What's clear was that the discussion Kevin Seitzer was having with Colby Rasmus was animated. Seitzer, leaving not much room between him and his protégé, was moving his hands theatrically, speaking intently. To the casual observer, looking over every now and then, it appeared that Seitzer was doing a lot more of the talking than Rasmus.
This has been a difficult year for Rasmus and it couldn't have come at a worse time. He's assuredly headed to free agency for the first time in his career, the Blue Jays uninterested in bringing him back – certainly uninterested in issuing Rasmus a qualifying offer worth more than $14-million – and the feeling, it's believed, is mutual.
I read that entire article and for me, what's glaring is the need for Colby Rasmus to give his head a shake.
His complaint about his stance is that his hands always come out anyways, so instead of having the bat closer to his body, he holds it out over the plate.
Anyways, like I say with golf, if you're not hitting the ball where you want, you got to adjust. Make the necessary changes, and if it doesn't feel right (advice from a pro), then you're probably doing something right.
I find Rasmus' stance and the way he holds the bat is perfect for say beer league slo-pitch, but were in the big leagues now. His stance will never allow him to hit anything inside with consistency, as well as anything with break or movement anywhere in the zone. To me, his swing screams I hit the fastball and only the fastball.
Your thoughts. Should Colby be brought back? Should he go to Free Agency? Should he Change His Stance..because obviously he can't do much worse than he is now!
