Zack Greinke denies Pat Neshek Autograph - Page 3

VeedonFleece · 09-22-2017, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Verufian

Oh man, now I love the guy haha!!

Welcome aboard. He's unintentionally hilarious. My favourite player, bar none.

unclemonkey · 09-22-2017, 11:38 AM

Makes me want to buy Greinke's RC and auto.

Is there a specific card that is considered his RC?

no10pin · 09-22-2017, 11:46 AM

'A teammate, Alex Gordon, was really struggling at the plate. Gordon just couldn't hit anything at all, and one day Greinke came up to him and said he wanted to show Gordon something in the video room. Gordon was thrilled -- Greinke is renowned for his baseball eye. For a long time, the Royals thought Greinke would make a great scout after he retired (that plan is probably scuttled since Greinke will clear $300 million in baseball after he plays out this contract).

Anyway, Gordon followed Greinke into the room and got ready to receive some advice.
On the television, cued up, was the home run Greinke hit against Arizona in his fourth big league at-bat. They watched it together. And then watched it again.

"Do more of that," Greinke said.'

Verufian · 09-22-2017, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by VeedonFleece

Welcome aboard. He's unintentionally hilarious. My favourite player, bar none.

Some of these stories have me rollin. I dig it.

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Originally Posted by no10pin

'A teammate, Alex Gordon, was really struggling at the plate. Gordon just couldn't hit anything at all, and one day Greinke came up to him and said he wanted to show Gordon something in the video room. Gordon was thrilled -- Greinke is renowned for his baseball eye. For a long time, the Royals thought Greinke would make a great scout after he retired (that plan is probably scuttled since Greinke will clear $300 million in baseball after he plays out this contract).

Anyway, Gordon followed Greinke into the room and got ready to receive some advice.
On the television, cued up, was the home run Greinke hit against Arizona in his fourth big league at-bat. They watched it together. And then watched it again.

"Do more of that," Greinke said.'

calculusdork · 09-22-2017, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by no10pin

'A teammate, Alex Gordon, was really struggling at the plate. Gordon just couldn't hit anything at all, and one day Greinke came up to him and said he wanted to show Gordon something in the video room. Gordon was thrilled -- Greinke is renowned for his baseball eye. For a long time, the Royals thought Greinke would make a great scout after he retired (that plan is probably scuttled since Greinke will clear $300 million in baseball after he plays out this contract).

Anyway, Gordon followed Greinke into the room and got ready to receive some advice.
On the television, cued up, was the home run Greinke hit against Arizona in his fourth big league at-bat. They watched it together. And then watched it again.

"Do more of that," Greinke said.'

I saw it coming but I still can't breathe

calculusdork · 09-22-2017, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by unclemonkey

Makes me want to buy Greinke's RC and auto.

Is there a specific card that is considered his RC?

2002 Bowman Draft and Chrome
2002 Upper Deck autograph (sticker, basically)

The 2002 Bowman cards are hideous in my opinion. This does make me want to buy some on-card autos though.

VeedonFleece · 09-22-2017, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by calculusdork

I saw it coming but I still can't breathe

I love the story too - Posnanski has all the best ones. Never sure how much is true though. For instance, if that Alex Gordon story is true, it would have been easy for Gordon to turn around and point out that Greinke gave up ELEVEN runs in that game.

unclemonkey · 09-22-2017, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by calculusdork

2002 Bowman Draft and Chrome
2002 Upper Deck autograph (sticker, basically)

The 2002 Bowman cards are hideous in my opinion. This does make me want to buy some on-card autos though.

Thank you!

VeedonFleece · 09-22-2017, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by calculusdork

2002 Bowman Draft and Chrome
2002 Upper Deck autograph (sticker, basically)

The 2002 Bowman cards are hideous in my opinion. This does make me want to buy some on-card autos though.

I have a Brewers-only rule but I've been thinking about picking one up too. Can make an exception for your favourite player, right? I've made the case previously that he's not that far off borderline HOF numbers. He'll need at least a couple more good seasons to have any chance, but he's aging well.

Edit: I've even considered going down the TTM route, something I've never done. Don't think I'll bother now...

88horsepower · 09-22-2017, 03:42 PM

If indeed he is on the autism spectrum, it's nothing to make fun of or name-call about.

Ajax1723 · 09-22-2017, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 88horsepower

If indeed he is on the autism spectrum, it's nothing to make fun of or name-call about.

He suffers with Social Anxiety Disorder and Depression. I have never seen anywhere that he is anywhere close to the autism spectrum. I myself battle with both of those, and can honestly say that it is nothing to take lightly.

calculusdork · 10-01-2017, 06:29 PM

Calling it now.

Greinke is going to fall apart against the Rockies.

Neshek pulled a stunt, and it's working. Greinke has been terrible in his last two starts, since Neshek posted his story. Now, Greinke faces the Rockies in a pressure cooker. He's going to implode.

Or he'll throw a perfect game. Either/or.

TimBuckTwo · 10-01-2017, 07:11 PM

Just got three Chrome autos back from Pat.

Thanks PAT !!

rman112 · 10-01-2017, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by calculusdork

Calling it now.

Greinke is going to fall apart against the Rockies.

Neshek pulled a stunt, and it's working. Greinke has been terrible in his last two starts, since Neshek posted his story. Now, Greinke faces the Rockies in a pressure cooker. He's going to implode.

Or he'll throw a perfect game. Either/or.

Hot Take

calculusdork · 10-01-2017, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by rman112

Hot Take

Lol, exactly

RandysHobby · 10-03-2017, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by calculusdork

Calling it now.

Greinke is going to fall apart against the Rockies.

Neshek pulled a stunt, and it's working. Greinke has been terrible in his last two starts, since Neshek posted his story. Now, Greinke faces the Rockies in a pressure cooker. He's going to implode.

Or he'll throw a perfect game. Either/or.

His last start he only have up 2 runs. Wouldn't say terrible, but definitely not himself.

calculusdork · 10-03-2017, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by RandysHobby

His last start he only have up 2 runs. Wouldn't say terrible, but definitely not himself.

6 hits and 2 BB in 4 IP, WHIP of 2 ... the 2 runs just means he stranded a ton of baserunners

09-22-2017, 11:46 AM	#53
no10pin Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 16,904 no10pin no10pin	'A teammate, Alex Gordon, was really struggling at the plate. Gordon just couldn't hit anything at all, and one day Greinke came up to him and said he wanted to show Gordon something in the video room. Gordon was thrilled -- Greinke is renowned for his baseball eye. For a long time, the Royals thought Greinke would make a great scout after he retired (that plan is probably scuttled since Greinke will clear $300 million in baseball after he plays out this contract). Anyway, Gordon followed Greinke into the room and got ready to receive some advice. On the television, cued up, was the home run Greinke hit against Arizona in his fourth big league at-bat. They watched it together. And then watched it again. "Do more of that," Greinke said.' __________________ Always looking for more George Brett stuff. Need more rookies, low numbered inserts/parallels and on-card autos (no Panini).

09-22-2017, 11:38 AM	#52
unclemonkey Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 4,989	Makes me want to buy Greinke's RC and auto. Is there a specific card that is considered his RC?

09-22-2017, 03:42 PM	#60
88horsepower Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Somewhere In Time Posts: 23,832	If indeed he is on the autism spectrum, it's nothing to make fun of or name-call about.

10-01-2017, 06:29 PM	#62
calculusdork Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Nowheresville Posts: 26,683 calculusdork calculusdork	Calling it now. Greinke is going to fall apart against the Rockies. Neshek pulled a stunt, and it's working. Greinke has been terrible in his last two starts, since Neshek posted his story. Now, Greinke faces the Rockies in a pressure cooker. He's going to implode. Or he'll throw a perfect game. Either/or.

10-01-2017, 07:11 PM	#63
TimBuckTwo Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 10,155	Just got three Chrome autos back from Pat. Thanks PAT !!