Posted on 07/09/2009 7:01:54 AM PDT by Federalist Patriot
Here is video of Andruw Jones of the Texas Rangers last night where he hit three home runs in consecutive at bats against the Los Angeles Angels. Jones homered in the 1st, 3rd, and 5th innings, giving him 14 home runs on the season.
Jones is a top candidate for Comeback Player of the Year. He was tossed aside by the Lost Angeles Dodgers in the offseason because he had a disastrous season with them in 2008, hitting only 3 home runs all year and batting under .160. The Rangers picked him up in the offseason and gave him a chance. Rangers hitting instructor Rudy Jaramillo has worked extensively with Jones to help him get his swing back. It looks like he has succeeded. Jones has only played part-time most of the season, but is now playing every day. He has now hit 4 home runs in the last two games, and 9 home runs in his last 57 at bats. Reportedly, the Dodgers are paying $15 million of Jones' salary this year because they released him, and the Rangers are only having to pay $400,000. . . . (Watch Video)
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Whoops. “Los” Angeles Dodgers - not “Lost.” Not intentional.
Must be juicing again!
Jones can be an impact player, when and if he decides to make an effort.
I remember back when he first started playing. He was very fun to watch. It was nearly impossible for a ball to drop in Center Field when he was out there.
My Rangers have made some good moves recently. Bringing Jones in and the Teixera trade (which got them their starting ss,c, and at least one starting pitcher) come to mind. First place in AL West as of today.
“must be juicing again!”
And there you have it, a winner. You can see this around the league, certain guys coming back from the dead. Sounds like a new masking agent has been found, covering up for the presence of the juice in people’s systems. They’ll be found out, however. Just a question of time.
Still spells his name wrong.
BINGO!
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