The Curious Case of Adam LaRoche

[Anthony K.]

and laroche with another homerun!!!

28 now.

Will be the most under predicted, if at all predicted, 30 homers of the season, if he gets there.

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[scotty216brs]

In 2010 he had 4 multi-HR games, 3 in 09', 2 in 08', 4 in 06'....he seems to hit home runs in bunches. Overall you can't get a more consistent 1B in the game, just pencil him in for .270, 25 HRs, and 80 RBI. He's no superstar but he sure as hell gets the job done. He is definitely a 2nd half hitter, and September is hit best month behind August so it will be interesting so see how long he can stay on his hot streak. Could end up being his best season yet.

I'm looking forward to seeing how he does in the playoffs this year...he hasn't been in them in several years but has 2HR 10RBI in his handful of games.

 

[elmalo]

In 2010 he had 4 multi-HR games, 3 in 09', 2 in 08', 4 in 06'....he seems to hit home runs in bunches. Overall you can't get a more consistent 1B in the game, just pencil him in for .270, 25 HRs, and 80 RBI. He's no superstar but he sure as hell gets the job done. He is definitely a 2nd half hitter, and September is hit best month behind August so it will be interesting so see how long he can stay on his hot streak. Could end up being his best season yet.

I'm looking forward to seeing how he does in the playoffs this year...he hasn't been in them in several years but has 2HR 10RBI in his handful of games.

Texiera has been just as consistent, with better numbers as has Pujols, with much better numbers.

 

[moxacaine]

Texiera has been just as consistent, with better numbers as has Pujols, with much better numbers.

ok but look at cost per year

Laroche $8 Mil
Teixeira $22.5 Mil
Pujols $24 Mil

 

[elmalo]

ok but look at cost per year

Laroche $8 Mil
Teixeira $22.5 Mil
Pujols $24 Mil

That wasnt the point. He said you cant get a more consistent first baseman in the game. Had he said you cant get a more affordable consistant first baseman in the game, than yes.

 

[moxacaine]

That wasnt the point. He said you cant get a more consistent first baseman in the game. Had he said you cant get a more affordable consistant first baseman in the game, than yes.

I guess we interpreted differently then. I took it as being implied. Either way he has been flying under the radar.

 

[dp33]

28 now.

Will be the most under predicted, if at all predicted, 30 homers of the season, if he gets there.

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Well, I give you a lot of credit then for predicting Edwin Encarnacion was going to do it. I certainly would have predicted LaRoche to be where he's at long before predicting Encarnacion would be where he's at.

 

[TNP777]

Adam's brother Andy had more hype as a minor leaguer than Adam ever has in his excellent Major League career.
Remember how hot Andy's 2005 Bowman Chrome autograph was?
But Adam has quietly been having a nice career, while Andy, who turns 29 next week, is back in the minors after a forgettable five seasons of 22 total home runs.

proving once again that historically the Dodgers end up with the crappy brother

 

[moxacaine]

just hit #29

 

[cubfanbudman]

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[moxacaine]

And now #30

lol no it was 29.

 

[tramers]

this was his locker when he rehabbed in Hickory - bought team supper three nights = cost $3000 - steaks etc

 

[moxacaine]

nice stuff barry.

 

[cubfanbudman]

lol no it was 29.

Oops my phone messed up. Said he hit 2

 

[moxacaine]

Just in case he gets really hot in the playoffs.

I have a 4th gold X incoming as well

 

[markakis8]

I have a Topps Unique 1/1 Not sure I'll get much ROI on that though, lol

 

[Brewer Andy]

Love that swing

 

[moxacaine]

I have a Topps Unique 1/1 Not sure I'll get much ROI on that though, lol

Why is that? You overpay for it?