"He takes BP like a big guy," Orlando Cabrera said. "He hits home runs to straight center field. He...

"He takes BP like a big guy," Orlando Cabrera said. "He hits home runs to straight center field. He goes [to the opposite field] any time he wants. He'll say, 'I'm going oppo.' I'm like, 'What the heck is this?' How can a guy like that hit only three home runs in a year?"

So, Orlando had an idea.

"He saw my BP in Spring Training one time," Asdrubal Cabrera said. "He said, 'Hey you've go to try to use that big swing sometimes.' He saw I hit the ball good in BP and he told me, 'Hey, you've got to take one at-bat for you and try to hit a home run.'"

Bastian. Orlando makes everything better.

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Well I guess that’s, uh, working out pretty well

by Turkmenbashi on Apr 11, 2011 1:27 AM EDT reply actions

Next project: Mattola.

by YoDaddyWags on Apr 11, 2011 9:19 AM EDT reply actions

He has good pop from the right-hand side. When he first came up, he’d drive the ball all over the ballpark from that side. Last year he seemed content to make contact. Good to see that a change in approach (and good health) is making a difference. You could see it in spring training.

by TribeJay on Apr 11, 2011 10:13 AM EDT reply actions

He can drive the ball when he wants to!

by VA tribe fan on Apr 11, 2011 10:29 AM EDT reply actions 8 recs

soylent

by Gradyforpresident on Apr 11, 2011 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions

SIGN Orlando Caberara for hitting coach, READ THIS SHAPRIO

In the new Geico commercial, Marte sings "Let me be myself" on Wedge's front lawn (with the cavemen).

by V-Mart Shopper on Apr 11, 2011 9:26 PM EDT reply actions

My buddy was in Arizona watching the Indians during spring training and said that Asdrubal was crushing the ball and predicted a big year for him. He’s been texting me every time Droobs hits a home run to remind me of his prediction.

by Buckeye Brad on Apr 12, 2011 3:37 PM EDT reply actions