5 homers through 8 games for Iowa.
It's going to suck to see him become a star for another team, but the front line starting pitcher he brings back should make up for it.
If Zobrist or Baez get hurt, you don't think he gets the call?
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on April 13, 2017, 11:08:42 PM
If Zobrist or Baez get hurt, you don't think he gets the call?
Far be it from me to defend Pen, but nothing he said indicates that he doesn't think that. If they have a long term injury where just using La Stella to fill in isn't an option, sure, Happ will probably get the call, but if you think Theo and Jed aren't increasingly likely to trade Happ for pitching you just aren't paying attention.
Quote from: SKO on April 14, 2017, 07:48:41 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on April 13, 2017, 11:08:42 PM
If Zobrist or Baez get hurt, you don't think he gets the call?
Far be it from me to defend Pen, but nothing he said indicates that he doesn't think that. If they have a long term injury where just using La Stella to fill in isn't an option, sure, Happ will probably get the call, but if you think Theo and Jed aren't increasingly likely to trade Happ for pitching you just aren't paying attention.
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Quote from: SKO on April 14, 2017, 07:48:41 AM
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If Zobrist or Baez get hurt, you don't think he gets the call?
Far be it from me to defend Pen, but nothing he said indicates that he doesn't think that. If they have a long term injury where just using La Stella to fill in isn't an option, sure, Happ will probably get the call, but if you think Theo and Jed aren't increasingly likely to trade Happ for pitching you just aren't paying attention.
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That's not Gleyber Torres.
Quote from: SKO on April 14, 2017, 07:48:41 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on April 13, 2017, 11:08:42 PM
If Zobrist or Baez get hurt, you don't think he gets the call?
Far be it from me to defend Pen, but nothing he said indicates that he doesn't think that. If they have a long term injury where just using La Stella to fill in isn't an option, sure, Happ will probably get the call, but if you think Theo and Jed aren't increasingly likely to trade Happ for pitching you just aren't paying attention.
"increasingly likely"? I'm pretty sure Happ or Eloy don't go anywhere unless a guy who can move into Jake's slot after this season comes the other way. They've loaded up with gambles in Iowa's rotation, they only need one to pan out.
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Quote from: SKO on April 14, 2017, 07:48:41 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on April 13, 2017, 11:08:42 PM
If Zobrist or Baez get hurt, you don't think he gets the call?
Far be it from me to defend Pen, but nothing he said indicates that he doesn't think that. If they have a long term injury where just using La Stella to fill in isn't an option, sure, Happ will probably get the call, but if you think Theo and Jed aren't increasingly likely to trade Happ for pitching you just aren't paying attention.
"increasingly likely"? I'm pretty sure Happ or Eloy don't go anywhere unless a guy who can move into Jake's slot after this season comes the other way. They've loaded up with gambles in Iowa's rotation, they only need one to pan out.
Quote from: PenFoe on April 13, 2017, 09:11:41 PM
5 homers through 8 games for Iowa.
It's going to suck to see him become a star for another team, but the front line starting pitcher he brings back should make up for it.
You're the guy who shares articles on facebook saying "WHY INNIT DA NEWS COVERING DIS?" while sharing an AP article, aren't you?
Quote from: SKO on April 14, 2017, 10:13:44 AM
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Quote from: SKO on April 14, 2017, 07:48:41 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on April 13, 2017, 11:08:42 PM
If Zobrist or Baez get hurt, you don't think he gets the call?
Far be it from me to defend Pen, but nothing he said indicates that he doesn't think that. If they have a long term injury where just using La Stella to fill in isn't an option, sure, Happ will probably get the call, but if you think Theo and Jed aren't increasingly likely to trade Happ for pitching you just aren't paying attention.
"increasingly likely"? I'm pretty sure Happ or Eloy don't go anywhere unless a guy who can move into Jake's slot after this season comes the other way. They've loaded up with gambles in Iowa's rotation, they only need one to pan out.
Quote from: PenFoe on April 13, 2017, 09:11:41 PM
5 homers through 8 games for Iowa.
It's going to suck to see him become a star for another team, but the front line starting pitcher he brings back should make up for it.
You're the guy who shares articles on facebook saying "WHY INNIT DA NEWS COVERING DIS?" while sharing an AP article, aren't you?
It's like ROTJ if Luke didn't show his dad mercy.
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Quote from: SKO on April 14, 2017, 07:48:41 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on April 13, 2017, 11:08:42 PM
If Zobrist or Baez get hurt, you don't think he gets the call?
Far be it from me to defend Pen, but nothing he said indicates that he doesn't think that. If they have a long term injury where just using La Stella to fill in isn't an option, sure, Happ will probably get the call, but if you think Theo and Jed aren't increasingly likely to trade Happ for pitching you just aren't paying attention.
"increasingly likely"? I'm pretty sure Happ or Eloy don't go anywhere unless a guy who can move into Jake's slot after this season comes the other way. They've loaded up with gambles in Iowa's rotation, they only need one to pan out.
Quote from: PenFoe on April 13, 2017, 09:11:41 PM
5 homers through 8 games for Iowa.
It's going to suck to see him become a star for another team, but the front line starting pitcher he brings back should make up for it.
You're the guy who shares articles on facebook saying "WHY INNIT DA NEWS COVERING DIS?" while sharing an AP article, aren't you?
Should have clarified, I meant after this season. They've got actual Jake until just after Halloween.
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on April 14, 2017, 09:43:06 AM
Quote from: SKO on April 14, 2017, 07:48:41 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on April 13, 2017, 11:08:42 PM
If Zobrist or Baez get hurt, you don't think he gets the call?
Far be it from me to defend Pen, but nothing he said indicates that he doesn't think that. If they have a long term injury where just using La Stella to fill in isn't an option, sure, Happ will probably get the call, but if you think Theo and Jed aren't increasingly likely to trade Happ for pitching you just aren't paying attention.
"increasingly likely"? I'm pretty sure Happ or Eloy don't go anywhere unless a guy who can move into Jake's slot after this season comes the other way. They've loaded up with gambles in Iowa's rotation, they only need one to pan out.
SKO's "if you don't think it isn't increasingly likely, you're not paying attention" was a direct pull from an old Chuck line about Starlin. I don't think he actually thinks that about a Happ trade.
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Quote from: Quality Start Machine on April 14, 2017, 09:43:06 AM
Quote from: SKO on April 14, 2017, 07:48:41 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on April 13, 2017, 11:08:42 PM
If Zobrist or Baez get hurt, you don't think he gets the call?
Far be it from me to defend Pen, but nothing he said indicates that he doesn't think that. If they have a long term injury where just using La Stella to fill in isn't an option, sure, Happ will probably get the call, but if you think Theo and Jed aren't increasingly likely to trade Happ for pitching you just aren't paying attention.
"increasingly likely"? I'm pretty sure Happ or Eloy don't go anywhere unless a guy who can move into Jake's slot after this season comes the other way. They've loaded up with gambles in Iowa's rotation, they only need one to pan out.
SKO's "if you don't think it isn't increasingly likely, you're not paying attention" was a direct pull from an old Chuck line about Starlin. I don't think he actually thinks that about a Happ trade.
It was a Chuck quote but yeah I do think Happ's probably the centerpiece of a trade eventually. Unless Zobrist gets old fast and Javy regresses
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Quote from: SKO on April 14, 2017, 07:48:41 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on April 13, 2017, 11:08:42 PM
If Zobrist or Baez get hurt, you don't think he gets the call?
Far be it from me to defend Pen, but nothing he said indicates that he doesn't think that. If they have a long term injury where just using La Stella to fill in isn't an option, sure, Happ will probably get the call, but if you think Theo and Jed aren't increasingly likely to trade Happ for pitching you just aren't paying attention.
"increasingly likely"? I'm pretty sure Happ or Eloy don't go anywhere unless a guy who can move into Jake's slot after this season comes the other way. They've loaded up with gambles in Iowa's rotation, they only need one to pan out.
SKO's "if you don't think it isn't increasingly likely, you're not paying attention" was a direct pull from an old Chuck line about Starlin. I don't think he actually thinks that about a Happ trade.
It was a Chuck quote but yeah I do think Happ's probably the centerpiece of a trade eventually. Unless Zobrist gets old fast and Javy regresses
A lot can happen in a season. Besides, Oleg's dream might finally come true and Schwarber gets launched for Chris Archer.
And...another homer.
He'll be promoted today.
And... another homer.
The way they're using him, it doesn't feel like he's going right back to Iowa.
2nd bomb in 3 games along with another BB, seems like he's not too shabby at the plate.
Whose job is this guy taking?
Quote from: Cannonball Titcomb on May 16, 2017, 11:24:28 PM
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Whose job is this guy taking?
LaStella I assume
I mean when Heyward comes back they can just demote Candelario.
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Quote from: Cannonball Titcomb on May 16, 2017, 11:24:28 PM
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Whose job is this guy taking?
LaStella I assume
I mean when Heyward comes back they can just demote Candelario.
If by "demote" you mean "Make him part of the package that brings Yu Darvish to the Cubs", then yeah.
He should be driving Schwarber back to Iowa. Not done baking.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 29, 2017, 09:10:14 PM
He should be driving Schwarber back to Iowa. Not done baking.
Send the entire roster down to Iowa, and bring their entire roster up. That'll teach 'em a lesson!!
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 29, 2017, 09:10:14 PM
He should be driving Schwarber back to Iowa. Not done baking.
Sometimes guys struggle at the major league level and learn to adjust to how MLB pitchers are going to pitch them, because AAA has nothing left to teach them. Oh hey Javy what's up
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Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 29, 2017, 09:10:14 PM
He should be driving Schwarber back to Iowa. Not done baking.
Sometimes guys struggle at the major league level and learn to adjust to how MLB pitchers are going to pitch them, because AAA has nothing left to teach them. Oh hey Javy what's up
Happ had a very short stay in AAA, he might be better served with another one. That 37.9% K rate is butt-ugly.
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Quote from: SKO on May 30, 2017, 08:13:32 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 29, 2017, 09:10:14 PM
He should be driving Schwarber back to Iowa. Not done baking.
Sometimes guys struggle at the major league level and learn to adjust to how MLB pitchers are going to pitch them, because AAA has nothing left to teach them. Oh hey Javy what's up
Happ had a very short stay in AAA, he might be better served with another one. That 37.9% K rate is butt-ugly.
Exactly. 116 PAs in AAA and another 274 in AA. He's not ready. That last strike out yesterday even made Javy cringe. He's pressing on a team that's underperforming. Bad combo.
Len and JD were talking about how Happ murders first pitches, but it looks like 0-1 counts aren't exactly safe either (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.fcgi?id=happia01&year=2017&t=b#all_count).
I'd also say 2-0 counts, but that's probably true for anybody.
ETA: First link B-A gave me was for Barroid's splits. Foreshadowing?
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 29, 2017, 09:10:14 PM
He should be driving Schwarber back to Iowa. Not done baking.
Since Chuck posted this Schwarber has a 110 wRC+ and 5 dingers. Happ has a 120 wRC+ and 6 dingers. Both are still having some trouble hitting for average but overall I'd say Chuck is fucking wrong.
Quote from: SKO on June 19, 2017, 09:15:46 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 29, 2017, 09:10:14 PM
He should be driving Schwarber back to Iowa. Not done baking.
Since Chuck posted this Schwarber has a 110 wRC+ and 5 dingers. Happ has a 120 wRC+ and 6 dingers. Both are still having some trouble hitting for average but overall I'd say Chuck is fucking wrong.
Happ's K rate is even trending down. But even if they were to get sent down, who would be brought up in their stead?
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Quote from: SKO on June 19, 2017, 09:15:46 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 29, 2017, 09:10:14 PM
He should be driving Schwarber back to Iowa. Not done baking.
Since Chuck posted this Schwarber has a 110 wRC+ and 5 dingers. Happ has a 120 wRC+ and 6 dingers. Both are still having some trouble hitting for average but overall I'd say Chuck is fucking wrong.
Happ's K rate is even trending down. But even if they were to get sent down, who would be brought up in their stead?
There was some brave, handsome, bearded fellow making these arguments a few weeks ago but Chuck wanted to throw a hissy fit and stomp his feet and scream DO SOMETHING like his best friend Yellon, so that noble voice was ignored.
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Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 29, 2017, 09:10:14 PM
He should be driving Schwarber back to Iowa. Not done baking.
Since Chuck posted this Schwarber has a 110 wRC+ and 5 dingers. Happ has a 120 wRC+ and 6 dingers. Both are still having some trouble hitting for average but overall I'd say Chuck is fucking wrong.
Happ's K rate is even trending down. But even if they were to get sent down, who would be brought up in their stead?
There was some brave, handsome, bearded fellow making these arguments a few weeks ago but Chuck wanted to throw a hissy fit and stomp his feet and scream DO SOMETHING like his best friend Yellon, so that noble voice was ignored.
That's beyond the pale.
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Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 29, 2017, 09:10:14 PM
He should be driving Schwarber back to Iowa. Not done baking.
Since Chuck posted this Schwarber has a 110 wRC+ and 5 dingers. Happ has a 120 wRC+ and 6 dingers. Both are still having some trouble hitting for average but overall I'd say Chuck is fucking wrong.
Happ's K rate is even trending down. But even if they were to get sent down, who would be brought up in their stead?
There was some brave, handsome, bearded fellow making these arguments a few weeks ago but Chuck wanted to throw a hissy fit and stomp his feet and scream DO SOMETHING like his best friend Yellon, so that noble voice was ignored.
That's beyond the pale.
y'all think so much alike it's hard to tell you apart.
Quote from: SKO on June 19, 2017, 10:50:48 AM
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Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 29, 2017, 09:10:14 PM
He should be driving Schwarber back to Iowa. Not done baking.
Since Chuck posted this Schwarber has a 110 wRC+ and 5 dingers. Happ has a 120 wRC+ and 6 dingers. Both are still having some trouble hitting for average but overall I'd say Chuck is fucking wrong.
Happ's K rate is even trending down. But even if they were to get sent down, who would be brought up in their stead?
There was some brave, handsome, bearded fellow making these arguments a few weeks ago but Chuck wanted to throw a hissy fit and stomp his feet and scream DO SOMETHING like his best friend Yellon, so that noble voice was ignored.
That's beyond the pale.
y'all think so much alike it's hard to tell you apart.
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Quote from: SKO on June 19, 2017, 10:05:23 AM
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Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 29, 2017, 09:10:14 PM
He should be driving Schwarber back to Iowa. Not done baking.
Since Chuck posted this Schwarber has a 110 wRC+ and 5 dingers. Happ has a 120 wRC+ and 6 dingers. Both are still having some trouble hitting for average but overall I'd say Chuck is fucking wrong.
Happ's K rate is even trending down. But even if they were to get sent down, who would be brought up in their stead?
There was some brave, handsome, bearded fellow making these arguments a few weeks ago but Chuck wanted to throw a hissy fit and stomp his feet and scream DO SOMETHING like his best friend Yellon, so that noble voice was ignored.
Tonk was busy hanging out with SheMales in Thailand
Quote from: SKO on June 19, 2017, 10:50:48 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 19, 2017, 10:36:51 AM
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Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 29, 2017, 09:10:14 PM
He should be driving Schwarber back to Iowa. Not done baking.
Since Chuck posted this Schwarber has a 110 wRC+ and 5 dingers. Happ has a 120 wRC+ and 6 dingers. Both are still having some trouble hitting for average but overall I'd say Chuck is fucking wrong.
Happ's K rate is even trending down. But even if they were to get sent down, who would be brought up in their stead?
There was some brave, handsome, bearded fellow making these arguments a few weeks ago but Chuck wanted to throw a hissy fit and stomp his feet and scream DO SOMETHING like his best friend Yellon, so that noble voice was ignored.
That's beyond the pale.
y'all think so much alike it's hard to tell you apart.
Yeah. Call me Mr. Portable Mound.
20 dongs for this kid. Did not see that coming. Not in year one anyway.
Quote from: SKO on August 31, 2017, 07:03:38 AM
20 dongs for this kid. Did not see that coming. Not in year one anyway.
Twenty-nine if you include his AAA DONGS.
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Quote from: SKO on August 31, 2017, 07:03:38 AM
20 dongs for this kid. Did not see that coming. Not in year one anyway.
Twenty-nine if you include his AAA DONGS.
But I don't.
As cool as it is that this kid has reached 20 homers after getting called up I'm going to throw out some love for his 1st inning 2-out, 2-strike clean RBI single that earned back 1 of the runs that Quintana had given up right off the bat last night. Every time this guy goes through a stretch of at-bats where he fans a bunch of times--like he seemed to've recently--I get ready to downgrade my expectations for him and then--*BLAMMO*-- he erupts.