2007 | Small adjustment leads to big night for Botts

Lone Star Ball: Front Page Posts found this 9/5/2007 on www.star-telegram.com [flag]

ARLINGTON -- On a rain-drenched night before a crowd small enough to disappoint a minor league team, Jason Botts finally swung the bat like a major-leaguer. The Rangers' designated hitter was hitting just .202 before he collected two doubles, a single and two RBI in Tuesday's 9-8 victory over the Kansas City Royals. "He needed a game like this," manager Ron Washington said. Botts and hitting ... [link]

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Wednesday morning things
Published 9/5/2007 by zywica <info@lonestarball.com> at Lone Star Ball: Front Page Posts
Adam's out today and I'm having some internet issues, so I'll add to the morning post as I can... Wins against KC are proving to be elusive, but the Rangers managed one last night...barely. There were good signs though, HR from Jarrod Saltalamacchia, continued hot hitting from Ian Kinsler (21 hits in his last ten games and has risen his OPS almost 80 points), and a multihit game from Jason Botts. Speaking of Botts, Dave Sessions says that a toe tap did wonders for him last night. Im beginning to get a Gabe Kapler-ish feeling about Botts. After hearing about the alterations he made to his swing early in the season and seeing incredible numbers I was halfway expecting a Hafner type swing from the left side, but its been long and loopy instead, and the results have been disappointing. Im starting to fear that Botts is one of these guys who will require constant tinkering to stay in synch. ...

Payback Approaches
Published 9/5/2007 by Sturminator at Bob's Blog - Live from Lewisville
... Big night for Botts results in more accolades for Rudy … ...

Otsuka’s Season Done; Blalock To Return To Third Base And More
Published 9/7/2007 by Joey Matschulat at Baseball Time in Arlington
... Jason Botts attributed his strong 3 for 4, two RBI night at the plate on Tuesday to a mechanical adjustment in his batting stance, which was suggested by hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo: ...

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