Royals Justin Upton: the Hank Aaron of our Era

Jenson71 · 04-23-2013, 01:28 PM

What's up with this guy? He just launched his 10th homer today, which puts him on pace for what? 60? 65?

It's refreshing to see a five tool player like Upton doing so well in that department.

Chief_For_Life58 · 04-23-2013, 01:29 PM

Chiefspants · 04-23-2013, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by La literatura

What's up with this guy? He just launched his 10th homer today, which puts him on pace for what? 60? 65?

It's refreshing to see a five tool player like Upton doing so well in that department.

Let's put on the breaks there, bud, this season still has a lot left in the tank.

Jenson71 · 04-23-2013, 01:30 PM

The Hank Aaron reference had to be done because of the Braves connection. I agree it's an overstatement.

Al Bundy · 04-23-2013, 01:31 PM

It will take the entire season for Moos and Hosmer to hit 10 home runs. They might have 10 home runs combined by the time July rolls around.

Chiefspants · 04-23-2013, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Al Bundy

It will take the entire season for Moos and Hosmer to hit 10 home runs. They might have 10 home runs combined by the time July rolls around.

Al Bundy · 04-23-2013, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiefspants

Frown all you want... Hosmer is turning into Ross Gload right before our eyes and Moose is popping everything up.

Demonpenz · 04-23-2013, 02:42 PM

it's just passed mid april.

Setsuna · 04-23-2013, 02:44 PM

I approve of this fail comparison.

Strongside · 04-23-2013, 02:46 PM

I'm just happy to see an African-American baseball player doing well. I know that there are several, but there aren't many superstars. The black baseball player is disappearing, and it's kind of sad.

Skyy God · 04-23-2013, 02:50 PM

LOL at Upton not being a good fit for the D-back's clubhouse.

Jerm · 04-23-2013, 02:51 PM

Yeah he doesn't "grind" enough...Braves absolutely fleeced them...he'll be a serious MVP candidate this year.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 04-23-2013, 02:55 PM

**** Upton. I had him for four straight years on my fantasy team, only to see him continually disappoint. Now, as soon as I let go of him he turns into Ken Griffy Jr.

**chefsos** · 04-23-2013, 03:09 PM

Even before the Roid Era, it seemed someone would have 10-12 bombs in April every year...and end up with 23. It's early.

Chief Roundup · 04-23-2013, 03:15 PM

It is early for all that talk and we will just find out that he is using PED just like the rest of them are.

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Jenson71 fides quaerens intellectum Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: United States Casino cash: $8330900	The Hank Aaron reference had to be done because of the Braves connection. I agree it's an overstatement.
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Al Bundy Damnit Peg Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $5391831	It will take the entire season for Moos and Hosmer to hit 10 home runs. They might have 10 home runs combined by the time July rolls around.
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Demonpenz I got Rice cookin in the micro Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Apartment "G UNIT!" Casino cash: $3162136	it's just passed mid april. __________________
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Strongside Mahomes or GTFO Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: KC Casino cash: $6154282	I'm just happy to see an African-American baseball player doing well. I know that there are several, but there aren't many superstars. The black baseball player is disappearing, and it's kind of sad. __________________
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Skyy God 11-5, baby Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Livin the dream Casino cash: $2191557	LOL at Upton not being a good fit for the D-back's clubhouse.
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Jerm Mahomes > God Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Clinton, MO Casino cash: $5878996	Yeah he doesn't "grind" enough...Braves absolutely fleeced them...he'll be a serious MVP candidate this year.
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'Hamas' Jenkins Now you've pissed me off! Join Date: Jan 2006 Casino cash: $8009572	**** Upton. I had him for four straight years on my fantasy team, only to see him continually disappoint. Now, as soon as I let go of him he turns into Ken Griffy Jr. __________________ "When the Know-Nothings get control, it will read 'all men are created equal, except negroes, and foreigners, and Catholics.' When it comes to this I should prefer emigrating to some country where they make no pretense of loving liberty – to Russia, for instance, where despotism can be taken pure, and without the base alloy of hypocrisy.”--Abraham Lincoln
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chefsos Fifty eight sixty two... Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Felton, DE Casino cash: $8507676	Even before the Roid Era, it seemed someone would have 10-12 bombs in April every year...and end up with 23. It's early.
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