Have you ever seen something crazier?
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Matt is a true professional hitter.
Question, please define a professional hitter.
Bob
Carpenter was a teammate of sons when they were with the Cardinals.
He was the real deal in STL and even a bigger one now in NY.
The mustache is hysterical and typical Matt Carpenter.
He hit .100 last 2 years. Proves everyone needs a change of scenery and a good line up!
Nice article. Thanks for posting.
I knew what happened with STL but didn't realize he walked away from the game.
I am a fan of the mustache and the guy's game. Just compare him to Gallo, nuff said (or Hicks).
It’s an awesome story. I would appreciate it so much more if he wasn’t playing for the Yankees.
I've been a Cardinals and a Carp fan for a long, long time (originally from the STL area but now live just south of his parents near Prosper, TX) and appreciate his grind in finding himself again. I watched an interview with him a Judge from the recent game they combined for something like 10 RBIs and he was asked about his challenge over the last few years and what the feeling was now. While there is "no crying in baseball" he certainly was overcome with emotion. He could have easily "hung up the cleats" following a successful career with the Cardinals, but he knew he was not yet finished. While I agree I'd rather see his success with another team, I'm more thankful he gets to live his dream a bit longer in the big leagues.
Keep smackin' the ball Carp.
Matt Carpenter is reaching Linsanity levels. Great article below.
He was one of the more underrated guys in baseball for a period of time. I get the feeling it's more of a Linsanity type of thing but regardless pretty good to see him doing well. He is proof that as long as you can hit you will find yourself in the lineup.
The fact that he was able to turn it around so drastically is extremely encouraging and extremely discouraging at the same time for the Joey Gallo crowd.
As a Yankee fan I highly approve. 13 HR’s in 79 at bats now
@adbono posted:It’s an awesome story. I would appreciate it so much more if he wasn’t playing for the Yankees.
The Rangers had their chance and passed...and they are left with some beard hairs and a meh salsa recipe. +1 for the evil empire
@2022NYC posted:The Rangers had their chance and passed...and they are left with some beard hairs and a meh salsa recipe. +1 for the evil empire
Hilarious that you think I care about the Rangers
@adbono posted:Hilarious that you think I care about the Rangers
I am sure if Texans were polled, a majority would be surprised there is a second baseball team in Texas besides the Astros.
@2022NYC posted:I am sure if Texans were polled, a majority would be surprised there is a second baseball team in Texas besides the Astros.
Not a fan of the Astros either. I tend to pay attention to little things like how organizations are run and how they treat their players, coaches, scouts, etc.