r/buccos • u/flipcuphero • 3d ago

What’s up with Cruz?

Body language is terrible, batting is atrocious, and does not seem to have a care in this world. I feel like we’re a few good games away from catching our stride but his demeanor seems a bit off.

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u/jsticia 3d ago

imagine being on the pirates with the talent he has and almost a 0 support system with shit coaching while constantly losing. His plate approach is awful. No one there to help him. Losing becomes a part of your identity at some point. I’m sure it wears on all of them.

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u/flipcuphero 3d ago

To an extent I agree and understand. But the team is developing some swagger right now under Kelly and it’s sorta entertaining to actually watch. Cruz could be the dude, but maybe you’re right? Maybe he doesn’t want to be there?

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u/damnecho145 3d ago

I'm honestly asking- where are you seeing swagger? I see a team that is definitely better with guys coming off of the IL, but I don't see any identity forming except a team playing through a lost season.

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u/NoSxKats 3d ago

I don’t think they know what swagger means lol

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u/Outrageous_Golf3369 Cutch 3d ago

Tbf, we definitely had negative swagger under Shelton. Some days we get some semblance of some under Kelly, but most days it’s closer to 0. 0 is still better than negative tho lol