Giancarlo Stanton deserves his own thread - Page 2

Sportnut08 · 07-26-2020, 06:13 AM

Very steady ascent on his Update RC.

Thursday I sold a single for $20 and a lot of 3/$60.
Friday I sold a lot of 10/$250
This morning I sold a lot of two/$80

Still have close to 200 left.

SaltyCracker · 07-26-2020, 01:50 PM

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I’d like to see the exit velo on that missile. In past years he would swing through that pitch totally off balance

121.3 -2nd highest ever recorded

beanman25 · 07-26-2020, 01:58 PM

Pulled this out of a box of razor I ordered for fun. Also got Tim Anderson and Andrew cashner in the same box.

Love Stanton a ton though. Always been a big fan of his.

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Akphillips86 · 07-26-2020, 02:13 PM

Offspeed stuff killing him today. In fairness Corbin kinda dominated almost everyone in the lineup, but Harris made him look pretty foolish as well.

If he can stay on the ball a bit longer and not sell out for the big fly so much, he will get back in his groove. Loved his oppo RBI single off Scherzer. He really looked locked in on that. For Stanton that’s more challenging than putting one over the wall.

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ovrcollect · 07-26-2020, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Akphillips86

Offspeed stuff killing him today. In fairness Corbin kinda dominated almost everyone in the lineup, but Harris made him look pretty foolish as well.

If he can stay on the ball a bit longer and not sell out for the big fly so much, he will get back in his groove. Loved his oppo RBI single off Scherzer. He really looked locked in on that. For Stanton that’s more challenging than putting one over the wall.

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I was thinking the same - past two games he's looked like a hitter instead of just a slugger.

bmattioli · 07-26-2020, 02:47 PM

MVP hands down.. Fingers crossed he stays healthy..

ovrcollect · 07-31-2020, 01:58 AM

3 for 4 and now hitting .500! Had to sell my Stanton Update for PC additions, and really hoping I don't regret that decision.

That Yankees lineup is terrifying

Hollywood42 · 08-09-2020, 02:11 PM

Obligatory bump

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Will this thread end each time he gets hurt too?

jhssketchcards · 08-09-2020, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by bmattioli

MVP hands down.. Fingers crossed he stays healthy..

Hope you didn’t break your fingers... sad to see him hurt again

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ovrcollect · 08-09-2020, 02:53 PM

Damn - didn't see until this thread bump. He hit a HR yesterday too. Hopefully he can be back in a couple weeks, but geez.

stinkus · 08-09-2020, 03:22 PM

Could have been the next 600 homer guy, streaky AF but also injured AF regularly. Followed him since his callup in 2010. The beat goes on, but any real fan knew after those first two homers that this was gonna happen.

Good luck big Mike, hope you're back soon.

Giancarlo27 · 08-09-2020, 07:54 PM

Sad to see for sure. He can't seem to get away from the soft tissue stuff. His career will likely be yet another case of what if, but will always be remembered as one of the best sluggers of all time IMO

Sportnut08 · 08-09-2020, 08:00 PM

Very unfortunate timing for the seller, but I'm not complaining. Couldn't pass this up, especially with that beautiful Sterling Gold refractor on top

https://www.ebay.com/itm/HUGE-lot-of...72.m2748.l2649

Regardless of the injury or not, this is the type of lot that needed to be broken out. But again, as a buyer, I'm not complaining.

ovrcollect · 08-09-2020, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Sportnut08

Very unfortunate timing for the seller, but I'm not complaining. Couldn't pass this up, especially with that beautiful Sterling Gold refractor on top

https://www.ebay.com/itm/HUGE-lot-of...72.m2748.l2649

Regardless of the injury or not, this is the type of lot that needed to be broken out. But again, as a buyer, I'm not complaining.

Great find!

The Nasty Nati · 08-09-2020, 09:11 PM

Anyone else think the guy's too strong? All that muscle is just causing injuries. Sounds stupid, I know. But that's just my theory.

jasonm2121 · 08-09-2020, 09:12 PM

Pretty clear he will have injury issues forever

Akphillips86 · 08-09-2020, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by The Nasty Nati

Anyone else think the guy's too strong? All that muscle is just causing injuries. Sounds stupid, I know. But that's just my theory.

I’m with you, he seems kinda like D Rose, too explosive for his own good. Generates all kinds of torque, but doesn’t seem like his body is able to handle it long term. I feel for the guy because he can truly murder a baseball just can’t seem to stay healthy.

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kidfan9 · 08-09-2020, 10:50 PM

I think I had heard at the beginning of the season that he looked not as bulked up but who knows.

MarvinGardens · 08-10-2020, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by kidfan9

I think I had heard at the beginning of the season that he looked not as bulked up but who knows.

He definitely looks slimmer, but is still jacked. I mean last year (when he wasn't hurt) I thought Tony Stark might be calling to recruit him.

MossDC4L · 08-10-2020, 07:22 AM

The guy is an absolute beast and look at the way he stands at the plate, almost like he has to come unglued for every swing, I can see why he would have persistent knee issues, but man can he hit the ball when healthy... Hope he comes back to smash more dingers this year !!

jhssketchcards · 08-10-2020, 10:05 PM

Reminds me of Tiger Woods. When Woods was younger and lean fit, he was incredible, other worldly. When he bulked up, he started having major issues and hasn’t been the same. Some guys frames can’t support the type of muscle growth he put on. Maybe Stanton is the same. I know he’s tall, but bone structure comes into play as well. McGwire broke down after bulking up too, feet were too small.
(Insert joke here). Just saying maybe Stanton could drop about 20 lbs of bulk and regain some athleticism and stay on the field.

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ovrcollect · 08-10-2020, 10:09 PM

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Reminds me of Tiger Woods. When Woods was younger and lean fit, he was incredible, other worldly. When he bulked up, he started having major issues and hasn’t been the same. Some guys frames can’t support the type of muscle growth he put on. Maybe Stanton is the same. I know he’s tall, but bone structure comes into play as well. McGwire broke down after bulking up too, feet were too small.
(Insert joke here). Just saying maybe Stanton could drop about 20 lbs of bulk and regain some athleticism and stay on the field.

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That's a super interesting point. Mass definitely takes its toll - especially on muscle flexibility

jhssketchcards · 08-10-2020, 10:10 PM

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That's a super interesting point. Mass definitely takes its toll - especially on muscle flexibility

Yeah. I know Tiger has suffered from it and so did Mickelson. Not everyone should be built like an Action Figure.

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rman112 · 10-06-2020, 08:37 PM

Easily the biggest benefactor of no fans.

Giancarlo27 · 10-06-2020, 08:37 PM

Holy poop that ball was absolutely destroyed. God i love when he is healthy

07-26-2020, 01:58 PM	#28
beanman25 Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 340	Pulled this out of a box of razor I ordered for fun. Also got Tim Anderson and Andrew cashner in the same box. Love Stanton a ton though. Always been a big fan of his. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk __________________ Collect all kinds of things. Luis Robert , Shohei Ohtani, Takeya Nakamura, STL cards (hockey, baseball), cool cards.

07-26-2020, 02:47 PM	#31
bmattioli Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Posts: 50 bmattioli	MVP hands down.. Fingers crossed he stays healthy.. __________________ USAF Veteran 1984-1994

08-09-2020, 03:22 PM	#36
stinkus Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NEW JERSEY Posts: 5,022 Bmenkes	Could have been the next 600 homer guy, streaky AF but also injured AF regularly. Followed him since his callup in 2010. The beat goes on, but any real fan knew after those first two homers that this was gonna happen. Good luck big Mike, hope you're back soon. __________________ Please don't ever ask me for my "best price" on something. It's already been posted. https://instagram.com/cardsbystinkus?r=nametag

08-09-2020, 07:54 PM	#37
Giancarlo27 Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 11,164	Sad to see for sure. He can't seem to get away from the soft tissue stuff. His career will likely be yet another case of what if, but will always be remembered as one of the best sluggers of all time IMO __________________ Collecting: Giancarlo Stanton, Sandy Koufax, Hideki Matsui, Topps Archives Autographs

08-09-2020, 10:50 PM	#43
kidfan9 Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,552	I think I had heard at the beginning of the season that he looked not as bulked up but who knows. __________________ Ted Williams-Baseball's last .400 hitter

07-26-2020, 06:13 AM	#26
Sportnut08 Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Minnesota Posts: 4,819 dontrellefan35	Very steady ascent on his Update RC. Thursday I sold a single for $20 and a lot of 3/$60. Friday I sold a lot of 10/$250 This morning I sold a lot of two/$80 Still have close to 200 left.

07-26-2020, 02:13 PM	#29
Akphillips86 Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Posts: 2,960	Offspeed stuff killing him today. In fairness Corbin kinda dominated almost everyone in the lineup, but Harris made him look pretty foolish as well. If he can stay on the ball a bit longer and not sell out for the big fly so much, he will get back in his groove. Loved his oppo RBI single off Scherzer. He really looked locked in on that. For Stanton that’s more challenging than putting one over the wall. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07-31-2020, 01:58 AM	#32
ovrcollect Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: California Posts: 1,111	3 for 4 and now hitting .500! Had to sell my Stanton Update for PC additions, and really hoping I don't regret that decision. That Yankees lineup is terrifying

08-09-2020, 02:53 PM	#35
ovrcollect Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: California Posts: 1,111	Damn - didn't see until this thread bump. He hit a HR yesterday too. Hopefully he can be back in a couple weeks, but geez.

08-09-2020, 08:00 PM	#38
Sportnut08 Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Minnesota Posts: 4,819 dontrellefan35	Very unfortunate timing for the seller, but I'm not complaining. Couldn't pass this up, especially with that beautiful Sterling Gold refractor on top https://www.ebay.com/itm/HUGE-lot-of...72.m2748.l2649 Regardless of the injury or not, this is the type of lot that needed to be broken out. But again, as a buyer, I'm not complaining.

08-09-2020, 09:11 PM	#40
The Nasty Nati Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 196	Anyone else think the guy's too strong? All that muscle is just causing injuries. Sounds stupid, I know. But that's just my theory.

08-09-2020, 09:12 PM	#41
jasonm2121 Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: GOAT City Posts: 11,996	Pretty clear he will have injury issues forever

08-10-2020, 07:22 AM	#45
MossDC4L Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 662 705SportsCards	The guy is an absolute beast and look at the way he stands at the plate, almost like he has to come unglued for every swing, I can see why he would have persistent knee issues, but man can he hit the ball when healthy... Hope he comes back to smash more dingers this year !!

08-10-2020, 10:05 PM	#46
jhssketchcards Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 11,319 jhssketchcards2012	Reminds me of Tiger Woods. When Woods was younger and lean fit, he was incredible, other worldly. When he bulked up, he started having major issues and hasn’t been the same. Some guys frames can’t support the type of muscle growth he put on. Maybe Stanton is the same. I know he’s tall, but bone structure comes into play as well. McGwire broke down after bulking up too, feet were too small. (Insert joke here). Just saying maybe Stanton could drop about 20 lbs of bulk and regain some athleticism and stay on the field. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10-06-2020, 08:37 PM	#49
rman112 Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Freedom is Free Again Posts: 40,946	Easily the biggest benefactor of no fans.