Off Season Calorie Consumption: Pitchers & Catchers Edition
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Feb 15, 2011 12:16 AM EST
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PrintA lot has been made of CC Sabathia's 25 pound weight loss and the fact that Joba Chamberlain has put on 15 pounds of "muscle", but do these numbers pass the eye test? Here are some recent pictures of our players and their new physiques:
Everyone's favorite Carb Craving pitcher apparently gave up eating Cap'n Crunch on his way to losing 25 pounds this off season. Buster Olney originally reported that CC had lost 30 pounds, while Cashman said he thought it looked to be about half of that. To me, CC definitely looks thinner, but I still don't think we have to worry about taking his buffet table off the budget anytime soon.
A week ago, Brian Costello tweeted that it appeared Jesus Montero had lost weight. Last summer, Baby Jesus struggled a little while adjusting to AAA and it was reported that he seemed to be out of shape. While any weight he lost would definitely not be on the same scale as CC's, I think he looks more fit which can only help him in his quest to make a big impression during Spring Training.
Then there's Joba. Instead of losing weight this off season, Joba was said to have put on about 15 pounds of muscle. I was skeptical to begin with about the muscle part and after seeing a recent picture, I'm still pretty uncertain that the weight added was the good kind. Of course Joba says he feels stronger, and maybe there is some muscle in there somewhere, but I definitely don't think he fits into the "best shape of my life" overused off season cliche. I'm not sure what this means for Joba this season but I don't think it's going to be a positive thing.
At least he's not as big as another potential Yankee pitcher I guess...
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awesome post
though the picture of Joba isn’t showing for me.
One thing I’ve always liked about Girardi’s philosophy is making his players leaner and faster on the bases. Posada and Swisher both trimmed down in the last two offseasons (if I recall correctly) and it definitely improves overall health to be lighter and stronger.
I just tried to reupload the Joba picture, does it work now?
People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring.
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Feb 15, 2011 12:53 AM EST up reply actions
Wow, CC seriously looks thinner.
He reminds me of me, except not as white and with far more pitching talent. Oh, and money.
"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"
by I'mGivingYouARaise on Feb 15, 2011 1:57 AM EST reply actions
Man that looks like more than 25 to me
He really looks better.
"I’m never really surprised, but I am thrilled sometimes." Joe G. 2010
Someones's been feeding Joba Crackerjacks
Don’t see the extra pounds hurting his stamina. If your job is to pitch 4 innings a week, stamina is not really an issue. Extra strength might help his speed, but the real issue is the increased injury risk.
The thinner CC has definitely got to be a good idea!
Jesus looks like a kid!
You never know what your history is going to be like until long after you're gone.
Jesus looks like a kid because he is a kid
Some of us are forgetting just how young this guy is.
"I don't want one of those guys who'll drive in two but let in three every game." Casey Stengel
by tnredneckyankeesfan on Feb 16, 2011 4:17 PM EST up reply actions
Unless you're trying to balance a small airplane carrying the whole team, what difference does it make?
Physical size of pitchers correlates to nothing except catering bill.
The position players, who sometimes need to chase the ball around, or themselves around the bases, sure, but pitchers? I give you Mickey Lolich, El Guapo, David Wells, etc etc etc
by designatedquitter on Feb 15, 2011 10:20 AM EST reply actions
Does it matter in the bigger picture of how they pitch this season? Who knows, maybe not.
Do I think it’s interesting to talk about and see how a player takes care of himself during the off season? Yes.
People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring.
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Feb 15, 2011 12:15 PM EST up reply actions
CC had knee surgery
Believe me! Reduced weight reduces knee problems. He has a better chance to stay healthy.
"I’m never really surprised, but I am thrilled sometimes." Joe G. 2010
I didn't even recognize Joba with the beard....
For every action, there is a corresponding over-reaction.
CC has lost a lot
However, lets be honest, the guy is still the fattest on the team. Although Joba seems to be trying to make a darkhorse run for that title.
This is all assuming of course, that Bartolo Colon is not on the team. If he is, I’m afraid CC has lost his honor and it will take more than a few buffets to get it back. Colon is almost just as heavy, except 5 11 instead of 6 7.
"I'll do whatever it takes to win games, whether it's sitting on a bench waving a towel, handing a cup of water to a teammate, or hitting the game-winning shot."- Kobe Bryant
Thanks for the memories Andy
I saw this today:
Joelsherman1 Joel Sherman
2 words on rumor Bartolo Colon lost a lot of weight: Fat Chance #Yankees
Yeah. Didn’t think so anyway.
People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring.
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Feb 16, 2011 9:34 PM EST up reply actions
CC looks skinny
Jesus looks like Cervelli
Joba poses in pictures with dweebs
Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows
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People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring.
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Feb 17, 2011 2:17 PM EST reply actions
Man, look at those Man Boobs...
"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"
by I'mGivingYouARaise on Feb 17, 2011 3:19 PM EST up reply actions
It's called a "Bro"
"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"
by I'mGivingYouARaise on Feb 17, 2011 7:50 PM EST up reply actions
That chin reminds me of...
"When my time on Earth is gone, and my activities here are past, I want they bury me upside down so all my critics can kiss my a**"- Bob Knight
"Talent is God-given, be grateful. Fame is man-given, be humble. Conceit is self-given, be careful."- John Wooden
"Never take anything for granted. Don't forget, great prices have been paid and will be paid again if you become too smug, too egotistical and self-assured."- Johnny Cash
by JumpinJackFlash on Feb 17, 2011 4:19 PM EST up reply actions
Of course it didn't work.
"When my time on Earth is gone, and my activities here are past, I want they bury me upside down so all my critics can kiss my a**"- Bob Knight
"Talent is God-given, be grateful. Fame is man-given, be humble. Conceit is self-given, be careful."- John Wooden
"Never take anything for granted. Don't forget, great prices have been paid and will be paid again if you become too smug, too egotistical and self-assured."- Johnny Cash
by JumpinJackFlash on Feb 17, 2011 4:19 PM EST up reply actions
spelling out acronyms is cool
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by Brian5517209 on Feb 17, 2011 8:51 PM EST up reply actions
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