Started in CF today. Went 2-5 with a double & a run scored. I expect he’ll be starting regularly by June , if not sooner. Just hard to keep him out of the lineup.
Jake Mangum update.
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Oh my...
I will say, I watched most of their game one, and the guy playing center and could hit home runs, clearly was NOT very athletic.
He needs to be DH or something else. Being 6ft 7 does not make you athletic.
I watched most of the game today after our game ended. Glad he had a good first game
Let me introduce you to Jake 17n Mangum in case you forgot who he is.
Keep doubting.
Keep doubting.
They will have a hard time keeping him out of the lineup unless they don't won't to win
Well, he did lead the NL in stolen bases last year, so he’s pretty damn athletic. No doubt he hasn’t quite lived up to his potential though. I have a hard time seeing the Pirates giving up on him
He's very athletic, but he exudes "I don't give a ****". They're wasting energy hoping that dude will be a star.
All the tools in the world, but this is his 5th year in the majors. Gotta put it together at some point. If Mangum displaces him in center, he’s about to not have a spot at SS either with the way Konner Griffin looks
Watching some game replays. Mangum had one hit over his head, absolute great catch. The announcers loved it.
It is in 12 min video....so.
About 5:30 in.
It is in 12 min video....so.
About 5:30 in.
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In case you want to watch two games at once today...
He'll be a fan favorite before they play a home game.
Unfortunately you're right. He's like a dollar tree version of Elly de la Cruz in Centerfield
Watching this reminded me The parallels between Bryce Chance college career and Jake Mangum professional career.
They seem to have more to prove than the rest of the roster but prove they are more clutch than the rest of the roster.
They seem to have more to prove than the rest of the roster but prove they are more clutch than the rest of the roster.
They're really playing around with the lineups. Appears he's going to get a chance to prove he needs to be in there most days...
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