Is it a myth, or not? Ever since Bobby Abreu tanked his second-half after the ASG Home Run Derby, we've heard it's a curse. Or not. Now, a fairly authoritative source says the Derby may have messed up the swing of Red Sox first baseman Adrian Gonzalez. That source is his hitting coach Dave Magadan. In a podcast interview with WEEI.com's Rob Bradford, Magadan claims that A-Gon tired in the second half and even complained about his surgically-repaired shoulder.
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Magadan: HR Derby Hurt Gonzo's Swing
Is it a myth, or not? Ever since Bobby Abreu tanked his second-half after the ASG Home Run Derby, we've heard it's a curse. Or not. Now, a fairly authoritative source says the Derby may have messed up the swing of Red Sox first baseman Adrian Gonzalez. That source is his hitting coach Dave Magadan. In a podcast interview with WEEI.com's Rob Bradford, Magadan claims that A-Gon tired in the second half and even complained about his surgically-repaired shoulder.