Quote from: Slaky on June 17, 2014, 04:30:09 PM
He looks...smart
Quote from: Slaky on June 17, 2014, 04:30:09 PM
He looks...smart
Quote from: Shooter on June 17, 2014, 07:20:59 PM
According to Len, he was called up to Kane County.
Quote from: Brownie on June 17, 2014, 04:37:13 PMQuote from: Slaky on June 17, 2014, 04:30:09 PM
He looks...smart
He went to IU; he plays chess while others play checkers.
Quote from: PenFoe on June 17, 2014, 04:33:17 PMQuote from: Slaky on June 17, 2014, 04:30:09 PM
He looks...smart
(https://scontent-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/t1.0-9/10390048_10152481134074907_1956966503784052804_n.jpg)
Quote from: PenFoe on June 17, 2014, 09:09:42 PM
That was quick - Schwarber just got promoted to Kane County.
Assuming he and Vogelbach are going to start playing those annoying identical twin games where they dress alike and switch places and stuff.
Quote from: Yeti on June 17, 2014, 09:24:48 PMQuote from: PenFoe on June 17, 2014, 09:09:42 PM
That was quick - Schwarber just got promoted to Kane County.
Assuming he and Vogelbach are going to start playing those annoying identical twin games where they dress alike and switch places and stuff.
Schwarber is gonna do that with a guy in Daytona?
Quote from: PenFoe on June 17, 2014, 09:09:42 PM
That was quick - Schwarber just got promoted to Kane County.
Assuming he and Vogelbach are going to start playing those annoying identical twin games where they dress alike and switch places and stuff.
Quote from: Bort on June 17, 2014, 10:20:50 PMQuote from: Yeti on June 17, 2014, 09:24:48 PMQuote from: PenFoe on June 17, 2014, 09:09:42 PM
That was quick - Schwarber just got promoted to Kane County.
Assuming he and Vogelbach are going to start playing those annoying identical twin games where they dress alike and switch places and stuff.
Schwarber is gonna do that with a guy in Daytona?
Naw. He's in Kane County now, from what I hear.
Quote from: Slaky on June 17, 2014, 04:30:09 PM
He looks...smart
Quote from: PenFoe on June 17, 2014, 04:33:17 PMQuote from: Slaky on June 17, 2014, 04:30:09 PM
He looks...smart
(https://scontent-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/t1.0-9/10390048_10152481134074907_1956966503784052804_n.jpg)
Quote from: morpheus on June 18, 2014, 09:30:38 AM
He does look like SKO, doesn't he?
(http://web.usabaseball.com/assets/images/4/5/4/70902454/cuts/schwarber_640_s13ksud1_tjh2082s.jpg)
Quote from: PenFoe on June 05, 2014, 07:12:00 PM
Congrats to SKO on being the Cubs first pick this year.
Quote from: morpheus on June 18, 2014, 09:30:38 AM
He does look like SKO, doesn't he?
(http://web.usabaseball.com/assets/images/4/5/4/70902454/cuts/schwarber_640_s13ksud1_tjh2082s.jpg)
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 18, 2014, 09:54:26 AM
I know the joke is SKOwarber, but no one else thinks that picture of SKO is a young Fork?
Quote from: InternetApex on June 18, 2014, 10:02:23 AM
This may belong in the dormant "I admit it thread." But I don't think he looks like SKO even one little tiny bit.
Quote from: Fork on June 18, 2014, 09:54:04 AM
Or SKO and Henry Rollins' love child.
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 18, 2014, 10:12:01 AM
Right? I think Schwarber looks more like the dude from Workaholics*.
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 05, 2014, 07:15:17 PMQuote from: PenFoe on June 05, 2014, 06:30:24 PM
(http://web.usabaseball.com/assets/images/4/5/4/70902454/cuts/schwarber_640_s13ksud1_tjh2082s.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/vPGwWzY.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/iCc1qk6.jpg)
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 18, 2014, 10:23:44 AMQuote from: Fork on June 18, 2014, 09:54:04 AM
Or SKO and Henry Rollins' love child.Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 18, 2014, 10:12:01 AM
Right? I think Schwarber looks more like the dude from Workaholics*.
Goddammit.Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 05, 2014, 07:15:17 PMQuote from: PenFoe on June 05, 2014, 06:30:24 PM
(http://web.usabaseball.com/assets/images/4/5/4/70902454/cuts/schwarber_640_s13ksud1_tjh2082s.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/vPGwWzY.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/iCc1qk6.jpg)
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 18, 2014, 10:23:44 AMQuote from: Fork on June 18, 2014, 09:54:04 AM
Or SKO and Henry Rollins' love child.Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 18, 2014, 10:12:01 AM
Right? I think Schwarber looks more like the dude from Workaholics*.
Goddammit.Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 05, 2014, 07:15:17 PMQuote from: PenFoe on June 05, 2014, 06:30:24 PM
(http://web.usabaseball.com/assets/images/4/5/4/70902454/cuts/schwarber_640_s13ksud1_tjh2082s.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/vPGwWzY.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/iCc1qk6.jpg)
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 18, 2014, 09:54:26 AM
I know the joke is SKOwarber, but no one else thinks that picture of SKO is a young Fork?
Quote from: Fork on June 18, 2014, 10:58:22 AMQuote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 18, 2014, 09:54:26 AM
I know the joke is SKOwarber, but no one else thinks that picture of SKO is a young Fork?
I've only been to Iowa to buy beer when I was in Quincy, I swear.
Quote from: Brownie on June 18, 2014, 12:03:52 PMQuote from: Fork on June 18, 2014, 10:58:22 AMQuote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 18, 2014, 09:54:26 AM
I know the joke is SKOwarber, but no one else thinks that picture of SKO is a young Fork?
I've only been to Iowa to buy beer when I was in Quincy, I swear.
Why would you drive an hour to Iowa for an out-of-state beer purchase when the Hannibal, MO of Mark Twain fame was just a 5 minute drive away?
Quote from: Eli on June 18, 2014, 12:05:44 PMQuote from: Brownie on June 18, 2014, 12:03:52 PMQuote from: Fork on June 18, 2014, 10:58:22 AMQuote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 18, 2014, 09:54:26 AM
I know the joke is SKOwarber, but no one else thinks that picture of SKO is a young Fork?
I've only been to Iowa to buy beer when I was in Quincy, I swear.
Why would you drive an hour to Iowa for an out-of-state beer purchase when the Hannibal, MO of Mark Twain fame was just a 5 minute drive away?
Fork'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before he recognizes Missourah.
Quote from: Fork on June 18, 2014, 01:39:48 PMQuote from: Eli on June 18, 2014, 12:05:44 PMQuote from: Brownie on June 18, 2014, 12:03:52 PMQuote from: Fork on June 18, 2014, 10:58:22 AMQuote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 18, 2014, 09:54:26 AM
I know the joke is SKOwarber, but no one else thinks that picture of SKO is a young Fork?
I've only been to Iowa to buy beer when I was in Quincy, I swear.
Why would you drive an hour to Iowa for an out-of-state beer purchase when the Hannibal, MO of Mark Twain fame was just a 5 minute drive away?
Fork'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before he recognizes Missourah.
There were also drinking age issues involved.
Quote from: Bort on June 18, 2014, 06:51:51 PMQuote from: Fork on June 18, 2014, 01:39:48 PMQuote from: Eli on June 18, 2014, 12:05:44 PMQuote from: Brownie on June 18, 2014, 12:03:52 PMQuote from: Fork on June 18, 2014, 10:58:22 AMQuote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 18, 2014, 09:54:26 AM
I know the joke is SKOwarber, but no one else thinks that picture of SKO is a young Fork?
I've only been to Iowa to buy beer when I was in Quincy, I swear.
Why would you drive an hour to Iowa for an out-of-state beer purchase when the Hannibal, MO of Mark Twain fame was just a 5 minute drive away?
Fork'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before he recognizes Missourah.
There were also drinking age issues involved.
You were too old to drink in Missouri?
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 20, 2014, 10:19:13 PM
Schwarber unleashed his dong muscle against the Cedar Rapids Kernels in his second game with Kane County tonight (http://www.milb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=t446&gid=2014_06_20_cedafx_kccafx_1&cid=446&t=g_box).
In other news, internets suggest (http://www.chicagonow.com/cubs-insider/2014/06/kris-bryant-and-kyle-schwarber-debut-with-new-teams-fuel-hype-machine/) that his nickname (https://twitter.com/ChrisSujka4/status/474696958129741824) is "Meatball". We might be hard pressed to improve upon that.
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 26, 2014, 08:19:24 AM
Yesterday 2 for 4 with a HR, a SB (A STOLEN BASE!!!), and threw out two base stealers while behind the plate.
Dong Band, engage.
Quote from: Fork on June 26, 2014, 08:50:46 AMQuote from: Powdered Toast Man on June 26, 2014, 08:19:24 AM
Yesterday 2 for 4 with a HR, a SB (A STOLEN BASE!!!), and threw out two base stealers while behind the plate.
Dong Band, engage.
also, 18-game hitting streak between college, Boise and KC.
Quote from: PenFoe on June 27, 2014, 02:06:56 PM
Brett having some fun (http://www.bleachernation.com/2014/06/27/lets-take-a-moment-to-appreciate-kyle-schwarbers-pro-start/)with Schwarber stats.
Spoiler Alert: He's amazing.
Quote from: PenFoe on June 27, 2014, 02:06:56 PM
Brett having some fun (http://www.bleachernation.com/2014/06/27/lets-take-a-moment-to-appreciate-kyle-schwarbers-pro-start/)with Schwarber stats.
Spoiler Alert: He's amazing.
QuoteSchwarber has an incredible 11 extra-base hits in those 12 games (and 42 at bats). More than a quarter of the time Schwarber's plate appearance ends in an out or a ball in play, it goes for extra bases.
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 27, 2014, 02:43:45 PMQuote from: PenFoe on June 27, 2014, 02:06:56 PM
Brett having some fun (http://www.bleachernation.com/2014/06/27/lets-take-a-moment-to-appreciate-kyle-schwarbers-pro-start/)with Schwarber stats.
Spoiler Alert: He's amazing.QuoteSchwarber has an incredible 11 extra-base hits in those 12 games (and 42 at bats). More than a quarter of the time Schwarber's plate appearance ends in an out or a ball in play, it goes for extra bases.
22% of the time by the time he steps to the plate he's more than 50% of the way toward home plate already. That is absolutely staggering.
Quote from: Eli, May 15, 2014
Thank God the Cubs did all that tanking last season so they could get the fourth pick in a three-player draft (if that).
Quote from: ChuckD on June 28, 2014, 09:33:00 PM
4-5 with 2 HR, a double, 3 R, and 5 RBI tonight. This is getting ridiculous.
Quote from: Tony on June 28, 2014, 09:52:33 PMQuote from: ChuckD on June 28, 2014, 09:33:00 PM
4-5 with 2 HR, a double, 3 R, and 5 RBI tonight. This is getting ridiculous.
So are we going to have to go to Florida soon to watch him play, because I was thinking about taking a trip to Kane County, wherever that is.
Quote from: PenFoe on June 27, 2014, 06:11:19 PM
For posterity.Quote from: Eli, May 15, 2014
Thank God the Cubs did all that tanking last season so they could get the fourth pick in a three-player draft (if that).
FYEG!
Quote from: Eli on June 30, 2014, 09:35:51 AMQuote from: PenFoe on June 27, 2014, 06:11:19 PM
For posterity.Quote from: Eli, May 15, 2014
Thank God the Cubs did all that tanking last season so they could get the fourth pick in a three-player draft (if that).
FYEG!
Cool. He's an advanced college bat beating up on teenagers four levels away from the major leagues.
Also, most reports said he would have been available in the early teens since the Cubs' strategy necessitated reaching so far for an underslot. So most likely, they could have had him without losing so many games last season.
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 30, 2014, 09:47:27 AMQuote from: Eli on June 30, 2014, 09:35:51 AMQuote from: PenFoe on June 27, 2014, 06:11:19 PM
For posterity.Quote from: Eli, May 15, 2014
Thank God the Cubs did all that tanking last season so they could get the fourth pick in a three-player draft (if that).
FYEG!
Cool. He's an advanced college bat beating up on teenagers four levels away from the major leagues.
Also, most reports said he would have been available in the early teens since the Cubs' strategy necessitated reaching so far for an underslot. So most likely, they could have had him without losing so many games last season.
So they could have had Schwarber and a slightly larger participation trophy? Plus 2-3 million fewer dollars to spend on tougher signs elsewhere in the draft?
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 30, 2014, 09:47:27 AM
So they could have had Schwarber and a slightly larger participation trophy?
Quote from: Eli on June 30, 2014, 09:53:50 AMQuote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 30, 2014, 09:47:27 AM
So they could have had Schwarber and a slightly larger participation trophy?
If that's how you all look at winning more games at the major-league level, the front office has officially brainwashed you.
Quote from: Eli on June 30, 2014, 09:53:50 AMQuote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 30, 2014, 09:47:27 AM
So they could have had Schwarber and a slightly larger participation trophy?
If that's how you all look at winning more games at the major-league level, the front office has officially brainwashed you.
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 30, 2014, 09:59:03 AMQuote from: Eli on June 30, 2014, 09:53:50 AMQuote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 30, 2014, 09:47:27 AM
So they could have had Schwarber and a slightly larger participation trophy?
If that's how you all look at winning more games at the major-league level, the front office has officially brainwashed you.
Just how many more games do you think they could have won last season?
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 30, 2014, 09:59:03 AMQuote from: Eli on June 30, 2014, 09:53:50 AMQuote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 30, 2014, 09:47:27 AM
So they could have had Schwarber and a slightly larger participation trophy?
If that's how you all look at winning more games at the major-league level, the front office has officially brainwashed you.
Just how many more games do you think they could have won last season?
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 30, 2014, 09:59:03 AMQuote from: Eli on June 30, 2014, 09:53:50 AMQuote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 30, 2014, 09:47:27 AM
So they could have had Schwarber and a slightly larger participation trophy?
If that's how you all look at winning more games at the major-league level, the front office has officially brainwashed you.
Just how many more games do you think they could have won last season?
Quote from: Eli on June 30, 2014, 10:08:17 AMQuote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 30, 2014, 09:59:03 AMQuote from: Eli on June 30, 2014, 09:53:50 AMQuote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 30, 2014, 09:47:27 AM
So they could have had Schwarber and a slightly larger participation trophy?
If that's how you all look at winning more games at the major-league level, the front office has officially brainwashed you.
Just how many more games do you think they could have won last season?
Enough that the season would have been fun to follow.
Quote from: Eli on June 30, 2014, 10:08:17 AMQuote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 30, 2014, 09:59:03 AMQuote from: Eli on June 30, 2014, 09:53:50 AMQuote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 30, 2014, 09:47:27 AM
So they could have had Schwarber and a slightly larger participation trophy?
If that's how you all look at winning more games at the major-league level, the front office has officially brainwashed you.
Just how many more games do you think they could have won last season?
Enough that the season would have been fun to follow.
Quote from: SKO on June 30, 2014, 10:16:19 AM
If the prospects don't pan out we're fucked whether we have a bunch of mid-level free agent bandaids on the roster either way, so I don't see why we shouldn't just root for the front office to do whatever they need to do to carry out their plan.
Quote from: Eli on June 30, 2014, 10:17:23 AMQuote from: SKO on June 30, 2014, 10:16:19 AM
If the prospects don't pan out we're fucked whether we have a bunch of mid-level free agent bandaids on the roster either way, so I don't see why we shouldn't just root for the front office to do whatever they need to do to carry out their plan.
And that's why we're all baseball fans -- so we can root for front offices.
Quote from: Eli on June 30, 2014, 10:17:23 AMQuote from: SKO on June 30, 2014, 10:16:19 AM
If the prospects don't pan out we're fucked whether we have a bunch of mid-level free agent bandaids on the roster either way, so I don't see why we shouldn't just root for the front office to do whatever they need to do to carry out their plan.
And that's why we're all baseball fans -- so we can root for front offices.
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 30, 2014, 10:25:00 AMQuote from: Eli on June 30, 2014, 10:17:23 AMQuote from: SKO on June 30, 2014, 10:16:19 AM
If the prospects don't pan out we're fucked whether we have a bunch of mid-level free agent bandaids on the roster either way, so I don't see why we shouldn't just root for the front office to do whatever they need to do to carry out their plan.
And that's why we're all baseball fans -- so we can root for front offices.
This is an odd straw man.
If anyone here is 'rooting for the front office', it's only insofar as we're rooting for the front office's plan to build a baseball team that can win a championship to work out.
Quote from: SKO on June 30, 2014, 10:27:04 AMQuote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 30, 2014, 10:25:00 AMQuote from: Eli on June 30, 2014, 10:17:23 AMQuote from: SKO on June 30, 2014, 10:16:19 AM
If the prospects don't pan out we're fucked whether we have a bunch of mid-level free agent bandaids on the roster either way, so I don't see why we shouldn't just root for the front office to do whatever they need to do to carry out their plan.
And that's why we're all baseball fans -- so we can root for front offices.
This is an odd straw man.
If anyone here is 'rooting for the front office', it's only insofar as we're rooting for the front office's plan to build a baseball team that can win a championship to work out.
No we're all baseball fans to root for a team to win 78 games instead of 63 because FUN
Quote from: Eli on June 30, 2014, 10:28:17 AMQuote from: SKO on June 30, 2014, 10:27:04 AMQuote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 30, 2014, 10:25:00 AMQuote from: Eli on June 30, 2014, 10:17:23 AMQuote from: SKO on June 30, 2014, 10:16:19 AM
If the prospects don't pan out we're fucked whether we have a bunch of mid-level free agent bandaids on the roster either way, so I don't see why we shouldn't just root for the front office to do whatever they need to do to carry out their plan.
And that's why we're all baseball fans -- so we can root for front offices.
This is an odd straw man.
If anyone here is 'rooting for the front office', it's only insofar as we're rooting for the front office's plan to build a baseball team that can win a championship to work out.
No we're all baseball fans to root for a team to win 78 games instead of 63 because FUN
Isn't the whole point of being a sports fan supposed to be to have fun? What other deeper meaning am I missing?
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 30, 2014, 10:30:21 AMQuote from: Eli on June 30, 2014, 10:28:17 AMQuote from: SKO on June 30, 2014, 10:27:04 AMQuote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 30, 2014, 10:25:00 AMQuote from: Eli on June 30, 2014, 10:17:23 AMQuote from: SKO on June 30, 2014, 10:16:19 AM
If the prospects don't pan out we're fucked whether we have a bunch of mid-level free agent bandaids on the roster either way, so I don't see why we shouldn't just root for the front office to do whatever they need to do to carry out their plan.
And that's why we're all baseball fans -- so we can root for front offices.
This is an odd straw man.
If anyone here is 'rooting for the front office', it's only insofar as we're rooting for the front office's plan to build a baseball team that can win a championship to work out.
No we're all baseball fans to root for a team to win 78 games instead of 63 because FUN
Isn't the whole point of being a sports fan supposed to be to have fun? What other deeper meaning am I missing?
The possibility of more fun to come?
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 30, 2014, 10:35:50 AM
Just when I thought Eli was maybe managing to wriggle his way out from under the oppressive thumb of Big Meme...
Quote from: PenFoe on June 30, 2014, 12:49:31 PM
Kyle Schwarber named Midwest League Hitter of the Week.
FYE
Quote from: Eli on June 30, 2014, 12:54:43 PMQuote from: PenFoe on June 30, 2014, 12:49:31 PM
Kyle Schwarber named Midwest League Hitter of the Week.
FYE
You know what they say, major league championships are built upon the shoulders of minor-league player-of-the-week awards.
Quote from: Eli on June 30, 2014, 12:54:43 PMQuote from: PenFoe on June 30, 2014, 12:49:31 PM
Kyle Schwarber named Midwest League Hitter of the Week.
FYE
You know what they say, major league championships are built upon the shoulders of minor-league player-of-the-week awards.
Quote from: Yeti on June 30, 2014, 10:26:17 AMQuote from: Eli on June 30, 2014, 10:17:23 AMQuote from: SKO on June 30, 2014, 10:16:19 AM
If the prospects don't pan out we're fucked whether we have a bunch of mid-level free agent bandaids on the roster either way, so I don't see why we shouldn't just root for the front office to do whatever they need to do to carry out their plan.
And that's why we're all baseball fans -- so we can root for front offices.
That's who I root for. *points to Epstink shirsey*
Quote from: Tony on June 30, 2014, 02:03:07 PMQuote from: Yeti on June 30, 2014, 10:26:17 AMQuote from: Eli on June 30, 2014, 10:17:23 AMQuote from: SKO on June 30, 2014, 10:16:19 AM
If the prospects don't pan out we're fucked whether we have a bunch of mid-level free agent bandaids on the roster either way, so I don't see why we shouldn't just root for the front office to do whatever they need to do to carry out their plan.
And that's why we're all baseball fans -- so we can root for front offices.
That's who I root for. *points to Epstink shirsey*
I want one! Do they come in fat guy sizes?
Quote from: SKO on June 30, 2014, 02:09:37 PM
I know, I know
(http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architecture/2012-09/architect-philip-johnson-glass-house-modernism-article/_jcr_content/par/cn_contentwell/par-main/cn_pagination_container/cn_image.size.philip-johnson-glass-house-h670-search.jpg)
Quote from: SKO on June 30, 2014, 02:09:37 PM
I know, I know
(http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architecture/2012-09/architect-philip-johnson-glass-house-modernism-article/_jcr_content/par/cn_contentwell/par-main/cn_pagination_container/cn_image.size.philip-johnson-glass-house-h670-search.jpg)
Quote from: Tony on June 30, 2014, 04:20:34 PM
Finally... Modern architecture discussed on Desipio! I've been waiting for this day for years.
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 30, 2014, 04:42:44 PMQuote from: Tony on June 30, 2014, 04:20:34 PM
Finally... Modern architecture discussed on Desipio! I've been waiting for this day for years.
I was tempted to tag that with something like "23 Desipio Posts Only '80s Buttheads Will Understand".
Quote from: Tony on June 30, 2014, 05:11:36 PMQuote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 30, 2014, 04:42:44 PMQuote from: Tony on June 30, 2014, 04:20:34 PM
Finally... Modern architecture discussed on Desipio! I've been waiting for this day for years.
I was tempted to tag that with something like "23 Desipio Posts Only '80s Buttheads Will Understand".
Why are those damn lists always a weird number? Lists should only be in multiples of 5.
Quote from: PenFoe on July 21, 2014, 12:36:46 PM
So...maybe he actually can stick at catcher? (http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/cubs/post/_/id/25941/cubs-could-face-big-decision-on-schwarber)
Quote from: InternetApex on July 21, 2014, 01:48:33 PMQuote from: PenFoe on July 21, 2014, 12:36:46 PM
So...maybe he actually can stick at catcher? (http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/cubs/post/_/id/25941/cubs-could-face-big-decision-on-schwarber)
Is that what we want? Wouldn't that mean he's NOT Babe fucking Ruth? Because if he is in fact that, they won't play him at catcher. If he's merely Wellington fucking Servardihill, I think we're all glad he's not Paul Bako and do some shirtless chest bumps anyway. But when I see, Schwarber, Catcher, it's not full on 5-second sploogetasticism in less than optimal stance material.
Quote from: Slaky on July 21, 2014, 01:55:34 PMQuote from: InternetApex on July 21, 2014, 01:48:33 PMQuote from: PenFoe on July 21, 2014, 12:36:46 PM
So...maybe he actually can stick at catcher? (http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/cubs/post/_/id/25941/cubs-could-face-big-decision-on-schwarber)
Is that what we want? Wouldn't that mean he's NOT Babe fucking Ruth? Because if he is in fact that, they won't play him at catcher. If he's merely Wellington fucking Servardihill, I think we're all glad he's not Paul Bako and do some shirtless chest bumps anyway. But when I see, Schwarber, Catcher, it's not full on 5-second sploogetasticism in less than optimal stance material.
It sounded like the catcher path would slow him down. If he keeps hitting he'll force his way into the majors at a different position. I think catcher is a position I don't really want to see fucked around with. Elite catcher bat combined with poor catching skills is a scary proposition. I'd take an average catcher bat as long as the guy can call/receive a good game and throw. Maybe that's dumb.
Quote from: InternetApex on July 21, 2014, 01:57:31 PMQuote from: Slaky on July 21, 2014, 01:55:34 PMQuote from: InternetApex on July 21, 2014, 01:48:33 PMQuote from: PenFoe on July 21, 2014, 12:36:46 PM
So...maybe he actually can stick at catcher? (http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/cubs/post/_/id/25941/cubs-could-face-big-decision-on-schwarber)
Is that what we want? Wouldn't that mean he's NOT Babe fucking Ruth? Because if he is in fact that, they won't play him at catcher. If he's merely Wellington fucking Servardihill, I think we're all glad he's not Paul Bako and do some shirtless chest bumps anyway. But when I see, Schwarber, Catcher, it's not full on 5-second sploogetasticism in less than optimal stance material.
It sounded like the catcher path would slow him down. If he keeps hitting he'll force his way into the majors at a different position. I think catcher is a position I don't really want to see fucked around with. Elite catcher bat combined with poor catching skills is a scary proposition. I'd take an average catcher bat as long as the guy can call/receive a good game and throw. Maybe that's dumb.
I'm glad I don't have to make decisions like this because. Fuck.
Quote from: InternetApex on July 21, 2014, 01:57:31 PMQuote from: Slaky on July 21, 2014, 01:55:34 PMQuote from: InternetApex on July 21, 2014, 01:48:33 PMQuote from: PenFoe on July 21, 2014, 12:36:46 PM
So...maybe he actually can stick at catcher? (http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/cubs/post/_/id/25941/cubs-could-face-big-decision-on-schwarber)
Is that what we want? Wouldn't that mean he's NOT Babe fucking Ruth? Because if he is in fact that, they won't play him at catcher. If he's merely Wellington fucking Servardihill, I think we're all glad he's not Paul Bako and do some shirtless chest bumps anyway. But when I see, Schwarber, Catcher, it's not full on 5-second sploogetasticism in less than optimal stance material.
It sounded like the catcher path would slow him down. If he keeps hitting he'll force his way into the majors at a different position. I think catcher is a position I don't really want to see fucked around with. Elite catcher bat combined with poor catching skills is a scary proposition. I'd take an average catcher bat as long as the guy can call/receive a good game and throw. Maybe that's dumb.
I'm glad I don't have to make decisions like this because. Fuck.
Quote from: Fork on August 24, 2014, 09:44:10 PM
Homers in 5 straight games, including 2 today.
Sploosh.
Quote from: PenFoe on August 25, 2014, 10:06:28 AMQuote from: Fork on August 24, 2014, 09:44:10 PM
Homers in 5 straight games, including 2 today.
Sploosh.
So much for him wearing down after a long college and pro season.
Though I do hope he sits out the offseason and then starts in AA next year.
Quote from: Fork on August 25, 2014, 11:13:06 AMQuote from: PenFoe on August 25, 2014, 10:06:28 AMQuote from: Fork on August 24, 2014, 09:44:10 PM
Homers in 5 straight games, including 2 today.
Sploosh.
So much for him wearing down after a long college and pro season.
Though I do hope he sits out the offseason and then starts in AA next year.
Right now his first year numbers are 2013 Bryant-like. Maybe he'll wind up doing the same half AA/half AAA thing next year.
Quote from: PenFoe on August 25, 2014, 11:24:52 AMQuote from: Fork on August 25, 2014, 11:13:06 AMQuote from: PenFoe on August 25, 2014, 10:06:28 AMQuote from: Fork on August 24, 2014, 09:44:10 PM
Homers in 5 straight games, including 2 today.
Sploosh.
So much for him wearing down after a long college and pro season.
Though I do hope he sits out the offseason and then starts in AA next year.
Right now his first year numbers are 2013 Bryant-like. Maybe he'll wind up doing the same half AA/half AAA thing next year.
Could make a pretty strong case that they're better than Bryant's.
(http://i.imgur.com/KZsmqkC.png)
Quote from: PenFoe on August 25, 2014, 11:24:52 AMQuote from: Fork on August 25, 2014, 11:13:06 AMQuote from: PenFoe on August 25, 2014, 10:06:28 AMQuote from: Fork on August 24, 2014, 09:44:10 PM
Homers in 5 straight games, including 2 today.
Sploosh.
So much for him wearing down after a long college and pro season.
Though I do hope he sits out the offseason and then starts in AA next year.
Right now his first year numbers are 2013 Bryant-like. Maybe he'll wind up doing the same half AA/half AAA thing next year.
Could make a pretty strong case that they're better than Bryant's.
(http://i.imgur.com/KZsmqkC.png)
Quote from: PenFoe on August 25, 2014, 11:24:52 AMQuote from: Fork on August 25, 2014, 11:13:06 AMQuote from: PenFoe on August 25, 2014, 10:06:28 AMQuote from: Fork on August 24, 2014, 09:44:10 PM
Homers in 5 straight games, including 2 today.
Sploosh.
So much for him wearing down after a long college and pro season.
Though I do hope he sits out the offseason and then starts in AA next year.
Right now his first year numbers are 2013 Bryant-like. Maybe he'll wind up doing the same half AA/half AAA thing next year.
Could make a pretty strong case that they're better than Bryant's.
(http://i.imgur.com/KZsmqkC.png)
Quote from: Tonker on August 25, 2014, 12:31:45 PMQuote from: PenFoe on August 25, 2014, 11:24:52 AMQuote from: Fork on August 25, 2014, 11:13:06 AMQuote from: PenFoe on August 25, 2014, 10:06:28 AMQuote from: Fork on August 24, 2014, 09:44:10 PM
Homers in 5 straight games, including 2 today.
Sploosh.
So much for him wearing down after a long college and pro season.
Though I do hope he sits out the offseason and then starts in AA next year.
Right now his first year numbers are 2013 Bryant-like. Maybe he'll wind up doing the same half AA/half AAA thing next year.
Could make a pretty strong case that they're better than Bryant's.
(http://i.imgur.com/KZsmqkC.png)
Nah. Bryant has proportionately more RBI, and a SB success rate of 100%, as opposed to Schwarber's 50%.
Quote from: Fork on April 13, 2015, 09:41:10 AM
Bump (http://www.milb.com/multimedia/vpp.jsp?content_id=69678383&topic_id=&sid=milb&tcid=vpp_copy_69678383&v=3).
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on April 13, 2015, 12:33:46 PMQuote from: Fork on April 13, 2015, 09:41:10 AM
Bump (http://www.milb.com/multimedia/vpp.jsp?content_id=69678383&topic_id=&sid=milb&tcid=vpp_copy_69678383&v=3).
Holy fuck.
Quote from: SKO on April 20, 2015, 02:55:33 PM
His offensive numbers look about as good as expected, has anyone seen/read anything about him behind the plate so far? I haven't seen anything about it since spring training.
Quote from: SKO on April 20, 2015, 02:55:33 PM
His offensive numbers look about as good as expected, has anyone seen/read anything about him behind the plate so far?
Quote from: Eli on April 20, 2015, 03:43:45 PMQuote from: SKO on April 20, 2015, 02:55:33 PM
His offensive numbers look about as good as expected, has anyone seen/read anything about him behind the plate so far?
One report I read said he looked "pretty big" behind the plate.
Quote from: Eli on April 20, 2015, 03:43:45 PMQuote from: SKO on April 20, 2015, 02:55:33 PM
His offensive numbers look about as good as expected, has anyone seen/read anything about him behind the plate so far?
One report I read said he looked "pretty big" behind the plate.
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on May 23, 2015, 07:30:27 AM
DPD.
HR #10 (http://www.milb.com/r/video?content_id=127028883&topic_id=&sid=t553&tcid=vpp_copy_127028883&v=3).
306/442/620
Yeah, he's good.
Quote from: SKO on April 20, 2015, 02:55:33 PM
His offensive numbers look about as good as expected, has anyone seen/read anything about him behind the plate so far? I haven't seen anything about it since spring training.
Quote from: PANK! on May 27, 2015, 09:53:53 AMQuote from: SKO on April 20, 2015, 02:55:33 PM
His offensive numbers look about as good as expected, has anyone seen/read anything about him behind the plate so far? I haven't seen anything about it since spring training.
Looks like's been behind the dish for 26 Games, and 224 1/3 innings, wherein he's made 3 errors and had 5 passed balls, while gunning down 8 would-be base stealers out of 47 attempted. I know he had 4 passed balls in the first few weeks so the fact that he's sitting at 5 would seem to suggest he's improved in that area as the season has progressed. I also followed a gamecast on milb about 3 weeks ago where a strikeout would've ended a game in extras but the runner advanced on a wild pitch and eventually scored the winning run, leading me to wonder how much of a chance Schwarber had at blocking the ball. I know that's stupidly anecdotal but it's all I got.
Also, as far as his hitting goes (his OPS is still north of 1.000) someone pointed out on the radio yesterday that his numbers are pretty much identical to what Bryant's were since getting drafted. I'll let someone else look that up.
Quote from: PANK! on May 27, 2015, 09:53:53 AM
Also, as far as his hitting goes (his OPS is still north of 1.000) someone pointed out on the radio yesterday that his numbers are pretty much identical to what Bryant's were since getting drafted. I'll let someone else look that up.
Quote from: Eli on May 27, 2015, 10:15:34 AMQuote from: PANK! on May 27, 2015, 09:53:53 AM
Also, as far as his hitting goes (his OPS is still north of 1.000) someone pointed out on the radio yesterday that his numbers are pretty much identical to what Bryant's were since getting drafted. I'll let someone else look that up.
Last I saw, they were actually a bit better. I've seen people using Bryant's promotion timeline to predict Schwarber's, but I don't think that's relevant because he's 1.) a catcher and 2.) the Cubs aren't in the same situation they were a year ago.
Quote from: Eli on May 27, 2015, 10:15:34 AMQuote from: PANK! on May 27, 2015, 09:53:53 AM
Also, as far as his hitting goes (his OPS is still north of 1.000) someone pointed out on the radio yesterday that his numbers are pretty much identical to what Bryant's were since getting drafted. I'll let someone else look that up.
Last I saw, they were actually a bit better. I've seen people using Bryant's promotion timeline to predict Schwarber's, but I don't think that's relevant because he's 1.) a catcher and 2.) the Cubs aren't in the same situation they were a year ago.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 27, 2015, 10:27:56 AMQuote from: Eli on May 27, 2015, 10:15:34 AMQuote from: PANK! on May 27, 2015, 09:53:53 AM
Also, as far as his hitting goes (his OPS is still north of 1.000) someone pointed out on the radio yesterday that his numbers are pretty much identical to what Bryant's were since getting drafted. I'll let someone else look that up.
Last I saw, they were actually a bit better. I've seen people using Bryant's promotion timeline to predict Schwarber's, but I don't think that's relevant because he's 1.) a catcher and 2.) the Cubs aren't in the same situation they were a year ago.
Bryant got 297 PAs at both AA and AAA. Schwarber's at 166. Maybe he gets to 300 in about 45 days? That moves him to Iowa July 15. Sounds likely.
Quote from: Eli on May 27, 2015, 10:48:45 AMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 27, 2015, 10:27:56 AMQuote from: Eli on May 27, 2015, 10:15:34 AMQuote from: PANK! on May 27, 2015, 09:53:53 AM
Also, as far as his hitting goes (his OPS is still north of 1.000) someone pointed out on the radio yesterday that his numbers are pretty much identical to what Bryant's were since getting drafted. I'll let someone else look that up.
Last I saw, they were actually a bit better. I've seen people using Bryant's promotion timeline to predict Schwarber's, but I don't think that's relevant because he's 1.) a catcher and 2.) the Cubs aren't in the same situation they were a year ago.
Bryant got 297 PAs at both AA and AAA. Schwarber's at 166. Maybe he gets to 300 in about 45 days? That moves him to Iowa July 15. Sounds likely.
Again, I don't think he should be on the same timeline as Bryant. If they think his bat could help the major league team this year (which is probably debatable; they'd know better than us), he'll be up this year.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 27, 2015, 10:50:59 AMQuote from: Eli on May 27, 2015, 10:48:45 AMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 27, 2015, 10:27:56 AMQuote from: Eli on May 27, 2015, 10:15:34 AMQuote from: PANK! on May 27, 2015, 09:53:53 AM
Also, as far as his hitting goes (his OPS is still north of 1.000) someone pointed out on the radio yesterday that his numbers are pretty much identical to what Bryant's were since getting drafted. I'll let someone else look that up.
Last I saw, they were actually a bit better. I've seen people using Bryant's promotion timeline to predict Schwarber's, but I don't think that's relevant because he's 1.) a catcher and 2.) the Cubs aren't in the same situation they were a year ago.
Bryant got 297 PAs at both AA and AAA. Schwarber's at 166. Maybe he gets to 300 in about 45 days? That moves him to Iowa July 15. Sounds likely.
Again, I don't think he should be on the same timeline as Bryant. If they think his bat could help the major league team this year (which is probably debatable; they'd know better than us), he'll be up this year.
Moving him to Iowa 7/15 doesn't prevent him from being on the MLB roster at 8/31 and playoff roster eligible.
Quote from: Eli on May 27, 2015, 11:59:36 AMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 27, 2015, 10:50:59 AMQuote from: Eli on May 27, 2015, 10:48:45 AMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 27, 2015, 10:27:56 AMQuote from: Eli on May 27, 2015, 10:15:34 AMQuote from: PANK! on May 27, 2015, 09:53:53 AM
Also, as far as his hitting goes (his OPS is still north of 1.000) someone pointed out on the radio yesterday that his numbers are pretty much identical to what Bryant's were since getting drafted. I'll let someone else look that up.
Last I saw, they were actually a bit better. I've seen people using Bryant's promotion timeline to predict Schwarber's, but I don't think that's relevant because he's 1.) a catcher and 2.) the Cubs aren't in the same situation they were a year ago.
Bryant got 297 PAs at both AA and AAA. Schwarber's at 166. Maybe he gets to 300 in about 45 days? That moves him to Iowa July 15. Sounds likely.
Again, I don't think he should be on the same timeline as Bryant. If they think his bat could help the major league team this year (which is probably debatable; they'd know better than us), he'll be up this year.
Moving him to Iowa 7/15 doesn't prevent him from being on the MLB roster at 8/31 and playoff roster eligible.
If they think he's valuable enough to help their theoretical playoff roster in 2015, why would they keep him in the minors for several more months?
Quote from: PenFoe on May 27, 2015, 12:08:45 PMQuote from: Eli on May 27, 2015, 11:59:36 AMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 27, 2015, 10:50:59 AMQuote from: Eli on May 27, 2015, 10:48:45 AMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 27, 2015, 10:27:56 AMQuote from: Eli on May 27, 2015, 10:15:34 AMQuote from: PANK! on May 27, 2015, 09:53:53 AM
Also, as far as his hitting goes (his OPS is still north of 1.000) someone pointed out on the radio yesterday that his numbers are pretty much identical to what Bryant's were since getting drafted. I'll let someone else look that up.
Last I saw, they were actually a bit better. I've seen people using Bryant's promotion timeline to predict Schwarber's, but I don't think that's relevant because he's 1.) a catcher and 2.) the Cubs aren't in the same situation they were a year ago.
Bryant got 297 PAs at both AA and AAA. Schwarber's at 166. Maybe he gets to 300 in about 45 days? That moves him to Iowa July 15. Sounds likely.
Again, I don't think he should be on the same timeline as Bryant. If they think his bat could help the major league team this year (which is probably debatable; they'd know better than us), he'll be up this year.
Moving him to Iowa 7/15 doesn't prevent him from being on the MLB roster at 8/31 and playoff roster eligible.
If they think he's valuable enough to help their theoretical playoff roster in 2015, why would they keep him in the minors for several more months?
I assume it's so he can learn how to catch.
Quote from: Eli on May 27, 2015, 12:24:18 PMQuote from: PenFoe on May 27, 2015, 12:08:45 PMQuote from: Eli on May 27, 2015, 11:59:36 AMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 27, 2015, 10:50:59 AMQuote from: Eli on May 27, 2015, 10:48:45 AMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 27, 2015, 10:27:56 AMQuote from: Eli on May 27, 2015, 10:15:34 AMQuote from: PANK! on May 27, 2015, 09:53:53 AM
Also, as far as his hitting goes (his OPS is still north of 1.000) someone pointed out on the radio yesterday that his numbers are pretty much identical to what Bryant's were since getting drafted. I'll let someone else look that up.
Last I saw, they were actually a bit better. I've seen people using Bryant's promotion timeline to predict Schwarber's, but I don't think that's relevant because he's 1.) a catcher and 2.) the Cubs aren't in the same situation they were a year ago.
Bryant got 297 PAs at both AA and AAA. Schwarber's at 166. Maybe he gets to 300 in about 45 days? That moves him to Iowa July 15. Sounds likely.
Again, I don't think he should be on the same timeline as Bryant. If they think his bat could help the major league team this year (which is probably debatable; they'd know better than us), he'll be up this year.
Moving him to Iowa 7/15 doesn't prevent him from being on the MLB roster at 8/31 and playoff roster eligible.
If they think he's valuable enough to help their theoretical playoff roster in 2015, why would they keep him in the minors for several more months?
I assume it's so he can learn how to catch.
If that's their prime concern, he'll probably need to be in the minors all or most of 2016 too.
Quote from: ChuckD on May 27, 2015, 12:39:54 PM
He's going to need to catch if he plays in the OF, too, guys (Chris Coghlan notwithstanding).
Quote from: PenFoe on May 27, 2015, 03:54:01 PM
Keith Law just ranked Schwarber 15th on his prospect list, up from 90 before the season.
STILL doesn't think he can stick at catcher though, which just shows how in love with his bat he is.
Quote from: Slaky on June 01, 2015, 08:16:58 AMQuote from: SKO on June 01, 2015, 08:11:43 AM
He'll be a nice bat to have on the bench in a couple weeks when Schwarber comes up.
Is there a thread where we express awe at Kyle Schwarber?
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on June 01, 2015, 08:27:51 AM
2 HR Saturday, bumping him up to 12 on the year.
327/454/633 in Double A.
His numbers are creeping up on Bryant's AA numbers from last season.
Quote from: SKO on June 01, 2015, 08:31:06 AMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on June 01, 2015, 08:27:51 AM
2 HR Saturday, bumping him up to 12 on the year.
327/454/633 in Double A.
His numbers are creeping up on Bryant's AA numbers from last season.
And as far as K % and K:BB ratio goes he's been even better. Not to say he's better than Bryant, but with those K/BB numbers you'd think he might have an even more graceful transition to facing big league pitching than most.
Edited: according to the twitters Kyle's actually been better than Bryant through their first 45 AA games:
Schwarber: .327/.454/.633/1.087, 12 homers, 39 Ks (21.3 K%), 36 BBs (19.7%).
Bryant: .335/.431/.623/1.054, 12 homers, 53 Ks (27.9%), 23 BBs (12.1%).
Holy shit.
Quote from: Eli on June 01, 2015, 10:51:13 AMQuote from: SKO on June 01, 2015, 08:31:06 AMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on June 01, 2015, 08:27:51 AM
2 HR Saturday, bumping him up to 12 on the year.
327/454/633 in Double A.
His numbers are creeping up on Bryant's AA numbers from last season.
And as far as K % and K:BB ratio goes he's been even better. Not to say he's better than Bryant, but with those K/BB numbers you'd think he might have an even more graceful transition to facing big league pitching than most.
Edited: according to the twitters Kyle's actually been better than Bryant through their first 45 AA games:
Schwarber: .327/.454/.633/1.087, 12 homers, 39 Ks (21.3 K%), 36 BBs (19.7%).
Bryant: .335/.431/.623/1.054, 12 homers, 53 Ks (27.9%), 23 BBs (12.1%).
Holy shit.
I would love to see him called up, mostly to play left but also get some innings here and there at catcher (for example, late-game situations where Ross has started). He can continue working on his catcher skills this offseason if they're really committed to it. That bat is just too good to waste away in the minors when it could be aiding a playoff push.
Quote from: R-V on June 01, 2015, 11:14:01 AMQuote from: Eli on June 01, 2015, 10:51:13 AMQuote from: SKO on June 01, 2015, 08:31:06 AMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on June 01, 2015, 08:27:51 AM
2 HR Saturday, bumping him up to 12 on the year.
327/454/633 in Double A.
His numbers are creeping up on Bryant's AA numbers from last season.
And as far as K % and K:BB ratio goes he's been even better. Not to say he's better than Bryant, but with those K/BB numbers you'd think he might have an even more graceful transition to facing big league pitching than most.
Edited: according to the twitters Kyle's actually been better than Bryant through their first 45 AA games:
Schwarber: .327/.454/.633/1.087, 12 homers, 39 Ks (21.3 K%), 36 BBs (19.7%).
Bryant: .335/.431/.623/1.054, 12 homers, 53 Ks (27.9%), 23 BBs (12.1%).
Holy shit.
I would love to see him called up, mostly to play left but also get some innings here and there at catcher (for example, late-game situations where Ross has started). He can continue working on his catcher skills this offseason if they're really committed to it. That bat is just too good to waste away in the minors when it could be aiding a playoff push.
I think I may have already proclaimed this on Twitter but that website is a fading star anyway so at the risk of repeating myself - I think Theo & Jed are going to do some crazy shit within the span of a day or two this month. Like, acquire Hamels and/or Papelbon, call up Schwarber and Baez, and for the biggest impact of all, activate Denorfia and La Stella.
Quote from: R-V on June 01, 2015, 11:14:01 AMQuote from: Eli on June 01, 2015, 10:51:13 AMQuote from: SKO on June 01, 2015, 08:31:06 AMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on June 01, 2015, 08:27:51 AM
2 HR Saturday, bumping him up to 12 on the year.
327/454/633 in Double A.
His numbers are creeping up on Bryant's AA numbers from last season.
And as far as K % and K:BB ratio goes he's been even better. Not to say he's better than Bryant, but with those K/BB numbers you'd think he might have an even more graceful transition to facing big league pitching than most.
Edited: according to the twitters Kyle's actually been better than Bryant through their first 45 AA games:
Schwarber: .327/.454/.633/1.087, 12 homers, 39 Ks (21.3 K%), 36 BBs (19.7%).
Bryant: .335/.431/.623/1.054, 12 homers, 53 Ks (27.9%), 23 BBs (12.1%).
Holy shit.
I would love to see him called up, mostly to play left but also get some innings here and there at catcher (for example, late-game situations where Ross has started). He can continue working on his catcher skills this offseason if they're really committed to it. That bat is just too good to waste away in the minors when it could be aiding a playoff push.
I think I may have already proclaimed this on Twitter but that website is a fading star anyway so at the risk of repeating myself - I think Theo & Jed are going to do some crazy shit within the span of a day or two this month. Like, acquire Hamels and/or Papelbon, call up Schwarber and Baez, and for the biggest impact of all, activate Denorfia and La Stella.
Quote from: Eli on June 01, 2015, 11:33:36 AMQuote from: R-V on June 01, 2015, 11:14:01 AMQuote from: Eli on June 01, 2015, 10:51:13 AMQuote from: SKO on June 01, 2015, 08:31:06 AMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on June 01, 2015, 08:27:51 AM
2 HR Saturday, bumping him up to 12 on the year.
327/454/633 in Double A.
His numbers are creeping up on Bryant's AA numbers from last season.
And as far as K % and K:BB ratio goes he's been even better. Not to say he's better than Bryant, but with those K/BB numbers you'd think he might have an even more graceful transition to facing big league pitching than most.
Edited: according to the twitters Kyle's actually been better than Bryant through their first 45 AA games:
Schwarber: .327/.454/.633/1.087, 12 homers, 39 Ks (21.3 K%), 36 BBs (19.7%).
Bryant: .335/.431/.623/1.054, 12 homers, 53 Ks (27.9%), 23 BBs (12.1%).
Holy shit.
I would love to see him called up, mostly to play left but also get some innings here and there at catcher (for example, late-game situations where Ross has started). He can continue working on his catcher skills this offseason if they're really committed to it. That bat is just too good to waste away in the minors when it could be aiding a playoff push.
I think I may have already proclaimed this on Twitter but that website is a fading star anyway so at the risk of repeating myself - I think Theo & Jed are going to do some crazy shit within the span of a day or two this month. Like, acquire Hamels and/or Papelbon, call up Schwarber and Baez, and for the biggest impact of all, activate Denorfia and La Stella.
I saw you say that. I think if the Cubs have a decent few weeks, it'll happen. They probably want to make sure the team is still in contention a bit closer to July. This hunch is based on absolutely nothing.
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 01, 2015, 12:47:36 PMQuote from: Eli on June 01, 2015, 11:33:36 AMQuote from: R-V on June 01, 2015, 11:14:01 AMQuote from: Eli on June 01, 2015, 10:51:13 AMQuote from: SKO on June 01, 2015, 08:31:06 AMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on June 01, 2015, 08:27:51 AM
2 HR Saturday, bumping him up to 12 on the year.
327/454/633 in Double A.
His numbers are creeping up on Bryant's AA numbers from last season.
And as far as K % and K:BB ratio goes he's been even better. Not to say he's better than Bryant, but with those K/BB numbers you'd think he might have an even more graceful transition to facing big league pitching than most.
Edited: according to the twitters Kyle's actually been better than Bryant through their first 45 AA games:
Schwarber: .327/.454/.633/1.087, 12 homers, 39 Ks (21.3 K%), 36 BBs (19.7%).
Bryant: .335/.431/.623/1.054, 12 homers, 53 Ks (27.9%), 23 BBs (12.1%).
Holy shit.
I would love to see him called up, mostly to play left but also get some innings here and there at catcher (for example, late-game situations where Ross has started). He can continue working on his catcher skills this offseason if they're really committed to it. That bat is just too good to waste away in the minors when it could be aiding a playoff push.
I think I may have already proclaimed this on Twitter but that website is a fading star anyway so at the risk of repeating myself - I think Theo & Jed are going to do some crazy shit within the span of a day or two this month. Like, acquire Hamels and/or Papelbon, call up Schwarber and Baez, and for the biggest impact of all, activate Denorfia and La Stella.
I saw you say that. I think if the Cubs have a decent few weeks, it'll happen. They probably want to make sure the team is still in contention a bit closer to July. This hunch is based on absolutely nothing.
Hard pass on Papelbon, unless the Phillies are paying basically all of it. Hamels, yes please. Zobrist and Clippard from Oakland would be nice. And for a nightcap, Chapman and Cueto? I can dream.
Quote from: SKO on June 01, 2015, 12:50:36 PMQuote from: Sterling Archer on June 01, 2015, 12:47:36 PMQuote from: Eli on June 01, 2015, 11:33:36 AMQuote from: R-V on June 01, 2015, 11:14:01 AMQuote from: Eli on June 01, 2015, 10:51:13 AMQuote from: SKO on June 01, 2015, 08:31:06 AMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on June 01, 2015, 08:27:51 AM
2 HR Saturday, bumping him up to 12 on the year.
327/454/633 in Double A.
His numbers are creeping up on Bryant's AA numbers from last season.
And as far as K % and K:BB ratio goes he's been even better. Not to say he's better than Bryant, but with those K/BB numbers you'd think he might have an even more graceful transition to facing big league pitching than most.
Edited: according to the twitters Kyle's actually been better than Bryant through their first 45 AA games:
Schwarber: .327/.454/.633/1.087, 12 homers, 39 Ks (21.3 K%), 36 BBs (19.7%).
Bryant: .335/.431/.623/1.054, 12 homers, 53 Ks (27.9%), 23 BBs (12.1%).
Holy shit.
I would love to see him called up, mostly to play left but also get some innings here and there at catcher (for example, late-game situations where Ross has started). He can continue working on his catcher skills this offseason if they're really committed to it. That bat is just too good to waste away in the minors when it could be aiding a playoff push.
I think I may have already proclaimed this on Twitter but that website is a fading star anyway so at the risk of repeating myself - I think Theo & Jed are going to do some crazy shit within the span of a day or two this month. Like, acquire Hamels and/or Papelbon, call up Schwarber and Baez, and for the biggest impact of all, activate Denorfia and La Stella.
I saw you say that. I think if the Cubs have a decent few weeks, it'll happen. They probably want to make sure the team is still in contention a bit closer to July. This hunch is based on absolutely nothing.
Hard pass on Papelbon, unless the Phillies are paying basically all of it. Hamels, yes please. Zobrist and Clippard from Oakland would be nice. And for a nightcap, Chapman and Cueto? I can dream.
They could easily absorb Papelbon's 13 mil salary next year without affecting their long term plan. Plus that option only vests if he finishes 48 games this year. So far he's finished 19 this year. Could be fairly easy to keep him from hitting that if he plays poorly enough down the stretch that they're sure he couldn't help them next year.
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 01, 2015, 12:52:39 PMQuote from: SKO on June 01, 2015, 12:50:36 PMQuote from: Sterling Archer on June 01, 2015, 12:47:36 PMQuote from: Eli on June 01, 2015, 11:33:36 AMQuote from: R-V on June 01, 2015, 11:14:01 AMQuote from: Eli on June 01, 2015, 10:51:13 AMQuote from: SKO on June 01, 2015, 08:31:06 AMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on June 01, 2015, 08:27:51 AM
2 HR Saturday, bumping him up to 12 on the year.
327/454/633 in Double A.
His numbers are creeping up on Bryant's AA numbers from last season.
And as far as K % and K:BB ratio goes he's been even better. Not to say he's better than Bryant, but with those K/BB numbers you'd think he might have an even more graceful transition to facing big league pitching than most.
Edited: according to the twitters Kyle's actually been better than Bryant through their first 45 AA games:
Schwarber: .327/.454/.633/1.087, 12 homers, 39 Ks (21.3 K%), 36 BBs (19.7%).
Bryant: .335/.431/.623/1.054, 12 homers, 53 Ks (27.9%), 23 BBs (12.1%).
Holy shit.
I would love to see him called up, mostly to play left but also get some innings here and there at catcher (for example, late-game situations where Ross has started). He can continue working on his catcher skills this offseason if they're really committed to it. That bat is just too good to waste away in the minors when it could be aiding a playoff push.
I think I may have already proclaimed this on Twitter but that website is a fading star anyway so at the risk of repeating myself - I think Theo & Jed are going to do some crazy shit within the span of a day or two this month. Like, acquire Hamels and/or Papelbon, call up Schwarber and Baez, and for the biggest impact of all, activate Denorfia and La Stella.
I saw you say that. I think if the Cubs have a decent few weeks, it'll happen. They probably want to make sure the team is still in contention a bit closer to July. This hunch is based on absolutely nothing.
Hard pass on Papelbon, unless the Phillies are paying basically all of it. Hamels, yes please. Zobrist and Clippard from Oakland would be nice. And for a nightcap, Chapman and Cueto? I can dream.
They could easily absorb Papelbon's 13 mil salary next year without affecting their long term plan. Plus that option only vests if he finishes 48 games this year. So far he's finished 19 this year. Could be fairly easy to keep him from hitting that if he plays poorly enough down the stretch that they're sure he couldn't help them next year.
Yeah I take that back, I just checked on his contract because I thought there were still multiple years left on his dumb deal. Signed through 15 with a vesting option for 16? GET IT DONE JE
Quote from: SKO on June 01, 2015, 12:56:08 PMQuote from: Sterling Archer on June 01, 2015, 12:52:39 PMQuote from: SKO on June 01, 2015, 12:50:36 PMQuote from: Sterling Archer on June 01, 2015, 12:47:36 PMQuote from: Eli on June 01, 2015, 11:33:36 AMQuote from: R-V on June 01, 2015, 11:14:01 AMQuote from: Eli on June 01, 2015, 10:51:13 AMQuote from: SKO on June 01, 2015, 08:31:06 AMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on June 01, 2015, 08:27:51 AM
2 HR Saturday, bumping him up to 12 on the year.
327/454/633 in Double A.
His numbers are creeping up on Bryant's AA numbers from last season.
And as far as K % and K:BB ratio goes he's been even better. Not to say he's better than Bryant, but with those K/BB numbers you'd think he might have an even more graceful transition to facing big league pitching than most.
Edited: according to the twitters Kyle's actually been better than Bryant through their first 45 AA games:
Schwarber: .327/.454/.633/1.087, 12 homers, 39 Ks (21.3 K%), 36 BBs (19.7%).
Bryant: .335/.431/.623/1.054, 12 homers, 53 Ks (27.9%), 23 BBs (12.1%).
Holy shit.
I would love to see him called up, mostly to play left but also get some innings here and there at catcher (for example, late-game situations where Ross has started). He can continue working on his catcher skills this offseason if they're really committed to it. That bat is just too good to waste away in the minors when it could be aiding a playoff push.
I think I may have already proclaimed this on Twitter but that website is a fading star anyway so at the risk of repeating myself - I think Theo & Jed are going to do some crazy shit within the span of a day or two this month. Like, acquire Hamels and/or Papelbon, call up Schwarber and Baez, and for the biggest impact of all, activate Denorfia and La Stella.
I saw you say that. I think if the Cubs have a decent few weeks, it'll happen. They probably want to make sure the team is still in contention a bit closer to July. This hunch is based on absolutely nothing.
Hard pass on Papelbon, unless the Phillies are paying basically all of it. Hamels, yes please. Zobrist and Clippard from Oakland would be nice. And for a nightcap, Chapman and Cueto? I can dream.
They could easily absorb Papelbon's 13 mil salary next year without affecting their long term plan. Plus that option only vests if he finishes 48 games this year. So far he's finished 19 this year. Could be fairly easy to keep him from hitting that if he plays poorly enough down the stretch that they're sure he couldn't help them next year.
Yeah I take that back, I just checked on his contract because I thought there were still multiple years left on his dumb deal. Signed through 15 with a vesting option for 16? GET IT DONE JE
Put Paplebon as your 9th inning guy, call up CJ Edwards, DFA Wood and Edwin, I think you've got yourself a real bullpen. Motte basically never pitches in anything but a mop up situation or a long extra inning game, Rosscup and Russell are your loogy's, then you have all kinds of gas to pick from between Strop/Grimm/Edwards/Rondon. If Neil Ramirez ever comes back you can even shoot Motte.
Quote from: R-V on June 01, 2015, 12:59:25 PMQuote from: SKO on June 01, 2015, 12:56:08 PMQuote from: Sterling Archer on June 01, 2015, 12:52:39 PMQuote from: SKO on June 01, 2015, 12:50:36 PMQuote from: Sterling Archer on June 01, 2015, 12:47:36 PMQuote from: Eli on June 01, 2015, 11:33:36 AMQuote from: R-V on June 01, 2015, 11:14:01 AMQuote from: Eli on June 01, 2015, 10:51:13 AMQuote from: SKO on June 01, 2015, 08:31:06 AMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on June 01, 2015, 08:27:51 AM
2 HR Saturday, bumping him up to 12 on the year.
327/454/633 in Double A.
His numbers are creeping up on Bryant's AA numbers from last season.
And as far as K % and K:BB ratio goes he's been even better. Not to say he's better than Bryant, but with those K/BB numbers you'd think he might have an even more graceful transition to facing big league pitching than most.
Edited: according to the twitters Kyle's actually been better than Bryant through their first 45 AA games:
Schwarber: .327/.454/.633/1.087, 12 homers, 39 Ks (21.3 K%), 36 BBs (19.7%).
Bryant: .335/.431/.623/1.054, 12 homers, 53 Ks (27.9%), 23 BBs (12.1%).
Holy shit.
I would love to see him called up, mostly to play left but also get some innings here and there at catcher (for example, late-game situations where Ross has started). He can continue working on his catcher skills this offseason if they're really committed to it. That bat is just too good to waste away in the minors when it could be aiding a playoff push.
I think I may have already proclaimed this on Twitter but that website is a fading star anyway so at the risk of repeating myself - I think Theo & Jed are going to do some crazy shit within the span of a day or two this month. Like, acquire Hamels and/or Papelbon, call up Schwarber and Baez, and for the biggest impact of all, activate Denorfia and La Stella.
I saw you say that. I think if the Cubs have a decent few weeks, it'll happen. They probably want to make sure the team is still in contention a bit closer to July. This hunch is based on absolutely nothing.
Hard pass on Papelbon, unless the Phillies are paying basically all of it. Hamels, yes please. Zobrist and Clippard from Oakland would be nice. And for a nightcap, Chapman and Cueto? I can dream.
They could easily absorb Papelbon's 13 mil salary next year without affecting their long term plan. Plus that option only vests if he finishes 48 games this year. So far he's finished 19 this year. Could be fairly easy to keep him from hitting that if he plays poorly enough down the stretch that they're sure he couldn't help them next year.
Yeah I take that back, I just checked on his contract because I thought there were still multiple years left on his dumb deal. Signed through 15 with a vesting option for 16? GET IT DONE JE
Put Paplebon as your 9th inning guy, call up CJ Edwards, DFA Wood and Edwin, I think you've got yourself a real bullpen. Motte basically never pitches in anything but a mop up situation or a long extra inning game, Rosscup and Russell are your loogy's, then you have all kinds of gas to pick from between Strop/Grimm/Edwards/Rondon. If Neil Ramirez ever comes back you can even shoot Motte.
Or you could even shoot Motte now, and use a standard 12 man staff (and a normal sized bench) for the rest of the season.
Quote from: R-V on June 01, 2015, 12:59:25 PM
Or you could even shoot Motte now, and use a standard 12 man staff (and a normal sized bench) for the rest of the season.
Quote from: Eli on June 01, 2015, 01:02:50 PMQuote from: R-V on June 01, 2015, 12:59:25 PM
Or you could even shoot Motte now, and use a standard 12 man staff (and a normal sized bench) for the rest of the season.
That'd be ideal for Maddon, who will probably try to use three players during one at-bat before the season is over.
Quote from: SKO on June 01, 2015, 01:16:38 PMQuote from: Eli on June 01, 2015, 01:02:50 PMQuote from: R-V on June 01, 2015, 12:59:25 PM
Or you could even shoot Motte now, and use a standard 12 man staff (and a normal sized bench) for the rest of the season.
That'd be ideal for Maddon, who will probably try to use three players during one at-bat before the season is over.
Maddon's bullpen management lately has reminded me of Dusty using Remlinger against lefties even though Remlinger was always better vs. right handed hitters. He puts Wood in instead of Grimm to face Gordon because lefty but I would rather try Grimm than Wood in any circumstances, then in what was already shaping up to be one really long game he kept using his lefties to try and get one out. It was oddly, stubbornly antiquated thinking from Joe.
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 01, 2015, 01:35:35 PMQuote from: SKO on June 01, 2015, 01:16:38 PMQuote from: Eli on June 01, 2015, 01:02:50 PMQuote from: R-V on June 01, 2015, 12:59:25 PM
Or you could even shoot Motte now, and use a standard 12 man staff (and a normal sized bench) for the rest of the season.
That'd be ideal for Maddon, who will probably try to use three players during one at-bat before the season is over.
Maddon's bullpen management lately has reminded me of Dusty using Remlinger against lefties even though Remlinger was always better vs. right handed hitters. He puts Wood in instead of Grimm to face Gordon because lefty but I would rather try Grimm than Wood in any circumstances, then in what was already shaping up to be one really long game he kept using his lefties to try and get one out. It was oddly, stubbornly antiquated thinking from Joe.
To be fair, Reliever Travis Wood is a new thing, and in his career he's been better against lefties than righties (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=woodtr01&year=Career&t=p#plato), so I don't fault Joe on this one for a little trial-and-error in May. If Glen Perkins can move to the bullpen and go from worse-than-mediocre starter to All-Star closer, why not see what you've got.
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 01, 2015, 01:35:35 PMQuote from: SKO on June 01, 2015, 01:16:38 PMQuote from: Eli on June 01, 2015, 01:02:50 PMQuote from: R-V on June 01, 2015, 12:59:25 PM
Or you could even shoot Motte now, and use a standard 12 man staff (and a normal sized bench) for the rest of the season.
That'd be ideal for Maddon, who will probably try to use three players during one at-bat before the season is over.
Maddon's bullpen management lately has reminded me of Dusty using Remlinger against lefties even though Remlinger was always better vs. right handed hitters. He puts Wood in instead of Grimm to face Gordon because lefty but I would rather try Grimm than Wood in any circumstances, then in what was already shaping up to be one really long game he kept using his lefties to try and get one out. It was oddly, stubbornly antiquated thinking from Joe.
To be fair, Reliever Travis Wood is a new thing, and in his career he's been better against lefties than righties (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=woodtr01&year=Career&t=p#plato), so I don't fault Joe on this one for a little trial-and-error in May. If Glen Perkins can move to the bullpen and go from worse-than-mediocre starter to All-Star closer, why not see what you've got.
Quote from: ChuckD on June 01, 2015, 02:06:38 PMQuote from: Sterling Archer on June 01, 2015, 01:35:35 PMQuote from: SKO on June 01, 2015, 01:16:38 PMQuote from: Eli on June 01, 2015, 01:02:50 PMQuote from: R-V on June 01, 2015, 12:59:25 PM
Or you could even shoot Motte now, and use a standard 12 man staff (and a normal sized bench) for the rest of the season.
That'd be ideal for Maddon, who will probably try to use three players during one at-bat before the season is over.
Maddon's bullpen management lately has reminded me of Dusty using Remlinger against lefties even though Remlinger was always better vs. right handed hitters. He puts Wood in instead of Grimm to face Gordon because lefty but I would rather try Grimm than Wood in any circumstances, then in what was already shaping up to be one really long game he kept using his lefties to try and get one out. It was oddly, stubbornly antiquated thinking from Joe.
To be fair, Reliever Travis Wood is a new thing, and in his career he's been better against lefties than righties (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=woodtr01&year=Career&t=p#plato), so I don't fault Joe on this one for a little trial-and-error in May. If Glen Perkins can move to the bullpen and go from worse-than-mediocre starter to All-Star closer, why not see what you've got.
Almost like some other struggling, red-goateed starter the Cubs got from the Reds and turned in to a solid closer for a couple seasons?
Quote from: SKO on June 01, 2015, 01:39:55 PMQuote from: Sterling Archer on June 01, 2015, 01:35:35 PMQuote from: SKO on June 01, 2015, 01:16:38 PMQuote from: Eli on June 01, 2015, 01:02:50 PMQuote from: R-V on June 01, 2015, 12:59:25 PM
Or you could even shoot Motte now, and use a standard 12 man staff (and a normal sized bench) for the rest of the season.
That'd be ideal for Maddon, who will probably try to use three players during one at-bat before the season is over.
Maddon's bullpen management lately has reminded me of Dusty using Remlinger against lefties even though Remlinger was always better vs. right handed hitters. He puts Wood in instead of Grimm to face Gordon because lefty but I would rather try Grimm than Wood in any circumstances, then in what was already shaping up to be one really long game he kept using his lefties to try and get one out. It was oddly, stubbornly antiquated thinking from Joe.
To be fair, Reliever Travis Wood is a new thing, and in his career he's been better against lefties than righties (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=woodtr01&year=Career&t=p#plato), so I don't fault Joe on this one for a little trial-and-error in May. If Glen Perkins can move to the bullpen and go from worse-than-mediocre starter to All-Star closer, why not see what you've got.
Fair enough. I do wonder why Joe always seems to consider Russell as a last resort when he's been pretty effective this year and in his career. Cubs twitter goes into a panic every time he comes into a game and then he usually does a good job. I get that his FIP and his peripherals are normally not really glamorous but we're now 351 games into his big league career and I think he's proven he's OK.
Quote from: PenFoe on June 01, 2015, 03:46:57 PM
This Rob Neyer article (http://www.foxsports.com/mlb/just-a-bit-outside/story/chicago-cubs-left-field-hole-kyle-schwarber-minor-league-catcher-could-be-answer-060115) is making the rounds.
Not sure what the deal is with the awkward exclamation points throughout, but there's some good Schwarberboner stuff, even if he seems to think he's not ready.
QuoteDepartment of Clarifications: As Bleed Cubbie Blue's Al Yellon points out, Anthony Rizzo's signed to a team-friendly long-term contract, and won't be "expensive" for a long, long while. Which doesn't necessarily mean Schwarber can't take over at first base, but that seems possible only if Rizzo suffers some sort of terrible injury or (more likely) Rizzo's traded. Bottom line, it's just hard to find a place for Schwarber to play on this team, as currently composed.
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 01, 2015, 06:38:31 PMQuote from: PenFoe on June 01, 2015, 03:46:57 PM
This Rob Neyer article (http://www.foxsports.com/mlb/just-a-bit-outside/story/chicago-cubs-left-field-hole-kyle-schwarber-minor-league-catcher-could-be-answer-060115) is making the rounds.
Not sure what the deal is with the awkward exclamation points throughout, but there's some good Schwarberboner stuff, even if he seems to think he's not ready.QuoteDepartment of Clarifications: As Bleed Cubbie Blue's Al Yellon points out, Anthony Rizzo's signed to a team-friendly long-term contract, and won't be "expensive" for a long, long while. Which doesn't necessarily mean Schwarber can't take over at first base, but that seems possible only if Rizzo suffers some sort of terrible injury or (more likely) Rizzo's traded. Bottom line, it's just hard to find a place for Schwarber to play on this team, as currently composed.
Department of Never Reading A Thing Rob Neyer Has to Say Ever Again: Al Yellon is correcting his work and getting credited for it. Al Yellon. Al. Yellon. Time to start rethinking some things about your life and your choices, Rob.
And as much as we all love a good FYSKO, it's really not hard to find a place for Schwarber to play on this team. At all. They need offense, and I would not be upset or complain in the least if they promoted him directly from Double-A. This team is for real now, so let's go for it.
Quote from: Eli on June 01, 2015, 07:55:36 PMQuote from: Sterling Archer on June 01, 2015, 06:38:31 PMQuote from: PenFoe on June 01, 2015, 03:46:57 PM
This Rob Neyer article (http://www.foxsports.com/mlb/just-a-bit-outside/story/chicago-cubs-left-field-hole-kyle-schwarber-minor-league-catcher-could-be-answer-060115) is making the rounds.
Not sure what the deal is with the awkward exclamation points throughout, but there's some good Schwarberboner stuff, even if he seems to think he's not ready.QuoteDepartment of Clarifications: As Bleed Cubbie Blue's Al Yellon points out, Anthony Rizzo's signed to a team-friendly long-term contract, and won't be "expensive" for a long, long while. Which doesn't necessarily mean Schwarber can't take over at first base, but that seems possible only if Rizzo suffers some sort of terrible injury or (more likely) Rizzo's traded. Bottom line, it's just hard to find a place for Schwarber to play on this team, as currently composed.
Department of Never Reading A Thing Rob Neyer Has to Say Ever Again: Al Yellon is correcting his work and getting credited for it. Al Yellon. Al. Yellon. Time to start rethinking some things about your life and your choices, Rob.
And as much as we all love a good FYSKO, it's really not hard to find a place for Schwarber to play on this team. At all. They need offense, and I would not be upset or complain in the least if they promoted him directly from Double-A. This team is for real now, so let's go for it.
Even dumber is implying there's any reasonable chance Rizzo would ever be traded.
Quote from: SKO on June 01, 2015, 08:13:20 PMQuote from: Eli on June 01, 2015, 07:55:36 PMQuote from: Sterling Archer on June 01, 2015, 06:38:31 PMQuote from: PenFoe on June 01, 2015, 03:46:57 PM
This Rob Neyer article (http://www.foxsports.com/mlb/just-a-bit-outside/story/chicago-cubs-left-field-hole-kyle-schwarber-minor-league-catcher-could-be-answer-060115) is making the rounds.
Not sure what the deal is with the awkward exclamation points throughout, but there's some good Schwarberboner stuff, even if he seems to think he's not ready.QuoteDepartment of Clarifications: As Bleed Cubbie Blue's Al Yellon points out, Anthony Rizzo's signed to a team-friendly long-term contract, and won't be "expensive" for a long, long while. Which doesn't necessarily mean Schwarber can't take over at first base, but that seems possible only if Rizzo suffers some sort of terrible injury or (more likely) Rizzo's traded. Bottom line, it's just hard to find a place for Schwarber to play on this team, as currently composed.
Department of Never Reading A Thing Rob Neyer Has to Say Ever Again: Al Yellon is correcting his work and getting credited for it. Al Yellon. Al. Yellon. Time to start rethinking some things about your life and your choices, Rob.
And as much as we all love a good FYSKO, it's really not hard to find a place for Schwarber to play on this team. At all. They need offense, and I would not be upset or complain in the least if they promoted him directly from Double-A. This team is for real now, so let's go for it.
Even dumber is implying there's any reasonable chance Rizzo would ever be traded.
Pretty much everything about that article was bad. Pen lets us all down again.
Quote from: PANK! on June 01, 2015, 10:01:11 PMQuote from: SKO on June 01, 2015, 08:13:20 PMQuote from: Eli on June 01, 2015, 07:55:36 PMQuote from: Sterling Archer on June 01, 2015, 06:38:31 PMQuote from: PenFoe on June 01, 2015, 03:46:57 PM
This Rob Neyer article (http://www.foxsports.com/mlb/just-a-bit-outside/story/chicago-cubs-left-field-hole-kyle-schwarber-minor-league-catcher-could-be-answer-060115) is making the rounds.
Not sure what the deal is with the awkward exclamation points throughout, but there's some good Schwarberboner stuff, even if he seems to think he's not ready.QuoteDepartment of Clarifications: As Bleed Cubbie Blue's Al Yellon points out, Anthony Rizzo's signed to a team-friendly long-term contract, and won't be "expensive" for a long, long while. Which doesn't necessarily mean Schwarber can't take over at first base, but that seems possible only if Rizzo suffers some sort of terrible injury or (more likely) Rizzo's traded. Bottom line, it's just hard to find a place for Schwarber to play on this team, as currently composed.
Department of Never Reading A Thing Rob Neyer Has to Say Ever Again: Al Yellon is correcting his work and getting credited for it. Al Yellon. Al. Yellon. Time to start rethinking some things about your life and your choices, Rob.
And as much as we all love a good FYSKO, it's really not hard to find a place for Schwarber to play on this team. At all. They need offense, and I would not be upset or complain in the least if they promoted him directly from Double-A. This team is for real now, so let's go for it.
Even dumber is implying there's any reasonable chance Rizzo would ever be traded.
Pretty much everything about that article was bad. Pen lets us all down again.
I was always amused-in a typically sophomoric way--how much Andy would rip on Neyer, dating back to at least 2003, but always felt a little bad for Neyer, who seemed to be a good enough guy and had what seemed at the time to be some good insight.
After seeing Neyer give sincere attribution to Alvin after all these years makes me mad at myself for even feeling remotely conflicted about all the shit Andy use to give him.
Quote from: Guy Trying Too Hard
Great baseball players aren't named Scwharber. Until one is.
Quote from: Oleg on June 02, 2015, 09:01:02 AMQuote from: PANK! on June 01, 2015, 10:01:11 PMQuote from: SKO on June 01, 2015, 08:13:20 PMQuote from: Eli on June 01, 2015, 07:55:36 PMQuote from: Sterling Archer on June 01, 2015, 06:38:31 PMQuote from: PenFoe on June 01, 2015, 03:46:57 PM
This Rob Neyer article (http://www.foxsports.com/mlb/just-a-bit-outside/story/chicago-cubs-left-field-hole-kyle-schwarber-minor-league-catcher-could-be-answer-060115) is making the rounds.
Not sure what the deal is with the awkward exclamation points throughout, but there's some good Schwarberboner stuff, even if he seems to think he's not ready.QuoteDepartment of Clarifications: As Bleed Cubbie Blue's Al Yellon points out, Anthony Rizzo's signed to a team-friendly long-term contract, and won't be "expensive" for a long, long while. Which doesn't necessarily mean Schwarber can't take over at first base, but that seems possible only if Rizzo suffers some sort of terrible injury or (more likely) Rizzo's traded. Bottom line, it's just hard to find a place for Schwarber to play on this team, as currently composed.
Department of Never Reading A Thing Rob Neyer Has to Say Ever Again: Al Yellon is correcting his work and getting credited for it. Al Yellon. Al. Yellon. Time to start rethinking some things about your life and your choices, Rob.
And as much as we all love a good FYSKO, it's really not hard to find a place for Schwarber to play on this team. At all. They need offense, and I would not be upset or complain in the least if they promoted him directly from Double-A. This team is for real now, so let's go for it.
Even dumber is implying there's any reasonable chance Rizzo would ever be traded.
Pretty much everything about that article was bad. Pen lets us all down again.
I was always amused-in a typically sophomoric way--how much Andy would rip on Neyer, dating back to at least 2003, but always felt a little bad for Neyer, who seemed to be a good enough guy and had what seemed at the time to be some good insight.
After seeing Neyer give sincere attribution to Alvin after all these years makes me mad at myself for even feeling remotely conflicted about all the shit Andy use to give him.
He has decent content but his writing is terrible.
Proof:Quote from: Guy Trying Too Hard
Great baseball players aren't named Scwharber. Until one is.
Quote from: SKO on June 02, 2015, 12:25:09 PMQuote from: Oleg on June 02, 2015, 09:01:02 AMQuote from: PANK! on June 01, 2015, 10:01:11 PMQuote from: SKO on June 01, 2015, 08:13:20 PMQuote from: Eli on June 01, 2015, 07:55:36 PMQuote from: Sterling Archer on June 01, 2015, 06:38:31 PMQuote from: PenFoe on June 01, 2015, 03:46:57 PM
This Rob Neyer article (http://www.foxsports.com/mlb/just-a-bit-outside/story/chicago-cubs-left-field-hole-kyle-schwarber-minor-league-catcher-could-be-answer-060115) is making the rounds.
Not sure what the deal is with the awkward exclamation points throughout, but there's some good Schwarberboner stuff, even if he seems to think he's not ready.QuoteDepartment of Clarifications: As Bleed Cubbie Blue's Al Yellon points out, Anthony Rizzo's signed to a team-friendly long-term contract, and won't be "expensive" for a long, long while. Which doesn't necessarily mean Schwarber can't take over at first base, but that seems possible only if Rizzo suffers some sort of terrible injury or (more likely) Rizzo's traded. Bottom line, it's just hard to find a place for Schwarber to play on this team, as currently composed.
Department of Never Reading A Thing Rob Neyer Has to Say Ever Again: Al Yellon is correcting his work and getting credited for it. Al Yellon. Al. Yellon. Time to start rethinking some things about your life and your choices, Rob.
And as much as we all love a good FYSKO, it's really not hard to find a place for Schwarber to play on this team. At all. They need offense, and I would not be upset or complain in the least if they promoted him directly from Double-A. This team is for real now, so let's go for it.
Even dumber is implying there's any reasonable chance Rizzo would ever be traded.
Pretty much everything about that article was bad. Pen lets us all down again.
I was always amused-in a typically sophomoric way--how much Andy would rip on Neyer, dating back to at least 2003, but always felt a little bad for Neyer, who seemed to be a good enough guy and had what seemed at the time to be some good insight.
After seeing Neyer give sincere attribution to Alvin after all these years makes me mad at myself for even feeling remotely conflicted about all the shit Andy use to give him.
He has decent content but his writing is terrible.
Proof:Quote from: Guy Trying Too Hard
Great baseball players aren't named Scwharber. Until one is.
Eli done hurt Rob's feelings: http://www.foxsports.com/mlb/just-a-bit-outside/baseball-joe/blog/yes-the-cubs-might-trade-anthony-rizzo-060215
Quote
I would argue that if you can't imagine such a thing, you should go through some sort of regression therapy and try to reëstablish contact with your youthful imagination. Because right now you're living a barren existence.
Quote from: PenFoe on June 02, 2015, 12:27:52 PMQuote from: SKO on June 02, 2015, 12:25:09 PMQuote from: Oleg on June 02, 2015, 09:01:02 AMQuote from: PANK! on June 01, 2015, 10:01:11 PMQuote from: SKO on June 01, 2015, 08:13:20 PMQuote from: Eli on June 01, 2015, 07:55:36 PMQuote from: Sterling Archer on June 01, 2015, 06:38:31 PMQuote from: PenFoe on June 01, 2015, 03:46:57 PM
This Rob Neyer article (http://www.foxsports.com/mlb/just-a-bit-outside/story/chicago-cubs-left-field-hole-kyle-schwarber-minor-league-catcher-could-be-answer-060115) is making the rounds.
Not sure what the deal is with the awkward exclamation points throughout, but there's some good Schwarberboner stuff, even if he seems to think he's not ready.QuoteDepartment of Clarifications: As Bleed Cubbie Blue's Al Yellon points out, Anthony Rizzo's signed to a team-friendly long-term contract, and won't be "expensive" for a long, long while. Which doesn't necessarily mean Schwarber can't take over at first base, but that seems possible only if Rizzo suffers some sort of terrible injury or (more likely) Rizzo's traded. Bottom line, it's just hard to find a place for Schwarber to play on this team, as currently composed.
Department of Never Reading A Thing Rob Neyer Has to Say Ever Again: Al Yellon is correcting his work and getting credited for it. Al Yellon. Al. Yellon. Time to start rethinking some things about your life and your choices, Rob.
And as much as we all love a good FYSKO, it's really not hard to find a place for Schwarber to play on this team. At all. They need offense, and I would not be upset or complain in the least if they promoted him directly from Double-A. This team is for real now, so let's go for it.
Even dumber is implying there's any reasonable chance Rizzo would ever be traded.
Pretty much everything about that article was bad. Pen lets us all down again.
I was always amused-in a typically sophomoric way--how much Andy would rip on Neyer, dating back to at least 2003, but always felt a little bad for Neyer, who seemed to be a good enough guy and had what seemed at the time to be some good insight.
After seeing Neyer give sincere attribution to Alvin after all these years makes me mad at myself for even feeling remotely conflicted about all the shit Andy use to give him.
He has decent content but his writing is terrible.
Proof:Quote from: Guy Trying Too Hard
Great baseball players aren't named Scwharber. Until one is.
Eli done hurt Rob's feelings: http://www.foxsports.com/mlb/just-a-bit-outside/baseball-joe/blog/yes-the-cubs-might-trade-anthony-rizzo-060215
This is really the best life advice anyone has ever given Eli.Quote
I would argue that if you can't imagine such a thing, you should go through some sort of regression therapy and try to reëstablish contact with your youthful imagination. Because right now you're living a barren existence.
Especially because he used an umlaut for...emphasis?
Quote from: PANK! on June 02, 2015, 12:37:54 PM
Holy shit no wonder he still quotes Yellon; they're two peas in a pod. That's hilarious how butthurt Flannel Boy got at what was, by Eli's standards, a rather innocuous comment.
Quote from: Eli on June 02, 2015, 12:43:29 PMQuote from: PANK! on June 02, 2015, 12:37:54 PM
Holy shit no wonder he still quotes Yellon; they're two peas in a pod. That's hilarious how butthurt Flannel Boy got at what was, by Eli's standards, a rather innocuous comment.
That's what amuses me. I wasn't being snarky or sarcastic or disrespectful. It was a pretty straightforward comment.
Quote from: SKO on June 02, 2015, 12:45:06 PMQuote from: Eli on June 02, 2015, 12:43:29 PMQuote from: PANK! on June 02, 2015, 12:37:54 PM
Holy shit no wonder he still quotes Yellon; they're two peas in a pod. That's hilarious how butthurt Flannel Boy got at what was, by Eli's standards, a rather innocuous comment.
That's what amuses me. I wasn't being snarky or sarcastic or disrespectful. It was a pretty straightforward comment.
Well it doesn't take much for anyone to deduce what a heartless killjoy you are, Eli.
Quote from: PANK! on June 02, 2015, 12:48:16 PMQuote from: SKO on June 02, 2015, 12:45:06 PMQuote from: Eli on June 02, 2015, 12:43:29 PMQuote from: PANK! on June 02, 2015, 12:37:54 PM
Holy shit no wonder he still quotes Yellon; they're two peas in a pod. That's hilarious how butthurt Flannel Boy got at what was, by Eli's standards, a rather innocuous comment.
That's what amuses me. I wasn't being snarky or sarcastic or disrespectful. It was a pretty straightforward comment.
Well it doesn't take much for anyone to deduce what a heartless killjoy you are, Eli.
So, so chippy.
Quote from: Eli on June 02, 2015, 12:50:36 PMQuote from: PANK! on June 02, 2015, 12:48:16 PMQuote from: SKO on June 02, 2015, 12:45:06 PMQuote from: Eli on June 02, 2015, 12:43:29 PMQuote from: PANK! on June 02, 2015, 12:37:54 PM
Holy shit no wonder he still quotes Yellon; they're two peas in a pod. That's hilarious how butthurt Flannel Boy got at what was, by Eli's standards, a rather innocuous comment.
That's what amuses me. I wasn't being snarky or sarcastic or disrespectful. It was a pretty straightforward comment.
Well it doesn't take much for anyone to deduce what a heartless killjoy you are, Eli.
So, so chippy.
More like Dechippio.
Quote from: SKO on June 02, 2015, 12:52:29 PMQuote from: Eli on June 02, 2015, 12:50:36 PMQuote from: PANK! on June 02, 2015, 12:48:16 PMQuote from: SKO on June 02, 2015, 12:45:06 PMQuote from: Eli on June 02, 2015, 12:43:29 PMQuote from: PANK! on June 02, 2015, 12:37:54 PM
Holy shit no wonder he still quotes Yellon; they're two peas in a pod. That's hilarious how butthurt Flannel Boy got at what was, by Eli's standards, a rather innocuous comment.
That's what amuses me. I wasn't being snarky or sarcastic or disrespectful. It was a pretty straightforward comment.
Well it doesn't take much for anyone to deduce what a heartless killjoy you are, Eli.
So, so chippy.
More like Dechippio.
It's just amazing a professional writer needed to craft an entire column to reiterate that "hey, it could happen!" as though Eli was literally saying "there's no possible way in all of existence that Anthony Rizzo could be traded" or that even if he had, one lone internet nut saying that is reason enough to write a column in reply.
Quote from: PANK! on June 02, 2015, 12:56:49 PMQuote from: SKO on June 02, 2015, 12:52:29 PMQuote from: Eli on June 02, 2015, 12:50:36 PMQuote from: PANK! on June 02, 2015, 12:48:16 PMQuote from: SKO on June 02, 2015, 12:45:06 PMQuote from: Eli on June 02, 2015, 12:43:29 PMQuote from: PANK! on June 02, 2015, 12:37:54 PM
Holy shit no wonder he still quotes Yellon; they're two peas in a pod. That's hilarious how butthurt Flannel Boy got at what was, by Eli's standards, a rather innocuous comment.
That's what amuses me. I wasn't being snarky or sarcastic or disrespectful. It was a pretty straightforward comment.
Well it doesn't take much for anyone to deduce what a heartless killjoy you are, Eli.
So, so chippy.
More like Dechippio.
It's just amazing a professional writer needed to craft an entire column to reiterate that "hey, it could happen!" as though Eli was literally saying "there's no possible way in all of existence that Anthony Rizzo could be traded" or that even if he had, one lone internet nut saying that is reason enough to write a column in reply.
It's really something. I'm almost embarrassed for him (and proud of Eli, even if he was not being deliberately provocative) for becoming so apparently unhinged at that comment.
Quote from: Eli on June 02, 2015, 12:43:29 PMQuote from: PANK! on June 02, 2015, 12:37:54 PM
Holy shit no wonder he still quotes Yellon; they're two peas in a pod. That's hilarious how butthurt Flannel Boy got at what was, by Eli's standards, a rather innocuous comment.
That's what amuses me. I wasn't being snarky or sarcastic or disrespectful. It was a pretty straightforward comment.
QuoteWhat I am saying is that I think there won't be room for both Schwarber and Rizzo in the lineup, not for long anyway.
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 02, 2015, 05:51:57 PM
Where in hell is he getting this idea that Schwarber and Rizzo are mutually exclusive?
Quote from: Eli on June 02, 2015, 12:43:29 PMQuote from: PANK! on June 02, 2015, 12:37:54 PM
Holy shit no wonder he still quotes Yellon; they're two peas in a pod. That's hilarious how butthurt Flannel Boy got at what was, by Eli's standards, a rather innocuous comment.
That's what amuses me. I wasn't being snarky or sarcastic or disrespectful. It was a pretty straightforward comment.
Quote from: Eli on June 03, 2015, 09:49:44 PMQuote from: Eli on June 02, 2015, 12:43:29 PMQuote from: PANK! on June 02, 2015, 12:37:54 PM
Holy shit no wonder he still quotes Yellon; they're two peas in a pod. That's hilarious how butthurt Flannel Boy got at what was, by Eli's standards, a rather innocuous comment.
That's what amuses me. I wasn't being snarky or sarcastic or disrespectful. It was a pretty straightforward comment.
This is weird now.
(http://i62.tinypic.com/23lk46h.png)
Quote from: Eli on June 03, 2015, 09:49:44 PMQuote from: Eli on June 02, 2015, 12:43:29 PMQuote from: PANK! on June 02, 2015, 12:37:54 PM
Holy shit no wonder he still quotes Yellon; they're two peas in a pod. That's hilarious how butthurt Flannel Boy got at what was, by Eli's standards, a rather innocuous comment.
That's what amuses me. I wasn't being snarky or sarcastic or disrespectful. It was a pretty straightforward comment.
This is weird now.
(http://i62.tinypic.com/23lk46h.png)
Quote from: PANK! on June 04, 2015, 06:38:56 AMQuote from: Eli on June 03, 2015, 09:49:44 PMQuote from: Eli on June 02, 2015, 12:43:29 PMQuote from: PANK! on June 02, 2015, 12:37:54 PM
Holy shit no wonder he still quotes Yellon; they're two peas in a pod. That's hilarious how butthurt Flannel Boy got at what was, by Eli's standards, a rather innocuous comment.
That's what amuses me. I wasn't being snarky or sarcastic or disrespectful. It was a pretty straightforward comment.
This is weird now.
(http://i62.tinypic.com/23lk46h.png)
I have something like 180 followers (half of whom I'm pretty sure are bots) and about 3 months ago Rick Morrisey began following me (I just checked and he still is). I'm still confused as to how to feel about that.
Quote from: Eli on June 04, 2015, 08:15:50 AMQuote from: PANK! on June 04, 2015, 06:38:56 AMQuote from: Eli on June 03, 2015, 09:49:44 PMQuote from: Eli on June 02, 2015, 12:43:29 PMQuote from: PANK! on June 02, 2015, 12:37:54 PM
Holy shit no wonder he still quotes Yellon; they're two peas in a pod. That's hilarious how butthurt Flannel Boy got at what was, by Eli's standards, a rather innocuous comment.
That's what amuses me. I wasn't being snarky or sarcastic or disrespectful. It was a pretty straightforward comment.
This is weird now.
(http://i62.tinypic.com/23lk46h.png)
I have something like 180 followers (half of whom I'm pretty sure are bots) and about 3 months ago Rick Morrisey began following me (I just checked and he still is). I'm still confused as to how to feel about that.
And now Rob isn't following me. I hadn't even tweeted since his initial follow.
Quote from: Eli on June 04, 2015, 08:15:50 AMQuote from: PANK! on June 04, 2015, 06:38:56 AMQuote from: Eli on June 03, 2015, 09:49:44 PMQuote from: Eli on June 02, 2015, 12:43:29 PMQuote from: PANK! on June 02, 2015, 12:37:54 PM
Holy shit no wonder he still quotes Yellon; they're two peas in a pod. That's hilarious how butthurt Flannel Boy got at what was, by Eli's standards, a rather innocuous comment.
That's what amuses me. I wasn't being snarky or sarcastic or disrespectful. It was a pretty straightforward comment.
This is weird now.
(http://i62.tinypic.com/23lk46h.png)
I have something like 180 followers (half of whom I'm pretty sure are bots) and about 3 months ago Rick Morrisey began following me (I just checked and he still is). I'm still confused as to how to feel about that.
And now Rob isn't following me. I hadn't even tweeted since his initial follow.
Quote from: Slaky on June 04, 2015, 08:24:26 AMQuote from: Eli on June 04, 2015, 08:15:50 AMQuote from: PANK! on June 04, 2015, 06:38:56 AMQuote from: Eli on June 03, 2015, 09:49:44 PMQuote from: Eli on June 02, 2015, 12:43:29 PMQuote from: PANK! on June 02, 2015, 12:37:54 PM
Holy shit no wonder he still quotes Yellon; they're two peas in a pod. That's hilarious how butthurt Flannel Boy got at what was, by Eli's standards, a rather innocuous comment.
That's what amuses me. I wasn't being snarky or sarcastic or disrespectful. It was a pretty straightforward comment.
This is weird now.
(http://i62.tinypic.com/23lk46h.png)
I have something like 180 followers (half of whom I'm pretty sure are bots) and about 3 months ago Rick Morrisey began following me (I just checked and he still is). I'm still confused as to how to feel about that.
And now Rob isn't following me. I hadn't even tweeted since his initial follow.
Did he block you? One time I ripped into Rozner and he instantly followed me. Then I looked and I had been blocked - he hit the wrong button. Probably because he's a fucking moron.
Quote from: Slaky on June 04, 2015, 08:24:26 AMQuote from: Eli on June 04, 2015, 08:15:50 AMQuote from: PANK! on June 04, 2015, 06:38:56 AMQuote from: Eli on June 03, 2015, 09:49:44 PMQuote from: Eli on June 02, 2015, 12:43:29 PMQuote from: PANK! on June 02, 2015, 12:37:54 PM
Holy shit no wonder he still quotes Yellon; they're two peas in a pod. That's hilarious how butthurt Flannel Boy got at what was, by Eli's standards, a rather innocuous comment.
That's what amuses me. I wasn't being snarky or sarcastic or disrespectful. It was a pretty straightforward comment.
This is weird now.
(http://i62.tinypic.com/23lk46h.png)
I have something like 180 followers (half of whom I'm pretty sure are bots) and about 3 months ago Rick Morrisey began following me (I just checked and he still is). I'm still confused as to how to feel about that.
And now Rob isn't following me. I hadn't even tweeted since his initial follow.
Did he block you? One time I ripped into Rozner and he instantly followed me. Then I looked and I had been blocked - he hit the wrong button. Probably because he's a fucking moron.
Quote from: Eli on June 04, 2015, 08:53:28 AMQuote from: Slaky on June 04, 2015, 08:24:26 AMQuote from: Eli on June 04, 2015, 08:15:50 AMQuote from: PANK! on June 04, 2015, 06:38:56 AMQuote from: Eli on June 03, 2015, 09:49:44 PMQuote from: Eli on June 02, 2015, 12:43:29 PMQuote from: PANK! on June 02, 2015, 12:37:54 PM
Holy shit no wonder he still quotes Yellon; they're two peas in a pod. That's hilarious how butthurt Flannel Boy got at what was, by Eli's standards, a rather innocuous comment.
That's what amuses me. I wasn't being snarky or sarcastic or disrespectful. It was a pretty straightforward comment.
This is weird now.
(http://i62.tinypic.com/23lk46h.png)
I have something like 180 followers (half of whom I'm pretty sure are bots) and about 3 months ago Rick Morrisey began following me (I just checked and he still is). I'm still confused as to how to feel about that.
And now Rob isn't following me. I hadn't even tweeted since his initial follow.
Did he block you? One time I ripped into Rozner and he instantly followed me. Then I looked and I had been blocked - he hit the wrong button. Probably because he's a fucking moron.
That's fantastic. But, nope. Not blocked.
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on June 04, 2015, 02:26:53 PM
Fuck those guys, let's get back on track.
Schwarber's awesome.
Quote from: PANK! on June 04, 2015, 06:38:56 AMQuote from: Eli on June 03, 2015, 09:49:44 PMQuote from: Eli on June 02, 2015, 12:43:29 PMQuote from: PANK! on June 02, 2015, 12:37:54 PM
Holy shit no wonder he still quotes Yellon; they're two peas in a pod. That's hilarious how butthurt Flannel Boy got at what was, by Eli's standards, a rather innocuous comment.
That's what amuses me. I wasn't being snarky or sarcastic or disrespectful. It was a pretty straightforward comment.
This is weird now.
(http://i62.tinypic.com/23lk46h.png)
I have something like 180 followers (half of whom I'm pretty sure are bots) and about 3 months ago Rick Morrisey began following me (I just checked and he still is). I'm still confused as to how to feel about that.
Quote from: Shooter on June 04, 2015, 07:21:17 PMQuote from: PANK! on June 04, 2015, 06:38:56 AMQuote from: Eli on June 03, 2015, 09:49:44 PMQuote from: Eli on June 02, 2015, 12:43:29 PMQuote from: PANK! on June 02, 2015, 12:37:54 PM
Holy shit no wonder he still quotes Yellon; they're two peas in a pod. That's hilarious how butthurt Flannel Boy got at what was, by Eli's standards, a rather innocuous comment.
That's what amuses me. I wasn't being snarky or sarcastic or disrespectful. It was a pretty straightforward comment.
This is weird now.
(http://i62.tinypic.com/23lk46h.png)
I have something like 180 followers (half of whom I'm pretty sure are bots) and about 3 months ago Rick Morrisey began following me (I just checked and he still is). I'm still confused as to how to feel about that.
This belongs in the humblebrag thread.
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 16, 2015, 04:55:06 PM
Where's the corresponding Rizzo trade? I'm guessing it's for Hamels.
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on June 17, 2015, 01:46:43 PM
Based on comments from Jepstink, sounds like our boy's time in Tennessee is a wrap.
Quote from: SKO on June 17, 2015, 01:52:02 PMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on June 17, 2015, 01:46:43 PM
Based on comments from Jepstink, sounds like our boy's time in Tennessee is a wrap.
Well, that, and the fact that every beat writer, even that idiot Jesse, reported the second that he was called up that he was going to Iowa after Sunday.
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on June 19, 2015, 08:07:16 AM
Can we keep him, ma?
Quote from: Eli on June 19, 2015, 08:49:20 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CH3daGeWUAAY6vT.jpg:large)
96 mph and running away from him. No problem.
Quote from: SKO on June 19, 2015, 08:51:40 AMQuote from: Eli on June 19, 2015, 08:49:20 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CH3daGeWUAAY6vT.jpg:large)
96 mph and running away from him. No problem.
I really can't believe that unless the ghost of Johnny Bench resides at Principal Park and mind melds with the catchers that Schwarber can really be that much better off (to the point that it outweighs the obvious value of keeping him on the big league roster) catching every day in Iowa vs getting 1 or 2 starts a week at catcher and some left field starts in the bigs. If David Ross is such a great leader and mentor he can prove his worth by working with Kyle everyday behind the scenes.
And sure, Schwarber would probably have some passed balls and other fuckups while catching on those days but hell if we're trying to argue that Ross' framing is good enough to outweigh his godawful bat I don't see how the reverse can't be true for Schwarber. He'd contribute enough offensively to outweigh his defensive issues.
Quote from: PANK! on June 19, 2015, 09:09:27 AMQuote from: SKO on June 19, 2015, 08:51:40 AMQuote from: Eli on June 19, 2015, 08:49:20 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CH3daGeWUAAY6vT.jpg:large)
96 mph and running away from him. No problem.
I really can't believe that unless the ghost of Johnny Bench resides at Principal Park and mind melds with the catchers that Schwarber can really be that much better off (to the point that it outweighs the obvious value of keeping him on the big league roster) catching every day in Iowa vs getting 1 or 2 starts a week at catcher and some left field starts in the bigs. If David Ross is such a great leader and mentor he can prove his worth by working with Kyle everyday behind the scenes.
And sure, Schwarber would probably have some passed balls and other fuckups while catching on those days but hell if we're trying to argue that Ross' framing is good enough to outweigh his godawful bat I don't see how the reverse can't be true for Schwarber. He'd contribute enough offensively to outweigh his defensive issues.
Now this I like.
Quote from: SKO on June 19, 2015, 10:02:20 AMQuote from: PANK! on June 19, 2015, 09:09:27 AMQuote from: SKO on June 19, 2015, 08:51:40 AMQuote from: Eli on June 19, 2015, 08:49:20 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CH3daGeWUAAY6vT.jpg:large)
96 mph and running away from him. No problem.
I really can't believe that unless the ghost of Johnny Bench resides at Principal Park and mind melds with the catchers that Schwarber can really be that much better off (to the point that it outweighs the obvious value of keeping him on the big league roster) catching every day in Iowa vs getting 1 or 2 starts a week at catcher and some left field starts in the bigs. If David Ross is such a great leader and mentor he can prove his worth by working with Kyle everyday behind the scenes.
And sure, Schwarber would probably have some passed balls and other fuckups while catching on those days but hell if we're trying to argue that Ross' framing is good enough to outweigh his godawful bat I don't see how the reverse can't be true for Schwarber. He'd contribute enough offensively to outweigh his defensive issues.
Now this I like.
And Schwarber was only catching half of the time in Tennessee anyway. Contreras caught half of their games and Schwarber DH'd a couple of times a week. Really doesn't seem like much development opportunity at catcher would be lost if Schwarber starts a couple games a week behind the plate here and the rest in left field.
Quote from: PANK! on June 19, 2015, 09:09:27 AMQuote from: SKO on June 19, 2015, 08:51:40 AMQuote from: Eli on June 19, 2015, 08:49:20 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CH3daGeWUAAY6vT.jpg:large)
96 mph and running away from him. No problem.
I really can't believe that unless the ghost of Johnny Bench resides at Principal Park and mind melds with the catchers that Schwarber can really be that much better off (to the point that it outweighs the obvious value of keeping him on the big league roster) catching every day in Iowa vs getting 1 or 2 starts a week at catcher and some left field starts in the bigs. If David Ross is such a great leader and mentor he can prove his worth by working with Kyle everyday behind the scenes.
And sure, Schwarber would probably have some passed balls and other fuckups while catching on those days but hell if we're trying to argue that Ross' framing is good enough to outweigh his godawful bat I don't see how the reverse can't be true for Schwarber. He'd contribute enough offensively to outweigh his defensive issues.
Now this I like.
Quote from: SKO on June 19, 2015, 10:02:20 AMQuote from: PANK! on June 19, 2015, 09:09:27 AMQuote from: SKO on June 19, 2015, 08:51:40 AMQuote from: Eli on June 19, 2015, 08:49:20 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CH3daGeWUAAY6vT.jpg:large)
96 mph and running away from him. No problem.
I really can't believe that unless the ghost of Johnny Bench resides at Principal Park and mind melds with the catchers that Schwarber can really be that much better off (to the point that it outweighs the obvious value of keeping him on the big league roster) catching every day in Iowa vs getting 1 or 2 starts a week at catcher and some left field starts in the bigs. If David Ross is such a great leader and mentor he can prove his worth by working with Kyle everyday behind the scenes.
And sure, Schwarber would probably have some passed balls and other fuckups while catching on those days but hell if we're trying to argue that Ross' framing is good enough to outweigh his godawful bat I don't see how the reverse can't be true for Schwarber. He'd contribute enough offensively to outweigh his defensive issues.
Now this I like.
And Schwarber was only catching half of the time in Tennessee anyway. Contreras caught half of their games and Schwarber DH'd a couple of times a week. Really doesn't seem like much development opportunity at catcher would be lost if Schwarber starts a couple games a week behind the plate here and the rest in left field.
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 19, 2015, 01:48:51 PM
Consensus exists that Schwarber's bat is ready for MLB, just a year after he was drafted. Great win for Jaron Madison and Jason McLeod. My confidence in their drafts is sky-high right now (Almora? Who's that?).
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on June 19, 2015, 01:59:49 PM(http://www.hardballtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Avg-WAR-by-draft-pick.png)Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 19, 2015, 01:48:51 PM
Consensus exists that Schwarber's bat is ready for MLB, just a year after he was drafted. Great win for Jaron Madison and Jason McLeod. My confidence in their drafts is sky-high right now (Almora? Who's that?).
Maybe one of you STATFAGGOTS can determine what the average rate of success with first round picks is, and how the Cubs measure up. But it sure seems like they're doing OK.
Cumulative WAR, pre-Free Agency Draft Pick Sky Model Manning, 1990-1999 1991-2005 1-5 7.7 8.3 8.5 6-10 4.1 5.9 6.1 11-15 3.2 4.6 5.6 16-20 2.7 5.0 4.3 21-30 2.2 1.7 2.6 31-40 1.9 - 1.8 41-50 1.6 - 1.9 |
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 19, 2015, 02:05:19 PMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on June 19, 2015, 01:59:49 PM(http://www.hardballtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Avg-WAR-by-draft-pick.png)Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 19, 2015, 01:48:51 PM
Consensus exists that Schwarber's bat is ready for MLB, just a year after he was drafted. Great win for Jaron Madison and Jason McLeod. My confidence in their drafts is sky-high right now (Almora? Who's that?).
Maybe one of you STATFAGGOTS can determine what the average rate of success with first round picks is, and how the Cubs measure up. But it sure seems like they're doing OK.
Cumulative WAR, pre-Free Agency
Draft Pick Sky Model Manning, 1990-1999 1991-2005
1-5 7.7 8.3 8.5
6-10 4.1 5.9 6.1
11-15 3.2 4.6 5.6
16-20 2.7 5.0 4.3
21-30 2.2 1.7 2.6
31-40 1.9 - 1.8
41-50 1.6 - 1.9
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 19, 2015, 02:05:19 PMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on June 19, 2015, 01:59:49 PM(http://www.hardballtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Avg-WAR-by-draft-pick.png)Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 19, 2015, 01:48:51 PM
Consensus exists that Schwarber's bat is ready for MLB, just a year after he was drafted. Great win for Jaron Madison and Jason McLeod. My confidence in their drafts is sky-high right now (Almora? Who's that?).
Maybe one of you STATFAGGOTS can determine what the average rate of success with first round picks is, and how the Cubs measure up. But it sure seems like they're doing OK.
Cumulative WAR, pre-Free Agency
Draft Pick Sky Model Manning, 1990-1999 1991-2005
1-5 7.7 8.3 8.5
6-10 4.1 5.9 6.1
11-15 3.2 4.6 5.6
16-20 2.7 5.0 4.3
21-30 2.2 1.7 2.6
31-40 1.9 - 1.8
41-50 1.6 - 1.9
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on June 22, 2015, 10:43:15 AM
The thought of a lineup with Rizzo/Bryant/Schwarber has me downright giddy. Teams will need 2 LOOGYs (loogies?) to deal with the Cubs.
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on July 16, 2015, 10:30:37 AM
LG LEVEL G AB R H TB 2B 3B HR RBI BB IBB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS GO/AO
Minors 2015 Minors 75 257 46 83 152 17 2 16 49 49 1 72 1 0 .323 .430 .591 1.022 0.64
Iowa PCL AAA 17 60 7 20 38 7 1 3 10 7 0 23 0 0 .333 .403 .633 1.036 0.42
Tennessee SOU AA 58 197 39 63 114 10 1 13 39 42 1 49 1 0 .320 .438 .579 1.017 0.69
He's more of a double decker soul wrecker in AAA than he was in AA.
Goddamn, he's going to be magnificent.
Quote from: SKO on July 16, 2015, 10:40:04 AMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on July 16, 2015, 10:30:37 AM
LG LEVEL G AB R H TB 2B 3B HR RBI BB IBB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS GO/AO
Minors 2015 Minors 75 257 46 83 152 17 2 16 49 49 1 72 1 0 .323 .430 .591 1.022 0.64
Iowa PCL AAA 17 60 7 20 38 7 1 3 10 7 0 23 0 0 .333 .403 .633 1.036 0.42
Tennessee SOU AA 58 197 39 63 114 10 1 13 39 42 1 49 1 0 .320 .438 .579 1.017 0.69
He's more of a double decker soul wrecker in AAA than he was in AA.
Goddamn, he's going to be magnificent.
Fixed it for you:
(http://i57.tinypic.com/293zfpc.png)
Quote from: PANK! on July 16, 2015, 10:42:37 AMQuote from: SKO on July 16, 2015, 10:40:04 AMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on July 16, 2015, 10:30:37 AM
LG LEVEL G AB R H TB 2B 3B HR RBI BB IBB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS GO/AO
Minors 2015 Minors 75 257 46 83 152 17 2 16 49 49 1 72 1 0 .323 .430 .591 1.022 0.64
Iowa PCL AAA 17 60 7 20 38 7 1 3 10 7 0 23 0 0 .333 .403 .633 1.036 0.42
Tennessee SOU AA 58 197 39 63 114 10 1 13 39 42 1 49 1 0 .320 .438 .579 1.017 0.69
He's more of a double decker soul wrecker in AAA than he was in AA.
Goddamn, he's going to be magnificent.
Fixed it for you:
(http://i57.tinypic.com/293zfpc.png)
God bless you. Fork's post was giving me cataracts.
Quote from: SKO on July 16, 2015, 10:44:08 AMQuote from: PANK! on July 16, 2015, 10:42:37 AMQuote from: SKO on July 16, 2015, 10:40:04 AMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on July 16, 2015, 10:30:37 AM
LG LEVEL G AB R H TB 2B 3B HR RBI BB IBB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS GO/AO
Minors 2015 Minors 75 257 46 83 152 17 2 16 49 49 1 72 1 0 .323 .430 .591 1.022 0.64
Iowa PCL AAA 17 60 7 20 38 7 1 3 10 7 0 23 0 0 .333 .403 .633 1.036 0.42
Tennessee SOU AA 58 197 39 63 114 10 1 13 39 42 1 49 1 0 .320 .438 .579 1.017 0.69
He's more of a double decker soul wrecker in AAA than he was in AA.
Goddamn, he's going to be magnificent.
Fixed it for you:
(http://i57.tinypic.com/293zfpc.png)
God bless you. Fork's post was giving me cataracts.
Screencappin' is a young man's game, I suppose.
Quote from: R-V on July 16, 2015, 10:46:42 AMQuote from: SKO on July 16, 2015, 10:44:08 AMQuote from: PANK! on July 16, 2015, 10:42:37 AMQuote from: SKO on July 16, 2015, 10:40:04 AMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on July 16, 2015, 10:30:37 AM
LG LEVEL G AB R H TB 2B 3B HR RBI BB IBB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS GO/AO
Minors 2015 Minors 75 257 46 83 152 17 2 16 49 49 1 72 1 0 .323 .430 .591 1.022 0.64
Iowa PCL AAA 17 60 7 20 38 7 1 3 10 7 0 23 0 0 .333 .403 .633 1.036 0.42
Tennessee SOU AA 58 197 39 63 114 10 1 13 39 42 1 49 1 0 .320 .438 .579 1.017 0.69
He's more of a double decker soul wrecker in AAA than he was in AA.
Goddamn, he's going to be magnificent.
Fixed it for you:
(http://i57.tinypic.com/293zfpc.png)
God bless you. Fork's post was giving me cataracts.
Screencappin' is a young man's game, I suppose.
Well I'm getting old I guess because I'm going to ask you how to screencap just a portion of the screen (as opposed to all of it).
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 16, 2015, 10:47:36 AM
Up to 621 PAs. If the target is 750, like it ended up being with Bryant, we're looking at 4 to 5 weeks. Iowa plays at Salt Lake on the 22nd and has a day off before playing in Des Moines the 24th. Cubs are off the 24th and go to San Fran the 25th. Guess here is Stu gets to see his permanent debut on the 25th.
Quote from: InternetApex on July 16, 2015, 10:51:28 AMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 16, 2015, 10:47:36 AM
Up to 621 PAs. If the target is 750, like it ended up being with Bryant, we're looking at 4 to 5 weeks. Iowa plays at Salt Lake on the 22nd and has a day off before playing in Des Moines the 24th. Cubs are off the 24th and go to San Fran the 25th. Guess here is Stu gets to see his permanent debut on the 25th.
They're at CWS/DET August 14-19. How long would he have to stay down if they optioned him after that? 10 days? What's the point?
Quote from: SKO on July 16, 2015, 10:56:57 AMQuote from: InternetApex on July 16, 2015, 10:51:28 AMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 16, 2015, 10:47:36 AM
Up to 621 PAs. If the target is 750, like it ended up being with Bryant, we're looking at 4 to 5 weeks. Iowa plays at Salt Lake on the 22nd and has a day off before playing in Des Moines the 24th. Cubs are off the 24th and go to San Fran the 25th. Guess here is Stu gets to see his permanent debut on the 25th.
They're at CWS/DET August 14-19. How long would he have to stay down if they optioned him after that? 10 days? What's the point?
I don't think Kyle Schwarber is in the minors due to not having the ideal number of plate appearances no matter what Theo says he likes. He's there because they want him to learn how to play catcher or at least leave him at catcher in the minors until the trade deadline just in case someone wants to treat his trade value like he's Johnny Bench. He's either going to be traded, called up after the deadline to take some starts in left field or hit off of the bench, or they'll wait till Iowa's season is over and he's gotten as much development time as possible behind the plate, but he's not going to be called up the day he reaches an arbitrary number of plate appearances in Des Moines.
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on July 16, 2015, 11:48:46 AMQuote from: SKO on July 16, 2015, 10:56:57 AMQuote from: InternetApex on July 16, 2015, 10:51:28 AMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 16, 2015, 10:47:36 AM
Up to 621 PAs. If the target is 750, like it ended up being with Bryant, we're looking at 4 to 5 weeks. Iowa plays at Salt Lake on the 22nd and has a day off before playing in Des Moines the 24th. Cubs are off the 24th and go to San Fran the 25th. Guess here is Stu gets to see his permanent debut on the 25th.
They're at CWS/DET August 14-19. How long would he have to stay down if they optioned him after that? 10 days? What's the point?
I don't think Kyle Schwarber is in the minors due to not having the ideal number of plate appearances no matter what Theo says he likes. He's there because they want him to learn how to play catcher or at least leave him at catcher in the minors until the trade deadline just in case someone wants to treat his trade value like he's Johnny Bench. He's either going to be traded, called up after the deadline to take some starts in left field or hit off of the bench, or they'll wait till Iowa's season is over and he's gotten as much development time as possible behind the plate, but he's not going to be called up the day he reaches an arbitrary number of plate appearances in Des Moines.
He'll keep working on his catching, but I think the Cubs will take the same tack with his the Yankees did with Yogi Berra, splitting his time between catching and the outfield (fun fact: When Mazeroski hit his HR to end the 1960 WS, the Yankee LF who watched it go out was Berra). My guess (such as it is) is that Montero gets maybe 67% of the starts behind the plate next year while SKOWarber continues learning his craft at the big league level.
Quote from: SKO on July 16, 2015, 11:01:39 AM
DPD, but let's also not pretend Bryant's call up had anything whatsoever to do with his # of plate appearances. We're not that dumb.
Quote from: PANK! on July 16, 2015, 12:10:12 PM
I can't wait until Schwarber becomes the first catcher since Geo Soto to homer in the postseason prior to winning the Rookie of the Year.
Quote from: Oleg on July 16, 2015, 12:18:49 PMQuote from: PANK! on July 16, 2015, 12:10:12 PM
I can't wait until Schwarber becomes the first catcher since Geo Soto to homer in the postseason prior to winning the Rookie of the Year.
Did you just call Schwarber a pothead?
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on July 16, 2015, 12:23:33 PMQuote from: Oleg on July 16, 2015, 12:18:49 PMQuote from: PANK! on July 16, 2015, 12:10:12 PM
I can't wait until Schwarber becomes the first catcher since Geo Soto to homer in the postseason prior to winning the Rookie of the Year.
Did you just call Schwarber a pothead?
Haven't you seen him at the meetings?
Quote from: SKO on July 16, 2015, 11:58:06 AMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on July 16, 2015, 11:48:46 AMQuote from: SKO on July 16, 2015, 10:56:57 AMQuote from: InternetApex on July 16, 2015, 10:51:28 AMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 16, 2015, 10:47:36 AM
Up to 621 PAs. If the target is 750, like it ended up being with Bryant, we're looking at 4 to 5 weeks. Iowa plays at Salt Lake on the 22nd and has a day off before playing in Des Moines the 24th. Cubs are off the 24th and go to San Fran the 25th. Guess here is Stu gets to see his permanent debut on the 25th.
They're at CWS/DET August 14-19. How long would he have to stay down if they optioned him after that? 10 days? What's the point?
I don't think Kyle Schwarber is in the minors due to not having the ideal number of plate appearances no matter what Theo says he likes. He's there because they want him to learn how to play catcher or at least leave him at catcher in the minors until the trade deadline just in case someone wants to treat his trade value like he's Johnny Bench. He's either going to be traded, called up after the deadline to take some starts in left field or hit off of the bench, or they'll wait till Iowa's season is over and he's gotten as much development time as possible behind the plate, but he's not going to be called up the day he reaches an arbitrary number of plate appearances in Des Moines.
He'll keep working on his catching, but I think the Cubs will take the same tack with his the Yankees did with Yogi Berra, splitting his time between catching and the outfield (fun fact: When Mazeroski hit his HR to end the 1960 WS, the Yankee LF who watched it go out was Berra). My guess (such as it is) is that Montero gets maybe 67% of the starts behind the plate next year while SKOWarber continues learning his craft at the big league level.
Totally possible. He might also be traded for a young, cost controlled stud of a pitcher and the Cubs could use the money we have earmarked for a Cueto/Price type and instead sign an actual left fielder like Upton or a third baseman like Donaldson or move Javy to third/Bryant to left. He might do any number of things, his future is bright.
I just don't think his # of minor league plate appearance matters a bit. Number of starts at catcher, maybe, but not plate appearances. His bat is ready.
Quote from: R-V on July 16, 2015, 12:49:29 PMQuote from: SKO on July 16, 2015, 11:58:06 AMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on July 16, 2015, 11:48:46 AMQuote from: SKO on July 16, 2015, 10:56:57 AMQuote from: InternetApex on July 16, 2015, 10:51:28 AMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 16, 2015, 10:47:36 AM
Up to 621 PAs. If the target is 750, like it ended up being with Bryant, we're looking at 4 to 5 weeks. Iowa plays at Salt Lake on the 22nd and has a day off before playing in Des Moines the 24th. Cubs are off the 24th and go to San Fran the 25th. Guess here is Stu gets to see his permanent debut on the 25th.
They're at CWS/DET August 14-19. How long would he have to stay down if they optioned him after that? 10 days? What's the point?
I don't think Kyle Schwarber is in the minors due to not having the ideal number of plate appearances no matter what Theo says he likes. He's there because they want him to learn how to play catcher or at least leave him at catcher in the minors until the trade deadline just in case someone wants to treat his trade value like he's Johnny Bench. He's either going to be traded, called up after the deadline to take some starts in left field or hit off of the bench, or they'll wait till Iowa's season is over and he's gotten as much development time as possible behind the plate, but he's not going to be called up the day he reaches an arbitrary number of plate appearances in Des Moines.
He'll keep working on his catching, but I think the Cubs will take the same tack with his the Yankees did with Yogi Berra, splitting his time between catching and the outfield (fun fact: When Mazeroski hit his HR to end the 1960 WS, the Yankee LF who watched it go out was Berra). My guess (such as it is) is that Montero gets maybe 67% of the starts behind the plate next year while SKOWarber continues learning his craft at the big league level.
Totally possible. He might also be traded for a young, cost controlled stud of a pitcher and the Cubs could use the money we have earmarked for a Cueto/Price type and instead sign an actual left fielder like Upton or a third baseman like Donaldson or move Javy to third/Bryant to left. He might do any number of things, his future is bright.
I just don't think his # of minor league plate appearance matters a bit. Number of starts at catcher, maybe, but not plate appearances. His bat is ready.
Donaldson is arbitration-eligible for the next few years, so not a free agent this offseason, right? If he is I'd back up seven trucks full of cash for that guy. He's awesome.
Quote from: PANK! on July 16, 2015, 02:05:45 PM
Reports are that he's getting called up.
BOING
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 16, 2015, 02:07:32 PMQuote from: PANK! on July 16, 2015, 02:05:45 PM
Reports are that he's getting called up.
BOING
Yep. Here tomorrow.
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 16, 2015, 02:14:14 PMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 16, 2015, 02:07:32 PMQuote from: PANK! on July 16, 2015, 02:05:45 PM
Reports are that he's getting called up.
BOING
Yep. Here tomorrow.
There's no way he's become an elite catcher or even a good catcher with so few games at Iowa so I guess this is an acknowledgement that they can't do without his bat any longer. This must be why Joe choked Chris Coghlan's consecutive games streak to death ... now there's nothing in Kyle's way.
Or he's being showcased.
Quote from: Oleg on July 16, 2015, 12:29:54 PMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on July 16, 2015, 12:23:33 PMQuote from: Oleg on July 16, 2015, 12:18:49 PMQuote from: PANK! on July 16, 2015, 12:10:12 PM
I can't wait until Schwarber becomes the first catcher since Geo Soto to homer in the postseason prior to winning the Rookie of the Year.
Did you just call Schwarber a pothead?
Haven't you seen him at the meetings?
It's cute that you think potheads are motivated and organized enough to have meetings.
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on July 16, 2015, 02:34:03 PMQuote from: Oleg on July 16, 2015, 12:29:54 PMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on July 16, 2015, 12:23:33 PMQuote from: Oleg on July 16, 2015, 12:18:49 PMQuote from: PANK! on July 16, 2015, 12:10:12 PM
I can't wait until Schwarber becomes the first catcher since Geo Soto to homer in the postseason prior to winning the Rookie of the Year.
Did you just call Schwarber a pothead?
Haven't you seen him at the meetings?
It's cute that you think potheads are motivated and organized enough to have meetings.
I figure you all just meet atthe weed storeFroDog's head shop, surely?
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 16, 2015, 02:31:35 PMQuote from: Sterling Archer on July 16, 2015, 02:14:14 PMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 16, 2015, 02:07:32 PMQuote from: PANK! on July 16, 2015, 02:05:45 PM
Reports are that he's getting called up.
BOING
Yep. Here tomorrow.
There's no way he's become an elite catcher or even a good catcher with so few games at Iowa so I guess this is an acknowledgement that they can't do without his bat any longer. This must be why Joe choked Chris Coghlan's consecutive games streak to death ... now there's nothing in Kyle's way.
Or he's being showcased.
Or, like Bryant, he's being called up a bit sooner because there's an injury.
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 16, 2015, 03:05:09 PMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 16, 2015, 02:31:35 PMQuote from: Sterling Archer on July 16, 2015, 02:14:14 PMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 16, 2015, 02:07:32 PMQuote from: PANK! on July 16, 2015, 02:05:45 PM
Reports are that he's getting called up.
BOING
Yep. Here tomorrow.
There's no way he's become an elite catcher or even a good catcher with so few games at Iowa so I guess this is an acknowledgement that they can't do without his bat any longer. This must be why Joe choked Chris Coghlan's consecutive games streak to death ... now there's nothing in Kyle's way.
Or he's being showcased.
Or, like Bryant, he's being called up a bit sooner because there's an injury.
Up until now I hadn't seen anything about the extent of Montero's injury, but I just got the MLB.com alert that says he's out for six weeks. That makes more sense (although honestly they could have called him up just for the bat and I wouldn't question it).
Quote from: SKO on July 16, 2015, 03:21:41 PMQuote from: Sterling Archer on July 16, 2015, 03:05:09 PMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 16, 2015, 02:31:35 PMQuote from: Sterling Archer on July 16, 2015, 02:14:14 PMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 16, 2015, 02:07:32 PMQuote from: PANK! on July 16, 2015, 02:05:45 PM
Reports are that he's getting called up.
BOING
Yep. Here tomorrow.
There's no way he's become an elite catcher or even a good catcher with so few games at Iowa so I guess this is an acknowledgement that they can't do without his bat any longer. This must be why Joe choked Chris Coghlan's consecutive games streak to death ... now there's nothing in Kyle's way.
Or he's being showcased.
Or, like Bryant, he's being called up a bit sooner because there's an injury.
Up until now I hadn't seen anything about the extent of Montero's injury, but I just got the MLB.com alert that says he's out for six weeks. That makes more sense (although honestly they could have called him up just for the bat and I wouldn't question it).
Sounds like Schwarber will split time with Teagarden as the main catchers, with Ross catching Lester obviously. I would assume Schwarber will get some starts in LF when he's not catching.
Still think a 6 week injury to Montero sucks if it means 4 or so days of Teagarden/Ross a week. Scwharber will help the offense to an extent, but if he's in left does Schwarber>Coghlan cancel out the drop off from Montero to Rossgarden? Probably not.
Would be nice if they hadn't gotten rid of Beef and the 900+ OPS he's got over the last month in Arizona.
Quote from: PANK! on July 16, 2015, 03:26:05 PMQuote from: SKO on July 16, 2015, 03:21:41 PMQuote from: Sterling Archer on July 16, 2015, 03:05:09 PMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 16, 2015, 02:31:35 PMQuote from: Sterling Archer on July 16, 2015, 02:14:14 PMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 16, 2015, 02:07:32 PMQuote from: PANK! on July 16, 2015, 02:05:45 PM
Reports are that he's getting called up.
BOING
Yep. Here tomorrow.
There's no way he's become an elite catcher or even a good catcher with so few games at Iowa so I guess this is an acknowledgement that they can't do without his bat any longer. This must be why Joe choked Chris Coghlan's consecutive games streak to death ... now there's nothing in Kyle's way.
Or he's being showcased.
Or, like Bryant, he's being called up a bit sooner because there's an injury.
Up until now I hadn't seen anything about the extent of Montero's injury, but I just got the MLB.com alert that says he's out for six weeks. That makes more sense (although honestly they could have called him up just for the bat and I wouldn't question it).
Sounds like Schwarber will split time with Teagarden as the main catchers, with Ross catching Lester obviously. I would assume Schwarber will get some starts in LF when he's not catching.
Still think a 6 week injury to Montero sucks if it means 4 or so days of Teagarden/Ross a week. Scwharber will help the offense to an extent, but if he's in left does Schwarber>Coghlan cancel out the drop off from Montero to Rossgarden? Probably not.
Would be nice if they hadn't gotten rid of Beef and the 900+ OPS he's got over the last month in Arizona.
Yes. Teams should always prepare for the worst-case scenario. You sound like my wife.
They never planned on keeping Castillo the moment they traded for Montero. Let it go.
Quote from: SKO on July 16, 2015, 03:41:00 PM
DPD, but keeping Castillo over Ross wouldn't have been "planning on the worst case scenario" if would have been "not getting rid of a player to make room for a guy who is worse". That it's come back to bite them with a Montero injury is just salt on the wound
Quote from: SKO on July 16, 2015, 03:30:07 PMQuote from: PANK! on July 16, 2015, 03:26:05 PMQuote from: SKO on July 16, 2015, 03:21:41 PMQuote from: Sterling Archer on July 16, 2015, 03:05:09 PMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 16, 2015, 02:31:35 PMQuote from: Sterling Archer on July 16, 2015, 02:14:14 PMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 16, 2015, 02:07:32 PMQuote from: PANK! on July 16, 2015, 02:05:45 PM
Reports are that he's getting called up.
BOING
Yep. Here tomorrow.
There's no way he's become an elite catcher or even a good catcher with so few games at Iowa so I guess this is an acknowledgement that they can't do without his bat any longer. This must be why Joe choked Chris Coghlan's consecutive games streak to death ... now there's nothing in Kyle's way.
Or he's being showcased.
Or, like Bryant, he's being called up a bit sooner because there's an injury.
Up until now I hadn't seen anything about the extent of Montero's injury, but I just got the MLB.com alert that says he's out for six weeks. That makes more sense (although honestly they could have called him up just for the bat and I wouldn't question it).
Sounds like Schwarber will split time with Teagarden as the main catchers, with Ross catching Lester obviously. I would assume Schwarber will get some starts in LF when he's not catching.
Still think a 6 week injury to Montero sucks if it means 4 or so days of Teagarden/Ross a week. Scwharber will help the offense to an extent, but if he's in left does Schwarber>Coghlan cancel out the drop off from Montero to Rossgarden? Probably not.
Would be nice if they hadn't gotten rid of Beef and the 900+ OPS he's got over the last month in Arizona.
Yes. Teams should always prepare for the worst-case scenario. You sound like my wife.
They never planned on keeping Castillo the moment they traded for Montero. Let it go.
This was stupid, and is still stupid. Once it was obvious that Welington's trade value was "AAA reliever" they should have kept him and gotten rid of Ross. Thinking that a 30+ year old catcher who has seen his numbers drop precipitously the last two years due to various nagging injuries might eventually give way and leave you with David Ross is hardly a "the sky is falling", scenario. It's a fairly logical sequence of events, one so obvious that Andy predicted it back in April.
Quote from: SKO on July 16, 2015, 03:21:41 PMQuote from: Sterling Archer on July 16, 2015, 03:05:09 PMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 16, 2015, 02:31:35 PMQuote from: Sterling Archer on July 16, 2015, 02:14:14 PMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 16, 2015, 02:07:32 PMQuote from: PANK! on July 16, 2015, 02:05:45 PM
Reports are that he's getting called up.
BOING
Yep. Here tomorrow.
There's no way he's become an elite catcher or even a good catcher with so few games at Iowa so I guess this is an acknowledgement that they can't do without his bat any longer. This must be why Joe choked Chris Coghlan's consecutive games streak to death ... now there's nothing in Kyle's way.
Or he's being showcased.
Or, like Bryant, he's being called up a bit sooner because there's an injury.
Up until now I hadn't seen anything about the extent of Montero's injury, but I just got the MLB.com alert that says he's out for six weeks. That makes more sense (although honestly they could have called him up just for the bat and I wouldn't question it).
Sounds like Schwarber will split time with Teagarden as the main catchers, with Ross catching Lester obviously. I would assume Schwarber will get some starts in LF when he's not catching.
Still think a 6 week injury to Montero sucks if it means 4 or so days of Teagarden/Ross a week. Scwharber will help the offense to an extent, but if he's in left when he's not catching does Schwarber>Coghlan cancel out the drop off from Montero to Rossgarden? Probably not.
Would be nice if they hadn't gotten rid of Beef and the 900+ OPS he's got over the last month in Arizona.
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on July 16, 2015, 04:04:47 PMQuote from: SKO on July 16, 2015, 03:21:41 PMQuote from: Sterling Archer on July 16, 2015, 03:05:09 PMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 16, 2015, 02:31:35 PMQuote from: Sterling Archer on July 16, 2015, 02:14:14 PMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 16, 2015, 02:07:32 PMQuote from: PANK! on July 16, 2015, 02:05:45 PM
Reports are that he's getting called up.
BOING
Yep. Here tomorrow.
There's no way he's become an elite catcher or even a good catcher with so few games at Iowa so I guess this is an acknowledgement that they can't do without his bat any longer. This must be why Joe choked Chris Coghlan's consecutive games streak to death ... now there's nothing in Kyle's way.
Or he's being showcased.
Or, like Bryant, he's being called up a bit sooner because there's an injury.
Up until now I hadn't seen anything about the extent of Montero's injury, but I just got the MLB.com alert that says he's out for six weeks. That makes more sense (although honestly they could have called him up just for the bat and I wouldn't question it).
Sounds like Schwarber will split time with Teagarden as the main catchers, with Ross catching Lester obviously. I would assume Schwarber will get some starts in LF when he's not catching.
Still think a 6 week injury to Montero sucks if it means 4 or so days of Teagarden/Ross a week. Scwharber will help the offense to an extent, but if he's in left when he's not catching does Schwarber>Coghlan cancel out the drop off from Montero to Rossgarden? Probably not.
Would be nice if they hadn't gotten rid of Beef and the 900+ OPS he's got over the last month in Arizona.
You don't think Teagarden gets sent back to Iowa if Schwarber looks passable behind the plate?
Quote from: SKO on July 16, 2015, 04:11:30 PMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on July 16, 2015, 04:04:47 PMQuote from: SKO on July 16, 2015, 03:21:41 PMQuote from: Sterling Archer on July 16, 2015, 03:05:09 PMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 16, 2015, 02:31:35 PMQuote from: Sterling Archer on July 16, 2015, 02:14:14 PMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 16, 2015, 02:07:32 PMQuote from: PANK! on July 16, 2015, 02:05:45 PM
Reports are that he's getting called up.
BOING
Yep. Here tomorrow.
There's no way he's become an elite catcher or even a good catcher with so few games at Iowa so I guess this is an acknowledgement that they can't do without his bat any longer. This must be why Joe choked Chris Coghlan's consecutive games streak to death ... now there's nothing in Kyle's way.
Or he's being showcased.
Or, like Bryant, he's being called up a bit sooner because there's an injury.
Up until now I hadn't seen anything about the extent of Montero's injury, but I just got the MLB.com alert that says he's out for six weeks. That makes more sense (although honestly they could have called him up just for the bat and I wouldn't question it).
Sounds like Schwarber will split time with Teagarden as the main catchers, with Ross catching Lester obviously. I would assume Schwarber will get some starts in LF when he's not catching.
Still think a 6 week injury to Montero sucks if it means 4 or so days of Teagarden/Ross a week. Scwharber will help the offense to an extent, but if he's in left when he's not catching does Schwarber>Coghlan cancel out the drop off from Montero to Rossgarden? Probably not.
Would be nice if they hadn't gotten rid of Beef and the 900+ OPS he's got over the last month in Arizona.
You don't think Teagarden gets sent back to Iowa if Schwarber looks passable behind the plate?
Sure but the whole damn reason he was in Iowa in the first place was that as of now he's reportedly far from passable back there.
Quote from: Slaky on July 16, 2015, 09:28:07 PM
I'm confused - is SKO mad they called him up?
Quote from: SKO on July 17, 2015, 07:23:40 AM
But, anywho, fuck it. Peter Gammons compared Kyle Schwarber to Jason Varitek and said he's going to stick at catcher, by God, so let's get ready to fuck shit up. DONGS FOR EVERYONE. Bryant Dongs! Soler Dongs! Schwarber Dongs! A cavalcade of young, promising dongs.
Quote from: SKO on July 17, 2015, 06:57:55 AMQuote from: Slaky on July 16, 2015, 09:28:07 PM
I'm confused - is SKO mad they called him up?
No, very excited. They said he won't be the full time catcher though, so we may still get a healthy dose of Teagarden and Ross for 6+ weeks and I was just saying I'd rather have Schwarber and Beef than Schwarber and that two headed monster of suck.
Quote from: Slaky on July 17, 2015, 08:19:38 AMQuote from: SKO on July 17, 2015, 06:57:55 AMQuote from: Slaky on July 16, 2015, 09:28:07 PM
I'm confused - is SKO mad they called him up?
No, very excited. They said he won't be the full time catcher though, so we may still get a healthy dose of Teagarden and Ross for 6+ weeks and I was just saying I'd rather have Schwarber and Beef than Schwarber and that two headed monster of suck.
I don't care at all where he plays as long as his bat is in the lineup. Again, I realize this means nothing to most of you but having David Ross around to help him is probably not the worst thing in the world, assuming the catching tools Schwarber has to seriously improve upon aren't physical.
Quote from: SKO on July 17, 2015, 08:47:26 AMQuote from: Slaky on July 17, 2015, 08:19:38 AMQuote from: SKO on July 17, 2015, 06:57:55 AMQuote from: Slaky on July 16, 2015, 09:28:07 PM
I'm confused - is SKO mad they called him up?
No, very excited. They said he won't be the full time catcher though, so we may still get a healthy dose of Teagarden and Ross for 6+ weeks and I was just saying I'd rather have Schwarber and Beef than Schwarber and that two headed monster of suck.
I don't care at all where he plays as long as his bat is in the lineup. Again, I realize this means nothing to most of you but having David Ross around to help him is probably not the worst thing in the world, assuming the catching tools Schwarber has to seriously improve upon aren't physical.
Maybe Hank White and Ross can team up to teach Kyle how to catch and have a bunch of zany misadventures like it's an episode of My Two Dads.
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on July 17, 2015, 08:17:18 AMQuote from: SKO on July 17, 2015, 07:23:40 AM
But, anywho, fuck it. Peter Gammons compared Kyle Schwarber to Jason Varitek and said he's going to stick at catcher, by God, so let's get ready to fuck shit up. DONGS FOR EVERYONE. Bryant Dongs! Soler Dongs! Schwarber Dongs! A cavalcade of young, promising dongs.
Since Montero is out for 6 weeks, which pretty much takes us to September 1 and roster expansion, Schwarber's here to stay. Not exactly sticking his neck out there. And of course Gammons compared him to a Red Sox player, as opposed to, say, Lance Parrish - a below-average defensive catcher with a huge bat.
Let's see how much he can learn from Hank White, and how quickly he can do it.
Quote from: Yeti on July 17, 2015, 09:02:33 AM
5 bitcoins to the guy who guesses the mystery catcher
Quote from: PANK! on July 17, 2015, 09:08:44 AM
What Fork's trying to say is that the Tigers used Lance Parrish to set up the pass.
Quote from: Eli on July 17, 2015, 09:27:36 AMQuote from: Yeti on July 17, 2015, 09:02:33 AM
5 bitcoins to the guy who guesses the mystery catcher
Piazza, I imagine.
Quote from: Yeti on July 17, 2015, 09:37:37 AMQuote from: Eli on July 17, 2015, 09:27:36 AMQuote from: Yeti on July 17, 2015, 09:02:33 AM
5 bitcoins to the guy who guesses the mystery catcher
Piazza, I imagine.
Correct. Give me your account numbers and I'll promise to someday forward those bitcoins
Quote from: SKO on July 17, 2015, 09:44:03 AMQuote from: Yeti on July 17, 2015, 09:37:37 AMQuote from: Eli on July 17, 2015, 09:27:36 AMQuote from: Yeti on July 17, 2015, 09:02:33 AM
5 bitcoins to the guy who guesses the mystery catcher
Piazza, I imagine.
Correct. Give me your account numbers and I'll promise to someday forward those bitcoins
To be fair Piazza's weak defensive reputation as a catcher (as evidence by the positive dWAR most years) was because he couldn't throw very well. That's become far less important nowadays in favor of focusing on blocking and framing, which is allegedly where Kyle has his issues.
Quote from: Eli on July 17, 2015, 09:46:18 AMQuote from: SKO on July 17, 2015, 09:44:03 AMQuote from: Yeti on July 17, 2015, 09:37:37 AMQuote from: Eli on July 17, 2015, 09:27:36 AMQuote from: Yeti on July 17, 2015, 09:02:33 AM
5 bitcoins to the guy who guesses the mystery catcher
Piazza, I imagine.
Correct. Give me your account numbers and I'll promise to someday forward those bitcoins
To be fair Piazza's weak defensive reputation as a catcher (as evidence by the positive dWAR most years) was because he couldn't throw very well. That's become far less important nowadays in favor of focusing on blocking and framing, which is allegedly where Kyle has his issues.
Also to be fair, Schwarber probably won't be the best offensive catcher ever. I know you were all saying he would be, so I wanted to bring things back down to Earth.
Quote from: Yeti on July 17, 2015, 09:47:13 AMQuote from: Eli on July 17, 2015, 09:46:18 AMQuote from: SKO on July 17, 2015, 09:44:03 AMQuote from: Yeti on July 17, 2015, 09:37:37 AMQuote from: Eli on July 17, 2015, 09:27:36 AMQuote from: Yeti on July 17, 2015, 09:02:33 AM
5 bitcoins to the guy who guesses the mystery catcher
Piazza, I imagine.
Correct. Give me your account numbers and I'll promise to someday forward those bitcoins
To be fair Piazza's weak defensive reputation as a catcher (as evidence by the positive dWAR most years) was because he couldn't throw very well. That's become far less important nowadays in favor of focusing on blocking and framing, which is allegedly where Kyle has his issues.
Also to be fair, Schwarber probably won't be the best offensive catcher ever. I know you were all saying he would be, so I wanted to bring things back down to Earth.
Too late. I've already comped him to Piazza. Pen will be happy
Quote from: Eli on July 17, 2015, 09:46:18 AMQuote from: SKO on July 17, 2015, 09:44:03 AMQuote from: Yeti on July 17, 2015, 09:37:37 AMQuote from: Eli on July 17, 2015, 09:27:36 AMQuote from: Yeti on July 17, 2015, 09:02:33 AM
5 bitcoins to the guy who guesses the mystery catcher
Piazza, I imagine.
Correct. Give me your account numbers and I'll promise to someday forward those bitcoins
To be fair Piazza's weak defensive reputation as a catcher (as evidence by the positive dWAR most years) was because he couldn't throw very well. That's become far less important nowadays in favor of focusing on blocking and framing, which is allegedly where Kyle has his issues.
Also to be fair, Schwarber probably won't be the best offensive catcher ever. I know you were all saying he would be, so I wanted to bring things back down to Earth.
Quote from: SKO on July 17, 2015, 09:55:31 AMQuote from: Eli on July 17, 2015, 09:46:18 AMQuote from: SKO on July 17, 2015, 09:44:03 AMQuote from: Yeti on July 17, 2015, 09:37:37 AMQuote from: Eli on July 17, 2015, 09:27:36 AMQuote from: Yeti on July 17, 2015, 09:02:33 AM
5 bitcoins to the guy who guesses the mystery catcher
Piazza, I imagine.
Correct. Give me your account numbers and I'll promise to someday forward those bitcoins
To be fair Piazza's weak defensive reputation as a catcher (as evidence by the positive dWAR most years) was because he couldn't throw very well. That's become far less important nowadays in favor of focusing on blocking and framing, which is allegedly where Kyle has his issues.
Also to be fair, Schwarber probably won't be the best offensive catcher ever. I know you were all saying he would be, so I wanted to bring things back down to Earth.
Well now you're just being Cubs Troll Eli, again. Piazza's minor league OPS (.868) was well below what Schwarber has done (1.042) so I don't see why we wouldn't logically assume he's better than Piazza in that department. It's science.
Quote from: Yeti on July 17, 2015, 10:17:38 AMQuote from: SKO on July 17, 2015, 09:55:31 AMQuote from: Eli on July 17, 2015, 09:46:18 AMQuote from: SKO on July 17, 2015, 09:44:03 AMQuote from: Yeti on July 17, 2015, 09:37:37 AMQuote from: Eli on July 17, 2015, 09:27:36 AMQuote from: Yeti on July 17, 2015, 09:02:33 AM
5 bitcoins to the guy who guesses the mystery catcher
Piazza, I imagine.
Correct. Give me your account numbers and I'll promise to someday forward those bitcoins
To be fair Piazza's weak defensive reputation as a catcher (as evidence by the positive dWAR most years) was because he couldn't throw very well. That's become far less important nowadays in favor of focusing on blocking and framing, which is allegedly where Kyle has his issues.
Also to be fair, Schwarber probably won't be the best offensive catcher ever. I know you were all saying he would be, so I wanted to bring things back down to Earth.
Well now you're just being Cubs Troll Eli, again. Piazza's minor league OPS (.868) was well below what Schwarber has done (1.042) so I don't see why we wouldn't logically assume he's better than Piazza in that department. It's science.
20% or so better... which means Kyle will be 20% better a major league player Mike was.. And 20% gayer.
Quote from: SKO on July 17, 2015, 11:17:21 AMQuote from: Yeti on July 17, 2015, 10:17:38 AMQuote from: SKO on July 17, 2015, 09:55:31 AMQuote from: Eli on July 17, 2015, 09:46:18 AMQuote from: SKO on July 17, 2015, 09:44:03 AMQuote from: Yeti on July 17, 2015, 09:37:37 AMQuote from: Eli on July 17, 2015, 09:27:36 AMQuote from: Yeti on July 17, 2015, 09:02:33 AM
5 bitcoins to the guy who guesses the mystery catcher
Piazza, I imagine.
Correct. Give me your account numbers and I'll promise to someday forward those bitcoins
To be fair Piazza's weak defensive reputation as a catcher (as evidence by the positive dWAR most years) was because he couldn't throw very well. That's become far less important nowadays in favor of focusing on blocking and framing, which is allegedly where Kyle has his issues.
Also to be fair, Schwarber probably won't be the best offensive catcher ever. I know you were all saying he would be, so I wanted to bring things back down to Earth.
Well now you're just being Cubs Troll Eli, again. Piazza's minor league OPS (.868) was well below what Schwarber has done (1.042) so I don't see why we wouldn't logically assume he's better than Piazza in that department. It's science.
20% or so better... which means Kyle will be 20% better a major league player Mike was.. And 20% gayer.
I would find it seriously awesome if the first openly gay MLB player was a 250 LB monster of a catcher.
Quote from: PANK! on July 17, 2015, 09:08:44 AM
What Fork's trying to say is that the Tigers used Lance Parrish to set up the pass.
Quote from: Yeti on July 17, 2015, 12:49:50 PMQuote from: SKO on July 17, 2015, 11:17:21 AMQuote from: Yeti on July 17, 2015, 10:17:38 AMQuote from: SKO on July 17, 2015, 09:55:31 AMQuote from: Eli on July 17, 2015, 09:46:18 AMQuote from: SKO on July 17, 2015, 09:44:03 AMQuote from: Yeti on July 17, 2015, 09:37:37 AMQuote from: Eli on July 17, 2015, 09:27:36 AMQuote from: Yeti on July 17, 2015, 09:02:33 AM
5 bitcoins to the guy who guesses the mystery catcher
Piazza, I imagine.
Correct. Give me your account numbers and I'll promise to someday forward those bitcoins
To be fair Piazza's weak defensive reputation as a catcher (as evidence by the positive dWAR most years) was because he couldn't throw very well. That's become far less important nowadays in favor of focusing on blocking and framing, which is allegedly where Kyle has his issues.
Also to be fair, Schwarber probably won't be the best offensive catcher ever. I know you were all saying he would be, so I wanted to bring things back down to Earth.
Well now you're just being Cubs Troll Eli, again. Piazza's minor league OPS (.868) was well below what Schwarber has done (1.042) so I don't see why we wouldn't logically assume he's better than Piazza in that department. It's science.
20% or so better... which means Kyle will be 20% better a major league player Mike was.. And 20% gayer.
I would find it seriously awesome if the first openly gay MLB player was a 250 LB monster of a catcher.
Jokes just write themselves
Quote from: Bort on July 17, 2015, 03:04:51 PMQuote from: Yeti on July 17, 2015, 12:49:50 PMQuote from: SKO on July 17, 2015, 11:17:21 AMQuote from: Yeti on July 17, 2015, 10:17:38 AMQuote from: SKO on July 17, 2015, 09:55:31 AMQuote from: Eli on July 17, 2015, 09:46:18 AMQuote from: SKO on July 17, 2015, 09:44:03 AMQuote from: Yeti on July 17, 2015, 09:37:37 AMQuote from: Eli on July 17, 2015, 09:27:36 AMQuote from: Yeti on July 17, 2015, 09:02:33 AM
5 bitcoins to the guy who guesses the mystery catcher
Piazza, I imagine.
Correct. Give me your account numbers and I'll promise to someday forward those bitcoins
To be fair Piazza's weak defensive reputation as a catcher (as evidence by the positive dWAR most years) was because he couldn't throw very well. That's become far less important nowadays in favor of focusing on blocking and framing, which is allegedly where Kyle has his issues.
Also to be fair, Schwarber probably won't be the best offensive catcher ever. I know you were all saying he would be, so I wanted to bring things back down to Earth.
Well now you're just being Cubs Troll Eli, again. Piazza's minor league OPS (.868) was well below what Schwarber has done (1.042) so I don't see why we wouldn't logically assume he's better than Piazza in that department. It's science.
20% or so better... which means Kyle will be 20% better a major league player Mike was.. And 20% gayer.
I would find it seriously awesome if the first openly gay MLB player was a 250 LB monster of a catcher.
Jokes just write themselves
That won't stop Fork from writing them again.
Quote from: Yeti on July 17, 2015, 03:16:53 PMQuote from: Bort on July 17, 2015, 03:04:51 PMQuote from: Yeti on July 17, 2015, 12:49:50 PMQuote from: SKO on July 17, 2015, 11:17:21 AMQuote from: Yeti on July 17, 2015, 10:17:38 AMQuote from: SKO on July 17, 2015, 09:55:31 AMQuote from: Eli on July 17, 2015, 09:46:18 AMQuote from: SKO on July 17, 2015, 09:44:03 AMQuote from: Yeti on July 17, 2015, 09:37:37 AMQuote from: Eli on July 17, 2015, 09:27:36 AMQuote from: Yeti on July 17, 2015, 09:02:33 AM
5 bitcoins to the guy who guesses the mystery catcher
Piazza, I imagine.
Correct. Give me your account numbers and I'll promise to someday forward those bitcoins
To be fair Piazza's weak defensive reputation as a catcher (as evidence by the positive dWAR most years) was because he couldn't throw very well. That's become far less important nowadays in favor of focusing on blocking and framing, which is allegedly where Kyle has his issues.
Also to be fair, Schwarber probably won't be the best offensive catcher ever. I know you were all saying he would be, so I wanted to bring things back down to Earth.
Well now you're just being Cubs Troll Eli, again. Piazza's minor league OPS (.868) was well below what Schwarber has done (1.042) so I don't see why we wouldn't logically assume he's better than Piazza in that department. It's science.
20% or so better... which means Kyle will be 20% better a major league player Mike was.. And 20% gayer.
I would find it seriously awesome if the first openly gay MLB player was a 250 LB monster of a catcher.
Jokes just write themselves
That won't stop Fork from writing them again.
8585
Quote from: SKO on July 17, 2015, 06:57:55 AMQuote from: Slaky on July 16, 2015, 09:28:07 PM
I'm confused - is SKO mad they called him up?
No, very excited. They said he won't be the full time catcher though, so we may still get a healthy dose of Teagarden and Ross for 6+ weeks and I was just saying I'd rather have Schwarber and Beef than Schwarber and that two headed monster of suck.
Quote from: SKO on July 17, 2015, 09:44:03 AMQuote from: Yeti on July 17, 2015, 09:37:37 AMQuote from: Eli on July 17, 2015, 09:27:36 AMQuote from: Yeti on July 17, 2015, 09:02:33 AM
5 bitcoins to the guy who guesses the mystery catcher
Piazza, I imagine.
Correct. Give me your account numbers and I'll promise to someday forward those bitcoins
To be fair Piazza's weak defensive reputation as a catcher (as evidence by the positive dWAR most years) was because he couldn't throw very well. That's become far less important nowadays in favor of focusing on blocking and framing, which is allegedly where Kyle has his issues.
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on July 17, 2015, 09:08:53 PMQuote from: SKO on July 17, 2015, 09:44:03 AMQuote from: Yeti on July 17, 2015, 09:37:37 AMQuote from: Eli on July 17, 2015, 09:27:36 AMQuote from: Yeti on July 17, 2015, 09:02:33 AM
5 bitcoins to the guy who guesses the mystery catcher
Piazza, I imagine.
Correct. Give me your account numbers and I'll promise to someday forward those bitcoins
To be fair Piazza's weak defensive reputation as a catcher (as evidence by the positive dWAR most years) was because he couldn't throw very well. That's become far less important nowadays in favor of focusing on blocking and framing, which is allegedly where Kyle has his issues.
FWIW, Piazza was in the top 5 plate blockers I ever saw.
Quote from: Shooter on July 17, 2015, 09:33:43 PMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on July 17, 2015, 09:08:53 PMQuote from: SKO on July 17, 2015, 09:44:03 AMQuote from: Yeti on July 17, 2015, 09:37:37 AMQuote from: Eli on July 17, 2015, 09:27:36 AMQuote from: Yeti on July 17, 2015, 09:02:33 AM
5 bitcoins to the guy who guesses the mystery catcher
Piazza, I imagine.
Correct. Give me your account numbers and I'll promise to someday forward those bitcoins
To be fair Piazza's weak defensive reputation as a catcher (as evidence by the positive dWAR most years) was because he couldn't throw very well. That's become far less important nowadays in favor of focusing on blocking and framing, which is allegedly where Kyle has his issues.
FWIW, Piazza was in the top 5 plate blockers I ever saw.
I can't believe you would make us ask for the other four.
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on July 17, 2015, 09:37:00 PMQuote from: Shooter on July 17, 2015, 09:33:43 PMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on July 17, 2015, 09:08:53 PMQuote from: SKO on July 17, 2015, 09:44:03 AMQuote from: Yeti on July 17, 2015, 09:37:37 AMQuote from: Eli on July 17, 2015, 09:27:36 AMQuote from: Yeti on July 17, 2015, 09:02:33 AM
5 bitcoins to the guy who guesses the mystery catcher
Piazza, I imagine.
Correct. Give me your account numbers and I'll promise to someday forward those bitcoins
To be fair Piazza's weak defensive reputation as a catcher (as evidence by the positive dWAR most years) was because he couldn't throw very well. That's become far less important nowadays in favor of focusing on blocking and framing, which is allegedly where Kyle has his issues.
FWIW, Piazza was in the top 5 plate blockers I ever saw.
I can't believe you would make us ask for the other four.
Mike Scioscia and some other dudes.
Quote from: InternetApex on July 20, 2015, 09:36:05 AMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on July 17, 2015, 09:37:00 PMQuote from: Shooter on July 17, 2015, 09:33:43 PMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on July 17, 2015, 09:08:53 PMQuote from: SKO on July 17, 2015, 09:44:03 AMQuote from: Yeti on July 17, 2015, 09:37:37 AMQuote from: Eli on July 17, 2015, 09:27:36 AMQuote from: Yeti on July 17, 2015, 09:02:33 AM
5 bitcoins to the guy who guesses the mystery catcher
Piazza, I imagine.
Correct. Give me your account numbers and I'll promise to someday forward those bitcoins
To be fair Piazza's weak defensive reputation as a catcher (as evidence by the positive dWAR most years) was because he couldn't throw very well. That's become far less important nowadays in favor of focusing on blocking and framing, which is allegedly where Kyle has his issues.
FWIW, Piazza was in the top 5 plate blockers I ever saw.
I can't believe you would make us ask for the other four.
Mike Scioscia and some other dudes.
Thanks, Hawk.
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on July 20, 2015, 09:43:32 AMQuote from: InternetApex on July 20, 2015, 09:36:05 AMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on July 17, 2015, 09:37:00 PMQuote from: Shooter on July 17, 2015, 09:33:43 PMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on July 17, 2015, 09:08:53 PMQuote from: SKO on July 17, 2015, 09:44:03 AMQuote from: Yeti on July 17, 2015, 09:37:37 AMQuote from: Eli on July 17, 2015, 09:27:36 AMQuote from: Yeti on July 17, 2015, 09:02:33 AM
5 bitcoins to the guy who guesses the mystery catcher
Piazza, I imagine.
Correct. Give me your account numbers and I'll promise to someday forward those bitcoins
To be fair Piazza's weak defensive reputation as a catcher (as evidence by the positive dWAR most years) was because he couldn't throw very well. That's become far less important nowadays in favor of focusing on blocking and framing, which is allegedly where Kyle has his issues.
FWIW, Piazza was in the top 5 plate blockers I ever saw.
I can't believe you would make us ask for the other four.
Mike Scioscia and some other dudes.
Thanks, Hawk.
Sweep taggers are worse than people who believe hot dogs are sandwiches.
1. Scoscia
2. Munson
3. Bench
4. Fisk
5. Piazza
Gary Carter just misses the cut.
These guys were great at planting their feet and getting low to make shitsure there was no easy path to the plate. Just great technique.
I mean, look at this:
(http://cdn.thebaseballpage.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/player_page_profile_image/images/historical-entity/lead_C.jpg)
Quote from: SKO on July 20, 2015, 09:49:32 AM
So Fork remembers like all of the best catchers of the 70s-90s as being good at catching. Good stuff.
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on July 20, 2015, 10:05:29 AMQuote from: SKO on July 20, 2015, 09:49:32 AM
So Fork remembers like all of the best catchers of the 70s-90s as being good at catching. Good stuff.
Jorge Posada wouldn't block the plate for love or money. He's considered a really good catcher.
Quote from: InternetApex on July 20, 2015, 12:10:15 PM
This is getting weird. Can Fork prove that he DIDN'T shower with a picture of Yaz this morning?
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 21, 2015, 09:27:22 PM
I need new pants.
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 21, 2015, 09:27:22 PM
I need new pants.
Quote from: ChuckD on July 22, 2015, 08:36:26 AM
The Reds broadcast was great. They were talking about how pitchers will adjust and figure out Schwarber.
"But, you know what happens in the big leagues. They get the book on you. You begin to move the ball around a little bit. Find out what you can and can't do. Can you keep up with adding and subtracting. [Pena sets up low and away] Can you go outside ... low and outside ... and get that pitch?" *CRACK*
Quote from: Slaky on July 22, 2015, 08:41:27 AMQuote from: ChuckD on July 22, 2015, 08:36:26 AM
The Reds broadcast was great. They were talking about how pitchers will adjust and figure out Schwarber.
"But, you know what happens in the big leagues. They get the book on you. You begin to move the ball around a little bit. Find out what you can and can't do. Can you keep up with adding and subtracting. [Pena sets up low and away] Can you go outside ... low and outside ... and get that pitch?" *CRACK*
I need to hear and see this somehow
Quote from: Slaky on July 22, 2015, 08:41:27 AMQuote from: ChuckD on July 22, 2015, 08:36:26 AM
The Reds broadcast was great. They were talking about how pitchers will adjust and figure out Schwarber.
"But, you know what happens in the big leagues. They get the book on you. You begin to move the ball around a little bit. Find out what you can and can't do. Can you keep up with adding and subtracting. [Pena sets up low and away] Can you go outside ... low and outside ... and get that pitch?" *CRACK*
I need to hear and see this somehow
Quote from: R-V on July 22, 2015, 08:47:05 AMQuote from: Slaky on July 22, 2015, 08:41:27 AMQuote from: ChuckD on July 22, 2015, 08:36:26 AM
The Reds broadcast was great. They were talking about how pitchers will adjust and figure out Schwarber.
"But, you know what happens in the big leagues. They get the book on you. You begin to move the ball around a little bit. Find out what you can and can't do. Can you keep up with adding and subtracting. [Pena sets up low and away] Can you go outside ... low and outside ... and get that pitch?" *CRACK*
I need to hear and see this somehow
The Schwarber/Bryant stuff is all well and good, but if our ultimate goal here is to cause the Reds and Cardinals announcers to all drop dead of butthurtedness, it's going to have to be Soler to do it. If a flashy Latin like him can hit a couple of game winning dongs followed by a bat flip and/or kiss of the gold chain and/or slow pimp trot around the bases, I think those guys will all finally die.
Quote from: R-V on July 22, 2015, 08:47:05 AMQuote from: Slaky on July 22, 2015, 08:41:27 AMQuote from: ChuckD on July 22, 2015, 08:36:26 AM
The Reds broadcast was great. They were talking about how pitchers will adjust and figure out Schwarber.
"But, you know what happens in the big leagues. They get the book on you. You begin to move the ball around a little bit. Find out what you can and can't do. Can you keep up with adding and subtracting. [Pena sets up low and away] Can you go outside ... low and outside ... and get that pitch?" *CRACK*
I need to hear and see this somehow
The Schwarber/Bryant stuff is all well and good, but if our ultimate goal here is to cause the Reds and Cardinals announcers to all drop dead of butthurtedness, it's going to have to be Soler to do it. If a flashy Latin like him can hit a couple of game winning dongs followed by a bat flip and/or kiss of the gold chain and/or slow pimp trot around the bases, I think those guys will all finally die.
Quote from: SKO on July 22, 2015, 09:16:05 AMQuote from: R-V on July 22, 2015, 08:47:05 AMQuote from: Slaky on July 22, 2015, 08:41:27 AMQuote from: ChuckD on July 22, 2015, 08:36:26 AM
The Reds broadcast was great. They were talking about how pitchers will adjust and figure out Schwarber.
"But, you know what happens in the big leagues. They get the book on you. You begin to move the ball around a little bit. Find out what you can and can't do. Can you keep up with adding and subtracting. [Pena sets up low and away] Can you go outside ... low and outside ... and get that pitch?" *CRACK*
I need to hear and see this somehow
The Schwarber/Bryant stuff is all well and good, but if our ultimate goal here is to cause the Reds and Cardinals announcers to all drop dead of butthurtedness, it's going to have to be Soler to do it. If a flashy Latin like him can hit a couple of game winning dongs followed by a bat flip and/or kiss of the gold chain and/or slow pimp trot around the bases, I think those guys will all finally die.
It keeps getting repeated over and over and it feels like it's never going to happen because of how long and protracted the offensive slump has been, but other than Rizzo (and Schwarber apparently) none of these guys has yet to have one of those asburd hot streaks where you just can't get them out for a week or so. I feel like it's going to happen for Bryant and Soler soon, and Soler is absolutely going to do it with the most flair, and butts will be hurt.
Quote from: InternetApex on July 22, 2015, 09:37:15 AMQuote from: SKO on July 22, 2015, 09:16:05 AMQuote from: R-V on July 22, 2015, 08:47:05 AMQuote from: Slaky on July 22, 2015, 08:41:27 AMQuote from: ChuckD on July 22, 2015, 08:36:26 AM
The Reds broadcast was great. They were talking about how pitchers will adjust and figure out Schwarber.
"But, you know what happens in the big leagues. They get the book on you. You begin to move the ball around a little bit. Find out what you can and can't do. Can you keep up with adding and subtracting. [Pena sets up low and away] Can you go outside ... low and outside ... and get that pitch?" *CRACK*
I need to hear and see this somehow
The Schwarber/Bryant stuff is all well and good, but if our ultimate goal here is to cause the Reds and Cardinals announcers to all drop dead of butthurtedness, it's going to have to be Soler to do it. If a flashy Latin like him can hit a couple of game winning dongs followed by a bat flip and/or kiss of the gold chain and/or slow pimp trot around the bases, I think those guys will all finally die.
It keeps getting repeated over and over and it feels like it's never going to happen because of how long and protracted the offensive slump has been, but other than Rizzo (and Schwarber apparently) none of these guys has yet to have one of those asburd hot streaks where you just can't get them out for a week or so. I feel like it's going to happen for Bryant and Soler soon, and Soler is absolutely going to do it with the most flair, and butts will be hurt.
Soler is really squaring a lot of balls up. His batted ball outs are usually well struck and we've talked about his top-rated exit velocity. With him, it seems he doesn't always lay off of pitches he can't handle and the breaking stuff down is getting him out. Bryant and Russell miss center cut fastballs by six inches and seem to want to crush everything hittable. You see Bryant's head coming off the ball a lot lately. Maddon said they both might be dealing with fatigue, which nobody wants to hear. The month off for Soler may actually benefit him at some point.
Quote from: SKO on July 22, 2015, 09:39:14 AMQuote from: InternetApex on July 22, 2015, 09:37:15 AMQuote from: SKO on July 22, 2015, 09:16:05 AMQuote from: R-V on July 22, 2015, 08:47:05 AMQuote from: Slaky on July 22, 2015, 08:41:27 AMQuote from: ChuckD on July 22, 2015, 08:36:26 AM
The Reds broadcast was great. They were talking about how pitchers will adjust and figure out Schwarber.
"But, you know what happens in the big leagues. They get the book on you. You begin to move the ball around a little bit. Find out what you can and can't do. Can you keep up with adding and subtracting. [Pena sets up low and away] Can you go outside ... low and outside ... and get that pitch?" *CRACK*
I need to hear and see this somehow
The Schwarber/Bryant stuff is all well and good, but if our ultimate goal here is to cause the Reds and Cardinals announcers to all drop dead of butthurtedness, it's going to have to be Soler to do it. If a flashy Latin like him can hit a couple of game winning dongs followed by a bat flip and/or kiss of the gold chain and/or slow pimp trot around the bases, I think those guys will all finally die.
It keeps getting repeated over and over and it feels like it's never going to happen because of how long and protracted the offensive slump has been, but other than Rizzo (and Schwarber apparently) none of these guys has yet to have one of those asburd hot streaks where you just can't get them out for a week or so. I feel like it's going to happen for Bryant and Soler soon, and Soler is absolutely going to do it with the most flair, and butts will be hurt.
Soler is really squaring a lot of balls up. His batted ball outs are usually well struck and we've talked about his top-rated exit velocity. With him, it seems he doesn't always lay off of pitches he can't handle and the breaking stuff down is getting him out. Bryant and Russell miss center cut fastballs by six inches and seem to want to crush everything hittable. You see Bryant's head coming off the ball a lot lately. Maddon said they both might be dealing with fatigue, which nobody wants to hear. The month off for Soler may actually benefit him at some point.
Yeah Soler's got an .833 OPS over the last week with almost every out being a loud one. He's some better BABIP luck away from a Schwarber game himself.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 22, 2015, 09:55:46 AMQuote from: SKO on July 22, 2015, 09:39:14 AMQuote from: InternetApex on July 22, 2015, 09:37:15 AMQuote from: SKO on July 22, 2015, 09:16:05 AMQuote from: R-V on July 22, 2015, 08:47:05 AMQuote from: Slaky on July 22, 2015, 08:41:27 AMQuote from: ChuckD on July 22, 2015, 08:36:26 AM
The Reds broadcast was great. They were talking about how pitchers will adjust and figure out Schwarber.
"But, you know what happens in the big leagues. They get the book on you. You begin to move the ball around a little bit. Find out what you can and can't do. Can you keep up with adding and subtracting. [Pena sets up low and away] Can you go outside ... low and outside ... and get that pitch?" *CRACK*
I need to hear and see this somehow
The Schwarber/Bryant stuff is all well and good, but if our ultimate goal here is to cause the Reds and Cardinals announcers to all drop dead of butthurtedness, it's going to have to be Soler to do it. If a flashy Latin like him can hit a couple of game winning dongs followed by a bat flip and/or kiss of the gold chain and/or slow pimp trot around the bases, I think those guys will all finally die.
It keeps getting repeated over and over and it feels like it's never going to happen because of how long and protracted the offensive slump has been, but other than Rizzo (and Schwarber apparently) none of these guys has yet to have one of those asburd hot streaks where you just can't get them out for a week or so. I feel like it's going to happen for Bryant and Soler soon, and Soler is absolutely going to do it with the most flair, and butts will be hurt.
Soler is really squaring a lot of balls up. His batted ball outs are usually well struck and we've talked about his top-rated exit velocity. With him, it seems he doesn't always lay off of pitches he can't handle and the breaking stuff down is getting him out. Bryant and Russell miss center cut fastballs by six inches and seem to want to crush everything hittable. You see Bryant's head coming off the ball a lot lately. Maddon said they both might be dealing with fatigue, which nobody wants to hear. The month off for Soler may actually benefit him at some point.
Yeah Soler's got an .833 OPS over the last week with almost every out being a loud one. He's some better BABIP luck away from a Schwarber game himself.
His BABIP is .385 over that time. It's the .333 strike out rate that has to correct.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 22, 2015, 09:55:46 AMQuote from: SKO on July 22, 2015, 09:39:14 AMQuote from: InternetApex on July 22, 2015, 09:37:15 AMQuote from: SKO on July 22, 2015, 09:16:05 AMQuote from: R-V on July 22, 2015, 08:47:05 AMQuote from: Slaky on July 22, 2015, 08:41:27 AMQuote from: ChuckD on July 22, 2015, 08:36:26 AM
The Reds broadcast was great. They were talking about how pitchers will adjust and figure out Schwarber.
"But, you know what happens in the big leagues. They get the book on you. You begin to move the ball around a little bit. Find out what you can and can't do. Can you keep up with adding and subtracting. [Pena sets up low and away] Can you go outside ... low and outside ... and get that pitch?" *CRACK*
I need to hear and see this somehow
The Schwarber/Bryant stuff is all well and good, but if our ultimate goal here is to cause the Reds and Cardinals announcers to all drop dead of butthurtedness, it's going to have to be Soler to do it. If a flashy Latin like him can hit a couple of game winning dongs followed by a bat flip and/or kiss of the gold chain and/or slow pimp trot around the bases, I think those guys will all finally die.
It keeps getting repeated over and over and it feels like it's never going to happen because of how long and protracted the offensive slump has been, but other than Rizzo (and Schwarber apparently) none of these guys has yet to have one of those asburd hot streaks where you just can't get them out for a week or so. I feel like it's going to happen for Bryant and Soler soon, and Soler is absolutely going to do it with the most flair, and butts will be hurt.
Soler is really squaring a lot of balls up. His batted ball outs are usually well struck and we've talked about his top-rated exit velocity. With him, it seems he doesn't always lay off of pitches he can't handle and the breaking stuff down is getting him out. Bryant and Russell miss center cut fastballs by six inches and seem to want to crush everything hittable. You see Bryant's head coming off the ball a lot lately. Maddon said they both might be dealing with fatigue, which nobody wants to hear. The month off for Soler may actually benefit him at some point.
Yeah Soler's got an .833 OPS over the last week with almost every out being a loud one. He's some better BABIP luck away from a Schwarber game himself.
His BABIP is .385 over that time. It's the .333 strike out rate that has to correct.
Quote from: Slaky on July 22, 2015, 08:57:47 AMQuote from: R-V on July 22, 2015, 08:47:05 AMQuote from: Slaky on July 22, 2015, 08:41:27 AMQuote from: ChuckD on July 22, 2015, 08:36:26 AM
The Reds broadcast was great. They were talking about how pitchers will adjust and figure out Schwarber.
"But, you know what happens in the big leagues. They get the book on you. You begin to move the ball around a little bit. Find out what you can and can't do. Can you keep up with adding and subtracting. [Pena sets up low and away] Can you go outside ... low and outside ... and get that pitch?" *CRACK*
I need to hear and see this somehow
The Schwarber/Bryant stuff is all well and good, but if our ultimate goal here is to cause the Reds and Cardinals announcers to all drop dead of butthurtedness, it's going to have to be Soler to do it. If a flashy Latin like him can hit a couple of game winning dongs followed by a bat flip and/or kiss of the gold chain and/or slow pimp trot around the bases, I think those guys will all finally die.
"Alright this Soler kid is a nice hitter but what's with the size of that gold chain? That's a little much don't you think? white power"
"White power"
Quote from: ChuckD on July 22, 2015, 08:36:26 AM
The Reds broadcast was great. They were talking about how pitchers will adjust and figure out Schwarber.
"But, you know what happens in the big leagues. They get the book on you. You begin to move the ball around a little bit. Find out what you can and can't do. Can you keep up with adding and subtracting. [Pena sets up low and away] Can you go outside ... low and outside ... and get that pitch?" *CRACK*
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on July 31, 2015, 08:20:20 AM
I loved his AB in the 9th last night. Hung in there before going the opposite way for a single. Love that he's a power hitter who doesn't try to yank everything to right.
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on July 31, 2015, 08:20:20 AM
I loved his AB in the 9th last night. Hung in there before going the opposite way for a single. Love that he's a power hitter who doesn't try to yank everything to right.
Quote from: Eli on July 31, 2015, 11:21:10 AMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on July 31, 2015, 08:20:20 AM
I loved his AB in the 9th last night. Hung in there before going the opposite way for a single. Love that he's a power hitter who doesn't try to yank everything to right.
But if the first baseman is holding a guy on, he probably should be trying to yank everything to the subsequent 140-foot wide hole on the right side.
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on July 31, 2015, 12:09:25 PMQuote from: Eli on July 31, 2015, 11:21:10 AMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on July 31, 2015, 08:20:20 AM
I loved his AB in the 9th last night. Hung in there before going the opposite way for a single. Love that he's a power hitter who doesn't try to yank everything to right.
But if the first baseman is holding a guy on, he probably should be trying to yank everything to the subsequent 140-foot wide hole on the right side.
A lot of young power hitters try yanking everything, and pitchers pitch to that. He went with the pitch. Good to see that from a guy with very little MLB experience.
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on July 31, 2015, 12:09:25 PMQuote from: Eli on July 31, 2015, 11:21:10 AMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on July 31, 2015, 08:20:20 AM
I loved his AB in the 9th last night. Hung in there before going the opposite way for a single. Love that he's a power hitter who doesn't try to yank everything to right.
But if the first baseman is holding a guy on, he probably should be trying to yank everything to the subsequent 140-foot wide hole on the right side.
A lot of young power hitters try yanking everything, and pitchers pitch to that. He went with the pitch. Good to see that from a guy with very little MLB experience.
Quote from: Eli on July 31, 2015, 12:37:37 PMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on July 31, 2015, 12:09:25 PMQuote from: Eli on July 31, 2015, 11:21:10 AMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on July 31, 2015, 08:20:20 AM
I loved his AB in the 9th last night. Hung in there before going the opposite way for a single. Love that he's a power hitter who doesn't try to yank everything to right.
But if the first baseman is holding a guy on, he probably should be trying to yank everything to the subsequent 140-foot wide hole on the right side.
A lot of young power hitters try yanking everything, and pitchers pitch to that. He went with the pitch. Good to see that from a guy with very little MLB experience.
I was kidding.
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on July 31, 2015, 12:52:02 PMQuote from: Eli on July 31, 2015, 12:37:37 PMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on July 31, 2015, 12:09:25 PMQuote from: Eli on July 31, 2015, 11:21:10 AMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on July 31, 2015, 08:20:20 AM
I loved his AB in the 9th last night. Hung in there before going the opposite way for a single. Love that he's a power hitter who doesn't try to yank everything to right.
But if the first baseman is holding a guy on, he probably should be trying to yank everything to the subsequent 140-foot wide hole on the right side.
A lot of young power hitters try yanking everything, and pitchers pitch to that. He went with the pitch. Good to see that from a guy with very little MLB experience.
I was kidding.
One never knows with you.
Quote from: Eli on July 31, 2015, 01:04:32 PMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on July 31, 2015, 12:52:02 PMQuote from: Eli on July 31, 2015, 12:37:37 PMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on July 31, 2015, 12:09:25 PMQuote from: Eli on July 31, 2015, 11:21:10 AMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on July 31, 2015, 08:20:20 AM
I loved his AB in the 9th last night. Hung in there before going the opposite way for a single. Love that he's a power hitter who doesn't try to yank everything to right.
But if the first baseman is holding a guy on, he probably should be trying to yank everything to the subsequent 140-foot wide hole on the right side.
A lot of young power hitters try yanking everything, and pitchers pitch to that. He went with the pitch. Good to see that from a guy with very little MLB experience.
I was kidding.
One never knows with you.
Seeing as how I may have inadvertently started a "Kyle Hendricks is getting traded" rumor on Twitter, I probably should wield my authority more carefully.
Quote from: CT III on July 31, 2015, 01:15:36 PMQuote from: Eli on July 31, 2015, 01:04:32 PMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on July 31, 2015, 12:52:02 PMQuote from: Eli on July 31, 2015, 12:37:37 PMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on July 31, 2015, 12:09:25 PMQuote from: Eli on July 31, 2015, 11:21:10 AMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on July 31, 2015, 08:20:20 AM
I loved his AB in the 9th last night. Hung in there before going the opposite way for a single. Love that he's a power hitter who doesn't try to yank everything to right.
But if the first baseman is holding a guy on, he probably should be trying to yank everything to the subsequent 140-foot wide hole on the right side.
A lot of young power hitters try yanking everything, and pitchers pitch to that. He went with the pitch. Good to see that from a guy with very little MLB experience.
I was kidding.
One never knows with you.
Seeing as how I may have inadvertently started a "Kyle Hendricks is getting traded" rumor on Twitter, I probably should wield my authority more carefully.
Please don't. Watching you sow the seeds of butthurt amongst Cubs' Twitter personalities is one of my favorite things.
Quote from: SKO on July 31, 2015, 01:23:15 PMQuote from: CT III on July 31, 2015, 01:15:36 PMQuote from: Eli on July 31, 2015, 01:04:32 PMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on July 31, 2015, 12:52:02 PMQuote from: Eli on July 31, 2015, 12:37:37 PMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on July 31, 2015, 12:09:25 PMQuote from: Eli on July 31, 2015, 11:21:10 AMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on July 31, 2015, 08:20:20 AM
I loved his AB in the 9th last night. Hung in there before going the opposite way for a single. Love that he's a power hitter who doesn't try to yank everything to right.
But if the first baseman is holding a guy on, he probably should be trying to yank everything to the subsequent 140-foot wide hole on the right side.
A lot of young power hitters try yanking everything, and pitchers pitch to that. He went with the pitch. Good to see that from a guy with very little MLB experience.
I was kidding.
One never knows with you.
Seeing as how I may have inadvertently started a "Kyle Hendricks is getting traded" rumor on Twitter, I probably should wield my authority more carefully.
Please don't. Watching you sow the seeds of butthurt amongst Cubs' Twitter personalities is one of my favorite things.
It's so great. The CubsDen guy in particular is nearing Al levels of sanctimonious butthurt that someone would dare question him.
Quote from: Eli on July 31, 2015, 01:39:54 PMQuote from: SKO on July 31, 2015, 01:23:15 PMQuote from: CT III on July 31, 2015, 01:15:36 PMQuote from: Eli on July 31, 2015, 01:04:32 PMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on July 31, 2015, 12:52:02 PMQuote from: Eli on July 31, 2015, 12:37:37 PMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on July 31, 2015, 12:09:25 PMQuote from: Eli on July 31, 2015, 11:21:10 AMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on July 31, 2015, 08:20:20 AM
I loved his AB in the 9th last night. Hung in there before going the opposite way for a single. Love that he's a power hitter who doesn't try to yank everything to right.
But if the first baseman is holding a guy on, he probably should be trying to yank everything to the subsequent 140-foot wide hole on the right side.
A lot of young power hitters try yanking everything, and pitchers pitch to that. He went with the pitch. Good to see that from a guy with very little MLB experience.
I was kidding.
One never knows with you.
Seeing as how I may have inadvertently started a "Kyle Hendricks is getting traded" rumor on Twitter, I probably should wield my authority more carefully.
Please don't. Watching you sow the seeds of butthurt amongst Cubs' Twitter personalities is one of my favorite things.
It's so great. The CubsDen guy in particular is nearing Al levels of sanctimonious butthurt that someone would dare question him.
Not to spend too much time rehashing things from other websites on this website, but that was a downright weird exchange. I haven't interacted much personally with Arguello, but it's pretty obvious that he likes to think of himself as a very serious grown up adult man.
CT's succinct counterpoint (https://twitter.com/HockeenightsCT/status/626499974868692992) here elicited a good muttley.
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on August 07, 2015, 08:42:46 AM
He's like a lefty Harmon Killebrew up there. Fucking beast.
Quote from: SKO on August 07, 2015, 08:56:21 AMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on August 07, 2015, 08:42:46 AM
He's like a lefty Harmon Killebrew up there. Fucking beast.
He kinda reminds me of the other power lefty with great plate discipline that bats behind him in the order, but why ever make a comparison to a player who isn't a hall of famer from 50 years ago, amirite?
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on August 07, 2015, 08:42:46 AM
He's like a lefty Harmon Killebrew up there. Fucking beast.
Quote from: SKO on August 07, 2015, 08:56:21 AMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on August 07, 2015, 08:42:46 AM
He's like a lefty Harmon Killebrew up there. Fucking beast.
He kinda reminds me of the other power lefty with great plate discipline that bats behind him in the order, but why ever make a comparison to a player who isn't a hall of famer from 50 years ago, amirite?
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on August 07, 2015, 10:14:25 AMQuote from: SKO on August 07, 2015, 08:56:21 AMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on August 07, 2015, 08:42:46 AM
He's like a lefty Harmon Killebrew up there. Fucking beast.
He kinda reminds me of the other power lefty with great plate discipline that bats behind him in the order, but why ever make a comparison to a player who isn't a hall of famer from 50 years ago, amirite?
Rizzo's swing looks almost effortless, and Schwarber's is pure violence.
Forgive me for having a much larger frame of reference to draw from.
Quote from: Slaky on August 07, 2015, 11:03:54 AM
This all seems unnecessary.
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on August 07, 2015, 10:14:25 AMQuote from: SKO on August 07, 2015, 08:56:21 AMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on August 07, 2015, 08:42:46 AM
He's like a lefty Harmon Killebrew up there. Fucking beast.
He kinda reminds me of the other power lefty with great plate discipline that bats behind him in the order, but why ever make a comparison to a player who isn't a hall of famer from 50 years ago, amirite?
Rizzo's swing looks almost effortless, and Schwarber's is pure violence.
Forgive me for having a much larger frame of reference to draw from.
Quote from: SKO on August 07, 2015, 11:18:54 AMQuote from: Slaky on August 07, 2015, 11:03:54 AM
This all seems unnecessary.
True. Let's talk about how Schwarber in 25 games has managed to already match THE GREATEST CATCHER OF ALL TIME down in St. Louis in fWAR.
Quote from: Brownie on August 07, 2015, 11:24:35 AMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on August 07, 2015, 10:14:25 AMQuote from: SKO on August 07, 2015, 08:56:21 AMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on August 07, 2015, 08:42:46 AM
He's like a lefty Harmon Killebrew up there. Fucking beast.
He kinda reminds me of the other power lefty with great plate discipline that bats behind him in the order, but why ever make a comparison to a player who isn't a hall of famer from 50 years ago, amirite?
Rizzo's swing looks almost effortless, and Schwarber's is pure violence.
Forgive me for having a much larger frame of reference to draw from.
Killebrew (https://youtu.be/BohnDEVrYoA?t=30s)
Kingman (https://youtu.be/qijfudtUsR4?t=27s)
Kyle (https://youtu.be/R3hu1bMf3yA?t=37s)
Another left-hander with a violent swing. Why not just compare him? (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1tgPPlqDtI)
Quote from: Sterling Archer on August 07, 2015, 11:31:53 AMQuote from: Brownie on August 07, 2015, 11:24:35 AMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on August 07, 2015, 10:14:25 AMQuote from: SKO on August 07, 2015, 08:56:21 AMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on August 07, 2015, 08:42:46 AM
He's like a lefty Harmon Killebrew up there. Fucking beast.
He kinda reminds me of the other power lefty with great plate discipline that bats behind him in the order, but why ever make a comparison to a player who isn't a hall of famer from 50 years ago, amirite?
Rizzo's swing looks almost effortless, and Schwarber's is pure violence.
Forgive me for having a much larger frame of reference to draw from.
Killebrew (https://youtu.be/BohnDEVrYoA?t=30s)
Kingman (https://youtu.be/qijfudtUsR4?t=27s)
Kyle (https://youtu.be/R3hu1bMf3yA?t=37s)
Another left-hander with a violent swing. Why not just compare him? (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1tgPPlqDtI)
From now on, Babe Schwarber.
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on August 07, 2015, 11:34:46 AMQuote from: Sterling Archer on August 07, 2015, 11:31:53 AMQuote from: Brownie on August 07, 2015, 11:24:35 AMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on August 07, 2015, 10:14:25 AMQuote from: SKO on August 07, 2015, 08:56:21 AMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on August 07, 2015, 08:42:46 AM
He's like a lefty Harmon Killebrew up there. Fucking beast.
He kinda reminds me of the other power lefty with great plate discipline that bats behind him in the order, but why ever make a comparison to a player who isn't a hall of famer from 50 years ago, amirite?
Rizzo's swing looks almost effortless, and Schwarber's is pure violence.
Forgive me for having a much larger frame of reference to draw from.
Killebrew (https://youtu.be/BohnDEVrYoA?t=30s)
Kingman (https://youtu.be/qijfudtUsR4?t=27s)
Kyle (https://youtu.be/R3hu1bMf3yA?t=37s)
Another left-hander with a violent swing. Why not just compare him? (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1tgPPlqDtI)
From now on, Babe Schwarber.
Didn't someone call him "Babe Fucking Ruth" after the Cubs drafted him last year?
Quote from: Sterling Archer on August 07, 2015, 04:40:25 PM
And now he can steal second base right in front of your stupid face.
QuoteKyle Schwarber is the youngest #Cubs player with multiple multi-HR games in a season since Ron Santo in 1961.
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on August 13, 2015, 03:58:59 PM
I can't fucking believe this guy.
Quote from: R-V on August 13, 2015, 04:41:13 PM
This dude is basically doing what we all hoped (but never really admitted) Bryant would do when he was called up. Good god.
Quote from: SKO on August 13, 2015, 04:56:01 PMQuote from: R-V on August 13, 2015, 04:41:13 PM
This dude is basically doing what we all hoped (but never really admitted) Bryant would do when he was called up. Good god.
I get what you mean but your phrasing makes it sound like 8th in the NL in WAR As A Rookie Kris Bryant (who has a 1.263 OPS in the last week btw) is some kind of let down. Let's just thank the Gods for being doubly blessed, K?
Quote from: Brownie on August 13, 2015, 06:01:18 PM
The Cubs have had three players from Indiana University since I graduated in 1997: Kevin Orie, Mickey Morandini and Kyle Schwarber.
Additionally, the Bulls had A.J. Guyton in a couple Tim Floyd seasons, the Bears employed Adewale Ogunleye for a few years and the Chicago Fire had Dema Kovalenko.
In the dark ages, the Bears drafted but did not sign George Taliafero, the White Sox rented Ted Kluszewski and the Bulls drafted Scott May.
Schwarber has a chance to be at least as good as any of them.
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on August 13, 2015, 07:17:12 PMQuote from: Brownie on August 13, 2015, 06:01:18 PM
The Cubs have had three players from Indiana University since I graduated in 1997: Kevin Orie, Mickey Morandini and Kyle Schwarber.
Additionally, the Bulls had A.J. Guyton in a couple Tim Floyd seasons, the Bears employed Adewale Ogunleye for a few years and the Chicago Fire had Dema Kovalenko.
In the dark ages, the Bears drafted but did not sign George Taliafero, the White Sox rented Ted Kluszewski and the Bulls drafted Scott May.
Schwarber has a chance to be at least as good as any of them.
I'd love for him to rock the Big Klu sleveless look.
Quote from: Bort on August 13, 2015, 07:54:52 PMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on August 13, 2015, 07:17:12 PMQuote from: Brownie on August 13, 2015, 06:01:18 PM
The Cubs have had three players from Indiana University since I graduated in 1997: Kevin Orie, Mickey Morandini and Kyle Schwarber.
Additionally, the Bulls had A.J. Guyton in a couple Tim Floyd seasons, the Bears employed Adewale Ogunleye for a few years and the Chicago Fire had Dema Kovalenko.
In the dark ages, the Bears drafted but did not sign George Taliafero, the White Sox rented Ted Kluszewski and the Bulls drafted Scott May.
Schwarber has a chance to be at least as good as any of them.
I'd love for him to rock the Big Klu sleveless look.
Did I actually make the joke that you were going to use Kluczewski as your next Schwarber comp or are you just that much of a Fork?
Quote from: Brownie on August 13, 2015, 06:01:18 PM
The Cubs have had three players from Indiana University since I graduated in 1997: Kevin Orie, Mickey Morandini and Kyle Schwarber.
Additionally, the Bulls had A.J. Guyton in a couple Tim Floyd seasons, the Bears employed Adewale Ogunleye for a few years and the Chicago Fire had Dema Kovalenko.
In the dark ages, the Bears drafted but did not sign George Taliafero, the White Sox rented Ted Kluszewski and the Bulls drafted Scott May.
Schwarber has a chance to be at least as good as any of them.
Quote from: Brownie on August 13, 2015, 06:01:18 PM
The Cubs have had three players from Indiana University since I graduated in 1997: Kevin Orie, Mickey Morandini and Kyle Schwarber.
Additionally, the Bulls had A.J. Guyton in a couple Tim Floyd seasons, the Bears employed Adewale Ogunleye for a few years and the Chicago Fire had Dema Kovalenko.
In the dark ages, the Bears drafted but did not sign George Taliafero, the White Sox rented Ted Kluszewski and the Bulls drafted Scott May.
Schwarber has a chance to be at least as good as any of them.
Quote from: Bort on August 13, 2015, 07:54:52 PMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on August 13, 2015, 07:17:12 PMQuote from: Brownie on August 13, 2015, 06:01:18 PM
The Cubs have had three players from Indiana University since I graduated in 1997: Kevin Orie, Mickey Morandini and Kyle Schwarber.
Additionally, the Bulls had A.J. Guyton in a couple Tim Floyd seasons, the Bears employed Adewale Ogunleye for a few years and the Chicago Fire had Dema Kovalenko.
In the dark ages, the Bears drafted but did not sign George Taliafero, the White Sox rented Ted Kluszewski and the Bulls drafted Scott May.
Schwarber has a chance to be at least as good as any of them.
I'd love for him to rock the Big Klu sleveless look.
Did I actually make the joke that you were going to use Kluczewski as your next Schwarber comp or are you just that much of a Fork?
Quote from: Yeti on August 14, 2015, 08:33:58 AMQuote from: Bort on August 13, 2015, 07:54:52 PMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on August 13, 2015, 07:17:12 PMQuote from: Brownie on August 13, 2015, 06:01:18 PM
The Cubs have had three players from Indiana University since I graduated in 1997: Kevin Orie, Mickey Morandini and Kyle Schwarber.
Additionally, the Bulls had A.J. Guyton in a couple Tim Floyd seasons, the Bears employed Adewale Ogunleye for a few years and the Chicago Fire had Dema Kovalenko.
In the dark ages, the Bears drafted but did not sign George Taliafero, the White Sox rented Ted Kluszewski and the Bulls drafted Scott May.
Schwarber has a chance to be at least as good as any of them.
I'd love for him to rock the Big Klu sleveless look.
Did I actually make the joke that you were going to use Kluczewski as your next Schwarber comp or are you just that much of a Fork?
Let's go with Smead Jolley
Quote from: Tonker on August 13, 2015, 09:04:57 PMQuote from: Brownie on August 13, 2015, 06:01:18 PM
The Cubs have had three players from Indiana University since I graduated in 1997: Kevin Orie, Mickey Morandini and Kyle Schwarber.
Additionally, the Bulls had A.J. Guyton in a couple Tim Floyd seasons, the Bears employed Adewale Ogunleye for a few years and the Chicago Fire had Dema Kovalenko.
In the dark ages, the Bears drafted but did not sign George Taliafero, the White Sox rented Ted Kluszewski and the Bulls drafted Scott May.
Schwarber has a chance to be at least as good as any of them.
Schwarber will never be half the player that The Mick was. Never.
Quote from: Shooter on August 14, 2015, 07:03:16 PMQuote from: Tonker on August 13, 2015, 09:04:57 PMQuote from: Brownie on August 13, 2015, 06:01:18 PM
The Cubs have had three players from Indiana University since I graduated in 1997: Kevin Orie, Mickey Morandini and Kyle Schwarber.
Additionally, the Bulls had A.J. Guyton in a couple Tim Floyd seasons, the Bears employed Adewale Ogunleye for a few years and the Chicago Fire had Dema Kovalenko.
In the dark ages, the Bears drafted but did not sign George Taliafero, the White Sox rented Ted Kluszewski and the Bulls drafted Scott May.
Schwarber has a chance to be at least as good as any of them.
Schwarber will never be half the player that The Mick was. Never.
Has there ever been a worse nickname than "Dandy Little Glove Man"?
Quote from: CT III on August 15, 2015, 09:21:48 AMQuote from: Shooter on August 14, 2015, 07:03:16 PMQuote from: Tonker on August 13, 2015, 09:04:57 PMQuote from: Brownie on August 13, 2015, 06:01:18 PM
The Cubs have had three players from Indiana University since I graduated in 1997: Kevin Orie, Mickey Morandini and Kyle Schwarber.
Additionally, the Bulls had A.J. Guyton in a couple Tim Floyd seasons, the Bears employed Adewale Ogunleye for a few years and the Chicago Fire had Dema Kovalenko.
In the dark ages, the Bears drafted but did not sign George Taliafero, the White Sox rented Ted Kluszewski and the Bulls drafted Scott May.
Schwarber has a chance to be at least as good as any of them.
Schwarber will never be half the player that The Mick was. Never.
Has there ever been a worse nickname than "Dandy Little Glove Man"?
I'm pretty sure Derrick May's nickname was "Derrick".
Quote from: Canadouche on August 15, 2015, 10:42:36 AMQuote from: CT III on August 15, 2015, 09:21:48 AMQuote from: Shooter on August 14, 2015, 07:03:16 PMQuote from: Tonker on August 13, 2015, 09:04:57 PMQuote from: Brownie on August 13, 2015, 06:01:18 PM
The Cubs have had three players from Indiana University since I graduated in 1997: Kevin Orie, Mickey Morandini and Kyle Schwarber.
Additionally, the Bulls had A.J. Guyton in a couple Tim Floyd seasons, the Bears employed Adewale Ogunleye for a few years and the Chicago Fire had Dema Kovalenko.
In the dark ages, the Bears drafted but did not sign George Taliafero, the White Sox rented Ted Kluszewski and the Bulls drafted Scott May.
Schwarber has a chance to be at least as good as any of them.
Schwarber will never be half the player that The Mick was. Never.
Has there ever been a worse nickname than "Dandy Little Glove Man"?
I'm pretty sure Derrick May's nickname was "Derrick".
I always called him D-May.
Quote from: PANK! on August 15, 2015, 10:51:49 AMQuote from: Canadouche on August 15, 2015, 10:42:36 AMQuote from: CT III on August 15, 2015, 09:21:48 AMQuote from: Shooter on August 14, 2015, 07:03:16 PMQuote from: Tonker on August 13, 2015, 09:04:57 PMQuote from: Brownie on August 13, 2015, 06:01:18 PM
The Cubs have had three players from Indiana University since I graduated in 1997: Kevin Orie, Mickey Morandini and Kyle Schwarber.
Additionally, the Bulls had A.J. Guyton in a couple Tim Floyd seasons, the Bears employed Adewale Ogunleye for a few years and the Chicago Fire had Dema Kovalenko.
In the dark ages, the Bears drafted but did not sign George Taliafero, the White Sox rented Ted Kluszewski and the Bulls drafted Scott May.
Schwarber has a chance to be at least as good as any of them.
Schwarber will never be half the player that The Mick was. Never.
Has there ever been a worse nickname than "Dandy Little Glove Man"?
I'm pretty sure Derrick May's nickname was "Derrick".
I always called him D-May.
I usually called him Derrick Maybe which eventually became Derrick Maybenot
Quote from: ChuckD on August 15, 2015, 10:55:46 AMQuote from: PANK! on August 15, 2015, 10:51:49 AMQuote from: Canadouche on August 15, 2015, 10:42:36 AMQuote from: CT III on August 15, 2015, 09:21:48 AMQuote from: Shooter on August 14, 2015, 07:03:16 PMQuote from: Tonker on August 13, 2015, 09:04:57 PMQuote from: Brownie on August 13, 2015, 06:01:18 PM
The Cubs have had three players from Indiana University since I graduated in 1997: Kevin Orie, Mickey Morandini and Kyle Schwarber.
Additionally, the Bulls had A.J. Guyton in a couple Tim Floyd seasons, the Bears employed Adewale Ogunleye for a few years and the Chicago Fire had Dema Kovalenko.
In the dark ages, the Bears drafted but did not sign George Taliafero, the White Sox rented Ted Kluszewski and the Bulls drafted Scott May.
Schwarber has a chance to be at least as good as any of them.
Schwarber will never be half the player that The Mick was. Never.
Has there ever been a worse nickname than "Dandy Little Glove Man"?
I'm pretty sure Derrick May's nickname was "Derrick".
I always called him D-May.
I usually called him Derrick Maybe which eventually became Derrick Maybenot
Derrerck Maybeanzobeams
Quote from: Canadouche on August 15, 2015, 10:42:36 AMQuote from: CT III on August 15, 2015, 09:21:48 AMQuote from: Shooter on August 14, 2015, 07:03:16 PMQuote from: Tonker on August 13, 2015, 09:04:57 PMQuote from: Brownie on August 13, 2015, 06:01:18 PM
The Cubs have had three players from Indiana University since I graduated in 1997: Kevin Orie, Mickey Morandini and Kyle Schwarber.
Additionally, the Bulls had A.J. Guyton in a couple Tim Floyd seasons, the Bears employed Adewale Ogunleye for a few years and the Chicago Fire had Dema Kovalenko.
In the dark ages, the Bears drafted but did not sign George Taliafero, the White Sox rented Ted Kluszewski and the Bulls drafted Scott May.
Schwarber has a chance to be at least as good as any of them.
Schwarber will never be half the player that The Mick was. Never.
Has there ever been a worse nickname than "Dandy Little Glove Man"?
I'm pretty sure Derrick May's nickname was "Derrick".
I always called him D-May.
Quote from: Brownie on August 13, 2015, 06:01:18 PM
The Cubs have had three players from Indiana University since I graduated in 1997: Kevin Orie, Mickey Morandini and Kyle Schwarber.
Additionally, the Bulls had A.J. Guyton in a couple Tim Floyd seasons, the Bears employed Adewale Ogunleye for a few years and the Chicago Fire had Dema Kovalenko.
In the dark ages, the Bears drafted but did not sign George Taliafero, the White Sox rented Ted Kluszewski and the Bulls drafted Scott May.
Schwarber has a chance to be at least as good as any of them.
Quote from: InternetApex on August 17, 2015, 09:48:05 AMQuote from: Brownie on August 13, 2015, 06:01:18 PM
The Cubs have had three players from Indiana University since I graduated in 1997: Kevin Orie, Mickey Morandini and Kyle Schwarber.
Additionally, the Bulls had A.J. Guyton in a couple Tim Floyd seasons, the Bears employed Adewale Ogunleye for a few years and the Chicago Fire had Dema Kovalenko.
In the dark ages, the Bears drafted but did not sign George Taliafero, the White Sox rented Ted Kluszewski and the Bulls drafted Scott May.
Schwarber has a chance to be at least as good as any of them.
Don't do this.
Quote from: InternetApex on August 17, 2015, 09:48:05 AMQuote from: Brownie on August 13, 2015, 06:01:18 PM
The Cubs have had three players from Indiana University since I graduated in 1997: Kevin Orie, Mickey Morandini and Kyle Schwarber.
Additionally, the Bulls had A.J. Guyton in a couple Tim Floyd seasons, the Bears employed Adewale Ogunleye for a few years and the Chicago Fire had Dema Kovalenko.
In the dark ages, the Bears drafted but did not sign George Taliafero, the White Sox rented Ted Kluszewski and the Bulls drafted Scott May.
Schwarber has a chance to be at least as good as any of them.
Don't do this.
Quote from: Brownie on August 18, 2015, 11:43:00 AMQuote from: InternetApex on August 17, 2015, 09:48:05 AMQuote from: Brownie on August 13, 2015, 06:01:18 PM
The Cubs have had three players from Indiana University since I graduated in 1997: Kevin Orie, Mickey Morandini and Kyle Schwarber.
Additionally, the Bulls had A.J. Guyton in a couple Tim Floyd seasons, the Bears employed Adewale Ogunleye for a few years and the Chicago Fire had Dema Kovalenko.
In the dark ages, the Bears drafted but did not sign George Taliafero, the White Sox rented Ted Kluszewski and the Bulls drafted Scott May.
Schwarber has a chance to be at least as good as any of them.
Don't do this.
Purdue will always have Moose Skowron, Archi Cianfrocco and Bob Friend. And Notre Dame will always have Cap Anson and Jeff Samardzija (along with Carl Yastrzemski, Craig Counsell and Brad Lidge).
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on August 18, 2015, 11:56:06 AMQuote from: Brownie on August 18, 2015, 11:43:00 AMQuote from: InternetApex on August 17, 2015, 09:48:05 AMQuote from: Brownie on August 13, 2015, 06:01:18 PM
The Cubs have had three players from Indiana University since I graduated in 1997: Kevin Orie, Mickey Morandini and Kyle Schwarber.
Additionally, the Bulls had A.J. Guyton in a couple Tim Floyd seasons, the Bears employed Adewale Ogunleye for a few years and the Chicago Fire had Dema Kovalenko.
In the dark ages, the Bears drafted but did not sign George Taliafero, the White Sox rented Ted Kluszewski and the Bulls drafted Scott May.
Schwarber has a chance to be at least as good as any of them.
Don't do this.
Purdue will always have Moose Skowron, Archi Cianfrocco and Bob Friend. And Notre Dame will always have Cap Anson and Jeff Samardzija (along with Carl Yastrzemski, Craig Counsell and Brad Lidge).
Lane Tech has Adrian Zmed.
Quote from: Oleg on August 21, 2015, 04:46:02 PM
Can I be angry at Schwarber for swinging at the first pitch in the fifth?
Quote from: Tonker on August 21, 2015, 05:50:43 PMQuote from: Oleg on August 21, 2015, 04:46:02 PM
Can I be angry at Schwarber for swinging at the first pitch in the fifth?
Dunno. Better check with SKO.
Quote from: Brownie on August 18, 2015, 12:15:16 PMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on August 18, 2015, 11:56:06 AMQuote from: Brownie on August 18, 2015, 11:43:00 AMQuote from: InternetApex on August 17, 2015, 09:48:05 AMQuote from: Brownie on August 13, 2015, 06:01:18 PM
The Cubs have had three players from Indiana University since I graduated in 1997: Kevin Orie, Mickey Morandini and Kyle Schwarber.
Additionally, the Bulls had A.J. Guyton in a couple Tim Floyd seasons, the Bears employed Adewale Ogunleye for a few years and the Chicago Fire had Dema Kovalenko.
In the dark ages, the Bears drafted but did not sign George Taliafero, the White Sox rented Ted Kluszewski and the Bulls drafted Scott May.
Schwarber has a chance to be at least as good as any of them.
Don't do this.
Purdue will always have Moose Skowron, Archi Cianfrocco and Bob Friend. And Notre Dame will always have Cap Anson and Jeff Samardzija (along with Carl Yastrzemski, Craig Counsell and Brad Lidge).
Lane Tech has Adrian Zmed.
No, Fork. (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/cavarph01.shtml)
Quote from: SKO on September 02, 2015, 12:53:31 PM
Scratched with rib soreness, whatever the hell that is.
Pack it in boys. We're fucked.
Quote from: SKO on September 04, 2015, 10:01:27 AM
Out at least 3-5 more days and will be reevaluated then. So he's dead. Shut her down, boys. It's over. It's all over.
Quote from: PANK! on September 04, 2015, 10:16:36 AMQuote from: SKO on September 04, 2015, 10:01:27 AM
Out at least 3-5 more days and will be reevaluated then. So he's dead. Shut her down, boys. It's over. It's all over.
(http://i.imgur.com/Dj9ODGV.gif)
Quote from: Brownie on September 04, 2015, 10:23:05 AMQuote from: PANK! on September 04, 2015, 10:16:36 AMQuote from: SKO on September 04, 2015, 10:01:27 AM
Out at least 3-5 more days and will be reevaluated then. So he's dead. Shut her down, boys. It's over. It's all over.
(http://i.imgur.com/Dj9ODGV.gif)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--wKxmNxea7A/UrIpDbQMgYI/AAAAAAAAPYU/BV7CMzaz-Vo/s1600/dont-panic.gif)
Quote from: Tony on September 04, 2015, 10:49:26 AMQuote from: Brownie on September 04, 2015, 10:23:05 AMQuote from: PANK! on September 04, 2015, 10:16:36 AMQuote from: SKO on September 04, 2015, 10:01:27 AM
Out at least 3-5 more days and will be reevaluated then. So he's dead. Shut her down, boys. It's over. It's all over.
(http://i.imgur.com/Dj9ODGV.gif)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--wKxmNxea7A/UrIpDbQMgYI/AAAAAAAAPYU/BV7CMzaz-Vo/s1600/dont-panic.gif)
Your GIFs are cute, but I'm with SKO on this one. Time to panic.
Quote from: PANK! on September 04, 2015, 10:58:29 AM
Yeah, they'll be fine. Even without Good Kyle and even with Shitty Kyle pitching Sunday they're going to sweep the Diamondbacks.
I mean, I haven't felt this confident since the time in 2011 when a 7-3 Bears team needed only to win 2 games against a hapless trio of AFC West opponents to hold the door open for Jay Cutler's return for the playoffs and...
Oh fuck.
Quote from: PANK! on September 04, 2015, 10:58:29 AM
Yeah, they'll be fine. Even without Good Kyle and even with Shitty Kyle pitching Sunday they're going to sweep the Diamondbacks.
I mean, I haven't felt this confident since the time in 2011 when a 7-3 Bears team needed only to win 2 games against a hapless trio of AFC West opponents to hold the door open for Jay Cutler's return for the playoffs and...
Oh fuck.
Quote from: SKO on September 04, 2015, 11:03:14 AMQuote from: PANK! on September 04, 2015, 10:58:29 AM
Yeah, they'll be fine. Even without Good Kyle and even with Shitty Kyle pitching Sunday they're going to sweep the Diamondbacks.
I mean, I haven't felt this confident since the time in 2011 when a 7-3 Bears team needed only to win 2 games against a hapless trio of AFC West opponents to hold the door open for Jay Cutler's return for the playoffs and...
Oh fuck.
Okay, PANIC.
Quote from: Sterling Archer on September 04, 2015, 11:04:12 AMQuote from: PANK! on September 04, 2015, 10:58:29 AM
Yeah, they'll be fine. Even without Good Kyle and even with Shitty Kyle pitching Sunday they're going to sweep the Diamondbacks.
I mean, I haven't felt this confident since the time in 2011 when a 7-3 Bears team needed only to win 2 games against a hapless trio of AFC West opponents to hold the door open for Jay Cutler's return for the playoffs and...
Oh fuck.
But what about Paul Goldschmidt's highly likely pair of 500-footers he's going to launch off Kyle Hendricks' junk.
Quote from: Slaky on September 04, 2015, 11:23:13 AMQuote from: Sterling Archer on September 04, 2015, 11:04:12 AMQuote from: PANK! on September 04, 2015, 10:58:29 AM
Yeah, they'll be fine. Even without Good Kyle and even with Shitty Kyle pitching Sunday they're going to sweep the Diamondbacks.
I mean, I haven't felt this confident since the time in 2011 when a 7-3 Bears team needed only to win 2 games against a hapless trio of AFC West opponents to hold the door open for Jay Cutler's return for the playoffs and...
Oh fuck.
But what about Paul Goldschmidt's highly likely pair of 500-footers he's going to launch off Kyle Hendricks' junk.
I heard he's not playing until later this weekend because of his new baby.
Quote from: PANK! on September 04, 2015, 11:25:24 AMQuote from: Slaky on September 04, 2015, 11:23:13 AMQuote from: Sterling Archer on September 04, 2015, 11:04:12 AMQuote from: PANK! on September 04, 2015, 10:58:29 AM
Yeah, they'll be fine. Even without Good Kyle and even with Shitty Kyle pitching Sunday they're going to sweep the Diamondbacks.
I mean, I haven't felt this confident since the time in 2011 when a 7-3 Bears team needed only to win 2 games against a hapless trio of AFC West opponents to hold the door open for Jay Cutler's return for the playoffs and...
Oh fuck.
But what about Paul Goldschmidt's highly likely pair of 500-footers he's going to launch off Kyle Hendricks' junk.
I heard he's not playing until later this weekend because of his new baby.
Just today I thought.
Unless that kid's in an incubator racked with some serious jaundice or worse post-natal condition I'm thinking Goldschmidt's not going to let anything stand in his way from coming back at least Sunday just to see if he can hit some of Hendricks' meatballs over 600 feet.
Quote from: Slaky on September 04, 2015, 11:23:13 AMQuote from: Sterling Archer on September 04, 2015, 11:04:12 AMQuote from: PANK! on September 04, 2015, 10:58:29 AM
Yeah, they'll be fine. Even without Good Kyle and even with Shitty Kyle pitching Sunday they're going to sweep the Diamondbacks.
I mean, I haven't felt this confident since the time in 2011 when a 7-3 Bears team needed only to win 2 games against a hapless trio of AFC West opponents to hold the door open for Jay Cutler's return for the playoffs and...
Oh fuck.
But what about Paul Goldschmidt's highly likely pair of 500-footers he's going to launch off Kyle Hendricks' junk.
I heard he's not playing until later this weekend because of his new baby.
Quote from: Eli on September 04, 2015, 12:34:32 PMQuote from: Slaky on September 04, 2015, 11:23:13 AMQuote from: Sterling Archer on September 04, 2015, 11:04:12 AMQuote from: PANK! on September 04, 2015, 10:58:29 AM
Yeah, they'll be fine. Even without Good Kyle and even with Shitty Kyle pitching Sunday they're going to sweep the Diamondbacks.
I mean, I haven't felt this confident since the time in 2011 when a 7-3 Bears team needed only to win 2 games against a hapless trio of AFC West opponents to hold the door open for Jay Cutler's return for the playoffs and...
Oh fuck.
But what about Paul Goldschmidt's highly likely pair of 500-footers he's going to launch off Kyle Hendricks' junk.
I heard he's not playing until later this weekend because of his new baby.
Just another example of the wussification of America.
Quote from: Sterling Archer on September 04, 2015, 11:04:12 AM
But what about Paul Goldschmidt's highly likely pair of 500-footers he's going to launch off Kyle Hendricks' junk.
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on September 04, 2015, 12:38:24 PMQuote from: Sterling Archer on September 04, 2015, 11:04:12 AM
But what about Paul Goldschmidt's highly likely pair of 500-footers he's going to launch off Kyle Hendricks' junk.
I winced reading this.
Quote from: PANK! on September 04, 2015, 10:58:29 AM
Yeah, they'll be fine. Even without Good Kyle and even with Shitty Kyle pitching Sunday they're going to sweep the Diamondbacks.
Quote from: PANK! on September 04, 2015, 10:16:36 AMQuote from: SKO on September 04, 2015, 10:01:27 AM
Out at least 3-5 more days and will be reevaluated then. So he's dead. Shut her down, boys. It's over. It's all over.
(http://i.imgur.com/Dj9ODGV.gif)
Quote from: ChuckD on September 11, 2015, 08:11:56 PMQuote from: PANK! on September 04, 2015, 10:16:36 AMQuote from: SKO on September 04, 2015, 10:01:27 AM
Out at least 3-5 more days and will be reevaluated then. So he's dead. Shut her down, boys. It's over. It's all over.
(http://i.imgur.com/Dj9ODGV.gif)
Quote from: R-V on October 08, 2015, 10:03:42 AM
Did anyone, anywhere get a shot of the splashdown on Schwarber's dong (or at least confirm that it went in the river)? I've enjoyed TBS postseason broadcasts in the past, and I'm sure my ungodly levels of anxiety skewed my POV, but I thought they did a shit job last night.
Didn't get a shot of Schwarber's dong landing.
Didn't show the classic angle THAT EVERY BROADCAST SHOWS of Bryant's check swing to see if he got jobbed.
Primary camera angle sucked - either that or their K zone was way off because pitches that looked to the naked eye like they were in our near the strike zone were showing up way outside of their K zone.
And then Ron Darling's horseshit opinion about Jake being to blame for the benches clearing.
Quote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 08:07:42 AM
Can any of you that knows how to gif a thing gif that batflip into this thread so that it may preserved for all of eternity until the next ratto
Quote from: PenFoe on October 08, 2015, 10:21:39 AMQuote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 08:07:42 AM
Can any of you that knows how to gif a thing gif that batflip into this thread so that it may preserved for all of eternity until the next ratto
(http://i.imgur.com/Zylh49q.gif)
Quote from: thehawk on October 08, 2015, 10:22:29 AMQuote from: PenFoe on October 08, 2015, 10:21:39 AMQuote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 08:07:42 AM
Can any of you that knows how to gif a thing gif that batflip into this thread so that it may preserved for all of eternity until the next ratto
(http://i.imgur.com/Zylh49q.gif)
Quote from: R-V on October 08, 2015, 10:03:42 AM
Did anyone, anywhere get a shot of the splashdown on Schwarber's dong (or at least confirm that it went in the river)? I've enjoyed TBS postseason broadcasts in the past, and I'm sure my ungodly levels of anxiety skewed my POV, but I thought they did a shit job last night.
Didn't get a shot of Schwarber's dong landing.
Didn't show the classic angle THAT EVERY BROADCAST SHOWS of Bryant's check swing to see if he got jobbed.
Primary camera angle sucked - either that or their K zone was way off because pitches that looked to the naked eye like they were in our near the strike zone were showing up way outside of their K zone.
And then Ron Darling's horseshit opinion about Jake being to blame for the benches clearing.
Quote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 10:23:47 AMQuote from: thehawk on October 08, 2015, 10:22:29 AMQuote from: PenFoe on October 08, 2015, 10:21:39 AMQuote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 08:07:42 AM
Can any of you that knows how to gif a thing gif that batflip into this thread so that it may preserved for all of eternity until the next ratto
(http://i.imgur.com/Zylh49q.gif)
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on October 08, 2015, 10:37:02 AMQuote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 10:23:47 AMQuote from: thehawk on October 08, 2015, 10:22:29 AMQuote from: PenFoe on October 08, 2015, 10:21:39 AMQuote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 08:07:42 AM
Can any of you that knows how to gif a thing gif that batflip into this thread so that it may preserved for all of eternity until the next ratto
(http://i.imgur.com/Zylh49q.gif)
So, what do you call that bat flip? It's not really a flip. Bat Drop?
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on October 08, 2015, 10:37:02 AMQuote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 10:23:47 AMQuote from: thehawk on October 08, 2015, 10:22:29 AMQuote from: PenFoe on October 08, 2015, 10:21:39 AMQuote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 08:07:42 AM
Can any of you that knows how to gif a thing gif that batflip into this thread so that it may preserved for all of eternity until the next ratto
(http://i.imgur.com/Zylh49q.gif)
So, what do you call that bat flip? It's not really a flip. Bat Drop?
Quote from: Yeti on October 08, 2015, 10:42:00 AMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on October 08, 2015, 10:37:02 AMQuote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 10:23:47 AMQuote from: thehawk on October 08, 2015, 10:22:29 AMQuote from: PenFoe on October 08, 2015, 10:21:39 AMQuote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 08:07:42 AM
Can any of you that knows how to gif a thing gif that batflip into this thread so that it may preserved for all of eternity until the next ratto
(http://i.imgur.com/Zylh49q.gif)
So, what do you call that bat flip? It's not really a flip. Bat Drop?
It was so dismissive. Beautifully dismissive
Quote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 10:43:37 AMQuote from: Yeti on October 08, 2015, 10:42:00 AMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on October 08, 2015, 10:37:02 AMQuote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 10:23:47 AMQuote from: thehawk on October 08, 2015, 10:22:29 AMQuote from: PenFoe on October 08, 2015, 10:21:39 AMQuote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 08:07:42 AM
Can any of you that knows how to gif a thing gif that batflip into this thread so that it may preserved for all of eternity until the next ratto
(http://i.imgur.com/Zylh49q.gif)
So, what do you call that bat flip? It's not really a flip. Bat Drop?
It was so dismissive. Beautifully dismissive
It was curious as to why Cole even tried to attack him there. Based on Cervilli's target he didn't miss by that much. I get wanting to bust him inside and maybe try to get him to roll over on one in his hands but god damn is that living dangerously near the wheelhouse of a guy like Schwarber, and they paid for it dearly.
Quote from: Slaky on October 08, 2015, 10:53:02 AMQuote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 10:43:37 AMQuote from: Yeti on October 08, 2015, 10:42:00 AMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on October 08, 2015, 10:37:02 AMQuote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 10:23:47 AMQuote from: thehawk on October 08, 2015, 10:22:29 AMQuote from: PenFoe on October 08, 2015, 10:21:39 AMQuote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 08:07:42 AM
Can any of you that knows how to gif a thing gif that batflip into this thread so that it may preserved for all of eternity until the next ratto
(http://i.imgur.com/Zylh49q.gif)
So, what do you call that bat flip? It's not really a flip. Bat Drop?
It was so dismissive. Beautifully dismissive
It was curious as to why Cole even tried to attack him there. Based on Cervilli's target he didn't miss by that much. I get wanting to bust him inside and maybe try to get him to roll over on one in his hands but god damn is that living dangerously near the wheelhouse of a guy like Schwarber, and they paid for it dearly.
How many of you thought, after 2-0, that Schwarber was sitting on something? I thought he was going to get that breaking pitch he destroyed on 2-0 but Cole went with a fastball that tailed nicely over the outer half. I think Schwarber decided to just wait for that exact pitch.
Also if you didn't see Theo's comments about Kyle saying to him two weeks ago that he would put one in the river off Cole. I mean holy shit.
Quote from: Slaky on October 08, 2015, 10:53:02 AMQuote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 10:43:37 AMQuote from: Yeti on October 08, 2015, 10:42:00 AMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on October 08, 2015, 10:37:02 AMQuote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 10:23:47 AMQuote from: thehawk on October 08, 2015, 10:22:29 AMQuote from: PenFoe on October 08, 2015, 10:21:39 AMQuote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 08:07:42 AM
Can any of you that knows how to gif a thing gif that batflip into this thread so that it may preserved for all of eternity until the next ratto
(http://i.imgur.com/Zylh49q.gif)
So, what do you call that bat flip? It's not really a flip. Bat Drop?
It was so dismissive. Beautifully dismissive
It was curious as to why Cole even tried to attack him there. Based on Cervilli's target he didn't miss by that much. I get wanting to bust him inside and maybe try to get him to roll over on one in his hands but god damn is that living dangerously near the wheelhouse of a guy like Schwarber, and they paid for it dearly.
How many of you thought, after 2-0, that Schwarber was sitting on something? I thought he was going to get that breaking pitch he destroyed on 2-0 but Cole went with a fastball that tailed nicely over the outer half. I think Schwarber decided to just wait for that exact pitch.
Also if you didn't see Theo's comments about Kyle saying to him two weeks ago that he would put one in the river off Cole. I mean holy shit.
Quote from: R-V on October 08, 2015, 10:03:42 AM
Did anyone, anywhere get a shot of the splashdown on Schwarber's dong (or at least confirm that it went in the river)? I've enjoyed TBS postseason broadcasts in the past, and I'm sure my ungodly levels of anxiety skewed my POV, but I thought they did a shit job last night.
Didn't get a shot of Schwarber's dong landing.
Didn't show the classic angle THAT EVERY BROADCAST SHOWS of Bryant's check swing to see if he got jobbed.
Primary camera angle sucked - either that or their K zone was way off because pitches that looked to the naked eye like they were in our near the strike zone were showing up way outside of their K zone.
And then Ron Darling's horseshit opinion about Jake being to blame for the benches clearing.
Quote from: InternetApex on October 08, 2015, 10:57:37 AMQuote from: Slaky on October 08, 2015, 10:53:02 AMQuote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 10:43:37 AMQuote from: Yeti on October 08, 2015, 10:42:00 AMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on October 08, 2015, 10:37:02 AMQuote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 10:23:47 AMQuote from: thehawk on October 08, 2015, 10:22:29 AMQuote from: PenFoe on October 08, 2015, 10:21:39 AMQuote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 08:07:42 AM
Can any of you that knows how to gif a thing gif that batflip into this thread so that it may preserved for all of eternity until the next ratto
(http://i.imgur.com/Zylh49q.gif)
So, what do you call that bat flip? It's not really a flip. Bat Drop?
It was so dismissive. Beautifully dismissive
It was curious as to why Cole even tried to attack him there. Based on Cervilli's target he didn't miss by that much. I get wanting to bust him inside and maybe try to get him to roll over on one in his hands but god damn is that living dangerously near the wheelhouse of a guy like Schwarber, and they paid for it dearly.
How many of you thought, after 2-0, that Schwarber was sitting on something? I thought he was going to get that breaking pitch he destroyed on 2-0 but Cole went with a fastball that tailed nicely over the outer half. I think Schwarber decided to just wait for that exact pitch.
Also if you didn't see Theo's comments about Kyle saying to him two weeks ago that he would put one in the river off Cole. I mean holy shit.
I thought I heard him say that. I was in the other room. Wow. I bet as he gets older and better he'll get even more insolent. Other teams' fans will probably learn to despise him. I already dig the way he stares pitchers down like he's going to stuff them in a locker if they act up.
Quote from: InternetApex on October 08, 2015, 10:57:37 AMQuote from: Slaky on October 08, 2015, 10:53:02 AMQuote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 10:43:37 AMQuote from: Yeti on October 08, 2015, 10:42:00 AMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on October 08, 2015, 10:37:02 AMQuote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 10:23:47 AMQuote from: thehawk on October 08, 2015, 10:22:29 AMQuote from: PenFoe on October 08, 2015, 10:21:39 AMQuote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 08:07:42 AM
Can any of you that knows how to gif a thing gif that batflip into this thread so that it may preserved for all of eternity until the next ratto
(http://i.imgur.com/Zylh49q.gif)
So, what do you call that bat flip? It's not really a flip. Bat Drop?
It was so dismissive. Beautifully dismissive
It was curious as to why Cole even tried to attack him there. Based on Cervilli's target he didn't miss by that much. I get wanting to bust him inside and maybe try to get him to roll over on one in his hands but god damn is that living dangerously near the wheelhouse of a guy like Schwarber, and they paid for it dearly.
How many of you thought, after 2-0, that Schwarber was sitting on something? I thought he was going to get that breaking pitch he destroyed on 2-0 but Cole went with a fastball that tailed nicely over the outer half. I think Schwarber decided to just wait for that exact pitch.
Also if you didn't see Theo's comments about Kyle saying to him two weeks ago that he would put one in the river off Cole. I mean holy shit.
I thought I heard him say that. I was in the other room. Wow. I bet as he gets older and better he'll get even more insolent. Other teams' fans will probably learn to despise him. I already dig the way he stares pitchers down like he's going to stuff them in a locker if they act up.
Quote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 11:05:39 AMQuote from: InternetApex on October 08, 2015, 10:57:37 AMQuote from: Slaky on October 08, 2015, 10:53:02 AMQuote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 10:43:37 AMQuote from: Yeti on October 08, 2015, 10:42:00 AMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on October 08, 2015, 10:37:02 AMQuote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 10:23:47 AMQuote from: thehawk on October 08, 2015, 10:22:29 AMQuote from: PenFoe on October 08, 2015, 10:21:39 AMQuote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 08:07:42 AM
Can any of you that knows how to gif a thing gif that batflip into this thread so that it may preserved for all of eternity until the next ratto
(http://i.imgur.com/Zylh49q.gif)
So, what do you call that bat flip? It's not really a flip. Bat Drop?
It was so dismissive. Beautifully dismissive
It was curious as to why Cole even tried to attack him there. Based on Cervilli's target he didn't miss by that much. I get wanting to bust him inside and maybe try to get him to roll over on one in his hands but god damn is that living dangerously near the wheelhouse of a guy like Schwarber, and they paid for it dearly.
How many of you thought, after 2-0, that Schwarber was sitting on something? I thought he was going to get that breaking pitch he destroyed on 2-0 but Cole went with a fastball that tailed nicely over the outer half. I think Schwarber decided to just wait for that exact pitch.
Also if you didn't see Theo's comments about Kyle saying to him two weeks ago that he would put one in the river off Cole. I mean holy shit.
I thought I heard him say that. I was in the other room. Wow. I bet as he gets older and better he'll get even more insolent. Other teams' fans will probably learn to despise him. I already dig the way he stares pitchers down like he's going to stuff them in a locker if they act up.
The day he told Jake Peavy to go fuck himself when Peavy tried to teach him to RESPEKT DA GAME he endeared himself to me forever. I can't believe Eli tried to trade him for Cole Hamels.
Quote from: thehawk on October 08, 2015, 11:16:14 AMQuote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 11:05:39 AMQuote from: InternetApex on October 08, 2015, 10:57:37 AMQuote from: Slaky on October 08, 2015, 10:53:02 AMQuote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 10:43:37 AMQuote from: Yeti on October 08, 2015, 10:42:00 AMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on October 08, 2015, 10:37:02 AMQuote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 10:23:47 AMQuote from: thehawk on October 08, 2015, 10:22:29 AMQuote from: PenFoe on October 08, 2015, 10:21:39 AMQuote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 08:07:42 AM
Can any of you that knows how to gif a thing gif that batflip into this thread so that it may preserved for all of eternity until the next ratto
(http://i.imgur.com/Zylh49q.gif)
So, what do you call that bat flip? It's not really a flip. Bat Drop?
It was so dismissive. Beautifully dismissive
It was curious as to why Cole even tried to attack him there. Based on Cervilli's target he didn't miss by that much. I get wanting to bust him inside and maybe try to get him to roll over on one in his hands but god damn is that living dangerously near the wheelhouse of a guy like Schwarber, and they paid for it dearly.
How many of you thought, after 2-0, that Schwarber was sitting on something? I thought he was going to get that breaking pitch he destroyed on 2-0 but Cole went with a fastball that tailed nicely over the outer half. I think Schwarber decided to just wait for that exact pitch.
Also if you didn't see Theo's comments about Kyle saying to him two weeks ago that he would put one in the river off Cole. I mean holy shit.
I thought I heard him say that. I was in the other room. Wow. I bet as he gets older and better he'll get even more insolent. Other teams' fans will probably learn to despise him. I already dig the way he stares pitchers down like he's going to stuff them in a locker if they act up.
The day he told Jake Peavy to go fuck himself when Peavy tried to teach him to RESPEKT DA GAME he endeared himself to me forever. I can't believe Eli tried to trade him for Cole Hamels.
I think there are going to be a lot of Cubs that other fanbases will despise. Arrieta's cyborg confidence, Rizzo being a bit of a redass, Schwarber, Castro's taking long looks at homeruns, Soler being latin....
I eagerly await their scorn.
Quote from: thehawk on October 08, 2015, 11:16:14 AMQuote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 11:05:39 AMQuote from: InternetApex on October 08, 2015, 10:57:37 AMQuote from: Slaky on October 08, 2015, 10:53:02 AMQuote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 10:43:37 AMQuote from: Yeti on October 08, 2015, 10:42:00 AMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on October 08, 2015, 10:37:02 AMQuote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 10:23:47 AMQuote from: thehawk on October 08, 2015, 10:22:29 AMQuote from: PenFoe on October 08, 2015, 10:21:39 AMQuote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 08:07:42 AM
Can any of you that knows how to gif a thing gif that batflip into this thread so that it may preserved for all of eternity until the next ratto
(http://i.imgur.com/Zylh49q.gif)
So, what do you call that bat flip? It's not really a flip. Bat Drop?
It was so dismissive. Beautifully dismissive
It was curious as to why Cole even tried to attack him there. Based on Cervilli's target he didn't miss by that much. I get wanting to bust him inside and maybe try to get him to roll over on one in his hands but god damn is that living dangerously near the wheelhouse of a guy like Schwarber, and they paid for it dearly.
How many of you thought, after 2-0, that Schwarber was sitting on something? I thought he was going to get that breaking pitch he destroyed on 2-0 but Cole went with a fastball that tailed nicely over the outer half. I think Schwarber decided to just wait for that exact pitch.
Also if you didn't see Theo's comments about Kyle saying to him two weeks ago that he would put one in the river off Cole. I mean holy shit.
I thought I heard him say that. I was in the other room. Wow. I bet as he gets older and better he'll get even more insolent. Other teams' fans will probably learn to despise him. I already dig the way he stares pitchers down like he's going to stuff them in a locker if they act up.
The day he told Jake Peavy to go fuck himself when Peavy tried to teach him to RESPEKT DA GAME he endeared himself to me forever. I can't believe Eli tried to trade him for Cole Hamels.
I think there are going to be a lot of Cubs that other fanbases will despise. Arrieta's cyborg confidence, Rizzo being a bit of a redass, Schwarber, Castro's taking long looks at homeruns, Soler being latin....
I eagerly await their scorn.
Quote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 11:19:42 AMQuote from: thehawk on October 08, 2015, 11:16:14 AMQuote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 11:05:39 AMQuote from: InternetApex on October 08, 2015, 10:57:37 AMQuote from: Slaky on October 08, 2015, 10:53:02 AMQuote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 10:43:37 AMQuote from: Yeti on October 08, 2015, 10:42:00 AMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on October 08, 2015, 10:37:02 AMQuote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 10:23:47 AMQuote from: thehawk on October 08, 2015, 10:22:29 AMQuote from: PenFoe on October 08, 2015, 10:21:39 AMQuote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 08:07:42 AM
Can any of you that knows how to gif a thing gif that batflip into this thread so that it may preserved for all of eternity until the next ratto
(http://i.imgur.com/Zylh49q.gif)
So, what do you call that bat flip? It's not really a flip. Bat Drop?
It was so dismissive. Beautifully dismissive
It was curious as to why Cole even tried to attack him there. Based on Cervilli's target he didn't miss by that much. I get wanting to bust him inside and maybe try to get him to roll over on one in his hands but god damn is that living dangerously near the wheelhouse of a guy like Schwarber, and they paid for it dearly.
How many of you thought, after 2-0, that Schwarber was sitting on something? I thought he was going to get that breaking pitch he destroyed on 2-0 but Cole went with a fastball that tailed nicely over the outer half. I think Schwarber decided to just wait for that exact pitch.
Also if you didn't see Theo's comments about Kyle saying to him two weeks ago that he would put one in the river off Cole. I mean holy shit.
I thought I heard him say that. I was in the other room. Wow. I bet as he gets older and better he'll get even more insolent. Other teams' fans will probably learn to despise him. I already dig the way he stares pitchers down like he's going to stuff them in a locker if they act up.
The day he told Jake Peavy to go fuck himself when Peavy tried to teach him to RESPEKT DA GAME he endeared himself to me forever. I can't believe Eli tried to trade him for Cole Hamels.
I think there are going to be a lot of Cubs that other fanbases will despise. Arrieta's cyborg confidence, Rizzo being a bit of a redass, Schwarber, Castro's taking long looks at homeruns, Soler being latin....
I eagerly await their scorn.
Bryant will also piss off a lot of people by simply appearing to be a robot manufactured at Addidas to spew "aw shuck"-isms and sell shoes. I don't actually think there's anything fake about Bryant's wholesomeness but eventually it'll be forced down the nation's throat to where they'll hate him like they did Jeter.
Quote from: PenFoe on October 08, 2015, 11:23:13 AMQuote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 11:19:42 AMQuote from: thehawk on October 08, 2015, 11:16:14 AMQuote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 11:05:39 AMQuote from: InternetApex on October 08, 2015, 10:57:37 AMQuote from: Slaky on October 08, 2015, 10:53:02 AMQuote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 10:43:37 AMQuote from: Yeti on October 08, 2015, 10:42:00 AMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on October 08, 2015, 10:37:02 AMQuote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 10:23:47 AMQuote from: thehawk on October 08, 2015, 10:22:29 AMQuote from: PenFoe on October 08, 2015, 10:21:39 AMQuote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 08:07:42 AM
Can any of you that knows how to gif a thing gif that batflip into this thread so that it may preserved for all of eternity until the next ratto
(http://i.imgur.com/Zylh49q.gif)
So, what do you call that bat flip? It's not really a flip. Bat Drop?
It was so dismissive. Beautifully dismissive
It was curious as to why Cole even tried to attack him there. Based on Cervilli's target he didn't miss by that much. I get wanting to bust him inside and maybe try to get him to roll over on one in his hands but god damn is that living dangerously near the wheelhouse of a guy like Schwarber, and they paid for it dearly.
How many of you thought, after 2-0, that Schwarber was sitting on something? I thought he was going to get that breaking pitch he destroyed on 2-0 but Cole went with a fastball that tailed nicely over the outer half. I think Schwarber decided to just wait for that exact pitch.
Also if you didn't see Theo's comments about Kyle saying to him two weeks ago that he would put one in the river off Cole. I mean holy shit.
I thought I heard him say that. I was in the other room. Wow. I bet as he gets older and better he'll get even more insolent. Other teams' fans will probably learn to despise him. I already dig the way he stares pitchers down like he's going to stuff them in a locker if they act up.
The day he told Jake Peavy to go fuck himself when Peavy tried to teach him to RESPEKT DA GAME he endeared himself to me forever. I can't believe Eli tried to trade him for Cole Hamels.
I think there are going to be a lot of Cubs that other fanbases will despise. Arrieta's cyborg confidence, Rizzo being a bit of a redass, Schwarber, Castro's taking long looks at homeruns, Soler being latin....
I eagerly await their scorn.
Bryant will also piss off a lot of people by simply appearing to be a robot manufactured at Addidas to spew "aw shuck"-isms and sell shoes. I don't actually think there's anything fake about Bryant's wholesomeness but eventually it'll be forced down the nation's throat to where they'll hate him like they did Jeter.
(http://www.mrctv.org/sites/default/files/uploads/rwilson.jpg)
Quote from: Brownie on October 08, 2015, 11:03:08 AMQuote from: InternetApex on October 08, 2015, 10:57:37 AMQuote from: Slaky on October 08, 2015, 10:53:02 AMQuote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 10:43:37 AMQuote from: Yeti on October 08, 2015, 10:42:00 AMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on October 08, 2015, 10:37:02 AMQuote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 10:23:47 AMQuote from: thehawk on October 08, 2015, 10:22:29 AMQuote from: PenFoe on October 08, 2015, 10:21:39 AMQuote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 08:07:42 AM
Can any of you that knows how to gif a thing gif that batflip into this thread so that it may preserved for all of eternity until the next ratto
(http://i.imgur.com/Zylh49q.gif)
So, what do you call that bat flip? It's not really a flip. Bat Drop?
It was so dismissive. Beautifully dismissive
It was curious as to why Cole even tried to attack him there. Based on Cervilli's target he didn't miss by that much. I get wanting to bust him inside and maybe try to get him to roll over on one in his hands but god damn is that living dangerously near the wheelhouse of a guy like Schwarber, and they paid for it dearly.
How many of you thought, after 2-0, that Schwarber was sitting on something? I thought he was going to get that breaking pitch he destroyed on 2-0 but Cole went with a fastball that tailed nicely over the outer half. I think Schwarber decided to just wait for that exact pitch.
Also if you didn't see Theo's comments about Kyle saying to him two weeks ago that he would put one in the river off Cole. I mean holy shit.
I thought I heard him say that. I was in the other room. Wow. I bet as he gets older and better he'll get even more insolent. Other teams' fans will probably learn to despise him. I already dig the way he stares pitchers down like he's going to stuff them in a locker if they act up.
Son, I don't know what kind of SPORTZ! they teach in West Lafayette, but this Schwarber kid did his SPORTZ-learning in Bloomington, Indiana. City of Champions.
Also, every last word you said. I really have nothing to add, but decided to because time to post and such.
Quote from: Yeti on October 08, 2015, 11:25:15 AMQuote from: PenFoe on October 08, 2015, 11:23:13 AMQuote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 11:19:42 AMQuote from: thehawk on October 08, 2015, 11:16:14 AMQuote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 11:05:39 AMQuote from: InternetApex on October 08, 2015, 10:57:37 AMQuote from: Slaky on October 08, 2015, 10:53:02 AMQuote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 10:43:37 AMQuote from: Yeti on October 08, 2015, 10:42:00 AMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on October 08, 2015, 10:37:02 AMQuote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 10:23:47 AMQuote from: thehawk on October 08, 2015, 10:22:29 AMQuote from: PenFoe on October 08, 2015, 10:21:39 AMQuote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 08:07:42 AM
Can any of you that knows how to gif a thing gif that batflip into this thread so that it may preserved for all of eternity until the next ratto
(http://i.imgur.com/Zylh49q.gif)
So, what do you call that bat flip? It's not really a flip. Bat Drop?
It was so dismissive. Beautifully dismissive
It was curious as to why Cole even tried to attack him there. Based on Cervilli's target he didn't miss by that much. I get wanting to bust him inside and maybe try to get him to roll over on one in his hands but god damn is that living dangerously near the wheelhouse of a guy like Schwarber, and they paid for it dearly.
How many of you thought, after 2-0, that Schwarber was sitting on something? I thought he was going to get that breaking pitch he destroyed on 2-0 but Cole went with a fastball that tailed nicely over the outer half. I think Schwarber decided to just wait for that exact pitch.
Also if you didn't see Theo's comments about Kyle saying to him two weeks ago that he would put one in the river off Cole. I mean holy shit.
I thought I heard him say that. I was in the other room. Wow. I bet as he gets older and better he'll get even more insolent. Other teams' fans will probably learn to despise him. I already dig the way he stares pitchers down like he's going to stuff them in a locker if they act up.
The day he told Jake Peavy to go fuck himself when Peavy tried to teach him to RESPEKT DA GAME he endeared himself to me forever. I can't believe Eli tried to trade him for Cole Hamels.
I think there are going to be a lot of Cubs that other fanbases will despise. Arrieta's cyborg confidence, Rizzo being a bit of a redass, Schwarber, Castro's taking long looks at homeruns, Soler being latin....
I eagerly await their scorn.
Bryant will also piss off a lot of people by simply appearing to be a robot manufactured at Addidas to spew "aw shuck"-isms and sell shoes. I don't actually think there's anything fake about Bryant's wholesomeness but eventually it'll be forced down the nation's throat to where they'll hate him like they did Jeter.
(http://www.mrctv.org/sites/default/files/uploads/rwilson.jpg)
Yea, plus Bryant doesn't drink, supposedly... So, yea, he'll Aw Shucks us and I'll kind of dislike him for that, but his donging will far overshadow that.
Quote from: PenFoe on October 08, 2015, 11:17:08 AMQuote from: thehawk on October 08, 2015, 11:16:14 AMQuote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 11:05:39 AMQuote from: InternetApex on October 08, 2015, 10:57:37 AMQuote from: Slaky on October 08, 2015, 10:53:02 AMQuote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 10:43:37 AMQuote from: Yeti on October 08, 2015, 10:42:00 AMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on October 08, 2015, 10:37:02 AMQuote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 10:23:47 AMQuote from: thehawk on October 08, 2015, 10:22:29 AMQuote from: PenFoe on October 08, 2015, 10:21:39 AMQuote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 08:07:42 AM
Can any of you that knows how to gif a thing gif that batflip into this thread so that it may preserved for all of eternity until the next ratto
(http://i.imgur.com/Zylh49q.gif)
So, what do you call that bat flip? It's not really a flip. Bat Drop?
It was so dismissive. Beautifully dismissive
It was curious as to why Cole even tried to attack him there. Based on Cervilli's target he didn't miss by that much. I get wanting to bust him inside and maybe try to get him to roll over on one in his hands but god damn is that living dangerously near the wheelhouse of a guy like Schwarber, and they paid for it dearly.
How many of you thought, after 2-0, that Schwarber was sitting on something? I thought he was going to get that breaking pitch he destroyed on 2-0 but Cole went with a fastball that tailed nicely over the outer half. I think Schwarber decided to just wait for that exact pitch.
Also if you didn't see Theo's comments about Kyle saying to him two weeks ago that he would put one in the river off Cole. I mean holy shit.
I thought I heard him say that. I was in the other room. Wow. I bet as he gets older and better he'll get even more insolent. Other teams' fans will probably learn to despise him. I already dig the way he stares pitchers down like he's going to stuff them in a locker if they act up.
The day he told Jake Peavy to go fuck himself when Peavy tried to teach him to RESPEKT DA GAME he endeared himself to me forever. I can't believe Eli tried to trade him for Cole Hamels.
I think there are going to be a lot of Cubs that other fanbases will despise. Arrieta's cyborg confidence, Rizzo being a bit of a redass, Schwarber, Castro's taking long looks at homeruns, Soler being latin....
I eagerly await their scorn.
I'll take it. They never cared when the Cubs were terrible, so it's a good sign.
Hell, we lived with and support Joakim, we can do this easily.
Quote from: InternetApex on October 08, 2015, 11:30:50 AMQuote from: PenFoe on October 08, 2015, 11:17:08 AMQuote from: thehawk on October 08, 2015, 11:16:14 AMQuote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 11:05:39 AMQuote from: InternetApex on October 08, 2015, 10:57:37 AMQuote from: Slaky on October 08, 2015, 10:53:02 AMQuote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 10:43:37 AMQuote from: Yeti on October 08, 2015, 10:42:00 AMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on October 08, 2015, 10:37:02 AMQuote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 10:23:47 AMQuote from: thehawk on October 08, 2015, 10:22:29 AMQuote from: PenFoe on October 08, 2015, 10:21:39 AMQuote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 08:07:42 AM
Can any of you that knows how to gif a thing gif that batflip into this thread so that it may preserved for all of eternity until the next ratto
(http://i.imgur.com/Zylh49q.gif)
So, what do you call that bat flip? It's not really a flip. Bat Drop?
It was so dismissive. Beautifully dismissive
It was curious as to why Cole even tried to attack him there. Based on Cervilli's target he didn't miss by that much. I get wanting to bust him inside and maybe try to get him to roll over on one in his hands but god damn is that living dangerously near the wheelhouse of a guy like Schwarber, and they paid for it dearly.
How many of you thought, after 2-0, that Schwarber was sitting on something? I thought he was going to get that breaking pitch he destroyed on 2-0 but Cole went with a fastball that tailed nicely over the outer half. I think Schwarber decided to just wait for that exact pitch.
Also if you didn't see Theo's comments about Kyle saying to him two weeks ago that he would put one in the river off Cole. I mean holy shit.
I thought I heard him say that. I was in the other room. Wow. I bet as he gets older and better he'll get even more insolent. Other teams' fans will probably learn to despise him. I already dig the way he stares pitchers down like he's going to stuff them in a locker if they act up.
The day he told Jake Peavy to go fuck himself when Peavy tried to teach him to RESPEKT DA GAME he endeared himself to me forever. I can't believe Eli tried to trade him for Cole Hamels.
I think there are going to be a lot of Cubs that other fanbases will despise. Arrieta's cyborg confidence, Rizzo being a bit of a redass, Schwarber, Castro's taking long looks at homeruns, Soler being latin....
I eagerly await their scorn.
I'll take it. They never cared when the Cubs were terrible, so it's a good sign.
Hell, we lived with and support Joakim, we can do this easily.
No, WE didn't. I resent the inference that there's a single player on this Cubs team that is as sweaty, ugly and smelly as that fuckface.
Quote from: quixotic1x on October 08, 2015, 11:04:11 PM
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Quote from: quixotic1x on October 08, 2015, 11:04:11 PM
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Quote from: quixotic1x on October 08, 2015, 11:04:11 PM
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Quote from: Yeti on October 08, 2015, 10:42:00 AMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on October 08, 2015, 10:37:02 AMQuote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 10:23:47 AMQuote from: thehawk on October 08, 2015, 10:22:29 AMQuote from: PenFoe on October 08, 2015, 10:21:39 AMQuote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 08:07:42 AM
Can any of you that knows how to gif a thing gif that batflip into this thread so that it may preserved for all of eternity until the next ratto
(http://i.imgur.com/Zylh49q.gif)
So, what do you call that bat flip? It's not really a flip. Bat Drop?
It was so dismissive. Beautifully dismissive
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on October 09, 2015, 11:17:25 AMQuote from: Yeti on October 08, 2015, 10:42:00 AMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on October 08, 2015, 10:37:02 AMQuote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 10:23:47 AMQuote from: thehawk on October 08, 2015, 10:22:29 AMQuote from: PenFoe on October 08, 2015, 10:21:39 AMQuote from: SKO on October 08, 2015, 08:07:42 AM
Can any of you that knows how to gif a thing gif that batflip into this thread so that it may preserved for all of eternity until the next ratto
(http://i.imgur.com/Zylh49q.gif)
So, what do you call that bat flip? It's not really a flip. Bat Drop?
It was so dismissive. Beautifully dismissive
"we're done here."
Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 13, 2015, 06:07:22 PM
lmao
Quote from: SKO on October 13, 2015, 06:14:07 PM
I......HOLY.....BALL.....FUCK....MAN
Quote from: CT III on October 13, 2015, 07:02:07 PMQuote from: SKO on October 13, 2015, 06:14:07 PM
I......HOLY.....BALL.....FUCK....MAN
My god.
Quote from: SKO on October 13, 2015, 06:14:07 PM
I......HOLY.....BALL.....FUCK....MAN
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on October 13, 2015, 10:25:59 PMQuote from: SKO on October 13, 2015, 06:14:07 PM
I......HOLY.....BALL.....FUCK....MAN
Kyle Schwarber, the original holy ball-fuck man.
Quote from: SKO on October 14, 2015, 11:13:50 AM
I think Schwarber should get the ball or whatever he wants to do with it but I'd like some kind of marker placed on the spot on top of the scoreboard like a bronze baseball or something. Anything to serve as warning to pitchers. Abandon hope all ye who pitch to Babe Fuckin Ruth.
Quote from: ChuckD on October 14, 2015, 11:20:15 AMQuote from: SKO on October 14, 2015, 11:13:50 AM
I think Schwarber should get the ball or whatever he wants to do with it but I'd like some kind of marker placed on the spot on top of the scoreboard like a bronze baseball or something. Anything to serve as warning to pitchers. Abandon hope all ye who pitch to Babe Fuckin Ruth.
Fuck it. Just rename it the Schwarboard.
Quote from: SKO on October 14, 2015, 11:22:29 AMQuote from: ChuckD on October 14, 2015, 11:20:15 AMQuote from: SKO on October 14, 2015, 11:13:50 AM
I think Schwarber should get the ball or whatever he wants to do with it but I'd like some kind of marker placed on the spot on top of the scoreboard like a bronze baseball or something. Anything to serve as warning to pitchers. Abandon hope all ye who pitch to Babe Fuckin Ruth.
Fuck it. Just rename it the Schwarboard.
WINNER
Quote from: SKO on October 14, 2015, 11:13:50 AM
I think Schwarber should get the ball or whatever he wants to do with it but I'd like some kind of marker placed on the spot on top of the scoreboard like a bronze baseball or something. Anything to serve as warning to pitchers. Abandon hope all ye who pitch to Babe Fuckin Ruth.
Quote from: CT III on October 14, 2015, 12:16:31 PM
Screw that, leave it up there forever. Anything to keep it out of Grant DePorter's sweaty mitts.
Quote from: ChuckD on October 14, 2015, 12:28:19 PMQuote from: CT III on October 14, 2015, 12:16:31 PM
Screw that, leave it up there forever. Anything to keep it out of Grant DePorter's sweaty mitts.
It's going to get lonely up there all by itself. Can't wait for Schwarber to provide it with some company.
Quote from: ChuckD on October 14, 2015, 11:20:15 AMQuote from: SKO on October 14, 2015, 11:13:50 AM
I think Schwarber should get the ball or whatever he wants to do with it but I'd like some kind of marker placed on the spot on top of the scoreboard like a bronze baseball or something. Anything to serve as warning to pitchers. Abandon hope all ye who pitch to Babe Fuckin Ruth.
Fuck it. Just rename it the Schwarboard.
Quote from: thehawk on October 16, 2015, 10:03:23 AM
http://deadspin.com/kyle-schwarber-was-once-a-high-school-show-choir-stud-1736920341
Quote from: SKO on October 16, 2015, 10:07:09 AMQuote from: thehawk on October 16, 2015, 10:03:23 AM
http://deadspin.com/kyle-schwarber-was-once-a-high-school-show-choir-stud-1736920341
God damn I love everyone of these stupid kids.
Quote from: CT III on October 16, 2015, 10:09:32 AMQuote from: SKO on October 16, 2015, 10:07:09 AMQuote from: thehawk on October 16, 2015, 10:03:23 AM
http://deadspin.com/kyle-schwarber-was-once-a-high-school-show-choir-stud-1736920341
God damn I love everyone of these stupid kids.
At least until they strike out on a pitch that you deem unworthy.
Quote from: thehawk on October 16, 2015, 10:03:23 AM
http://deadspin.com/kyle-schwarber-was-once-a-high-school-show-choir-stud-1736920341
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on October 16, 2015, 11:59:52 AMQuote from: thehawk on October 16, 2015, 10:03:23 AM
http://deadspin.com/kyle-schwarber-was-once-a-high-school-show-choir-stud-1736920341
They need to put that up on the video board after his next HR.
Quote from: Canadouche on October 16, 2015, 12:33:05 PMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on October 16, 2015, 11:59:52 AMQuote from: thehawk on October 16, 2015, 10:03:23 AM
http://deadspin.com/kyle-schwarber-was-once-a-high-school-show-choir-stud-1736920341
They need to put that up on the video board after his next HR.
I no longer want to call him Schwabe Ruth. I now want to call him the Purple Pizzazz.
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on October 16, 2015, 12:35:19 PMQuote from: Canadouche on October 16, 2015, 12:33:05 PMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on October 16, 2015, 11:59:52 AMQuote from: thehawk on October 16, 2015, 10:03:23 AM
http://deadspin.com/kyle-schwarber-was-once-a-high-school-show-choir-stud-1736920341
They need to put that up on the video board after his next HR.
I no longer want to call him Schwabe Ruth. I now want to call him the Purple Pizzazz.
I saw someone call him Meatcake. That's pretty solid.
Quote from: Bort on October 16, 2015, 01:06:58 PMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on October 16, 2015, 12:35:19 PMQuote from: Canadouche on October 16, 2015, 12:33:05 PMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on October 16, 2015, 11:59:52 AMQuote from: thehawk on October 16, 2015, 10:03:23 AM
http://deadspin.com/kyle-schwarber-was-once-a-high-school-show-choir-stud-1736920341
They need to put that up on the video board after his next HR.
I no longer want to call him Schwabe Ruth. I now want to call him the Purple Pizzazz.
I saw someone call him Meatcake. That's pretty solid.
I feel like there's some sort of Incredible Hulk reference I would love to turn into a nickname, but I just don't have the energy to work it out.
Quote from: Bort on October 16, 2015, 01:06:58 PMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on October 16, 2015, 12:35:19 PMQuote from: Canadouche on October 16, 2015, 12:33:05 PMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on October 16, 2015, 11:59:52 AMQuote from: thehawk on October 16, 2015, 10:03:23 AM
http://deadspin.com/kyle-schwarber-was-once-a-high-school-show-choir-stud-1736920341
They need to put that up on the video board after his next HR.
I no longer want to call him Schwabe Ruth. I now want to call him the Purple Pizzazz.
I saw someone call him Meatcake. That's pretty solid.
I feel like there's some sort of Incredible Hulk reference I would love to turn into a nickname, but I just don't have the energy to work it out.
Quote from: Canadouche on October 16, 2015, 01:14:09 PMQuote from: Bort on October 16, 2015, 01:06:58 PMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on October 16, 2015, 12:35:19 PMQuote from: Canadouche on October 16, 2015, 12:33:05 PMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on October 16, 2015, 11:59:52 AMQuote from: thehawk on October 16, 2015, 10:03:23 AM
http://deadspin.com/kyle-schwarber-was-once-a-high-school-show-choir-stud-1736920341
They need to put that up on the video board after his next HR.
I no longer want to call him Schwabe Ruth. I now want to call him the Purple Pizzazz.
I saw someone call him Meatcake. That's pretty solid.
I feel like there's some sort of Incredible Hulk reference I would love to turn into a nickname, but I just don't have the energy to work it out.
Incredible Schwulk? Schwulk Smash? Should I just stop with the name puns?
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on October 16, 2015, 01:38:36 PMQuote from: Canadouche on October 16, 2015, 01:14:09 PMQuote from: Bort on October 16, 2015, 01:06:58 PMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on October 16, 2015, 12:35:19 PMQuote from: Canadouche on October 16, 2015, 12:33:05 PMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on October 16, 2015, 11:59:52 AMQuote from: thehawk on October 16, 2015, 10:03:23 AM
http://deadspin.com/kyle-schwarber-was-once-a-high-school-show-choir-stud-1736920341
They need to put that up on the video board after his next HR.
I no longer want to call him Schwabe Ruth. I now want to call him the Purple Pizzazz.
I saw someone call him Meatcake. That's pretty solid.
I feel like there's some sort of Incredible Hulk reference I would love to turn into a nickname, but I just don't have the energy to work it out.
Incredible Schwulk? Schwulk Smash? Should I just stop with the name puns?
SCHWULKBANZO BEANZ
Quote from: CT III on October 16, 2015, 01:13:52 PMQuote from: Bort on October 16, 2015, 01:06:58 PMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on October 16, 2015, 12:35:19 PMQuote from: Canadouche on October 16, 2015, 12:33:05 PMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on October 16, 2015, 11:59:52 AMQuote from: thehawk on October 16, 2015, 10:03:23 AM
http://deadspin.com/kyle-schwarber-was-once-a-high-school-show-choir-stud-1736920341
They need to put that up on the video board after his next HR.
I no longer want to call him Schwabe Ruth. I now want to call him the Purple Pizzazz.
I saw someone call him Meatcake. That's pretty solid.
I feel like there's some sort of Incredible Hulk reference I would love to turn into a nickname, but I just don't have the energy to work it out.
They definitely need to develop some sort of Schwarber Signal that gets flashed up on the scoreboard every time he comes to bat.
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on October 16, 2015, 12:35:19 PMQuote from: Canadouche on October 16, 2015, 12:33:05 PMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on October 16, 2015, 11:59:52 AMQuote from: thehawk on October 16, 2015, 10:03:23 AM
http://deadspin.com/kyle-schwarber-was-once-a-high-school-show-choir-stud-1736920341
They need to put that up on the video board after his next HR.
I no longer want to call him Schwabe Ruth. I now want to call him the Purple Pizzazz.
I saw someone call him Meatcake. That's pretty solid.
Quote from: R-V on October 16, 2015, 03:26:28 PMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on October 16, 2015, 12:35:19 PMQuote from: Canadouche on October 16, 2015, 12:33:05 PMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on October 16, 2015, 11:59:52 AMQuote from: thehawk on October 16, 2015, 10:03:23 AM
http://deadspin.com/kyle-schwarber-was-once-a-high-school-show-choir-stud-1736920341
They need to put that up on the video board after his next HR.
I no longer want to call him Schwabe Ruth. I now want to call him the Purple Pizzazz.
I saw someone call him Meatcake. That's pretty solid.
That was me, but it's more of a general term for large beefy men (and lord knows I love me from LBM's) than for Schwarber specifically.
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on October 16, 2015, 03:28:39 PMQuote from: R-V on October 16, 2015, 03:26:28 PMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on October 16, 2015, 12:35:19 PMQuote from: Canadouche on October 16, 2015, 12:33:05 PMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on October 16, 2015, 11:59:52 AMQuote from: thehawk on October 16, 2015, 10:03:23 AM
http://deadspin.com/kyle-schwarber-was-once-a-high-school-show-choir-stud-1736920341
They need to put that up on the video board after his next HR.
I no longer want to call him Schwabe Ruth. I now want to call him the Purple Pizzazz.
I saw someone call him Meatcake. That's pretty solid.
That was me, but it's more of a general term for large beefy men (and lord knows I love me from LBM's) than for Schwarber specifically.
Kyle is certainly closing the Musclebear Gap quickly.
Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 16, 2015, 07:22:31 PMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on October 16, 2015, 03:28:39 PMQuote from: R-V on October 16, 2015, 03:26:28 PMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on October 16, 2015, 12:35:19 PMQuote from: Canadouche on October 16, 2015, 12:33:05 PMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on October 16, 2015, 11:59:52 AMQuote from: thehawk on October 16, 2015, 10:03:23 AM
http://deadspin.com/kyle-schwarber-was-once-a-high-school-show-choir-stud-1736920341
They need to put that up on the video board after his next HR.
I no longer want to call him Schwabe Ruth. I now want to call him the Purple Pizzazz.
I saw someone call him Meatcake. That's pretty solid.
That was me, but it's more of a general term for large beefy men (and lord knows I love me from LBM's) than for Schwarber specifically.
Kyle is certainly closing the Musclebear Gap quickly.
Kyle could make some nice side cash dancing at Tonker.
Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 16, 2015, 07:22:31 PMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on October 16, 2015, 03:28:39 PMQuote from: R-V on October 16, 2015, 03:26:28 PMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on October 16, 2015, 12:35:19 PMQuote from: Canadouche on October 16, 2015, 12:33:05 PMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on October 16, 2015, 11:59:52 AMQuote from: thehawk on October 16, 2015, 10:03:23 AM
http://deadspin.com/kyle-schwarber-was-once-a-high-school-show-choir-stud-1736920341
They need to put that up on the video board after his next HR.
I no longer want to call him Schwabe Ruth. I now want to call him the Purple Pizzazz.
I saw someone call him Meatcake. That's pretty solid.
That was me, but it's more of a general term for large beefy men (and lord knows I love me from LBM's) than for Schwarber specifically.
Kyle is certainly closing the Musclebear Gap quickly.
Kyle could make some nice side cash dancing at Tonker.
Quote from: Tonker on October 17, 2015, 01:37:53 AMQuote from: Sterling Archer on October 16, 2015, 07:22:31 PMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on October 16, 2015, 03:28:39 PMQuote from: R-V on October 16, 2015, 03:26:28 PMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on October 16, 2015, 12:35:19 PMQuote from: Canadouche on October 16, 2015, 12:33:05 PMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on October 16, 2015, 11:59:52 AMQuote from: thehawk on October 16, 2015, 10:03:23 AM
http://deadspin.com/kyle-schwarber-was-once-a-high-school-show-choir-stud-1736920341
They need to put that up on the video board after his next HR.
I no longer want to call him Schwabe Ruth. I now want to call him the Purple Pizzazz.
I saw someone call him Meatcake. That's pretty solid.
That was me, but it's more of a general term for large beefy men (and lord knows I love me from LBM's) than for Schwarber specifically.
Kyle is certainly closing the Musclebear Gap quickly.
Kyle could make some nice side cash dancing at Tonker.
Oh, please. He's nowhere near hairy enough. It's like you two have never even been in a Musclebear club.
Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 17, 2015, 11:59:53 AMQuote from: Tonker on October 17, 2015, 01:37:53 AMQuote from: Sterling Archer on October 16, 2015, 07:22:31 PMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on October 16, 2015, 03:28:39 PMQuote from: R-V on October 16, 2015, 03:26:28 PMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on October 16, 2015, 12:35:19 PMQuote from: Canadouche on October 16, 2015, 12:33:05 PMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on October 16, 2015, 11:59:52 AMQuote from: thehawk on October 16, 2015, 10:03:23 AM
http://deadspin.com/kyle-schwarber-was-once-a-high-school-show-choir-stud-1736920341
They need to put that up on the video board after his next HR.
I no longer want to call him Schwabe Ruth. I now want to call him the Purple Pizzazz.
I saw someone call him Meatcake. That's pretty solid.
That was me, but it's more of a general term for large beefy men (and lord knows I love me from LBM's) than for Schwarber specifically.
Kyle is certainly closing the Musclebear Gap quickly.
Kyle could make some nice side cash dancing at Tonker.
Oh, please. He's nowhere near hairy enough. It's like you two have never even been in a Musclebear club.
And how do you know he isn't?
Quote from: Tonker on October 17, 2015, 12:14:52 PMQuote from: Sterling Archer on October 17, 2015, 11:59:53 AMQuote from: Tonker on October 17, 2015, 01:37:53 AMQuote from: Sterling Archer on October 16, 2015, 07:22:31 PMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on October 16, 2015, 03:28:39 PMQuote from: R-V on October 16, 2015, 03:26:28 PMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on October 16, 2015, 12:35:19 PMQuote from: Canadouche on October 16, 2015, 12:33:05 PMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on October 16, 2015, 11:59:52 AMQuote from: thehawk on October 16, 2015, 10:03:23 AM
http://deadspin.com/kyle-schwarber-was-once-a-high-school-show-choir-stud-1736920341
They need to put that up on the video board after his next HR.
I no longer want to call him Schwabe Ruth. I now want to call him the Purple Pizzazz.
I saw someone call him Meatcake. That's pretty solid.
That was me, but it's more of a general term for large beefy men (and lord knows I love me from LBM's) than for Schwarber specifically.
Kyle is certainly closing the Musclebear Gap quickly.
Kyle could make some nice side cash dancing at Tonker.
Oh, please. He's nowhere near hairy enough. It's like you two have never even been in a Musclebear club.
And how do you know he isn't?
Musclebear scuttlebutt.
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on October 18, 2015, 01:26:20 AM
Jesus, this fucking guy.
Quote from: ChuckD on October 18, 2015, 11:30:02 AMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on October 18, 2015, 01:26:20 AM
Jesus, this fucking guy.
Mr. Schwarbtober
Mr. Octschwarbobeanz
Quote from: smg on November 19, 2015, 05:49:34 PM
My son wants a Schwarber jersey. Bad investment? Going to be traded before the credit card bill shows up? I think Arrietta is second choice.
Quote from: smg on November 19, 2015, 05:49:34 PM
My son wants a Schwarber jersey. Bad investment? Going to be traded before the credit card bill shows up? I think Arrietta is second choice.
Quote from: PANK! on November 19, 2015, 06:03:24 PMQuote from: smg on November 19, 2015, 05:49:34 PM
My son wants a Schwarber jersey. Bad investment? Going to be traded before the credit card bill shows up? I think Arrietta is second choice.
There are worse choices than the franchise record holder for career postseason home runs.
Quote from: smg on November 19, 2015, 05:49:34 PM
My son wants a Schwarber jersey. Bad investment? Going to be traded before the credit card bill shows up? I think Arrietta is second choice.
Quote from: smg on November 19, 2015, 06:25:40 PMQuote from: PANK! on November 19, 2015, 06:03:24 PMQuote from: smg on November 19, 2015, 05:49:34 PM
My son wants a Schwarber jersey. Bad investment? Going to be traded before the credit card bill shows up? I think Arrietta is second choice.
There are worse choices than the franchise record holder for career postseason home runs.
But he's more of a DH, no?
Quote from: PANK! on November 19, 2015, 07:09:28 PMQuote from: smg on November 19, 2015, 06:25:40 PMQuote from: PANK! on November 19, 2015, 06:03:24 PMQuote from: smg on November 19, 2015, 05:49:34 PM
My son wants a Schwarber jersey. Bad investment? Going to be traded before the credit card bill shows up? I think Arrietta is second choice.
There are worse choices than the franchise record holder for career postseason home runs.
But he's more of a DH, no?
Sure. He'll be the best DH in the National League in a couple years.
Quote from: smg on November 19, 2015, 05:49:34 PM
My son wants a Schwarber jersey. Bad investment? Going to be traded before the credit card bill shows up? I think Arrietta is second choice.
Quote from: Oleg on November 19, 2015, 11:28:34 PMQuote from: smg on November 19, 2015, 05:49:34 PM
My son wants a Schwarber jersey. Bad investment? Going to be traded before the credit card bill shows up? I think Arrietta is second choice.
How old is the kid? 5? You figure you need a jersey with assured staying power for a good 3-5 years before the explanation of why his favorite player is no longer on The Cubs is complicated with a jersey.
In my mind, I would only feel comfortable with saying that this current team only has about 4 players who are, with near certainty, going to be Cubs in that time span: Rizzo, Bryant, Russell, and Lester.
Now, certainly, they're not going to trade away both Schwarber and Soler, I would think. But, you can't really say which one would be dealt; or, they both could stay. And, I think that's also true of a lot of other combinations (Baez and Castro, Baez and Soler, perhaps, etc).
Does that make sense?
Quote from: Tonker on November 20, 2015, 01:13:50 AMQuote from: Oleg on November 19, 2015, 11:28:34 PMQuote from: smg on November 19, 2015, 05:49:34 PM
My son wants a Schwarber jersey. Bad investment? Going to be traded before the credit card bill shows up? I think Arrietta is second choice.
How old is the kid? 5? You figure you need a jersey with assured staying power for a good 3-5 years before the explanation of why his favorite player is no longer on The Cubs is complicated with a jersey.
In my mind, I would only feel comfortable with saying that this current team only has about 4 players who are, with near certainty, going to be Cubs in that time span: Rizzo, Bryant, Russell, and Lester.
Now, certainly, they're not going to trade away both Schwarber and Soler, I would think. But, you can't really say which one would be dealt; or, they both could stay. And, I think that's also true of a lot of other combinations (Baez and Castro, Baez and Soler, perhaps, etc).
Does that make sense?
I'd say it'smoreincreasingly likelythan notthat, by the beginning of the 2018 season, both Schwarber and Arrieta are no longer with the Cubs.
Kris Bryant is the correct answer to this question. Kris Bryant.
Quote from: SKO on November 20, 2015, 06:25:50 AMQuote from: Tonker on November 20, 2015, 01:13:50 AMQuote from: Oleg on November 19, 2015, 11:28:34 PMQuote from: smg on November 19, 2015, 05:49:34 PM
My son wants a Schwarber jersey. Bad investment? Going to be traded before the credit card bill shows up? I think Arrietta is second choice.
How old is the kid? 5? You figure you need a jersey with assured staying power for a good 3-5 years before the explanation of why his favorite player is no longer on The Cubs is complicated with a jersey.
In my mind, I would only feel comfortable with saying that this current team only has about 4 players who are, with near certainty, going to be Cubs in that time span: Rizzo, Bryant, Russell, and Lester.
Now, certainly, they're not going to trade away both Schwarber and Soler, I would think. But, you can't really say which one would be dealt; or, they both could stay. And, I think that's also true of a lot of other combinations (Baez and Castro, Baez and Soler, perhaps, etc).
Does that make sense?
I'd say it'smoreincreasingly likelythan notthat, by the beginning of the 2018 season,both Schwarber and Arrieta are no longer with the Cubsthe National League will have the designated hitter.
Kris Bryant is the correct answer to this question. Kris Bryant.
Get the verbiage right, at least.
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on November 20, 2015, 07:11:55 AMQuote from: SKO on November 20, 2015, 06:25:50 AMQuote from: Tonker on November 20, 2015, 01:13:50 AMQuote from: Oleg on November 19, 2015, 11:28:34 PMQuote from: smg on November 19, 2015, 05:49:34 PM
My son wants a Schwarber jersey. Bad investment? Going to be traded before the credit card bill shows up? I think Arrietta is second choice.
How old is the kid? 5? You figure you need a jersey with assured staying power for a good 3-5 years before the explanation of why his favorite player is no longer on The Cubs is complicated with a jersey.
In my mind, I would only feel comfortable with saying that this current team only has about 4 players who are, with near certainty, going to be Cubs in that time span: Rizzo, Bryant, Russell, and Lester.
Now, certainly, they're not going to trade away both Schwarber and Soler, I would think. But, you can't really say which one would be dealt; or, they both could stay. And, I think that's also true of a lot of other combinations (Baez and Castro, Baez and Soler, perhaps, etc).
Does that make sense?
I'd say it'smoreincreasingly likelythan notthat, by the beginning of the 2018 season,both Schwarber and Arrieta are no longer with the Cubsthe National League will have the designated hitter.
Kris Bryant is the correct answer to this question. Kris Bryant.
Get the verbiage right, at least.
Kyle's not going anywhere.
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on November 20, 2015, 07:11:55 AMQuote from: SKO on November 20, 2015, 06:25:50 AMQuote from: Tonker on November 20, 2015, 01:13:50 AMQuote from: Oleg on November 19, 2015, 11:28:34 PMQuote from: smg on November 19, 2015, 05:49:34 PM
My son wants a Schwarber jersey. Bad investment? Going to be traded before the credit card bill shows up? I think Arrietta is second choice.
How old is the kid? 5? You figure you need a jersey with assured staying power for a good 3-5 years before the explanation of why his favorite player is no longer on The Cubs is complicated with a jersey.
In my mind, I would only feel comfortable with saying that this current team only has about 4 players who are, with near certainty, going to be Cubs in that time span: Rizzo, Bryant, Russell, and Lester.
Now, certainly, they're not going to trade away both Schwarber and Soler, I would think. But, you can't really say which one would be dealt; or, they both could stay. And, I think that's also true of a lot of other combinations (Baez and Castro, Baez and Soler, perhaps, etc).
Does that make sense?
I'd say it'smoreincreasingly likelythan notthat, by the beginning of the 2018 season,both Schwarber and Arrieta are no longer with the Cubsthe National League will have the designated hitter.
Kris Bryant is the correct answer to this question. Kris Bryant.
Get the verbiage right, at least.
Kyle's not going anywhere.
Quote from: Oleg on November 19, 2015, 11:28:34 PMQuote from: smg on November 19, 2015, 05:49:34 PM
My son wants a Schwarber jersey. Bad investment? Going to be traded before the credit card bill shows up?
How old is the kid?
Does that make sense?
Quote from: PANK! on November 20, 2015, 09:41:01 AMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on November 20, 2015, 07:11:55 AMQuote from: SKO on November 20, 2015, 06:25:50 AMQuote from: Tonker on November 20, 2015, 01:13:50 AMQuote from: Oleg on November 19, 2015, 11:28:34 PMQuote from: smg on November 19, 2015, 05:49:34 PM
My son wants a Schwarber jersey. Bad investment? Going to be traded before the credit card bill shows up? I think Arrietta is second choice.
How old is the kid? 5? You figure you need a jersey with assured staying power for a good 3-5 years before the explanation of why his favorite player is no longer on The Cubs is complicated with a jersey.
In my mind, I would only feel comfortable with saying that this current team only has about 4 players who are, with near certainty, going to be Cubs in that time span: Rizzo, Bryant, Russell, and Lester.
Now, certainly, they're not going to trade away both Schwarber and Soler, I would think. But, you can't really say which one would be dealt; or, they both could stay. And, I think that's also true of a lot of other combinations (Baez and Castro, Baez and Soler, perhaps, etc).
Does that make sense?
I'd say it'smoreincreasingly likelythan notthat, by the beginning of the 2018 season,both Schwarber and Arrieta are no longer with the Cubsthe National League will have the designated hitter.
Kris Bryant is the correct answer to this question. Kris Bryant.
Get the verbiage right, at least.
Kyle's not going anywhere.
I agree. Even if the NL doesn't get a DH, at his age and strength he can play a passable LF for at least 5 years. I want to stab you in the neck with Schwarber's bat shard for the mere suggestion, Oleg.
Quote from: PANK! on November 20, 2015, 09:41:01 AM
Even if the NL doesn't get a DH, at his age and strength he can play a passable LF for at least 5 years.
Quote from: Eli on November 20, 2015, 10:02:05 AMQuote from: PANK! on November 20, 2015, 09:41:01 AM
Even if the NL doesn't get a DH, at his age and strength he can play a passable LF for at least 5 years.
Five years? No way. He may make a quick improvement next year from getting heavy coaching/reps, but physically he's only going to get worse from here, especially with his bigger body type.
Quote from: Oleg on November 20, 2015, 09:58:34 AM
If The Cubs got offered Harvey or Syndergaard plus something else for Schwarber, would you be upset at that trade? I might be but if something of that ilk came along, I'd think Schwarber would have a chance at getting dealt.
I don't want him gone but if I was making a $100+ investment in a jersey for a kid, I'd probably want better odds than that of the player sticking around.
Quote from: smg on November 19, 2015, 05:49:34 PM
My son wants a Schwarber jersey. Bad investment? Going to be traded before the credit card bill shows up? I think Arrietta is second choice.
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on November 20, 2015, 10:16:44 AMQuote from: Oleg on November 20, 2015, 09:58:34 AM
If The Cubs got offered Harvey or Syndergaard plus something else for Schwarber, would you be upset at that trade? I might be but if something of that ilk came along, I'd think Schwarber would have a chance at getting dealt.
I don't want him gone but if I was making a $100+ investment in a jersey for a kid, I'd probably want better odds than that of the player sticking around.
If the Mets are offering one of those guys, then yeah. But why would they be?
As far as making an investment in a jersey for a kid...there's a process that you are unfamiliar with here. Mainly, he'll grow out of it in a year.
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on November 20, 2015, 10:16:44 AMQuote from: Oleg on November 20, 2015, 09:58:34 AM
If The Cubs got offered Harvey or Syndergaard plus something else for Schwarber, would you be upset at that trade? I might be but if something of that ilk came along, I'd think Schwarber would have a chance at getting dealt.
I don't want him gone but if I was making a $100+ investment in a jersey for a kid, I'd probably want better odds than that of the player sticking around.
If the Mets are offering one of those guys, then yeah. But why would they be?
As far as making an investment in a jersey for a kid...there's a process that you are unfamiliar with here. Mainly, he'll grow out of it in a year.
Quote from: Oleg on November 20, 2015, 10:03:59 AMQuote from: Eli on November 20, 2015, 10:02:05 AMQuote from: PANK! on November 20, 2015, 09:41:01 AM
Even if the NL doesn't get a DH, at his age and strength he can play a passable LF for at least 5 years.
Five years? No way. He may make a quick improvement next year from getting heavy coaching/reps, but physically he's only going to get worse from here, especially with his bigger body type.
#BMI
Quote from: smg on November 20, 2015, 11:03:33 AMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on November 20, 2015, 10:16:44 AMQuote from: Oleg on November 20, 2015, 09:58:34 AM
If The Cubs got offered Harvey or Syndergaard plus something else for Schwarber, would you be upset at that trade? I might be but if something of that ilk came along, I'd think Schwarber would have a chance at getting dealt.
I don't want him gone but if I was making a $100+ investment in a jersey for a kid, I'd probably want better odds than that of the player sticking around.
If the Mets are offering one of those guys, then yeah. But why would they be?
As far as making an investment in a jersey for a kid...there's a process that you are unfamiliar with here. Mainly, he'll grow out of it in a year.
Eh ... Jerseys are big and loose, and we're ordering it a size up. I think it'll last longer than a year. It wouldn't be the end of the world if a guy were traded in a year or two, but it would kind of suck if he was traded before opening day. I wouldn't put it past Theo.
Quote from: smg on November 20, 2015, 11:03:33 AMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on November 20, 2015, 10:16:44 AMQuote from: Oleg on November 20, 2015, 09:58:34 AM
If The Cubs got offered Harvey or Syndergaard plus something else for Schwarber, would you be upset at that trade? I might be but if something of that ilk came along, I'd think Schwarber would have a chance at getting dealt.
I don't want him gone but if I was making a $100+ investment in a jersey for a kid, I'd probably want better odds than that of the player sticking around.
If the Mets are offering one of those guys, then yeah. But why would they be?
As far as making an investment in a jersey for a kid...there's a process that you are unfamiliar with here. Mainly, he'll grow out of it in a year.
Eh ... Jerseys are big and loose, and we're ordering it a size up. I think it'll last longer than a year. It wouldn't be the end of the world if a guy were traded in a year or two, but it would kind of suck if he was traded before opening day. I wouldn't put it past Theo.
Quote from: PenFoe on November 20, 2015, 11:22:54 AM
Obvious solution - get him anEPSTINKEpstein jersey.
Quote from: smg on November 20, 2015, 11:03:33 AMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on November 20, 2015, 10:16:44 AMQuote from: Oleg on November 20, 2015, 09:58:34 AM
If The Cubs got offered Harvey or Syndergaard plus something else for Schwarber, would you be upset at that trade? I might be but if something of that ilk came along, I'd think Schwarber would have a chance at getting dealt.
I don't want him gone but if I was making a $100+ investment in a jersey for a kid, I'd probably want better odds than that of the player sticking around.
If the Mets are offering one of those guys, then yeah. But why would they be?
As far as making an investment in a jersey for a kid...there's a process that you are unfamiliar with here. Mainly, he'll grow out of it in a year.
Eh ... Jerseys are big and loose, and we're ordering it a size up. I think it'll last longer than a year. It wouldn't be the end of the world if a guy were traded in a year or two, but it would kind of suck if he was traded before opening day. I wouldn't put it past Theo.
Quote from: Sterling Archer on November 20, 2015, 11:36:15 AMQuote from: smg on November 20, 2015, 11:03:33 AMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on November 20, 2015, 10:16:44 AMQuote from: Oleg on November 20, 2015, 09:58:34 AM
If The Cubs got offered Harvey or Syndergaard plus something else for Schwarber, would you be upset at that trade? I might be but if something of that ilk came along, I'd think Schwarber would have a chance at getting dealt.
I don't want him gone but if I was making a $100+ investment in a jersey for a kid, I'd probably want better odds than that of the player sticking around.
If the Mets are offering one of those guys, then yeah. But why would they be?
As far as making an investment in a jersey for a kid...there's a process that you are unfamiliar with here. Mainly, he'll grow out of it in a year.
Eh ... Jerseys are big and loose, and we're ordering it a size up. I think it'll last longer than a year. It wouldn't be the end of the world if a guy were traded in a year or two, but it would kind of suck if he was traded before opening day. I wouldn't put it past Theo.
Epstink is terrible.Quote from: PenFoe on November 20, 2015, 11:22:54 AM
Obvious solution - get him anEPSTINKEpstein jersey.
That won't work, either -- SKO tells me Epstein is as good as gone.
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on February 18, 2016, 08:15:30 AM
Bump (http://m.mlb.com/cutfour/2016/02/17/164761306/kyle-schwarber-breaks-windshield-with-bp-home-run).
Quote from: Eli on February 18, 2016, 09:35:45 AMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on February 18, 2016, 08:15:30 AM
Bump (http://m.mlb.com/cutfour/2016/02/17/164761306/kyle-schwarber-breaks-windshield-with-bp-home-run).
wow a batting practice home run, world series here we come.
Quote from: Eli on February 18, 2016, 09:35:45 AMQuote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on February 18, 2016, 08:15:30 AM
Bump (http://m.mlb.com/cutfour/2016/02/17/164761306/kyle-schwarber-breaks-windshield-with-bp-home-run).
wow a batting practice home run, world series here we come.
Quote from: SKO on February 18, 2016, 10:12:26 AM
I knew PANK of all people would fall for the Eli thing.
Quote from: Eli on February 18, 2016, 10:22:44 AMQuote from: SKO on February 18, 2016, 10:12:26 AM
I knew PANK of all people would fall for the Eli thing.
That's our PANK.
Quote from: PANK! on February 18, 2016, 10:26:56 AMQuote from: Eli on February 18, 2016, 10:22:44 AMQuote from: SKO on February 18, 2016, 10:12:26 AM
I knew PANK of all people would fall for the Eli thing.
That's our PANK.
Sorry it's hard to tell when Eli is being genuinely sarcastic versus when he's trolling with the same sarcasm. A very fine line to be sure. Teh Paul would be proud.
Quote from: SKO on February 18, 2016, 10:28:23 AMQuote from: PANK! on February 18, 2016, 10:26:56 AMQuote from: Eli on February 18, 2016, 10:22:44 AMQuote from: SKO on February 18, 2016, 10:12:26 AM
I knew PANK of all people would fall for the Eli thing.
That's our PANK.
Sorry it's hard to tell when Eli is being genuinely sarcastic versus when he's trolling with the same sarcasm. A very fine line to be sure. Teh Paul would be proud.
I mean, it wasn't hard to tell for me. Let's not project our issues on other people.
Quote from: PANK! on February 18, 2016, 10:26:56 AMQuote from: Eli on February 18, 2016, 10:22:44 AMQuote from: SKO on February 18, 2016, 10:12:26 AM
I knew PANK of all people would fall for the Eli thing.
That's our PANK.
Sorry it's hard to tell when Eli is being genuinely sarcastic versus when he's trolling with the same sarcasm. A very fine line to be sure. Teh Paul would be proud.
Quote from: Eli on February 18, 2016, 10:37:23 AMQuote from: PANK! on February 18, 2016, 10:26:56 AMQuote from: Eli on February 18, 2016, 10:22:44 AMQuote from: SKO on February 18, 2016, 10:12:26 AM
I knew PANK of all people would fall for the Eli thing.
That's our PANK.
Sorry it's hard to tell when Eli is being genuinely sarcastic versus when he's trolling with the same sarcasm. A very fine line to be sure. Teh Paul would be proud.
(http://cdn.fan2meme.com/2015/06/10/55778c2049aa7559608b4570.jpg)
Quote from: SKO on February 18, 2016, 10:28:23 AMQuote from: PANK! on February 18, 2016, 10:26:56 AMQuote from: Eli on February 18, 2016, 10:22:44 AMQuote from: SKO on February 18, 2016, 10:12:26 AM
I knew PANK of all people would fall for the Eli thing.
That's our PANK.
Sorry it's hard to tell when Eli is being genuinely sarcastic versus when he's trolling with the same sarcasm. A very fine line to be sure. Teh Paul would be proud.
I mean, it wasn't hard to tell for me. Let's not project our issues on other people.
Quote from: Saul Goodman on February 18, 2016, 01:20:18 PMQuote from: SKO on February 18, 2016, 10:28:23 AMQuote from: PANK! on February 18, 2016, 10:26:56 AMQuote from: Eli on February 18, 2016, 10:22:44 AMQuote from: SKO on February 18, 2016, 10:12:26 AM
I knew PANK of all people would fall for the Eli thing.
That's our PANK.
Sorry it's hard to tell when Eli is being genuinely sarcastic versus when he's trolling with the same sarcasm. A very fine line to be sure. Teh Paul would be proud.
I mean, it wasn't hard to tell for me. Let's not project our issues on other people.
That's our SKO.
Quote from: CT III on February 18, 2016, 10:44:24 AMQuote from: Eli on February 18, 2016, 10:37:23 AMQuote from: PANK! on February 18, 2016, 10:26:56 AMQuote from: Eli on February 18, 2016, 10:22:44 AMQuote from: SKO on February 18, 2016, 10:12:26 AM
I knew PANK of all people would fall for the Eli thing.
That's our PANK.
Sorry it's hard to tell when Eli is being genuinely sarcastic versus when he's trolling with the same sarcasm. A very fine line to be sure. Teh Paul would be proud.
(http://cdn.fan2meme.com/2015/06/10/55778c2049aa7559608b4570.jpg)
Trolling is no more an art than voice over.
Quote from: Bort on February 18, 2016, 03:56:20 PMQuote from: CT III on February 18, 2016, 10:44:24 AMQuote from: Eli on February 18, 2016, 10:37:23 AMQuote from: PANK! on February 18, 2016, 10:26:56 AMQuote from: Eli on February 18, 2016, 10:22:44 AMQuote from: SKO on February 18, 2016, 10:12:26 AM
I knew PANK of all people would fall for the Eli thing.
That's our PANK.
Sorry it's hard to tell when Eli is being genuinely sarcastic versus when he's trolling with the same sarcasm. A very fine line to be sure. Teh Paul would be proud.
(http://cdn.fan2meme.com/2015/06/10/55778c2049aa7559608b4570.jpg)
Trolling is no more an art than voice over.
STOP TROLLING MY WIFE
Quote from: CT III on February 18, 2016, 04:25:32 PMQuote from: Bort on February 18, 2016, 03:56:20 PMQuote from: CT III on February 18, 2016, 10:44:24 AMQuote from: Eli on February 18, 2016, 10:37:23 AMQuote from: PANK! on February 18, 2016, 10:26:56 AMQuote from: Eli on February 18, 2016, 10:22:44 AMQuote from: SKO on February 18, 2016, 10:12:26 AM
I knew PANK of all people would fall for the Eli thing.
That's our PANK.
Sorry it's hard to tell when Eli is being genuinely sarcastic versus when he's trolling with the same sarcasm. A very fine line to be sure. Teh Paul would be proud.
(http://cdn.fan2meme.com/2015/06/10/55778c2049aa7559608b4570.jpg)
Trolling is no more an art than voice over.
STOP TROLLING MY WIFE
EDIT YOUR PODCAST
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on April 08, 2016, 03:13:37 PM
Looks like Kawasaki is going to be called up with Schwarber headed to the DL.
I has a sad.
Quote from: Oleg on April 08, 2016, 03:18:05 PMQuote from: Powdered Toast Man on April 08, 2016, 03:13:37 PM
Looks like Kawasaki is going to be called up with Schwarber headed to the DL.
I has a sad.
Racist.
Quote from: Saul Goodman on April 08, 2016, 04:25:06 PM
Is it bad to say that major league outfielders should not be colliding with each other and maybe this was preventable?
Quote from: Slaky on April 08, 2016, 04:26:09 PMQuote from: Saul Goodman on April 08, 2016, 04:25:06 PMIs it bad to say that major league outfielders should not be colliding with each other and maybe this was preventable?
Yep.
Quote from: flannj on April 08, 2016, 05:07:21 PM
ACL tear, out for the year
Quote from: Canadouche on April 08, 2016, 05:22:00 PM
Well, that resolves the depth issue. Looks like Soler will get a full season in left.
Quote from: Armchair_QB on April 08, 2016, 06:13:38 PM
I blame Lackey.
Quote from: Capt. Over on April 08, 2016, 06:10:27 PM
What a pussy. Babe Ruth never tore his ACL.
Quote from: PenFoe on April 08, 2016, 06:18:57 PMQuote from: Armchair_QB on April 08, 2016, 06:13:38 PM
I blame Lackey.
I can get behind this.
Quote from: PANK! on April 08, 2016, 10:23:45 PMQuote from: PenFoe on April 08, 2016, 06:18:57 PMQuote from: Armchair_QB on April 08, 2016, 06:13:38 PM
I blame Lackey.
I can get behind this.
Co-sign.
I feel bad for Schwarber. I think the Cubs will be fine to make the playoffs (barring any more catastrophes), but their odds of winning it all might've dipped a tad by losing the all-time franchise leader in postseason home runs.
Still, I feel a lot worse for Schwarber than I do the Cubs.
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on April 13, 2016, 12:45:45 PM
I've often wondered how situations like this work. Schwarber will have surgery and begin rehabbing his muscles and tendons and all that, but in the meantime...is he allowed to hang out in the clubhouse and dugout? I put myself in his hulking shoes and to me I'd want to be there every waking second.
Quote from: Tonker on April 13, 2016, 01:02:22 PMQuote from: Powdered Toast Man on April 13, 2016, 12:45:45 PM
I've often wondered how situations like this work. Schwarber will have surgery and begin rehabbing his muscles and tendons and all that, but in the meantime...is he allowed to hang out in the clubhouse and dugout? I put myself in his hulking shoes and to me I'd want to be there every waking second.
Previously, he'd have been in Arizona, getting mended there, but with the Cubs' new facilities, he can indeed now have his treatment at Wrigley and will be in the Clubhouse on a regular, if not daily basis.
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on April 13, 2016, 12:45:45 PM
I've often wondered how situations like this work. Schwarber will have surgery and begin rehabbing his muscles and tendons and all that, but in the meantime...is he allowed to hang out in the clubhouse and dugout? I put myself in his hulking shoes and to me I'd want to be there every waking second.
Quote from: Eli on April 13, 2016, 01:34:29 PMQuote from: Powdered Toast Man on April 13, 2016, 12:45:45 PM
I've often wondered how situations like this work. Schwarber will have surgery and begin rehabbing his muscles and tendons and all that, but in the meantime...is he allowed to hang out in the clubhouse and dugout? I put myself in his hulking shoes and to me I'd want to be there every waking second.
I think players on the DL are allowed to be in the dugout during games, but can't participate in any sort of on-field activity.
Quote from: PenFoe on April 13, 2016, 01:36:14 PMQuote from: Eli on April 13, 2016, 01:34:29 PMQuote from: Powdered Toast Man on April 13, 2016, 12:45:45 PM
I've often wondered how situations like this work. Schwarber will have surgery and begin rehabbing his muscles and tendons and all that, but in the meantime...is he allowed to hang out in the clubhouse and dugout? I put myself in his hulking shoes and to me I'd want to be there every waking second.
I think players on the DL are allowed to be in the dugout during games, but can't participate in any sort of on-field activity.
I assume he's just hanging out in the new party room all the time.
Quote from: flannj on April 13, 2016, 01:58:02 PMQuote from: PenFoe on April 13, 2016, 01:36:14 PMQuote from: Eli on April 13, 2016, 01:34:29 PMQuote from: Powdered Toast Man on April 13, 2016, 12:45:45 PM
I've often wondered how situations like this work. Schwarber will have surgery and begin rehabbing his muscles and tendons and all that, but in the meantime...is he allowed to hang out in the clubhouse and dugout? I put myself in his hulking shoes and to me I'd want to be there every waking second.
I think players on the DL are allowed to be in the dugout during games, but can't participate in any sort of on-field activity.
I assume he's just hanging out in the new party room all the time.
He's getting bored and just breaking things.
Quote from: SKO on November 03, 2016, 10:16:30 AM
What an unbelievably amazing thing this fucking beast did.
Quote from: thehawk on November 03, 2016, 11:36:39 AMQuote from: SKO on November 03, 2016, 10:16:30 AM
What an unbelievably amazing thing this fucking beast did.
Quote from: Bort on November 03, 2016, 05:13:23 PMQuote from: thehawk on November 03, 2016, 11:36:39 AMQuote from: SKO on November 03, 2016, 10:16:30 AM
What an unbelievably amazing thing this fucking beast did.
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on November 04, 2016, 10:10:43 AMQuote from: Bort on November 03, 2016, 05:13:23 PMQuote from: thehawk on November 03, 2016, 11:36:39 AMQuote from: SKO on November 03, 2016, 10:16:30 AM
What an unbelievably amazing thing this fucking beast did.
Quote from: morpheus on November 08, 2016, 09:43:07 AM
http://wgntv.com/2016/11/07/cubs-kyle-schwarber-told-theo-epstein-id-really-just-like-a-chance/
Quote from: SKO on April 06, 2017, 03:30:04 PM
Our Large Adult Son hath returned
Quote from: Canadouche on April 10, 2017, 01:23:16 PM
This was totally readable. (http://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/19069873/the-heroic-feats-chicago-cubs-star-kyle-schwarber)
Quote from: Brownie on April 10, 2017, 01:46:01 PMQuote from: Canadouche on April 10, 2017, 01:23:16 PM
This was totally readable. (http://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/19069873/the-heroic-feats-chicago-cubs-star-kyle-schwarber)
Grant DePorter is a "Cubs historian?" Huh? Huey is goddamn Herodotus, then!
Also, Tom Ricketts' house is on Michigan Ave. in Wilmette. He owns the building(s) directly behind the right field scoreboard.
Quote from: Bort on April 10, 2017, 02:54:50 PMQuote from: Brownie on April 10, 2017, 01:46:01 PMQuote from: Canadouche on April 10, 2017, 01:23:16 PM
This was totally readable. (http://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/19069873/the-heroic-feats-chicago-cubs-star-kyle-schwarber)
Grant DePorter is a "Cubs historian?" Huh? Huey is goddamn Herodotus, then!
Also, Tom Ricketts' house is on Michigan Ave. in Wilmette. He owns the building(s) directly behind the right field scoreboard.
Herodotus, eh? That would explain the surprising number of rocs and Cyclopes in his tales of Cubdom.
Quote from: Canadouche on April 10, 2017, 01:23:16 PM
This was totally readable. (http://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/19069873/the-heroic-feats-chicago-cubs-star-kyle-schwarber)
Quote from: Saul Goodman on May 02, 2017, 08:55:39 PM
Slump? What slump?
Quote from: Cannonball Titcomb on May 02, 2017, 09:40:52 PMQuote from: Saul Goodman on May 02, 2017, 08:55:39 PM
Slump? What slump?
Schwarber's market correction will be a thing to behold.
Quote from: SKO on May 25, 2017, 02:12:42 PMQuote from: Cannonball Titcomb on May 02, 2017, 09:40:52 PMQuote from: Saul Goodman on May 02, 2017, 08:55:39 PM
Slump? What slump?
Schwarber's market correction will be a thing to behold.
I'm really ready to behold it. Any time now, Kyle.
Quote from: Saul Goodman on May 25, 2017, 06:17:14 PMQuote from: SKO on May 25, 2017, 02:12:42 PMQuote from: Cannonball Titcomb on May 02, 2017, 09:40:52 PMQuote from: Saul Goodman on May 02, 2017, 08:55:39 PM
Slump? What slump?
Schwarber's market correction will be a thing to behold.
I'm really ready to behold it. Any time now, Kyle.
Maybe send him to AAA, let him bash a few dingers to get his confidence back, and bring him back up all fixed and ready to mash. Market: corrected.
Quote from: Saul Goodman on May 25, 2017, 06:17:14 PMQuote from: SKO on May 25, 2017, 02:12:42 PMQuote from: Cannonball Titcomb on May 02, 2017, 09:40:52 PMQuote from: Saul Goodman on May 02, 2017, 08:55:39 PM
Slump? What slump?
Schwarber's market correction will be a thing to behold.
I'm really ready to behold it. Any time now, Kyle.
Maybe send him to AAA, let him bash a few dingers to get his confidence back, and bring him back up all fixed and ready to mash. Market: corrected.
Quote from: Cannonball Titcomb on May 25, 2017, 06:33:01 PMQuote from: Saul Goodman on May 25, 2017, 06:17:14 PMQuote from: SKO on May 25, 2017, 02:12:42 PMQuote from: Cannonball Titcomb on May 02, 2017, 09:40:52 PMQuote from: Saul Goodman on May 02, 2017, 08:55:39 PM
Slump? What slump?
Schwarber's market correction will be a thing to behold.
I'm really ready to behold it. Any time now, Kyle.
Maybe send him to AAA, let him bash a few dingers to get his confidence back, and bring him back up all fixed and ready to mash. Market: corrected.
Patience, young Cub fans. The longer the drought goes, the sweeter the rain that falls.
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on May 26, 2017, 08:35:21 AMQuote from: Cannonball Titcomb on May 25, 2017, 06:33:01 PMQuote from: Saul Goodman on May 25, 2017, 06:17:14 PMQuote from: SKO on May 25, 2017, 02:12:42 PMQuote from: Cannonball Titcomb on May 02, 2017, 09:40:52 PMQuote from: Saul Goodman on May 02, 2017, 08:55:39 PM
Slump? What slump?
Schwarber's market correction will be a thing to behold.
I'm really ready to behold it. Any time now, Kyle.
Maybe send him to AAA, let him bash a few dingers to get his confidence back, and bring him back up all fixed and ready to mash. Market: corrected.
Patience, young Cub fans. The longer the drought goes, the sweeter the rain that falls.
And the more potatoes that grow.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 28, 2017, 11:15:36 AMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on May 26, 2017, 08:35:21 AMQuote from: Cannonball Titcomb on May 25, 2017, 06:33:01 PMQuote from: Saul Goodman on May 25, 2017, 06:17:14 PMQuote from: SKO on May 25, 2017, 02:12:42 PMQuote from: Cannonball Titcomb on May 02, 2017, 09:40:52 PMQuote from: Saul Goodman on May 02, 2017, 08:55:39 PM
Slump? What slump?
Schwarber's market correction will be a thing to behold.
I'm really ready to behold it. Any time now, Kyle.
Maybe send him to AAA, let him bash a few dingers to get his confidence back, and bring him back up all fixed and ready to mash. Market: corrected.
Patience, young Cub fans. The longer the drought goes, the sweeter the rain that falls.
And the more potatoes that grow.
Time to try some corn. In Iowa.
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on May 29, 2017, 10:50:40 AM3 fly outs, a walk and a K. This is going great.Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 28, 2017, 11:15:36 AMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on May 26, 2017, 08:35:21 AMQuote from: Cannonball Titcomb on May 25, 2017, 06:33:01 PMQuote from: Saul Goodman on May 25, 2017, 06:17:14 PMQuote from: SKO on May 25, 2017, 02:12:42 PMQuote from: Cannonball Titcomb on May 02, 2017, 09:40:52 PMQuote from: Saul Goodman on May 02, 2017, 08:55:39 PM
Slump? What slump?
Schwarber's market correction will be a thing to behold.
I'm really ready to behold it. Any time now, Kyle.
Maybe send him to AAA, let him bash a few dingers to get his confidence back, and bring him back up all fixed and ready to mash. Market: corrected.
Patience, young Cub fans. The longer the drought goes, the sweeter the rain that falls.
And the more potatoes that grow.
Time to try some corn. In Iowa.
I look forward to Kyle destroying the International Space Station during the San Diego series.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 29, 2017, 09:08:39 PMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on May 29, 2017, 10:50:40 AM3 fly outs, a walk and a K. This is going great.Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 28, 2017, 11:15:36 AMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on May 26, 2017, 08:35:21 AMQuote from: Cannonball Titcomb on May 25, 2017, 06:33:01 PMQuote from: Saul Goodman on May 25, 2017, 06:17:14 PMQuote from: SKO on May 25, 2017, 02:12:42 PMQuote from: Cannonball Titcomb on May 02, 2017, 09:40:52 PMQuote from: Saul Goodman on May 02, 2017, 08:55:39 PM
Slump? What slump?
Schwarber's market correction will be a thing to behold.
I'm really ready to behold it. Any time now, Kyle.
Maybe send him to AAA, let him bash a few dingers to get his confidence back, and bring him back up all fixed and ready to mash. Market: corrected.
Patience, young Cub fans. The longer the drought goes, the sweeter the rain that falls.
And the more potatoes that grow.
Time to try some corn. In Iowa.
I look forward to Kyle destroying the International Space Station during the San Diego series.
Quote from: SKO on May 30, 2017, 08:08:01 AMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 29, 2017, 09:08:39 PMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on May 29, 2017, 10:50:40 AM3 fly outs, a walk and a K. This is going great.Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 28, 2017, 11:15:36 AMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on May 26, 2017, 08:35:21 AMQuote from: Cannonball Titcomb on May 25, 2017, 06:33:01 PMQuote from: Saul Goodman on May 25, 2017, 06:17:14 PMQuote from: SKO on May 25, 2017, 02:12:42 PMQuote from: Cannonball Titcomb on May 02, 2017, 09:40:52 PMQuote from: Saul Goodman on May 02, 2017, 08:55:39 PM
Slump? What slump?
Schwarber's market correction will be a thing to behold.
I'm really ready to behold it. Any time now, Kyle.
Maybe send him to AAA, let him bash a few dingers to get his confidence back, and bring him back up all fixed and ready to mash. Market: corrected.
Patience, young Cub fans. The longer the drought goes, the sweeter the rain that falls.
And the more potatoes that grow.
Time to try some corn. In Iowa.
I look forward to Kyle destroying the International Space Station during the San Diego series.
Can you tell me what exactly he's going to fix in Iowa? Dude has an almost 14% walk rate, he's not really chasing much. He's been incredibly unlucky (by expected stats his wOBA should be about 40-50 pts higher than it is, he's had some rockets robbed) and his management of the zone has been as good as ever. There's no issue with pitch recognition. He's just flat out missing some hittable pitches in the zone, which tells me that despite the awesomeness of the world series maybe missing an entire year of major league pitching does cause timing issues when you're out there facing major league stuff every day. Either way, its something that is only going to get fixed by seeing major league pitching until he can successfully time it again, going down to Iowa to face kids or old dudes throwing 86 mph junk isn't going to do shit.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 30, 2017, 09:13:10 AMQuote from: SKO on May 30, 2017, 08:08:01 AMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 29, 2017, 09:08:39 PMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on May 29, 2017, 10:50:40 AM3 fly outs, a walk and a K. This is going great.Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 28, 2017, 11:15:36 AMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on May 26, 2017, 08:35:21 AMQuote from: Cannonball Titcomb on May 25, 2017, 06:33:01 PMQuote from: Saul Goodman on May 25, 2017, 06:17:14 PMQuote from: SKO on May 25, 2017, 02:12:42 PMQuote from: Cannonball Titcomb on May 02, 2017, 09:40:52 PMQuote from: Saul Goodman on May 02, 2017, 08:55:39 PM
Slump? What slump?
Schwarber's market correction will be a thing to behold.
I'm really ready to behold it. Any time now, Kyle.
Maybe send him to AAA, let him bash a few dingers to get his confidence back, and bring him back up all fixed and ready to mash. Market: corrected.
Patience, young Cub fans. The longer the drought goes, the sweeter the rain that falls.
And the more potatoes that grow.
Time to try some corn. In Iowa.
I look forward to Kyle destroying the International Space Station during the San Diego series.
Can you tell me what exactly he's going to fix in Iowa? Dude has an almost 14% walk rate, he's not really chasing much. He's been incredibly unlucky (by expected stats his wOBA should be about 40-50 pts higher than it is, he's had some rockets robbed) and his management of the zone has been as good as ever. There's no issue with pitch recognition. He's just flat out missing some hittable pitches in the zone, which tells me that despite the awesomeness of the world series maybe missing an entire year of major league pitching does cause timing issues when you're out there facing major league stuff every day. Either way, its something that is only going to get fixed by seeing major league pitching until he can successfully time it again, going down to Iowa to face kids or old dudes throwing 86 mph junk isn't going to do shit.
I dunno. But he's not helping here. He can't be a defensive replacement. He's been hitting under .200 for his last 100 games (.188/.313/.388/.700). He's now in a platoon where he doesn't play vs. lefties anymore.
He's hurting the team. He needs to go to a place where he can regain his stroke and not have the record of the team matter.
Quote from: SKO on May 30, 2017, 09:21:16 AMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 30, 2017, 09:13:10 AMQuote from: SKO on May 30, 2017, 08:08:01 AMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 29, 2017, 09:08:39 PMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on May 29, 2017, 10:50:40 AM3 fly outs, a walk and a K. This is going great.Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 28, 2017, 11:15:36 AMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on May 26, 2017, 08:35:21 AMQuote from: Cannonball Titcomb on May 25, 2017, 06:33:01 PMQuote from: Saul Goodman on May 25, 2017, 06:17:14 PMQuote from: SKO on May 25, 2017, 02:12:42 PMQuote from: Cannonball Titcomb on May 02, 2017, 09:40:52 PMQuote from: Saul Goodman on May 02, 2017, 08:55:39 PM
Slump? What slump?
Schwarber's market correction will be a thing to behold.
I'm really ready to behold it. Any time now, Kyle.
Maybe send him to AAA, let him bash a few dingers to get his confidence back, and bring him back up all fixed and ready to mash. Market: corrected.
Patience, young Cub fans. The longer the drought goes, the sweeter the rain that falls.
And the more potatoes that grow.
Time to try some corn. In Iowa.
I look forward to Kyle destroying the International Space Station during the San Diego series.
Can you tell me what exactly he's going to fix in Iowa? Dude has an almost 14% walk rate, he's not really chasing much. He's been incredibly unlucky (by expected stats his wOBA should be about 40-50 pts higher than it is, he's had some rockets robbed) and his management of the zone has been as good as ever. There's no issue with pitch recognition. He's just flat out missing some hittable pitches in the zone, which tells me that despite the awesomeness of the world series maybe missing an entire year of major league pitching does cause timing issues when you're out there facing major league stuff every day. Either way, its something that is only going to get fixed by seeing major league pitching until he can successfully time it again, going down to Iowa to face kids or old dudes throwing 86 mph junk isn't going to do shit.
I dunno. But he's not helping here. He can't be a defensive replacement. He's been hitting under .200 for his last 100 games (.188/.313/.388/.700). He's now in a platoon where he doesn't play vs. lefties anymore.
He's hurting the team. He needs to go to a place where he can regain his stroke and not have the record of the team matter.
Yeah, fuck it, kick him down to Iowa in a move that may provide no practical benefit but at least we could give ABs to guys like....Jon Andreoli? Mark Zagunis?
This is fucking dumb. Guys slump, guys who missed an entire year of baseball might slump longer and harder than others, he's also been unlucky. The "last 100 games" bullshit is bullshit because 1) most of those games were TWO FUCKING YEARS AGO 2) Prospects do not always develop in a linear progression 3) That conveniently ignores two awesome postseasons but fuck it, whatever.
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on May 30, 2017, 09:55:53 AMQuote from: SKO on May 30, 2017, 09:21:16 AMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 30, 2017, 09:13:10 AMQuote from: SKO on May 30, 2017, 08:08:01 AMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 29, 2017, 09:08:39 PMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on May 29, 2017, 10:50:40 AM3 fly outs, a walk and a K. This is going great.Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 28, 2017, 11:15:36 AMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on May 26, 2017, 08:35:21 AMQuote from: Cannonball Titcomb on May 25, 2017, 06:33:01 PMQuote from: Saul Goodman on May 25, 2017, 06:17:14 PMQuote from: SKO on May 25, 2017, 02:12:42 PMQuote from: Cannonball Titcomb on May 02, 2017, 09:40:52 PMQuote from: Saul Goodman on May 02, 2017, 08:55:39 PM
Slump? What slump?
Schwarber's market correction will be a thing to behold.
I'm really ready to behold it. Any time now, Kyle.
Maybe send him to AAA, let him bash a few dingers to get his confidence back, and bring him back up all fixed and ready to mash. Market: corrected.
Patience, young Cub fans. The longer the drought goes, the sweeter the rain that falls.
And the more potatoes that grow.
Time to try some corn. In Iowa.
I look forward to Kyle destroying the International Space Station during the San Diego series.
Can you tell me what exactly he's going to fix in Iowa? Dude has an almost 14% walk rate, he's not really chasing much. He's been incredibly unlucky (by expected stats his wOBA should be about 40-50 pts higher than it is, he's had some rockets robbed) and his management of the zone has been as good as ever. There's no issue with pitch recognition. He's just flat out missing some hittable pitches in the zone, which tells me that despite the awesomeness of the world series maybe missing an entire year of major league pitching does cause timing issues when you're out there facing major league stuff every day. Either way, its something that is only going to get fixed by seeing major league pitching until he can successfully time it again, going down to Iowa to face kids or old dudes throwing 86 mph junk isn't going to do shit.
I dunno. But he's not helping here. He can't be a defensive replacement. He's been hitting under .200 for his last 100 games (.188/.313/.388/.700). He's now in a platoon where he doesn't play vs. lefties anymore.
He's hurting the team. He needs to go to a place where he can regain his stroke and not have the record of the team matter.
Yeah, fuck it, kick him down to Iowa in a move that may provide no practical benefit but at least we could give ABs to guys like....Jon Andreoli? Mark Zagunis?
This is fucking dumb. Guys slump, guys who missed an entire year of baseball might slump longer and harder than others, he's also been unlucky. The "last 100 games" bullshit is bullshit because 1) most of those games were TWO FUCKING YEARS AGO 2) Prospects do not always develop in a linear progression 3) That conveniently ignores two awesome postseasons but fuck it, whatever.
Isn't your argument against sending him down - he needs to regain his timing - actually a pretty good argument for sending him down?
Quote from: SKO on May 30, 2017, 10:29:06 AMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on May 30, 2017, 09:55:53 AMQuote from: SKO on May 30, 2017, 09:21:16 AMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 30, 2017, 09:13:10 AMQuote from: SKO on May 30, 2017, 08:08:01 AMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 29, 2017, 09:08:39 PMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on May 29, 2017, 10:50:40 AM3 fly outs, a walk and a K. This is going great.Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 28, 2017, 11:15:36 AMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on May 26, 2017, 08:35:21 AMQuote from: Cannonball Titcomb on May 25, 2017, 06:33:01 PMQuote from: Saul Goodman on May 25, 2017, 06:17:14 PMQuote from: SKO on May 25, 2017, 02:12:42 PMQuote from: Cannonball Titcomb on May 02, 2017, 09:40:52 PMQuote from: Saul Goodman on May 02, 2017, 08:55:39 PM
Slump? What slump?
Schwarber's market correction will be a thing to behold.
I'm really ready to behold it. Any time now, Kyle.
Maybe send him to AAA, let him bash a few dingers to get his confidence back, and bring him back up all fixed and ready to mash. Market: corrected.
Patience, young Cub fans. The longer the drought goes, the sweeter the rain that falls.
And the more potatoes that grow.
Time to try some corn. In Iowa.
I look forward to Kyle destroying the International Space Station during the San Diego series.
Can you tell me what exactly he's going to fix in Iowa? Dude has an almost 14% walk rate, he's not really chasing much. He's been incredibly unlucky (by expected stats his wOBA should be about 40-50 pts higher than it is, he's had some rockets robbed) and his management of the zone has been as good as ever. There's no issue with pitch recognition. He's just flat out missing some hittable pitches in the zone, which tells me that despite the awesomeness of the world series maybe missing an entire year of major league pitching does cause timing issues when you're out there facing major league stuff every day. Either way, its something that is only going to get fixed by seeing major league pitching until he can successfully time it again, going down to Iowa to face kids or old dudes throwing 86 mph junk isn't going to do shit.
I dunno. But he's not helping here. He can't be a defensive replacement. He's been hitting under .200 for his last 100 games (.188/.313/.388/.700). He's now in a platoon where he doesn't play vs. lefties anymore.
He's hurting the team. He needs to go to a place where he can regain his stroke and not have the record of the team matter.
Yeah, fuck it, kick him down to Iowa in a move that may provide no practical benefit but at least we could give ABs to guys like....Jon Andreoli? Mark Zagunis?
This is fucking dumb. Guys slump, guys who missed an entire year of baseball might slump longer and harder than others, he's also been unlucky. The "last 100 games" bullshit is bullshit because 1) most of those games were TWO FUCKING YEARS AGO 2) Prospects do not always develop in a linear progression 3) That conveniently ignores two awesome postseasons but fuck it, whatever.
Isn't your argument against sending him down - he needs to regain his timing - actually a pretty good argument for sending him down?
No, because if you need to figure out how to hit major league pitching again (not recognize breaking balls, get less chase-happy, etc) then you need to face major league pitching. Going down to AAA where pitchers are either A) Young and wild or possibly unable to throw breaking balls with any degree of control or B) Old ass junkballers making a living on the fringes of rosters isn't gonna do shit to help him get back to squaring up Carlos Martinez.
Quote from: Saul Goodman on May 30, 2017, 11:08:08 AMQuote from: SKO on May 30, 2017, 10:29:06 AMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on May 30, 2017, 09:55:53 AMQuote from: SKO on May 30, 2017, 09:21:16 AMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 30, 2017, 09:13:10 AMQuote from: SKO on May 30, 2017, 08:08:01 AMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 29, 2017, 09:08:39 PMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on May 29, 2017, 10:50:40 AM3 fly outs, a walk and a K. This is going great.Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 28, 2017, 11:15:36 AMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on May 26, 2017, 08:35:21 AMQuote from: Cannonball Titcomb on May 25, 2017, 06:33:01 PMQuote from: Saul Goodman on May 25, 2017, 06:17:14 PMQuote from: SKO on May 25, 2017, 02:12:42 PMQuote from: Cannonball Titcomb on May 02, 2017, 09:40:52 PMQuote from: Saul Goodman on May 02, 2017, 08:55:39 PM
Slump? What slump?
Schwarber's market correction will be a thing to behold.
I'm really ready to behold it. Any time now, Kyle.
Maybe send him to AAA, let him bash a few dingers to get his confidence back, and bring him back up all fixed and ready to mash. Market: corrected.
Patience, young Cub fans. The longer the drought goes, the sweeter the rain that falls.
And the more potatoes that grow.
Time to try some corn. In Iowa.
I look forward to Kyle destroying the International Space Station during the San Diego series.
Can you tell me what exactly he's going to fix in Iowa? Dude has an almost 14% walk rate, he's not really chasing much. He's been incredibly unlucky (by expected stats his wOBA should be about 40-50 pts higher than it is, he's had some rockets robbed) and his management of the zone has been as good as ever. There's no issue with pitch recognition. He's just flat out missing some hittable pitches in the zone, which tells me that despite the awesomeness of the world series maybe missing an entire year of major league pitching does cause timing issues when you're out there facing major league stuff every day. Either way, its something that is only going to get fixed by seeing major league pitching until he can successfully time it again, going down to Iowa to face kids or old dudes throwing 86 mph junk isn't going to do shit.
I dunno. But he's not helping here. He can't be a defensive replacement. He's been hitting under .200 for his last 100 games (.188/.313/.388/.700). He's now in a platoon where he doesn't play vs. lefties anymore.
He's hurting the team. He needs to go to a place where he can regain his stroke and not have the record of the team matter.
Yeah, fuck it, kick him down to Iowa in a move that may provide no practical benefit but at least we could give ABs to guys like....Jon Andreoli? Mark Zagunis?
This is fucking dumb. Guys slump, guys who missed an entire year of baseball might slump longer and harder than others, he's also been unlucky. The "last 100 games" bullshit is bullshit because 1) most of those games were TWO FUCKING YEARS AGO 2) Prospects do not always develop in a linear progression 3) That conveniently ignores two awesome postseasons but fuck it, whatever.
Isn't your argument against sending him down - he needs to regain his timing - actually a pretty good argument for sending him down?
No, because if you need to figure out how to hit major league pitching again (not recognize breaking balls, get less chase-happy, etc) then you need to face major league pitching. Going down to AAA where pitchers are either A) Young and wild or possibly unable to throw breaking balls with any degree of control or B) Old ass junkballers making a living on the fringes of rosters isn't gonna do shit to help him get back to squaring up Carlos Martinez.
Might depend on how much he's off by. If timing in the majors is Level A, and Triple-A is Level B, it won't help him much if he's already between A and B. But if he's under B with his timing, maybe it would help him make up some ground. The only rehab assignments he's had after missing a whole year were the World Series and Spring Training.
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on May 30, 2017, 11:17:55 AM
And in the World Series, he had the advantage of seeing scouting reports on the Indians' pitchers, but Cleveland had literally no idea what Schwarber would or wouldn't be able to hit. Now the book is being written on him, and he'll need to adjust.
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on May 30, 2017, 11:17:55 AM
And in the World Series, he had the advantage of seeing scouting reports on the Indians' pitchers, but Cleveland had literally no idea what Schwarber would or wouldn't be able to hit. Now the book is being written on him, and he'll need to adjust.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 30, 2017, 12:26:40 PMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on May 30, 2017, 11:17:55 AM
And in the World Series, he had the advantage of seeing scouting reports on the Indians' pitchers, but Cleveland had literally no idea what Schwarber would or wouldn't be able to hit. Now the book is being written on him, and he'll need to adjust.
Sometimes, guys get sent down and it helps. Like with Anthony Rizzo.
Quote from: SKO on May 30, 2017, 01:02:17 PM
Shit Russell is in the worst slump of his life, send him down too? He's still just 23 or whatever. Nobody ever slumps once they've arrived as a big leaguer, Iowa is the only answer.
Quote from: Cannonball Titcomb on May 30, 2017, 01:09:14 PMQuote from: SKO on May 30, 2017, 01:02:17 PM
Shit Russell is in the worst slump of his life, send him down too? He's still just 23 or whatever. Nobody ever slumps once they've arrived as a big leaguer, Iowa is the only answer.
I think the issue is that Bryant and Russell were guaranteed to play every day. Schwarber's stuck in a platoon which seems like a complicating factor. Far be it from me to even be perceived as remotely agreeing with Chuck, but would 2 weeks in Iowa where he's at least playing everyday be a bad thing?
Quote from: Cannonball Titcomb on May 30, 2017, 01:09:14 PMQuote from: SKO on May 30, 2017, 01:02:17 PM
Shit Russell is in the worst slump of his life, send him down too? He's still just 23 or whatever. Nobody ever slumps once they've arrived as a big leaguer, Iowa is the only answer.
I think the issue is that Bryant and Russell were guaranteed to play every day. Schwarber's stuck in a platoon which seems like a complicating factor. Far be it from me to even be perceived as remotely agreeing with Chuck, but would 2 weeks in Iowa where he's at least playing everyday be a bad thing?
Quote from: SKO on May 30, 2017, 01:52:19 PM
The way I see it is you'd demote him to Iowa if you felt he needed to learn something or if he was blocking someone better. Considering Happ is already cooling off and might need to go back himself there's not a ton of organizational depth in the outfield. If you demote Schwarber you're probably playing Bryant every day in left and Javy at 3rd, but Javy largely looks good because Joe picks his spots and his matchups still. When he plays every day he tends to struggle. You're just robbing from Peter to pay Paul.
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on May 30, 2017, 01:58:43 PMQuote from: SKO on May 30, 2017, 01:52:19 PM
The way I see it is you'd demote him to Iowa if you felt he needed to learn something or if he was blocking someone better. Considering Happ is already cooling off and might need to go back himself there's not a ton of organizational depth in the outfield. If you demote Schwarber you're probably playing Bryant every day in left and Javy at 3rd, but Javy largely looks good because Joe picks his spots and his matchups still. When he plays every day he tends to struggle. You're just robbing from Peter to pay Paul.
I believe that's called "managing".
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 30, 2017, 04:11:59 PM
Well, Yellon just came out in favor of a demotion. Decided he'd had enough of SKO's logic and switched to mine.
Funeral services for Chuck Gitles at Shalom Memorial, 10 AM Thursday.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 30, 2017, 04:11:59 PMWill it be catered?
Well, Yellon just came out in favor of a demotion. Decided he'd had enough of SKO's logic and switched to mine.
Funeral services for Chuck Gitles at Shalom Memorial, 10 AM Thursday.
Quote from: CBStew on May 30, 2017, 06:38:07 PMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 30, 2017, 04:11:59 PMWill it be catered?
Well, Yellon just came out in favor of a demotion. Decided he'd had enough of SKO's logic and switched to mine.
Funeral services for Chuck Gitles at Shalom Memorial, 10 AM Thursday.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 30, 2017, 04:11:59 PM
Well, Yellon just came out in favor of a demotion. Decided he'd had enough of SKO's logic and switched to mine.
Funeral services for Chuck Gitles at Shalom Memorial, 10 AM Thursday.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 30, 2017, 08:56:32 PMQuote from: CBStew on May 30, 2017, 06:38:07 PMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 30, 2017, 04:11:59 PMWill it be catered?
Well, Yellon just came out in favor of a demotion. Decided he'd had enough of SKO's logic and switched to mine.
Funeral services for Chuck Gitles at Shalom Memorial, 10 AM Thursday.
A Jewish funeral? Catered?
If you have to ask, you can't come.
Quote from: CBStew on May 31, 2017, 11:28:44 AMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 30, 2017, 08:56:32 PMQuote from: CBStew on May 30, 2017, 06:38:07 PMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 30, 2017, 04:11:59 PMWill it be catered?
Well, Yellon just came out in favor of a demotion. Decided he'd had enough of SKO's logic and switched to mine.
Funeral services for Chuck Gitles at Shalom Memorial, 10 AM Thursday.
A Jewish funeral? Catered?
If you have to ask, you can't come.
But I was going to bring a kugel.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 31, 2017, 12:17:31 PMQuote from: CBStew on May 31, 2017, 11:28:44 AMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 30, 2017, 08:56:32 PMQuote from: CBStew on May 30, 2017, 06:38:07 PMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 30, 2017, 04:11:59 PMWill it be catered?
Well, Yellon just came out in favor of a demotion. Decided he'd had enough of SKO's logic and switched to mine.
Funeral services for Chuck Gitles at Shalom Memorial, 10 AM Thursday.
A Jewish funeral? Catered?
If you have to ask, you can't come.
But I was going to bring a kugel.
Withfrosted flakesZorilla Crunch on top? Well... what do I care. I'm dead.
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on May 31, 2017, 01:39:06 PMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 31, 2017, 12:17:31 PMQuote from: CBStew on May 31, 2017, 11:28:44 AMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 30, 2017, 08:56:32 PMQuote from: CBStew on May 30, 2017, 06:38:07 PMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 30, 2017, 04:11:59 PMWill it be catered?
Well, Yellon just came out in favor of a demotion. Decided he'd had enough of SKO's logic and switched to mine.
Funeral services for Chuck Gitles at Shalom Memorial, 10 AM Thursday.
A Jewish funeral? Catered?
If you have to ask, you can't come.
But I was going to bring a kugel.
Withfrosted flakesZorilla Crunch on top? Well... what do I care. I'm dead.
Quote from: SKO on May 30, 2017, 01:52:19 PM
The way I see it is you'd demote him to Iowa if you felt he needed to learn something or if he was blocking someone better. Considering Happ is already cooling off and might need to go back himself there's not a ton of organizational depth in the outfield. If you demote Schwarber you're probably playing Bryant every day in left and Javy at 3rd, but Javy largely looks good because Joe picks his spots and his matchups still. When he plays every day he tends to struggle. You're just robbing from Peter to pay Paul.
Quote from: CT III on May 31, 2017, 09:18:29 PMQuote from: SKO on May 30, 2017, 01:52:19 PM
The way I see it is you'd demote him to Iowa if you felt he needed to learn something or if he was blocking someone better. Considering Happ is already cooling off and might need to go back himself there's not a ton of organizational depth in the outfield. If you demote Schwarber you're probably playing Bryant every day in left and Javy at 3rd, but Javy largely looks good because Joe picks his spots and his matchups still. When he plays every day he tends to struggle. You're just robbing from Peter to pay Paul.
Shut up Paul, you're a douche.
Quote from: Brownie on May 31, 2017, 09:48:22 PMQuote from: CT III on May 31, 2017, 09:18:29 PMQuote from: SKO on May 30, 2017, 01:52:19 PM
The way I see it is you'd demote him to Iowa if you felt he needed to learn something or if he was blocking someone better. Considering Happ is already cooling off and might need to go back himself there's not a ton of organizational depth in the outfield. If you demote Schwarber you're probably playing Bryant every day in left and Javy at 3rd, but Javy largely looks good because Joe picks his spots and his matchups still. When he plays every day he tends to struggle. You're just robbing from Peter to pay Paul.
Shut up Paul, you're a douche.
You send Schwarber to Iowa and SKO's life will be turned on its head. He'll be stopped on his trips to pick up diapers and beer at the Hy-vee for people to request autographs and photographs with WORLD SERIES HERO KYLE SCHWARBER! Groupies will approach him at the Indianola Arby's as he dines with his family and they will ask him why he didn't call, oblivious that the real Kyle Schwarber is in fact on a 9-game road trip through Omaha, Colorado Springs and Albuquerque.
Couple that with the fact that it really is a dumb idea, and it's easy to see why he's against it.
Quote from: SKO on June 01, 2017, 12:21:45 AMQuote from: Brownie on May 31, 2017, 09:48:22 PMQuote from: CT III on May 31, 2017, 09:18:29 PMQuote from: SKO on May 30, 2017, 01:52:19 PM
The way I see it is you'd demote him to Iowa if you felt he needed to learn something or if he was blocking someone better. Considering Happ is already cooling off and might need to go back himself there's not a ton of organizational depth in the outfield. If you demote Schwarber you're probably playing Bryant every day in left and Javy at 3rd, but Javy largely looks good because Joe picks his spots and his matchups still. When he plays every day he tends to struggle. You're just robbing from Peter to pay Paul.
Shut up Paul, you're a douche.
You send Schwarber to Iowa and SKO's life will be turned on its head. He'll be stopped on his trips to pick up diapers and beer at the Hy-vee for people to request autographs and photographs with WORLD SERIES HERO KYLE SCHWARBER! Groupies will approach him at the Indianola Arby's as he dines with his family and they will ask him why he didn't call, oblivious that the real Kyle Schwarber is in fact on a 9-game road trip through Omaha, Colorado Springs and Albuquerque.
Couple that with the fact that it really is a dumb idea, and it's easy to see why he's against it.
I'm dying
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 01, 2017, 08:19:41 AMQuote from: SKO on June 01, 2017, 12:21:45 AMQuote from: Brownie on May 31, 2017, 09:48:22 PMQuote from: CT III on May 31, 2017, 09:18:29 PMQuote from: SKO on May 30, 2017, 01:52:19 PM
The way I see it is you'd demote him to Iowa if you felt he needed to learn something or if he was blocking someone better. Considering Happ is already cooling off and might need to go back himself there's not a ton of organizational depth in the outfield. If you demote Schwarber you're probably playing Bryant every day in left and Javy at 3rd, but Javy largely looks good because Joe picks his spots and his matchups still. When he plays every day he tends to struggle. You're just robbing from Peter to pay Paul.
Shut up Paul, you're a douche.
You send Schwarber to Iowa and SKO's life will be turned on its head. He'll be stopped on his trips to pick up diapers and beer at the Hy-vee for people to request autographs and photographs with WORLD SERIES HERO KYLE SCHWARBER! Groupies will approach him at the Indianola Arby's as he dines with his family and they will ask him why he didn't call, oblivious that the real Kyle Schwarber is in fact on a 9-game road trip through Omaha, Colorado Springs and Albuquerque.
Couple that with the fact that it really is a dumb idea, and it's easy to see why he's against it.
I'm dying
TJ confirmed that there is an Arby's in Indianola. That's dedication to the craft.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 01, 2017, 08:19:41 AMQuote from: SKO on June 01, 2017, 12:21:45 AMQuote from: Brownie on May 31, 2017, 09:48:22 PMQuote from: CT III on May 31, 2017, 09:18:29 PMQuote from: SKO on May 30, 2017, 01:52:19 PM
The way I see it is you'd demote him to Iowa if you felt he needed to learn something or if he was blocking someone better. Considering Happ is already cooling off and might need to go back himself there's not a ton of organizational depth in the outfield. If you demote Schwarber you're probably playing Bryant every day in left and Javy at 3rd, but Javy largely looks good because Joe picks his spots and his matchups still. When he plays every day he tends to struggle. You're just robbing from Peter to pay Paul.
Shut up Paul, you're a douche.
You send Schwarber to Iowa and SKO's life will be turned on its head. He'll be stopped on his trips to pick up diapers and beer at the Hy-vee for people to request autographs and photographs with WORLD SERIES HERO KYLE SCHWARBER! Groupies will approach him at the Indianola Arby's as he dines with his family and they will ask him why he didn't call, oblivious that the real Kyle Schwarber is in fact on a 9-game road trip through Omaha, Colorado Springs and Albuquerque.
Couple that with the fact that it really is a dumb idea, and it's easy to see why he's against it.
I'm dying
TJ confirmed that there is an Arby's in Indianola. That's dedication to the craft.
Quote from: Saul Goodman on June 01, 2017, 08:58:01 AMI am not as surprised to learn that there is an Arby's in Indianola as I am that there is a place called Indianola.Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 01, 2017, 08:19:41 AMQuote from: SKO on June 01, 2017, 12:21:45 AMQuote from: Brownie on May 31, 2017, 09:48:22 PMQuote from: CT III on May 31, 2017, 09:18:29 PMQuote from: SKO on May 30, 2017, 01:52:19 PM
The way I see it is you'd demote him to Iowa if you felt he needed to learn something or if he was blocking someone better. Considering Happ is already cooling off and might need to go back himself there's not a ton of organizational depth in the outfield. If you demote Schwarber you're probably playing Bryant every day in left and Javy at 3rd, but Javy largely looks good because Joe picks his spots and his matchups still. When he plays every day he tends to struggle. You're just robbing from Peter to pay Paul.
Shut up Paul, you're a douche.
You send Schwarber to Iowa and SKO's life will be turned on its head. He'll be stopped on his trips to pick up diapers and beer at the Hy-vee for people to request autographs and photographs with WORLD SERIES HERO KYLE SCHWARBER! Groupies will approach him at the Indianola Arby's as he dines with his family and they will ask him why he didn't call, oblivious that the real Kyle Schwarber is in fact on a 9-game road trip through Omaha, Colorado Springs and Albuquerque.
Couple that with the fact that it really is a dumb idea, and it's easy to see why he's against it.
I'm dying
TJ confirmed that there is an Arby's in Indianola. That's dedication to the craft.
And if you'd spotted me "Indianola" and gave me three guesses to come up with the state, I'm not sure I would've landed on Iowa. Impressive.
Quote from: CBStew on June 01, 2017, 01:29:46 PMQuote from: Saul Goodman on June 01, 2017, 08:58:01 AMI am not as surprised to learn that there is an Arby's in Indianola as I am that there is a place called Indianola.Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 01, 2017, 08:19:41 AMQuote from: SKO on June 01, 2017, 12:21:45 AMQuote from: Brownie on May 31, 2017, 09:48:22 PMQuote from: CT III on May 31, 2017, 09:18:29 PMQuote from: SKO on May 30, 2017, 01:52:19 PM
The way I see it is you'd demote him to Iowa if you felt he needed to learn something or if he was blocking someone better. Considering Happ is already cooling off and might need to go back himself there's not a ton of organizational depth in the outfield. If you demote Schwarber you're probably playing Bryant every day in left and Javy at 3rd, but Javy largely looks good because Joe picks his spots and his matchups still. When he plays every day he tends to struggle. You're just robbing from Peter to pay Paul.
Shut up Paul, you're a douche.
You send Schwarber to Iowa and SKO's life will be turned on its head. He'll be stopped on his trips to pick up diapers and beer at the Hy-vee for people to request autographs and photographs with WORLD SERIES HERO KYLE SCHWARBER! Groupies will approach him at the Indianola Arby's as he dines with his family and they will ask him why he didn't call, oblivious that the real Kyle Schwarber is in fact on a 9-game road trip through Omaha, Colorado Springs and Albuquerque.
Couple that with the fact that it really is a dumb idea, and it's easy to see why he's against it.
I'm dying
TJ confirmed that there is an Arby's in Indianola. That's dedication to the craft.
And if you'd spotted me "Indianola" and gave me three guesses to come up with the state, I'm not sure I would've landed on Iowa. Impressive.
Quote from: CBStew on June 01, 2017, 01:29:46 PMQuote from: Saul Goodman on June 01, 2017, 08:58:01 AMI am not as surprised to learn that there is an Arby's in Indianola as I am that there is a place called Indianola.Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 01, 2017, 08:19:41 AMQuote from: SKO on June 01, 2017, 12:21:45 AMQuote from: Brownie on May 31, 2017, 09:48:22 PMQuote from: CT III on May 31, 2017, 09:18:29 PMQuote from: SKO on May 30, 2017, 01:52:19 PM
The way I see it is you'd demote him to Iowa if you felt he needed to learn something or if he was blocking someone better. Considering Happ is already cooling off and might need to go back himself there's not a ton of organizational depth in the outfield. If you demote Schwarber you're probably playing Bryant every day in left and Javy at 3rd, but Javy largely looks good because Joe picks his spots and his matchups still. When he plays every day he tends to struggle. You're just robbing from Peter to pay Paul.
Shut up Paul, you're a douche.
You send Schwarber to Iowa and SKO's life will be turned on its head. He'll be stopped on his trips to pick up diapers and beer at the Hy-vee for people to request autographs and photographs with WORLD SERIES HERO KYLE SCHWARBER! Groupies will approach him at the Indianola Arby's as he dines with his family and they will ask him why he didn't call, oblivious that the real Kyle Schwarber is in fact on a 9-game road trip through Omaha, Colorado Springs and Albuquerque.
Couple that with the fact that it really is a dumb idea, and it's easy to see why he's against it.
I'm dying
TJ confirmed that there is an Arby's in Indianola. That's dedication to the craft.
And if you'd spotted me "Indianola" and gave me three guesses to come up with the state, I'm not sure I would've landed on Iowa. Impressive.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 01, 2017, 02:27:13 PMI'll see your Ankeny, Urbandale, Johnston and Adair, and raise you a Ross, Hercules, Orinda and Pleasanton.Quote from: CBStew on June 01, 2017, 01:29:46 PMQuote from: Saul Goodman on June 01, 2017, 08:58:01 AMI am not as surprised to learn that there is an Arby's in Indianola as I am that there is a place called Indianola.Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 01, 2017, 08:19:41 AMQuote from: SKO on June 01, 2017, 12:21:45 AMQuote from: Brownie on May 31, 2017, 09:48:22 PMQuote from: CT III on May 31, 2017, 09:18:29 PMQuote from: SKO on May 30, 2017, 01:52:19 PM
The way I see it is you'd demote him to Iowa if you felt he needed to learn something or if he was blocking someone better. Considering Happ is already cooling off and might need to go back himself there's not a ton of organizational depth in the outfield. If you demote Schwarber you're probably playing Bryant every day in left and Javy at 3rd, but Javy largely looks good because Joe picks his spots and his matchups still. When he plays every day he tends to struggle. You're just robbing from Peter to pay Paul.
Shut up Paul, you're a douche.
You send Schwarber to Iowa and SKO's life will be turned on its head. He'll be stopped on his trips to pick up diapers and beer at the Hy-vee for people to request autographs and photographs with WORLD SERIES HERO KYLE SCHWARBER! Groupies will approach him at the Indianola Arby's as he dines with his family and they will ask him why he didn't call, oblivious that the real Kyle Schwarber is in fact on a 9-game road trip through Omaha, Colorado Springs and Albuquerque.
Couple that with the fact that it really is a dumb idea, and it's easy to see why he's against it.
I'm dying
TJ confirmed that there is an Arby's in Indianola. That's dedication to the craft.
And if you'd spotted me "Indianola" and gave me three guesses to come up with the state, I'm not sure I would've landed on Iowa. Impressive.
Too far south of DesMoines to visit. Ankeny, Urbandale, Johnston and Adair are much more accessible.
Quote from: CT III on May 31, 2017, 09:18:29 PMQuote from: SKO on May 30, 2017, 01:52:19 PM
The way I see it is you'd demote him to Iowa if you felt he needed to learn something or if he was blocking someone better. Considering Happ is already cooling off and might need to go back himself there's not a ton of organizational depth in the outfield. If you demote Schwarber you're probably playing Bryant every day in left and Javy at 3rd, but Javy largely looks good because Joe picks his spots and his matchups still. When he plays every day he tends to struggle. You're just robbing from Peter to pay Paul.
Shut up Paul, you're a douche.
Quote from: SKO on May 30, 2017, 10:32:04 PMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 30, 2017, 04:11:59 PM
Well, Yellon just came out in favor of a demotion. Decided he'd had enough of SKO's logic and switched to mine.
Funeral services for Chuck Gitles at Shalom Memorial, 10 AM Thursday.
FYCAL
Quote from: Saul Goodman on June 22, 2017, 11:29:59 AM
Down to Iowa with our large adult son.
Quote from: Saul Goodman on June 22, 2017, 11:29:59 AM
Down to Iowa with our large adult son.
Quote from: Oleg on June 22, 2017, 01:20:47 PMQuote from: Saul Goodman on June 22, 2017, 11:29:59 AM
Down to Iowa with our large adult son.
So...Chuck was...right? Shut 'er down, folks.
Quote from: Oleg on June 22, 2017, 01:20:47 PMI was less right than .171/.295/.378/.673 was wrong.Quote from: Saul Goodman on June 22, 2017, 11:29:59 AM
Down to Iowa with our large adult son.
So...Chuck was...right? Shut 'er down, folks.
Quote from: SKO on June 22, 2017, 01:44:25 PM
Big day for Chuck, his long time dream of seeing a beloved Cubs player humbled and sent to the minors achieved.
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on July 06, 2017, 10:20:26 AM
Our large adult son is coming home.
Quote from: Saul Goodman on July 27, 2017, 01:35:26 AMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on July 06, 2017, 10:20:26 AM
Our large adult son is coming home.
He went to Iowa, grew some facial hair, and came back as Edgy Kyle Schwarber.
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on July 27, 2017, 08:10:44 AMQuote from: Saul Goodman on July 27, 2017, 01:35:26 AMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on July 06, 2017, 10:20:26 AM
Our large adult son is coming home.
He went to Iowa, grew some facial hair, and came back as Edgy Kyle Schwarber.
He probably wears a Disturbed shirt under his jersey now.
Quote from: Saul Goodman on July 27, 2017, 08:08:11 PMBumpQuote from: Quality Start Machine on July 27, 2017, 08:10:44 AMQuote from: Saul Goodman on July 27, 2017, 01:35:26 AMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on July 06, 2017, 10:20:26 AM
Our large adult son is coming home.
He went to Iowa, grew some facial hair, and came back as Edgy Kyle Schwarber.
He probably wears a Disturbed shirt under his jersey now.
Our sweet mashing boy is growing up.
Quote from: Shooter on July 27, 2017, 09:24:27 PMQuote from: Saul Goodman on July 27, 2017, 08:08:11 PMBumpQuote from: Quality Start Machine on July 27, 2017, 08:10:44 AMQuote from: Saul Goodman on July 27, 2017, 01:35:26 AMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on July 06, 2017, 10:20:26 AM
Our large adult son is coming home.
He went to Iowa, grew some facial hair, and came back as Edgy Kyle Schwarber.
He probably wears a Disturbed shirt under his jersey now.
Our sweet mashing boy is growing up.
Quote from: Brownie on July 27, 2017, 10:18:34 PMQuote from: Shooter on July 27, 2017, 09:24:27 PMQuote from: Saul Goodman on July 27, 2017, 08:08:11 PMBumpQuote from: Quality Start Machine on July 27, 2017, 08:10:44 AMQuote from: Saul Goodman on July 27, 2017, 01:35:26 AMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on July 06, 2017, 10:20:26 AM
Our large adult son is coming home.
He went to Iowa, grew some facial hair, and came back as Edgy Kyle Schwarber.
He probably wears a Disturbed shirt under his jersey now.
Our sweet mashing boy is growing up.
Is he fixed yet? Asking for a friend.
Quote from: Armchair_QB on July 27, 2017, 11:38:54 PM
The opposite field bomb made me all tingly.
Quote from: Saul Goodman on July 27, 2017, 10:30:14 PMQuote from: Brownie on July 27, 2017, 10:18:34 PMQuote from: Shooter on July 27, 2017, 09:24:27 PMQuote from: Saul Goodman on July 27, 2017, 08:08:11 PMBumpQuote from: Quality Start Machine on July 27, 2017, 08:10:44 AMQuote from: Saul Goodman on July 27, 2017, 01:35:26 AMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on July 06, 2017, 10:20:26 AM
Our large adult son is coming home.
He went to Iowa, grew some facial hair, and came back as Edgy Kyle Schwarber.
He probably wears a Disturbed shirt under his jersey now.
Our sweet mashing boy is growing up.
Is he fixed yet? Asking for a friend.
Let's wait until he faces better competition than the Trash Sox, but ........... maybe.
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on July 28, 2017, 08:12:14 AMQuote from: Saul Goodman on July 27, 2017, 10:30:14 PMQuote from: Brownie on July 27, 2017, 10:18:34 PMQuote from: Shooter on July 27, 2017, 09:24:27 PMQuote from: Saul Goodman on July 27, 2017, 08:08:11 PMBumpQuote from: Quality Start Machine on July 27, 2017, 08:10:44 AMQuote from: Saul Goodman on July 27, 2017, 01:35:26 AMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on July 06, 2017, 10:20:26 AM
Our large adult son is coming home.
He went to Iowa, grew some facial hair, and came back as Edgy Kyle Schwarber.
He probably wears a Disturbed shirt under his jersey now.
Our sweet mashing boy is growing up.
Is he fixed yet? Asking for a friend.
Let's wait until he faces better competition than the Trash Sox, but ........... maybe.
His second half splits are 278/366/694. I can live with that.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 28, 2017, 08:18:52 AMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on July 28, 2017, 08:12:14 AMQuote from: Saul Goodman on July 27, 2017, 10:30:14 PMQuote from: Brownie on July 27, 2017, 10:18:34 PMQuote from: Shooter on July 27, 2017, 09:24:27 PMQuote from: Saul Goodman on July 27, 2017, 08:08:11 PMBumpQuote from: Quality Start Machine on July 27, 2017, 08:10:44 AMQuote from: Saul Goodman on July 27, 2017, 01:35:26 AMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on July 06, 2017, 10:20:26 AM
Our large adult son is coming home.
He went to Iowa, grew some facial hair, and came back as Edgy Kyle Schwarber.
He probably wears a Disturbed shirt under his jersey now.
Our sweet mashing boy is growing up.
Is he fixed yet? Asking for a friend.
Let's wait until he faces better competition than the Trash Sox, but ........... maybe.
His second half splits are 278/366/694. I can live with that.
That's up from .219/.324/.438.
The day before.
Quote from: SKO on July 28, 2017, 08:27:36 AMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 28, 2017, 08:18:52 AMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on July 28, 2017, 08:12:14 AMQuote from: Saul Goodman on July 27, 2017, 10:30:14 PMQuote from: Brownie on July 27, 2017, 10:18:34 PMQuote from: Shooter on July 27, 2017, 09:24:27 PMQuote from: Saul Goodman on July 27, 2017, 08:08:11 PMBumpQuote from: Quality Start Machine on July 27, 2017, 08:10:44 AMQuote from: Saul Goodman on July 27, 2017, 01:35:26 AMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on July 06, 2017, 10:20:26 AM
Our large adult son is coming home.
He went to Iowa, grew some facial hair, and came back as Edgy Kyle Schwarber.
He probably wears a Disturbed shirt under his jersey now.
Our sweet mashing boy is growing up.
Is he fixed yet? Asking for a friend.
Let's wait until he faces better competition than the Trash Sox, but ........... maybe.
His second half splits are 278/366/694. I can live with that.
That's up from .219/.324/.438.
The day before.
How about since his call up from Iowa? Before last night he was slashing .239/.340/.500/.840 since he came back. Including last night it is .280/.368/.680/1.048. Glad Kyle Fucking Schwarber hasn't done enough to avoid getting the Chuck Cherry Picking Awful treatment. Why do you watch sports/ostensibly have a favorite baseball team?
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on July 28, 2017, 08:44:33 AMQuote from: SKO on July 28, 2017, 08:27:36 AMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 28, 2017, 08:18:52 AMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on July 28, 2017, 08:12:14 AMQuote from: Saul Goodman on July 27, 2017, 10:30:14 PMQuote from: Brownie on July 27, 2017, 10:18:34 PMQuote from: Shooter on July 27, 2017, 09:24:27 PMQuote from: Saul Goodman on July 27, 2017, 08:08:11 PMBumpQuote from: Quality Start Machine on July 27, 2017, 08:10:44 AMQuote from: Saul Goodman on July 27, 2017, 01:35:26 AMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on July 06, 2017, 10:20:26 AM
Our large adult son is coming home.
He went to Iowa, grew some facial hair, and came back as Edgy Kyle Schwarber.
He probably wears a Disturbed shirt under his jersey now.
Our sweet mashing boy is growing up.
Is he fixed yet? Asking for a friend.
Let's wait until he faces better competition than the Trash Sox, but ........... maybe.
His second half splits are 278/366/694. I can live with that.
That's up from .219/.324/.438.
The day before.
How about since his call up from Iowa? Before last night he was slashing .239/.340/.500/.840 since he came back. Including last night it is .280/.368/.680/1.048. Glad Kyle Fucking Schwarber hasn't done enough to avoid getting the Chuck Cherry Picking Awful treatment. Why do you watch sports/ostensibly have a favorite baseball team?
Let it go, man. Let's all enjoy our large adult son mangling baseballs north of the Cheddar Curtain this weekend.
Quote from: SKO on July 28, 2017, 08:27:36 AMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 28, 2017, 08:18:52 AMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on July 28, 2017, 08:12:14 AMQuote from: Saul Goodman on July 27, 2017, 10:30:14 PMQuote from: Brownie on July 27, 2017, 10:18:34 PMQuote from: Shooter on July 27, 2017, 09:24:27 PMQuote from: Saul Goodman on July 27, 2017, 08:08:11 PMBumpQuote from: Quality Start Machine on July 27, 2017, 08:10:44 AMQuote from: Saul Goodman on July 27, 2017, 01:35:26 AMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on July 06, 2017, 10:20:26 AM
Our large adult son is coming home.
He went to Iowa, grew some facial hair, and came back as Edgy Kyle Schwarber.
He probably wears a Disturbed shirt under his jersey now.
Our sweet mashing boy is growing up.
Is he fixed yet? Asking for a friend.
Let's wait until he faces better competition than the Trash Sox, but ........... maybe.
His second half splits are 278/366/694. I can live with that.
That's up from .219/.324/.438.
The day before.
How about since his call up from Iowa? Before last night he was slashing .239/.340/.500/.840 since he came back. Including last night it is .280/.368/.680/1.048. Glad Kyle Fucking Schwarber hasn't done enough to avoid getting the Chuck Cherry Picking Awful treatment. Why do you watch sports/ostensibly have a favorite baseball team?
Quote from: Brownie on July 27, 2017, 10:18:34 PMQuote from: Shooter on July 27, 2017, 09:24:27 PMQuote from: Saul Goodman on July 27, 2017, 08:08:11 PMBumpQuote from: Quality Start Machine on July 27, 2017, 08:10:44 AMQuote from: Saul Goodman on July 27, 2017, 01:35:26 AMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on July 06, 2017, 10:20:26 AM
Our large adult son is coming home.
He went to Iowa, grew some facial hair, and came back as Edgy Kyle Schwarber.
He probably wears a Disturbed shirt under his jersey now.
Our sweet mashing boy is growing up.
Is he fixed yet? Asking for a friend.
Quote from: Oleg on July 28, 2017, 12:24:48 PMQuote from: Brownie on July 27, 2017, 10:18:34 PMQuote from: Shooter on July 27, 2017, 09:24:27 PMQuote from: Saul Goodman on July 27, 2017, 08:08:11 PMBumpQuote from: Quality Start Machine on July 27, 2017, 08:10:44 AMQuote from: Saul Goodman on July 27, 2017, 01:35:26 AMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on July 06, 2017, 10:20:26 AM
Our large adult son is coming home.
He went to Iowa, grew some facial hair, and came back as Edgy Kyle Schwarber.
He probably wears a Disturbed shirt under his jersey now.
Our sweet mashing boy is growing up.
Is he fixed yet? Asking for a friend.
Some of us don't think he was ever broken. He's just been improved.
Quote from: SKO on July 28, 2017, 01:40:33 PMQuote from: Oleg on July 28, 2017, 12:24:48 PMQuote from: Brownie on July 27, 2017, 10:18:34 PMQuote from: Shooter on July 27, 2017, 09:24:27 PMQuote from: Saul Goodman on July 27, 2017, 08:08:11 PMBumpQuote from: Quality Start Machine on July 27, 2017, 08:10:44 AMQuote from: Saul Goodman on July 27, 2017, 01:35:26 AMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on July 06, 2017, 10:20:26 AM
Our large adult son is coming home.
He went to Iowa, grew some facial hair, and came back as Edgy Kyle Schwarber.
He probably wears a Disturbed shirt under his jersey now.
Our sweet mashing boy is growing up.
Is he fixed yet? Asking for a friend.
Some of us don't think he was ever broken. He's just been improved.
His BABIP has been a strange thing. As low as it has been it is hard not to blame luck for his struggles, but then again he was also just a dead pull hitter before the demotion and if you keep repeatedly hitting it hard into a shift you know is going to be there, is it always bad luck that they grab it? He's using left/left center a lot more now and the hits are coming.
Either way yeah I was never really all that worried about Kyle. I can't think of an example of a hitter that showed his level of patience and power as a rookie and then disappeared. He's not some Randal Grichuk who just swung at everything, never walked, had one BABIP fueled good season and then regressed to who he was always supposed to be. His approach was always going to result in good numbers eventually.
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on July 28, 2017, 02:11:40 PMis the first year the Cubs will have two LH hitters with at least 30 home runs. Ever.
Quote from: Eli on July 30, 2017, 08:54:11 PMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on July 28, 2017, 02:11:40 PMis the first year the Cubs will have two LH hitters with at least 30 home runs. Ever.
Why can't you use words like "might" or "could."
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on July 31, 2017, 08:04:20 AMShe could; but I don't think that she might.Quote from: Eli on July 30, 2017, 08:54:11 PMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on July 28, 2017, 02:11:40 PMis the first year the Cubs will have two LH hitters with at least 30 home runs. Ever.
Why can't you use words like "might" or "could."
If the words I type on a fringe message board have any actual impact on real life events, then Kate Upton will certainly release a lesbian sex tape this afternoon.
Quote from: CBStew on July 31, 2017, 09:34:01 AMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on July 31, 2017, 08:04:20 AMShe could; but I don't think that she might.Quote from: Eli on July 30, 2017, 08:54:11 PMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on July 28, 2017, 02:11:40 PMis the first year the Cubs will have two LH hitters with at least 30 home runs. Ever.
Why can't you use words like "might" or "could."
If the words I type on a fringe message board have any actual impact on real life events, then Kate Upton will certainly release a lesbian sex tape this afternoon.
Quote from: SKO on August 15, 2017, 03:14:13 PM
Feels worth mentioning that even with his awful 9 K in a row streak or whatever Kyle is at .242/.375/.455/.830 in August and .247/.350/.551/.901 since he returned from Iowa.
Quote from: SKO on August 15, 2017, 03:14:13 PM
Feels worth mentioning that even with his awful 9 K in a row streak or whatever Kyle is at .242/.375/.455/.830 in August and .247/.350/.551/.901 since he returned from Iowa.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on August 15, 2017, 04:11:19 PMQuote from: SKO on August 15, 2017, 03:14:13 PM
Feels worth mentioning that even with his awful 9 K in a row streak or whatever Kyle is at .242/.375/.455/.830 in August and .247/.350/.551/.901 since he returned from Iowa.
8. He only got to 2 strikes on his way to number 9 before being hit by a pitch.
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on August 15, 2017, 04:32:14 PMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on August 15, 2017, 04:11:19 PMQuote from: SKO on August 15, 2017, 03:14:13 PM
Feels worth mentioning that even with his awful 9 K in a row streak or whatever Kyle is at .242/.375/.455/.830 in August and .247/.350/.551/.901 since he returned from Iowa.
8. He only got to 2 strikes on his way to number 9 before being hit by a pitch.
That's absolutely staggering.
Quote from: Oleg on August 16, 2017, 09:45:43 AMI am really not sure why Chuck has chosen to die on the Baez/Schwarber suck hills when there's a perfectly useless Jason Heyward right there.Quote from: Quality Start Machine on August 15, 2017, 04:32:14 PMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on August 15, 2017, 04:11:19 PMQuote from: SKO on August 15, 2017, 03:14:13 PM
Feels worth mentioning that even with his awful 9 K in a row streak or whatever Kyle is at .242/.375/.455/.830 in August and .247/.350/.551/.901 since he returned from Iowa.
8. He only got to 2 strikes on his way to number 9 before being hit by a pitch.
That's absolutely staggering.
Everyone knows the great ones get hit after only 1 strike.
Quote from: SKO on August 16, 2017, 09:54:28 AMQuote from: Oleg on August 16, 2017, 09:45:43 AMI am really not sure why Chuck has chosen to die on the Baez/Schwarber suck hills when there's a perfectly useless Jason Heyward right there.Quote from: Quality Start Machine on August 15, 2017, 04:32:14 PMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on August 15, 2017, 04:11:19 PMQuote from: SKO on August 15, 2017, 03:14:13 PM
Feels worth mentioning that even with his awful 9 K in a row streak or whatever Kyle is at .242/.375/.455/.830 in August and .247/.350/.551/.901 since he returned from Iowa.
8. He only got to 2 strikes on his way to number 9 before being hit by a pitch.
That's absolutely staggering.
Everyone knows the great ones get hit after only 1 strike.
Quote from: SKO on August 16, 2017, 09:54:28 AMQuote from: Oleg on August 16, 2017, 09:45:43 AMI am really not sure why Chuck has chosen to die on the Baez/Schwarber suck hills when there's a perfectly useless Jason Heyward right there.Quote from: Quality Start Machine on August 15, 2017, 04:32:14 PMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on August 15, 2017, 04:11:19 PMQuote from: SKO on August 15, 2017, 03:14:13 PM
Feels worth mentioning that even with his awful 9 K in a row streak or whatever Kyle is at .242/.375/.455/.830 in August and .247/.350/.551/.901 since he returned from Iowa.
8. He only got to 2 strikes on his way to number 9 before being hit by a pitch.
That's absolutely staggering.
Everyone knows the great ones get hit after only 1 strike.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on August 16, 2017, 10:24:41 AMQuote from: SKO on August 16, 2017, 09:54:28 AMQuote from: Oleg on August 16, 2017, 09:45:43 AMI am really not sure why Chuck has chosen to die on the Baez/Schwarber suck hills when there's a perfectly useless Jason Heyward right there.Quote from: Quality Start Machine on August 15, 2017, 04:32:14 PMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on August 15, 2017, 04:11:19 PMQuote from: SKO on August 15, 2017, 03:14:13 PM
Feels worth mentioning that even with his awful 9 K in a row streak or whatever Kyle is at .242/.375/.455/.830 in August and .247/.350/.551/.901 since he returned from Iowa.
8. He only got to 2 strikes on his way to number 9 before being hit by a pitch.
That's absolutely staggering.
Everyone knows the great ones get hit after only 1 strike.
I have to hide my bonafides as a racist fuck, right SKO?
Quote from: SKO on August 16, 2017, 10:27:35 AMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on August 16, 2017, 10:24:41 AMQuote from: SKO on August 16, 2017, 09:54:28 AMQuote from: Oleg on August 16, 2017, 09:45:43 AMI am really not sure why Chuck has chosen to die on the Baez/Schwarber suck hills when there's a perfectly useless Jason Heyward right there.Quote from: Quality Start Machine on August 15, 2017, 04:32:14 PMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on August 15, 2017, 04:11:19 PMQuote from: SKO on August 15, 2017, 03:14:13 PM
Feels worth mentioning that even with his awful 9 K in a row streak or whatever Kyle is at .242/.375/.455/.830 in August and .247/.350/.551/.901 since he returned from Iowa.
8. He only got to 2 strikes on his way to number 9 before being hit by a pitch.
That's absolutely staggering.
Everyone knows the great ones get hit after only 1 strike.
I have to hide my bonafides as a racist fuck, right SKO?
I'm just laughing because I'm old enough to remember when Internet Chuck responded to Kris Bryant's July 2015 slump by telling us how "Kyle Schwarber is Everything Kris Bryant Was Supposed to Be". Life comes at you fast, I guess.
Quote from: Cannonball Titcomb on August 16, 2017, 10:30:33 AMQuote from: SKO on August 16, 2017, 10:27:35 AMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on August 16, 2017, 10:24:41 AMQuote from: SKO on August 16, 2017, 09:54:28 AMQuote from: Oleg on August 16, 2017, 09:45:43 AMI am really not sure why Chuck has chosen to die on the Baez/Schwarber suck hills when there's a perfectly useless Jason Heyward right there.Quote from: Quality Start Machine on August 15, 2017, 04:32:14 PMQuote from: Chuck to Chuck on August 15, 2017, 04:11:19 PMQuote from: SKO on August 15, 2017, 03:14:13 PM
Feels worth mentioning that even with his awful 9 K in a row streak or whatever Kyle is at .242/.375/.455/.830 in August and .247/.350/.551/.901 since he returned from Iowa.
8. He only got to 2 strikes on his way to number 9 before being hit by a pitch.
That's absolutely staggering.
Everyone knows the great ones get hit after only 1 strike.
I have to hide my bonafides as a racist fuck, right SKO?
I'm just laughing because I'm old enough to remember when Internet Chuck responded to Kris Bryant's July 2015 slump by telling us how "Kyle Schwarber is Everything Kris Bryant Was Supposed to Be". Life comes at you fast, I guess.
link, please
Quote from: SKO on August 17, 2017, 09:51:07 AM
Large Adult Baseball Son struck out 8 times in a row and it lowered his OBP in August all the way down to .422.
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on August 17, 2017, 10:22:03 AMQuote from: SKO on August 17, 2017, 09:51:07 AM
Large Adult Baseball Son struck out 8 times in a row and it lowered his OBP in August all the way down to .422.
He followed the 8 Ks by reaching base 8 times in a row.
Quote from: Eli on July 30, 2017, 08:54:11 PMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on July 28, 2017, 02:11:40 PMis the first year the Cubs will have two LH hitters with at least 30 home runs. Ever.
Why can't you use words like "might" or "could."
Quote from: Eli on September 30, 2017, 03:57:06 PMQuote from: Eli on July 30, 2017, 08:54:11 PMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on July 28, 2017, 02:11:40 PMis the first year the Cubs will have two LH hitters with at least 30 home runs. Ever.
Why can't you use words like "might" or "could."
Fork was right.
Quote from: Canadouche on September 30, 2017, 05:00:21 PMQuote from: Eli on September 30, 2017, 03:57:06 PMQuote from: Eli on July 30, 2017, 08:54:11 PMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on July 28, 2017, 02:11:40 PMis the first year the Cubs will have two LH hitters with at least 30 home runs. Ever.
Why can't you use words like "might" or "could."
Fork was right.
That motherfucking seer also insanely predicted last year that Schwarber would be an October surprise.
Quote from: Brownie on September 30, 2017, 06:50:52 PMQuote from: Canadouche on September 30, 2017, 05:00:21 PMQuote from: Eli on September 30, 2017, 03:57:06 PMQuote from: Eli on July 30, 2017, 08:54:11 PMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on July 28, 2017, 02:11:40 PMis the first year the Cubs will have two LH hitters with at least 30 home runs. Ever.
Why can't you use words like "might" or "could."
Fork was right.
That motherfucking seer also insanely predicted last year that Schwarber would be an October surprise.
That was really Andy's hobbyhorse
Quote from: Huey Potatohead on September 30, 2017, 09:34:31 PMQuote from: Brownie on September 30, 2017, 06:50:52 PMQuote from: Canadouche on September 30, 2017, 05:00:21 PMQuote from: Eli on September 30, 2017, 03:57:06 PMQuote from: Eli on July 30, 2017, 08:54:11 PMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on July 28, 2017, 02:11:40 PMis the first year the Cubs will have two LH hitters with at least 30 home runs. Ever.
Why can't you use words like "might" or "could."
Fork was right.
That motherfucking seer also insanely predicted last year that Schwarber would be an October surprise.
That was really Andy's hobbyhorse
Unless Andy went public with this notion before June 2nd, I'd like to get a little credit. (http://desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=9113.msg304234#msg304234)
Quote from: Brownie on September 30, 2017, 11:32:49 PMQuote from: Huey Potatohead on September 30, 2017, 09:34:31 PMQuote from: Brownie on September 30, 2017, 06:50:52 PMQuote from: Canadouche on September 30, 2017, 05:00:21 PMQuote from: Eli on September 30, 2017, 03:57:06 PMQuote from: Eli on July 30, 2017, 08:54:11 PMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on July 28, 2017, 02:11:40 PMis the first year the Cubs will have two LH hitters with at least 30 home runs. Ever.
Why can't you use words like "might" or "could."
Fork was right.
That motherfucking seer also insanely predicted last year that Schwarber would be an October surprise.
That was really Andy's hobbyhorse
Unless Andy went public with this notion before June 2nd, I'd like to get a little credit. (http://desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=9113.msg304234#msg304234)
This was May. (http://desipio.com/?p=6139)
Quote20. Kyle Hendricks – As fifth starters go he's a pretty good one. [........] My guess is that when the Cubs make a trade to bring in a top notch starter to basically kick Lackey and Hammel down a notch in the playoff rotation that Kyle goes the other way in the trade.
Quote from: Bort on October 01, 2017, 09:28:46 AMQuote from: Brownie on September 30, 2017, 11:32:49 PMQuote from: Huey Potatohead on September 30, 2017, 09:34:31 PMQuote from: Brownie on September 30, 2017, 06:50:52 PMQuote from: Canadouche on September 30, 2017, 05:00:21 PMQuote from: Eli on September 30, 2017, 03:57:06 PMQuote from: Eli on July 30, 2017, 08:54:11 PMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on July 28, 2017, 02:11:40 PMis the first year the Cubs will have two LH hitters with at least 30 home runs. Ever.
Why can't you use words like "might" or "could."
Fork was right.
That motherfucking seer also insanely predicted last year that Schwarber would be an October surprise.
That was really Andy's hobbyhorse
Unless Andy went public with this notion before June 2nd, I'd like to get a little credit. (http://desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=9113.msg304234#msg304234)
This was May. (http://desipio.com/?p=6139)
This one didn't age well.Quote20. Kyle Hendricks – As fifth starters go he's a pretty good one. [........] My guess is that when the Cubs make a trade to bring in a top notch starter to basically kick Lackey and Hammel down a notch in the playoff rotation that Kyle goes the other way in the trade.
Quote from: Huey Potatohead on October 01, 2017, 10:41:01 AM(https://media.giphy.com/media/26hisIEUqTHTZSpWg/giphy.gif)Quote from: Bort on October 01, 2017, 09:28:46 AMQuote from: Brownie on September 30, 2017, 11:32:49 PMQuote from: Huey Potatohead on September 30, 2017, 09:34:31 PMQuote from: Brownie on September 30, 2017, 06:50:52 PMQuote from: Canadouche on September 30, 2017, 05:00:21 PMQuote from: Eli on September 30, 2017, 03:57:06 PMQuote from: Eli on July 30, 2017, 08:54:11 PMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on July 28, 2017, 02:11:40 PMis the first year the Cubs will have two LH hitters with at least 30 home runs. Ever.
Why can't you use words like "might" or "could."
Fork was right.
That motherfucking seer also insanely predicted last year that Schwarber would be an October surprise.
That was really Andy's hobbyhorse
Unless Andy went public with this notion before June 2nd, I'd like to get a little credit. (http://desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=9113.msg304234#msg304234)
This was May. (http://desipio.com/?p=6139)
This one didn't age well.Quote20. Kyle Hendricks – As fifth starters go he's a pretty good one. [........] My guess is that when the Cubs make a trade to bring in a top notch starter to basically kick Lackey and Hammel down a notch in the playoff rotation that Kyle goes the other way in the trade.
Oof.
And though there's no record of it due to the ephemeral nature of the Slackbox, But I began floating the idea about Schwarber there around the second week of May. I remember because PenFoe mocked me mercilessly for the suggestion.
Quote from: Shooter on October 01, 2017, 01:11:05 PMQuote from: Huey Potatohead on October 01, 2017, 10:41:01 AM(https://media.giphy.com/media/26hisIEUqTHTZSpWg/giphy.gif)Quote from: Bort on October 01, 2017, 09:28:46 AMQuote from: Brownie on September 30, 2017, 11:32:49 PMQuote from: Huey Potatohead on September 30, 2017, 09:34:31 PMQuote from: Brownie on September 30, 2017, 06:50:52 PMQuote from: Canadouche on September 30, 2017, 05:00:21 PMQuote from: Eli on September 30, 2017, 03:57:06 PMQuote from: Eli on July 30, 2017, 08:54:11 PMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on July 28, 2017, 02:11:40 PMis the first year the Cubs will have two LH hitters with at least 30 home runs. Ever.
Why can't you use words like "might" or "could."
Fork was right.
That motherfucking seer also insanely predicted last year that Schwarber would be an October surprise.
That was really Andy's hobbyhorse
Unless Andy went public with this notion before June 2nd, I'd like to get a little credit. (http://desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=9113.msg304234#msg304234)
This was May. (http://desipio.com/?p=6139)
This one didn't age well.Quote20. Kyle Hendricks – As fifth starters go he's a pretty good one. [........] My guess is that when the Cubs make a trade to bring in a top notch starter to basically kick Lackey and Hammel down a notch in the playoff rotation that Kyle goes the other way in the trade.
Oof.
And though there's no record of it due to the ephemeral nature of the Slackbox, But I began floating the idea about Schwarber there around the second week of May. I remember because PenFoe mocked me mercilessly for the suggestion.
Quote from: Canadouche on September 30, 2017, 05:00:21 PMQuote from: Eli on September 30, 2017, 03:57:06 PMQuote from: Eli on July 30, 2017, 08:54:11 PMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on July 28, 2017, 02:11:40 PMis the first year the Cubs will have two LH hitters with at least 30 home runs. Ever.
Why can't you use words like "might" or "could."
Fork was right.
That motherfucking seer also insanely predicted last year that Schwarber would be an October surprise.
Quote from: Oleg on October 02, 2017, 09:06:09 AMQuote from: Canadouche on September 30, 2017, 05:00:21 PMQuote from: Eli on September 30, 2017, 03:57:06 PMQuote from: Eli on July 30, 2017, 08:54:11 PMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on July 28, 2017, 02:11:40 PMis the first year the Cubs will have two LH hitters with at least 30 home runs. Ever.
Why can't you use words like "might" or "could."
Fork was right.
That motherfucking seer also insanely predicted last year that Schwarber would be an October surprise.
When you make 400-500 frokdictions per year, the laws of numbers suggest that one or two are bound to be right. Something about a broken clock finding a nut and all that shit.
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on October 02, 2017, 02:20:40 PMQuote from: Oleg on October 02, 2017, 09:06:09 AMQuote from: Canadouche on September 30, 2017, 05:00:21 PMQuote from: Eli on September 30, 2017, 03:57:06 PMQuote from: Eli on July 30, 2017, 08:54:11 PMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on July 28, 2017, 02:11:40 PMis the first year the Cubs will have two LH hitters with at least 30 home runs. Ever.
Why can't you use words like "might" or "could."
Fork was right.
That motherfucking seer also insanely predicted last year that Schwarber would be an October surprise.
When you make 400-500 frokdictions per year, the laws of numbers suggest that one or two are bound to be right. Something about a broken clock finding a nut and all that shit.
Your mom found a nut.
Quote from: D. Doluntap on October 09, 2017, 05:10:12 PM
I'll forgive that error.
(http://mlb.mlb.com/images/1/1/6/154439116/101315_nlds_schwarber_homerun_statcast_medres_bq4qks7r.gif)
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on October 25, 2017, 02:02:44 PM
What was his post-callup slash line anyway?
Quote from: SKO on October 25, 2017, 02:15:03 PMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on October 25, 2017, 02:02:44 PM
What was his post-callup slash line anyway?
.255/.338/.565/.903, 18 HR, 23 BB, 75 K.
Over a full season that's a 45 dinger pace.
Quote from: SKO on October 25, 2017, 02:15:03 PMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on October 25, 2017, 02:02:44 PM
What was his post-callup slash line anyway?
.255/.338/.565/.903, 18 HR, 23 BB, 75 K.
Over a full season that's a 45 dinger pace.
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on October 25, 2017, 02:17:14 PMQuote from: SKO on October 25, 2017, 02:15:03 PMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on October 25, 2017, 02:02:44 PM
What was his post-callup slash line anyway?
.255/.338/.565/.903, 18 HR, 23 BB, 75 K.
Over a full season that's a 45 dinger pace.
Interesting (https://twitter.com/MozAlgorithm/status/923209807275941888).
Quote from: SKO on October 25, 2017, 02:15:03 PMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on October 25, 2017, 02:02:44 PM
What was his post-callup slash line anyway?
.255/.338/.565/.903, 18 HR, 23 BB, 75 K.
Over a full season that's a 45 dinger pace.
Quote from: SKO on March 29, 2018, 03:04:16 PM
That's it, Schwarbombs are officially "FYCs" now. Fuck you, Chuck. Tired of you shitting on Schwarber.
Quote from: SKO on March 29, 2018, 03:04:16 PM
That's it, Schwarbombs are officially "FYCs" now. Fuck you, Chuck. Tired of you shitting on Schwarber.
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on March 29, 2018, 09:13:16 PMQuote from: SKO on March 29, 2018, 03:04:16 PM
That's it, Schwarbombs are officially "FYCs" now. Fuck you, Chuck. Tired of you shitting on Schwarber.
they've been FYOs for a year due to Oleg's deep-seated loathing of Schwarber not becoming Chris Archer.
Quote from: SKO on March 30, 2018, 07:06:51 AMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on March 29, 2018, 09:13:16 PMQuote from: SKO on March 29, 2018, 03:04:16 PM
That's it, Schwarbombs are officially "FYCs" now. Fuck you, Chuck. Tired of you shitting on Schwarber.
they've been FYOs for a year due to Oleg's deep-seated loathing of Schwarber not becoming Chris Archer.
Yeah trying to meme an Oleg comment about Schwarber's trade value into a thing is less important to me than telling Chuck to go fuck himself for his perpetual dogging of a franchise hero who dared to slump for a month and a half in his first full season after winning the Cubs a goddamn world series.
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on March 30, 2018, 08:52:05 AMQuote from: SKO on March 30, 2018, 07:06:51 AMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on March 29, 2018, 09:13:16 PMQuote from: SKO on March 29, 2018, 03:04:16 PM
That's it, Schwarbombs are officially "FYCs" now. Fuck you, Chuck. Tired of you shitting on Schwarber.
they've been FYOs for a year due to Oleg's deep-seated loathing of Schwarber not becoming Chris Archer.
Yeah trying to meme an Oleg comment about Schwarber's trade value into a thing is less important to me than telling Chuck to go fuck himself for his perpetual dogging of a franchise hero who dared to slump for a month and a half in his first full season after winning the Cubs a goddamn world series.
That's Chuck being Chuck. I've got a season's worth of FYO texts to our Magic Dwarf on my side - I hold the patent.
Quote from: Saul Goodman on March 30, 2018, 12:13:27 PMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on March 30, 2018, 08:52:05 AMQuote from: SKO on March 30, 2018, 07:06:51 AMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on March 29, 2018, 09:13:16 PMQuote from: SKO on March 29, 2018, 03:04:16 PM
That's it, Schwarbombs are officially "FYCs" now. Fuck you, Chuck. Tired of you shitting on Schwarber.
they've been FYOs for a year due to Oleg's deep-seated loathing of Schwarber not becoming Chris Archer.
Yeah trying to meme an Oleg comment about Schwarber's trade value into a thing is less important to me than telling Chuck to go fuck himself for his perpetual dogging of a franchise hero who dared to slump for a month and a half in his first full season after winning the Cubs a goddamn world series.
That's Chuck being Chuck. I've got a season's worth of FYO texts to our Magic Dwarf on my side - I hold the patent.
That's not how patents work. That's not how any of this works.
Quote from: Saul Goodman on March 30, 2018, 12:13:27 PMPatent, shmapent. There is a fine line between a patent and a copyright.Quote from: Quality Start Machine on March 30, 2018, 08:52:05 AMQuote from: SKO on March 30, 2018, 07:06:51 AMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on March 29, 2018, 09:13:16 PMQuote from: SKO on March 29, 2018, 03:04:16 PM
That's it, Schwarbombs are officially "FYCs" now. Fuck you, Chuck. Tired of you shitting on Schwarber.
they've been FYOs for a year due to Oleg's deep-seated loathing of Schwarber not becoming Chris Archer.
Yeah trying to meme an Oleg comment about Schwarber's trade value into a thing is less important to me than telling Chuck to go fuck himself for his perpetual dogging of a franchise hero who dared to slump for a month and a half in his first full season after winning the Cubs a goddamn world series.
That's Chuck being Chuck. I've got a season's worth of FYO texts to our Magic Dwarf on my side - I hold the patent.
That's not how patents work. That's not how any of this works.
Quote from: Shooter on March 31, 2018, 07:58:41 PM
Don't want to neglect tonight's FYC
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on April 02, 2018, 08:33:02 AMQuote from: Shooter on March 31, 2018, 07:58:41 PM
Don't want to neglect tonight's FYC
Stop trying to make this a thing. Chuck is wrong about so many things, and this is one to hang on Oleg, because the opportunity presents itself far less frequently.
Quote from: Oleg on April 02, 2018, 08:38:29 AMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on April 02, 2018, 08:33:02 AMQuote from: Shooter on March 31, 2018, 07:58:41 PM
Don't want to neglect tonight's FYC
Stop trying to make this a thing. Chuck is wrong about so many things, and this is one to hang on Oleg, because the opportunity presents itself far less frequently.
This is, literally, the nicest thing Fork has ever said about me.
Quote from: Bort on April 02, 2018, 09:47:30 AMQuote from: Oleg on April 02, 2018, 08:38:29 AMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on April 02, 2018, 08:33:02 AMQuote from: Shooter on March 31, 2018, 07:58:41 PM
Don't want to neglect tonight's FYC
Stop trying to make this a thing. Chuck is wrong about so many things, and this is one to hang on Oleg, because the opportunity presents itself far less frequently.
This is, literally, the nicest thing Fork has ever said about me.
Unfortunately, it feels too good to say FYC, so I'm afraid Fork's reasoning comes up short.
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on April 02, 2018, 10:21:35 AMQuote from: Bort on April 02, 2018, 09:47:30 AMQuote from: Oleg on April 02, 2018, 08:38:29 AMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on April 02, 2018, 08:33:02 AMQuote from: Shooter on March 31, 2018, 07:58:41 PM
Don't want to neglect tonight's FYC
Stop trying to make this a thing. Chuck is wrong about so many things, and this is one to hang on Oleg, because the opportunity presents itself far less frequently.
This is, literally, the nicest thing Fork has ever said about me.
Unfortunately, it feels too good to say FYC, so I'm afraid Fork's reasoning comes up short.
There's very little Oleg can reach for successfully, so let's give him something to stand on here.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 03, 2018, 09:57:31 AMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on April 02, 2018, 10:21:35 AMQuote from: Bort on April 02, 2018, 09:47:30 AMQuote from: Oleg on April 02, 2018, 08:38:29 AMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on April 02, 2018, 08:33:02 AMQuote from: Shooter on March 31, 2018, 07:58:41 PM
Don't want to neglect tonight's FYC
Stop trying to make this a thing. Chuck is wrong about so many things, and this is one to hang on Oleg, because the opportunity presents itself far less frequently.
This is, literally, the nicest thing Fork has ever said about me.
Unfortunately, it feels too good to say FYC, so I'm afraid Fork's reasoning comes up short.
There's very little Oleg can reach for successfully, so let's give him something to stand on here.
He can stand on Schwarber's glove as Schwarber doesn't need it.
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on April 03, 2018, 04:27:11 PMWeak SKObait.Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 03, 2018, 09:57:31 AMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on April 02, 2018, 10:21:35 AMQuote from: Bort on April 02, 2018, 09:47:30 AMQuote from: Oleg on April 02, 2018, 08:38:29 AMQuote from: Quality Start Machine on April 02, 2018, 08:33:02 AMQuote from: Shooter on March 31, 2018, 07:58:41 PM
Don't want to neglect tonight's FYC
Stop trying to make this a thing. Chuck is wrong about so many things, and this is one to hang on Oleg, because the opportunity presents itself far less frequently.
This is, literally, the nicest thing Fork has ever said about me.
Unfortunately, it feels too good to say FYC, so I'm afraid Fork's reasoning comes up short.
There's very little Oleg can reach for successfully, so let's give him something to stand on here.
He can stand on Schwarber's glove as Schwarber doesn't need it.
This seems forced, like when the NY Dolls "reunited" and it was all pretty lackluster. The classic version stands well on its own.
Quote from: SKO on April 20, 2018, 10:18:18 AM
Kyle since his return from Iowa:
.253/.345/.550, 132 wRC+, .376 wOBA, 21 dingers in 284 PA. That's a 40 HR pace in a full season of ~550 PA.
Quote from: Saul Goodman on April 20, 2018, 03:46:27 PMQuote from: SKO on April 20, 2018, 10:18:18 AM
Kyle since his return from Iowa:
.253/.345/.550, 132 wRC+, .376 wOBA, 21 dingers in 284 PA. That's a 40 HR pace in a full season of ~550 PA.
Is there anything Iowa can't do?
Quote from: Bort on April 21, 2018, 10:09:52 AMQuote from: Saul Goodman on April 20, 2018, 03:46:27 PMQuote from: SKO on April 20, 2018, 10:18:18 AM
Kyle since his return from Iowa:
.253/.345/.550, 132 wRC+, .376 wOBA, 21 dingers in 284 PA. That's a 40 HR pace in a full season of ~550 PA.
Is there anything Iowa can't do?
Keep a racist out of Congress?
Quote from: SKO on April 21, 2018, 10:05:29 PMQuote from: Bort on April 21, 2018, 10:09:52 AMQuote from: Saul Goodman on April 20, 2018, 03:46:27 PMQuote from: SKO on April 20, 2018, 10:18:18 AM
Kyle since his return from Iowa:
.253/.345/.550, 132 wRC+, .376 wOBA, 21 dingers in 284 PA. That's a 40 HR pace in a full season of ~550 PA.
Is there anything Iowa can't do?
Keep a racist out of Congress?
Thanks for checking in, Mr, uh, *squints* South...Carolina?
Quote from: Saul Goodman on April 21, 2018, 10:16:16 PMQuote from: SKO on April 21, 2018, 10:05:29 PMQuote from: Bort on April 21, 2018, 10:09:52 AMQuote from: Saul Goodman on April 20, 2018, 03:46:27 PMQuote from: SKO on April 20, 2018, 10:18:18 AM
Kyle since his return from Iowa:
.253/.345/.550, 132 wRC+, .376 wOBA, 21 dingers in 284 PA. That's a 40 HR pace in a full season of ~550 PA.
Is there anything Iowa can't do?
Keep a racist out of Congress?
Thanks for checking in, Mr, uh, *squints* South...Carolina?
Oh so Steve King isn't racist then, glad we cleared that up.
Quote from: Bort on April 21, 2018, 10:57:43 PMQuote from: Saul Goodman on April 21, 2018, 10:16:16 PMQuote from: SKO on April 21, 2018, 10:05:29 PMQuote from: Bort on April 21, 2018, 10:09:52 AMQuote from: Saul Goodman on April 20, 2018, 03:46:27 PMQuote from: SKO on April 20, 2018, 10:18:18 AM
Kyle since his return from Iowa:
.253/.345/.550, 132 wRC+, .376 wOBA, 21 dingers in 284 PA. That's a 40 HR pace in a full season of ~550 PA.
Is there anything Iowa can't do?
Keep a racist out of Congress?
Thanks for checking in, Mr, uh, *squints* South...Carolina?
Oh so Steve King isn't racist then, glad we cleared that up.
No, no. SKO is right. Racists only come from one place.
Quote from: SKO on April 20, 2018, 10:18:18 AM
Kyle since his return from Iowa:
.253/.345/.550, 132 wRC+, .376 wOBA, 21 dingers in 284 PA. That's a 40 HR pace in a full season of ~550 PA.
Quote from: SKO on April 25, 2018, 03:13:28 PMQuote from: SKO on April 20, 2018, 10:18:18 AM
Kyle since his return from Iowa:
.253/.345/.550, 132 wRC+, .376 wOBA, 21 dingers in 284 PA. That's a 40 HR pace in a full season of ~550 PA.
this is now .266/.357/.582, 144, .393, and 24 in 300 PA.
For this year alone:
.302/.413/.635, 183 wRC+, .444 wOBA