AP writer assigned to Philadelphia sports. Maadi posited that there is nothing wrong with Utley’s hip, rather he is simply worn down late season because he doesn’t do any in season conditioning or weight training. Nor does he partake of any legal dietary supplements. Consequently his weight drops as the season wears on, from 210/220 to 180/185 along with his timing and strength. Maadi believes Utley simply runs out gas at the end, working only on his swing mechanics. Contrast that to players like David Wright who use strength and weight training all season long.

]]> By: bigmyc http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/10/the-utley-unknown-continues-to-plague-phils/comment-page-1/#comment-46020 bigmyc Tue, 07 Oct 2008 21:50:59 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/10/the-utley-unknown-continues-to-plague-phils/#comment-46020 Something that most, if not all, posters have seemed to miss is how Utley's stance seems to have morphed into a much more choppy, defensive style than the "cocked and ready to attack" stance. Utley looked like he was ready to hit. Now, he looks like he hangs on. That, of course, could just be perception due to his slump, but I think it's more than that. Injury or poor habits? Maybe poor habits due to injury.... it's something. Somehow, I don't think Milt T. is any closer to answering this than anybody who watches baseball in the Delaware Valley. Something that most, if not all, posters have seemed to miss is how Utley’s stance seems to have morphed into a much more choppy, defensive style than the “cocked and ready to attack” stance.

Utley looked like he was ready to hit. Now, he looks like he hangs on. That, of course, could just be perception due to his slump, but I think it’s more than that.

Injury or poor habits? Maybe poor habits due to injury…. it’s something. Somehow, I don’t think Milt T. is any closer to answering this than anybody who watches baseball in the Delaware Valley.

]]> By: Manny http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/10/the-utley-unknown-continues-to-plague-phils/comment-page-1/#comment-46019 Manny Tue, 07 Oct 2008 21:23:44 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/10/the-utley-unknown-continues-to-plague-phils/#comment-46019 We need the two lefties, Chase and Ryan, as 3 and 4, respectively, to do as much damage as possible to the right handed pitchers. Shane should stay as No. 2. I also like the speedy combo Rollins - Shane. Double-steals, anyone? We need the two lefties, Chase and Ryan, as 3 and 4, respectively, to do as much damage as possible to the right handed pitchers. Shane should stay as No. 2. I also like the speedy combo Rollins – Shane. Double-steals, anyone?

]]> By: Rob Cowie http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/10/the-utley-unknown-continues-to-plague-phils/comment-page-1/#comment-46017 Rob Cowie Tue, 07 Oct 2008 20:49:57 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/10/the-utley-unknown-continues-to-plague-phils/#comment-46017 Who's in a bigger slump : Dow Jones or Chase Utley? Who’s in a bigger slump : Dow Jones or Chase Utley?

]]> By: Rob http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/10/the-utley-unknown-continues-to-plague-phils/comment-page-1/#comment-46014 Rob Tue, 07 Oct 2008 20:02:18 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/10/the-utley-unknown-continues-to-plague-phils/#comment-46014 I don't know what to say about this... but I hear that there's no way he can hit anywhere but 2 or 3... but you all see those numbers, and to boot he's not even producing very good at bats. He's behind in the counts I've seen and just isn't working pitchers. I say you can keep him at 3, but I do believe he needs to be hitting in between the hottest hitters in the lineup right now like Rollins, Utley, Victorino, Howard, (Burrell/Werth) etc. Put him in between those two guys and if he still falters then we should worry. I don’t know what to say about this… but I hear that there’s no way he can hit anywhere but 2 or 3… but you all see those numbers, and to boot he’s not even producing very good at bats. He’s behind in the counts I’ve seen and just isn’t working pitchers. I say you can keep him at 3, but I do believe he needs to be hitting in between the hottest hitters in the lineup right now like Rollins, Utley, Victorino, Howard, (Burrell/Werth) etc. Put him in between those two guys and if he still falters then we should worry.

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