kansascity.com - 11/9/2008
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N ew Royals slugger Mike Jacobs reiterated on the Royals’ Web site in the last few days something he told us shortly after he was acquired — that he’d much rather swing away than take a walk, or so it seems.
phanamanda.blogspot.com - 11/14/2008
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Flanagan: Royals’ new slugger isn’t looking to walk
BBTF's Baseball Primer Newsblog —
Flanagan: Royals’ new slugger isn’t looking to walk New Royals slugger Mike Jacobs reiterated on the Royals’ Web site in the last few days something he told us shortly after he was acquired — that he’d much rather swing away than take a walk, or so it seems. Jacobs walked just 36 times last season and had a .299 on-base percentage. “I don’t walk a lot,” Jacobs said. “I believe that when you’re in the middle of the lineup, you’re in the middle of the lineup for a reason — to drive in runs and put the ball in play and try to do damage.” Your swing so sweet Your OBP so sour ...
Mike Jacobs Doesn't Do OBP
Bucs Dugout —
... Forgive the lack of Pirates coverage, but it's a slow weekend and I'm always fascinated when players say stuff like this from new Royal first baseman Mike Jacobs: ...
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