The Legend Sam Fuld: A Look Back

by MrNegative1 on Oct 6, 2011 9:04 PM EDT

It is sweet poetry to watch Sam Fuld as a member of the Cubs robbing Manny of a homer since it was Manny's failed drug test that gave Fuld the opportunity and thus the legend to be born.

It wasn't long before Manny's time ended in Tampa Bay thanks to another positive drug test. Johnny Damon moved out of left field to DH and Joe Maddon turned to Sam Fuld to take on a lion share of the duties in left field.

Fuld had already shown flashes of defensive greatness early in the 2011 campaign but his bat was the biggest surprise early on as he posted a slash line of .350/.411/.525 in his first 21 games. Fuld struggled with the bat over the remainder of the season hitting .202/.278/.303 over his final 256 plate appearances. While Fuld didn't consistently produce with the bat he did continue to produce and provide the spectacular plays in the outfield.

As it is now the offseason, let's take a quick look back on some of the plays (mostly defensive). What was your favorite Sam Fuld play (offensive or defensive) or #legendofsamfuldtweet during the season?

For me, my favorite play was walk off play against the Royals as the victory renewed hope that the Rays may have a miracle run in them.

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Last two fanposts have been on a romano column and #legendodSamFuld...

Are you done yet, POW?

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by Boddington on Sep 19, 2011 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions

I literally wish I had killed myself on the train station after I got laid off
by Sean O on Sep 28, 2011 7:49 PM PDT

I want a BUC'N criminal investigation.
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by Ben Buchanan on Sep 28, 2011 7:48 PM PDT

by internet commenter on Oct 6, 2011 9:14 PM EDT reply actions

excuse my ignorance

but what does POW stand for?

by MrNegative1 on Oct 6, 2011 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions

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by FreeZorilla on Oct 6, 2011 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions

thanks freezo

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by MrNegative1 on Oct 6, 2011 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions

Action word.

“BOOM!” “POW!”

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by Hatfield on Oct 7, 2011 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Excellent post.

Thanks for sharing these.

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by BWoodrum on Oct 7, 2011 10:14 AM EDT reply actions

Good stuff

Funny how we all thought LF defense would suffer and it actually got better

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by sternfan1 on Oct 7, 2011 12:07 PM EDT reply actions

Fuld has a surprisingly good arm IMO

Dude is fun to watch out there.

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by SRQman on Oct 7, 2011 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions

very quick load...

I would imagine that it is helped by his stature

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by Ryan Gilliss on Oct 8, 2011 12:10 PM EDT up reply actions

he has the best turn and throw

He has that ability to field, turn, and unload with tremendous accuracy. He is good at this whether his momentum is carrying him to the left-centerfield gap or down the left field line. He seldom appears off-balanced when making his throws.

by MrNegative1 on Oct 8, 2011 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions