Try not to suck!
Quote from: Saul Goodman on June 16, 2016, 12:53:27 PM
Try not to suck!
You're referring to your thread titles, right?
Willson: The Other L is for Fuck You
The thread title's missing a jism/orgasm/splooge reference. Go sort it.
Quote from: WTB...A RING FFS!! on June 16, 2016, 05:07:37 PM
The thread title's missing a jism/orgasm/splooge reference. Go sort it.
That's exactly why it doesn't have one.
Fuck that POS Montero for costing the rookie his 1st PA due to not having a clue WTF to do at the plate anymore. Another 0-5 for Montero's useless ass and he's under the Mendoza line. Hopefully this kid learns VERY fast about framing and handling the staff, so Montero can sit his ass on the bench come August most of the time.
Willson was VERY excited to be playing MLB. I enjoyed him shaking the umpire's hand.
Quote from: WTB...A RING FFS!! on June 17, 2016, 04:31:46 PM
Fuck that POS Montero for costing the rookie his 1st PA due to not having a clue WTF to do at the plate anymore. Another 0-5 for Montero's useless ass and he's under the Mendoza line. Hopefully this kid learns VERY fast about framing and handling the staff, so Montero can sit his ass on the bench come August most of the time.
This is your least believable character yet, CT.
Quote from: WTB...A RING FFS!! on June 17, 2016, 04:31:46 PM
Fuck that POS Montero for costing the rookie his 1st PA due to not having a clue WTF to do at the plate anymore. Another 0-5 for Montero's useless ass and he's under the Mendoza line. Hopefully this kid learns VERY fast about framing and handling the staff, so Montero can sit his ass on the bench come August most of the time.
Montero hit that ball 108 mph.
Also they won by 6 runs.
Quote from: SKO on June 17, 2016, 05:01:50 PM
Quote from: WTB...A RING FFS!! on June 17, 2016, 04:31:46 PM
Fuck that POS Montero for costing the rookie his 1st PA due to not having a clue WTF to do at the plate anymore. Another 0-5 for Montero's useless ass and he's under the Mendoza line. Hopefully this kid learns VERY fast about framing and handling the staff, so Montero can sit his ass on the bench come August most of the time.
Montero hit that ball 108 mph.
Also they won by 6 runs.
Yeah, but they rank 29th out of 30 in getting rookies their 1st PA this year (if Almora hadn't gotten his, they'd be tied with the Nats at
zero).
HOW MANY TEARS THEO?
Quote from: ChuckD on June 17, 2016, 04:55:25 PM
Quote from: WTB...A RING FFS!! on June 17, 2016, 04:31:46 PM
Fuck that POS Montero for costing the rookie his 1st PA due to not having a clue WTF to do at the plate anymore. Another 0-5 for Montero's useless ass and he's under the Mendoza line. Hopefully this kid learns VERY fast about framing and handling the staff, so Montero can sit his ass on the bench come August most of the time.
This is your least believable character yet, CT.
What can I say, I'm a fading star.
Yup
Sure, but let's see what he does with the second pitch he sees.
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on June 20, 2016, 06:51:38 AM
Sure, but let's see what he does with the second pitch he sees.
You won "best post of the week".
Quote from: CBStew on June 20, 2016, 11:42:35 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on June 20, 2016, 06:51:38 AM
Sure, but let's see what he does with the second pitch he sees.
You won "best post of the week".
You have very low expectations for this week.
DPD
Big-ass bump for the pop & throw and tag play at the plate in the 9th last night.
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on June 21, 2016, 08:05:21 AM
DPD
Big-ass bump for the pop & throw and tag play at the plate in the 9th last night.
The stare down after the throw was great. As was this quote:
(http://i.imgur.com/dtODR0Z.jpg)
Quote from: SKO on June 21, 2016, 08:15:37 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on June 21, 2016, 08:05:21 AM
DPD
Big-ass bump for the pop & throw and tag play at the plate in the 9th last night.
The stare down after the throw was great. As was this quote:
(http://i.imgur.com/dtODR0Z.jpg)
He is nothing short of magnificent.
Quote from: SKO on June 21, 2016, 08:15:37 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on June 21, 2016, 08:05:21 AM
DPD
Big-ass bump for the pop & throw and tag play at the plate in the 9th last night.
The stare down after the throw was great. As was this quote:
(http://i.imgur.com/dtODR0Z.jpg)
After seeing him in a few games, I believe it. He plays with a lot of intensity, like a not-annoying version of John Lackey. Bizarro Lackey.
Quote from: Saul Goodman on June 21, 2016, 01:48:59 PM
Quote from: SKO on June 21, 2016, 08:15:37 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on June 21, 2016, 08:05:21 AM
DPD
Big-ass bump for the pop & throw and tag play at the plate in the 9th last night.
The stare down after the throw was great. As was this quote:
(http://i.imgur.com/dtODR0Z.jpg)
After seeing him in a few games, I believe it. He plays with a lot of intensity, like a not-annoying version of John Lackey. Bizarro Lackey.
(http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/images/players/head_shot/150404.jpg)
Quote from: ChuckD on June 21, 2016, 03:15:13 PM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on June 21, 2016, 01:48:59 PM
Quote from: SKO on June 21, 2016, 08:15:37 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on June 21, 2016, 08:05:21 AM
DPD
Big-ass bump for the pop & throw and tag play at the plate in the 9th last night.
The stare down after the throw was great. As was this quote:
(http://i.imgur.com/dtODR0Z.jpg)
After seeing him in a few games, I believe it. He plays with a lot of intensity, like a not-annoying version of John Lackey. Bizarro Lackey.
(http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/images/players/head_shot/150404.jpg)
A potential comp, although I'm not convinced Willson has the same appetite for murder.
Quote from: Saul Goodman on June 21, 2016, 04:40:04 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on June 21, 2016, 03:15:13 PM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on June 21, 2016, 01:48:59 PM
Quote from: SKO on June 21, 2016, 08:15:37 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on June 21, 2016, 08:05:21 AM
DPD
Big-ass bump for the pop & throw and tag play at the plate in the 9th last night.
The stare down after the throw was great. As was this quote:
(http://i.imgur.com/dtODR0Z.jpg)
After seeing him in a few games, I believe it. He plays with a lot of intensity, like a not-annoying version of John Lackey. Bizarro Lackey.
(http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/images/players/head_shot/150404.jpg)
A potential comp, although I'm not convinced Willson has the same appetite for murder.
Are we sure he's not just Big Z in catcher's gear?
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on June 22, 2016, 08:51:16 AM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on June 21, 2016, 04:40:04 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on June 21, 2016, 03:15:13 PM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on June 21, 2016, 01:48:59 PM
Quote from: SKO on June 21, 2016, 08:15:37 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on June 21, 2016, 08:05:21 AM
DPD
Big-ass bump for the pop & throw and tag play at the plate in the 9th last night.
The stare down after the throw was great. As was this quote:
(http://i.imgur.com/dtODR0Z.jpg)
After seeing him in a few games, I believe it. He plays with a lot of intensity, like a not-annoying version of John Lackey. Bizarro Lackey.
(http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/images/players/head_shot/150404.jpg)
A potential comp, although I'm not convinced Willson has the same appetite for murder.
Are we sure he's not just Big Z in catcher's gear?
If he ever beats himself up in the locker room, we'll know.
Quote from: thehawk on June 22, 2016, 10:26:05 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on June 22, 2016, 08:51:16 AM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on June 21, 2016, 04:40:04 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on June 21, 2016, 03:15:13 PM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on June 21, 2016, 01:48:59 PM
Quote from: SKO on June 21, 2016, 08:15:37 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on June 21, 2016, 08:05:21 AM
DPD
Big-ass bump for the pop & throw and tag play at the plate in the 9th last night.
The stare down after the throw was great. As was this quote:
(http://i.imgur.com/dtODR0Z.jpg)
After seeing him in a few games, I believe it. He plays with a lot of intensity, like a not-annoying version of John Lackey. Bizarro Lackey.
(http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/images/players/head_shot/150404.jpg)
A potential comp, although I'm not convinced Willson has the same appetite for murder.
Are we sure he's not just Big Z in catcher's gear?
If he ever beats himself up in the locker room, we'll know.
WHOA! Oh, wait. You said, "Up." Never mind.
Quote from: Oleg on June 22, 2016, 11:04:58 AM
Quote from: thehawk on June 22, 2016, 10:26:05 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on June 22, 2016, 08:51:16 AM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on June 21, 2016, 04:40:04 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on June 21, 2016, 03:15:13 PM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on June 21, 2016, 01:48:59 PM
Quote from: SKO on June 21, 2016, 08:15:37 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on June 21, 2016, 08:05:21 AM
DPD
Big-ass bump for the pop & throw and tag play at the plate in the 9th last night.
The stare down after the throw was great. As was this quote:
(http://i.imgur.com/dtODR0Z.jpg)
After seeing him in a few games, I believe it. He plays with a lot of intensity, like a not-annoying version of John Lackey. Bizarro Lackey.
(http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/images/players/head_shot/150404.jpg)
A potential comp, although I'm not convinced Willson has the same appetite for murder.
Are we sure he's not just Big Z in catcher's gear?
If he ever beats himself up in the locker room, we'll know.
WHOA! Oh, wait. You said, "Up." Never mind.
There's a lot of extra room in the new locker room and you could probably find some quiet private space to rub one out. It would have been really awkward in the old locker room doing it next to the batting tee.
Quote from: Tony on June 22, 2016, 11:53:51 AM
Quote from: Oleg on June 22, 2016, 11:04:58 AM
Quote from: thehawk on June 22, 2016, 10:26:05 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on June 22, 2016, 08:51:16 AM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on June 21, 2016, 04:40:04 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on June 21, 2016, 03:15:13 PM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on June 21, 2016, 01:48:59 PM
Quote from: SKO on June 21, 2016, 08:15:37 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on June 21, 2016, 08:05:21 AM
DPD
Big-ass bump for the pop & throw and tag play at the plate in the 9th last night.
The stare down after the throw was great. As was this quote:
(http://i.imgur.com/dtODR0Z.jpg)
After seeing him in a few games, I believe it. He plays with a lot of intensity, like a not-annoying version of John Lackey. Bizarro Lackey.
(http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/images/players/head_shot/150404.jpg)
A potential comp, although I'm not convinced Willson has the same appetite for murder.
Are we sure he's not just Big Z in catcher's gear?
If he ever beats himself up in the locker room, we'll know.
WHOA! Oh, wait. You said, "Up." Never mind.
There's a lot of extra room in the new locker room and you could probably find some quiet private space to rub one out. It would have been really awkward in the old locker room doing it next to the batting tee.
That's not a very nice thing to call Jason Marquis.
Leave it to the kid to remember that Michael Wacha stinks.
Playing 1B today.
Could be interesting.
Quote from: PenFoe on June 23, 2016, 03:13:54 PM
Playing 1B today.
Could be interesting.
Who? Contreras or Wacha?
This fucking kid. Damn.
Seriously, fucking hitting gold on all these position playing prospects. They're starting to put it together as a young group. If some of these guys can get hot at the same time it's REALLY going to get ugly.
Also, am I that bad of a person for wanting Montero to get a minor injury to keep his no-hitting ass on the bench, so he can just concentrate on teaching the kid but not hurting the team?
Quote from: WTB...A RING FFS!! on June 25, 2016, 12:14:59 AM
Also, am I that bad of a person for wanting Montero to get a minor injury to keep his no-hitting ass on the bench, so he can just concentrate on teaching the kid but not hurting the team?
I'm betting that Montero is gone within the next 30 days.
Quote from: Canadouche on June 25, 2016, 08:36:59 AM
Quote from: WTB...A RING FFS!! on June 25, 2016, 12:14:59 AM
Also, am I that bad of a person for wanting Montero to get a minor injury to keep his no-hitting ass on the bench, so he can just concentrate on teaching the kid but not hurting the team?
I'm betting that Montero is gone within the next 30 days.
I'd take that action.
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on June 25, 2016, 11:07:08 AM
Quote from: Canadouche on June 25, 2016, 08:36:59 AM
Quote from: WTB...A RING FFS!! on June 25, 2016, 12:14:59 AM
Also, am I that bad of a person for wanting Montero to get a minor injury to keep his no-hitting ass on the bench, so he can just concentrate on teaching the kid but not hurting the team?
I'm betting that Montero is gone within the next 30 days.
I'd take that action.
Uh yeah, that's not gonna happen. At the very least he's Arrieta's personal catcher which is kind of an important job.
Do the Contreras: the dance craze that's sweeping Chicago. (http://m.mlb.com/video/v872364983/chccin-contreras-gets-hit-in-groin-by-foul-tip/?c_id=mlb)
I enjoyed Len calling him "A human bottle of Five Hour Energy" last night.
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on July 08, 2016, 01:38:28 PM
I enjoyed Len calling him "A human bottle of Five Hour Energy" last night.
That was pretty funny but I wonder if all the pitchers enjoy the hyperactivity?
Quote from: flannj on July 08, 2016, 02:08:23 PM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on July 08, 2016, 01:38:28 PM
I enjoyed Len calling him "A human bottle of Five Hour Energy" last night.
That was pretty funny but I wonder if all the pitchers enjoy the hyperactivity?
It's gonna be reeeeeeal interesting watching him catch Lester tomorrow.
How was that a ground rule double when I could see the ball from 400 feet away?
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on July 19, 2016, 08:21:30 AM
How was that a ground rule double when I could see the ball from 400 feet away?
I think you saw the leaves falling, they showed it multiple times with close ups on the TV and you could not see the ball, but a cluster of leaves fell out and that seemed to be what the crowd reacted to.
Quote from: SKO on July 19, 2016, 08:23:10 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on July 19, 2016, 08:21:30 AM
How was that a ground rule double when I could see the ball from 400 feet away?
I think you saw the leaves falling, they showed it multiple times with close ups on the TV and you could not see the ball, but a cluster of leaves fell out and that seemed to be what the crowd reacted to.
Yup. I thought the same thing on TV when I saw it the first time but the first replay made it clear it was the back of a bunch of leaves--that sort of looked white-- that fooled everybody.
Quote from: PANK! on July 19, 2016, 08:49:57 AM
Quote from: SKO on July 19, 2016, 08:23:10 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on July 19, 2016, 08:21:30 AM
How was that a ground rule double when I could see the ball from 400 feet away?
I think you saw the leaves falling, they showed it multiple times with close ups on the TV and you could not see the ball, but a cluster of leaves fell out and that seemed to be what the crowd reacted to.
Yup. I thought the same thing on TV when I saw it the first time but the first replay made it clear it was the back of a bunch of leaves--that sort of looked white-- that fooled everybody.
Isn't the ground rule that as long as the ball is in the ivy and the fielder doesn't try to find it then it's a GR double? For some reason I always remembered a game in early April when the the ivy leaves hadn't come in yet where the ball stuck in the branches and both OFs threw up their hands and got the GR doubled call despite the ball being plainly visible.
Quote from: CT III on July 19, 2016, 11:50:05 AM
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How was that a ground rule double when I could see the ball from 400 feet away?
I think you saw the leaves falling, they showed it multiple times with close ups on the TV and you could not see the ball, but a cluster of leaves fell out and that seemed to be what the crowd reacted to.
Yup. I thought the same thing on TV when I saw it the first time but the first replay made it clear it was the back of a bunch of leaves--that sort of looked white-- that fooled everybody.
Isn't the ground rule that as long as the ball is in the ivy and the fielder doesn't try to find it then it's a GR double? For some reason I always remembered a game in early April when the the ivy leaves hadn't come in yet where the ball stuck in the branches and both OFs threw up their hands and got the GR doubled call despite the ball being plainly visible.
The exact rule:
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A fair ball becoming lodged in the ivy on the outfield fence awards two bases to the batter and all runners, if the ball falls out of the ivy, it remains in-play.
It's kind of umpire's discretion what "stuck" is but generally they give it to them if it doesn't fall onto the track or grass. I think the only time I've ever seen them not rule it a ground rule double was a game where I remember Moises reached in and tried to get it out and then stuck it back when he realized he had no chance of throwing out the runner.
Quote from: CT III on July 19, 2016, 11:50:05 AM
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Quote from: SKO on July 19, 2016, 08:23:10 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on July 19, 2016, 08:21:30 AM
How was that a ground rule double when I could see the ball from 400 feet away?
I think you saw the leaves falling, they showed it multiple times with close ups on the TV and you could not see the ball, but a cluster of leaves fell out and that seemed to be what the crowd reacted to.
Yup. I thought the same thing on TV when I saw it the first time but the first replay made it clear it was the back of a bunch of leaves--that sort of looked white-- that fooled everybody.
Isn't the ground rule that as long as the ball is in the ivy and the fielder doesn't try to find it then it's a GR double? For some reason I always remembered a game in early April when the the ivy leaves hadn't come in yet where the ball stuck in the branches and both OFs threw up their hands and got the GR doubled call despite the ball being plainly visible.
That is exactly the rule. I was at that game (early last year, apparently Byrant's debut) and, even though you could see the ball in the bare brown vines from 450 feet away, if its sticks in the ivy and the fielder doesn't try to get it, its a double.
http://fansided.com/2015/04/17/ball-gets-stuck-in-cubs-ivy-game-comes-to-screeching-halt/
Willy heating back up would be neat. Remember how Schwarber went cold and then exploded in the playoffs? Maybe that's the next step in his quest to be Latino Schwarbs.
Bump for running hard and beating a double play on a grounder so the Cubs were still alive to win that game. He's been slumping but we can still appreciate the effort. 70-grade makeup.
Quote from: Saul Goodman on August 01, 2016, 02:55:30 AM
Bump for running hard and beating a double play on a grounder so the Cubs were still alive to win that game. He's been slumping but we can still appreciate the effort. 70-grade makeup.
The sliding catch he made to rob Cano of a bloop double (or did he catch it in foul territory? Looked to me like it was about to dink into left field) was huge, too.
He Mutumbo'd Dee Gordon after throwing him out with that rocket. This kid rules.
Quote from: SKO on August 02, 2016, 11:09:19 AM
He Mutumbo'd Dee Gordon after throwing him out with that rocket. This kid rules.
That back & forth was everything great about baseball.
Bump.
Boom
That was fucking great.
I know this is from last week (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/willson-contreras-has-developed-into-an-everyday-catcher/)...I'm just catching up on my reading. Basically, anyone who thinks Contreras is not good at catching can go pound sand. That probably includes anyone who wants to blame him for Arrieta's 7 walk start.
Quote from: Oleg on August 22, 2016, 10:56:49 AM
I know this is from last week (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/willson-contreras-has-developed-into-an-everyday-catcher/)...I'm just catching up on my reading. Basically, anyone who thinks Contreras is not good at catching can go pound sand. That probably includes anyone who wants to blame him for Arrieta's 7 walk start.
I was going to express a moderately different opinion but at the risk of undergoing a sand enema I will refrain.
Quote from: CBStew on August 22, 2016, 11:09:59 AM
Quote from: Oleg on August 22, 2016, 10:56:49 AM
I know this is from last week (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/willson-contreras-has-developed-into-an-everyday-catcher/)...I'm just catching up on my reading. Basically, anyone who thinks Contreras is not good at catching can go pound sand. That probably includes anyone who wants to blame him for Arrieta's 7 walk start.
I was going to express a moderately different opinion but at the risk of undergoing a sand enema I will refrain.
Now Stew you know you are always allowed to speak your mind here. Anything we disagree with is written off as senility.
Glad things went much better for the Jake-Willson battery this time around, and his throbbing, pulsing armcock claimed yet another victim.
Quote from: SKO on August 24, 2016, 08:27:51 AM
Glad things went much better for the Jake-Willson battery this time around, and his throbbing, pulsing armcock claimed yet another victim.
Why do teams still take leads? The Cubs have to lead the league in pickoffs. I like that the catchers have the freedom to just launch laser beams at baserunners. It seems like yet another way the Cubs have found a way to get free outs. I love this organization so much, and it's in large part due to the players being so goddamn good and likeable but also because this version of the Cubs organization is in such stark contrast to the one from my many years loathing them before Theo and Jed took over.
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on August 24, 2016, 09:23:21 AM
Quote from: SKO on August 24, 2016, 08:27:51 AM
Glad things went much better for the Jake-Willson battery this time around, and his throbbing, pulsing armcock claimed yet another victim.
Why do teams still take leads? The Cubs have to lead the league in pickoffs. I like that the catchers have the freedom to just launch laser beams at baserunners. It seems like yet another way the Cubs have found a way to get free outs. I love this organization so much, and it's in large part due to the players being so goddamn good and likeable but also because this version of the Cubs organization is in such stark contrast to the one from my many years loathing them before Theo and Jed took over.
Baseball-Reference shows 8 pickoffs. The next closest team is at 5
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on August 24, 2016, 09:23:21 AM
Quote from: SKO on August 24, 2016, 08:27:51 AM
Glad things went much better for the Jake-Willson battery this time around, and his throbbing, pulsing armcock claimed yet another victim.
Why do teams still take leads? The Cubs have to lead the league in pickoffs. I like that the catchers have the freedom to just launch laser beams at baserunners. It seems like yet another way the Cubs have found a way to get free outs. I love this organization so much, and it's in large part due to the players being so goddamn good and likeable but also because this version of the Cubs organization is in such stark contrast to the one from my many years loathing them before Theo and Jed took over.
Because Jankowski runs the bases like his hair is on fire, which has led to some fun moments (stealing home last week), and getting nabbed twice in two games this week.
Great oppo blast for Willy.
BUMP
Quote from: Saul Goodman on September 19, 2016, 09:10:39 PM
BUMP
The catcher's reaction makes it all worthwhile.
(http://i.imgur.com/owxsShw.gif)
Quote from: PenFoe on September 20, 2016, 10:28:40 AM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on September 19, 2016, 09:10:39 PM
BUMP
The catcher's reaction makes it all worthwhile.
(http://i.imgur.com/owxsShw.gif)
I thought the fact that it tied the game for the Cubs was worthwhile. If it had barely cleared the fence aided by a 40 mph gale force wind and the catcher said "ser, I daresay ser that home run was in no way honorable and I am not impressed in the slightest" I would have still deemed it worthwhile.
Quote from: SKO on September 20, 2016, 11:37:20 AM
Quote from: PenFoe on September 20, 2016, 10:28:40 AM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on September 19, 2016, 09:10:39 PM
BUMP
The catcher's reaction makes it all worthwhile.
(http://i.imgur.com/owxsShw.gif)
I thought the fact that it tied the game for the Cubs was worthwhile. If it had barely cleared the fence aided by a 40 mph gale force wind and the catcher said "ser, I daresay ser that home run was in no way honorable and I am not impressed in the slightest" I would have still deemed it worthwhile.
Nope, the catcher's reaction was the only enjoyable or important part of the entire moment.
BUMP both for the game tying single but also the fact that his strategic plunking of Brandon Crawford's elbow in game 3 directly led to two terrible throws in game 4 that led to two Cubs runs. Willson is playing chess while y'all are playing checkers.
Quote from: SKO on October 12, 2016, 02:01:03 PM
BUMP both for the game tying single but also the fact that his strategic plunking of Brandon Crawford's elbow in game 3 directly led to two terrible throws in game 4 that led to two Cubs runs. Willson is playing chess while y'all are playing checkers.
Indeed! Not many people would think hitting someone in their left arm would cause throwing problems with their right. But Contreras is basically Bobby Fischer without the anti-semitism.
Quote from: ChuckD on October 12, 2016, 05:04:43 PM
Quote from: SKO on October 12, 2016, 02:01:03 PM
BUMP both for the game tying single but also the fact that his strategic plunking of Brandon Crawford's elbow in game 3 directly led to two terrible throws in game 4 that led to two Cubs runs. Willson is playing chess while y'all are playing checkers.
Indeed! Not many people would think hitting someone in their left arm would cause throwing problems with their right. But Contreras is basically Bobby Fischer without the anti-semitism.
It's all connected
Quote from: ChuckD on October 12, 2016, 05:04:43 PM
Quote from: SKO on October 12, 2016, 02:01:03 PM
BUMP both for the game tying single but also the fact that his strategic plunking of Brandon Crawford's elbow in game 3 directly led to two terrible throws in game 4 that led to two Cubs runs. Willson is playing chess while y'all are playing checkers.
Indeed! Not many people would think hitting someone in their left arm would cause throwing problems with their right. But Contreras is basically Bobby Fischer without the anti-semitism.
Are we sure about this?
Ruthless. I loved it.
Oh Boy.
This guy is something else. Perhaps not a great defensive catcher, but considering his offensive skills I will overlook that.
Quote from: CBStew on April 22, 2017, 07:29:33 PM
This guy is something else. Perhaps not a great defensive catcher, but considering his offensive skills I will overlook that.
He's not a *great* defender yet, no, but statistically he's a pretty darn good one
Seems like he could benefit from hitting fewer ground balls. Over 56%.
Willy's now the senior veteran of the catching corps.
Quote from: Saul Goodman on June 28, 2017, 01:19:56 PM
Willy's now the senior veteran of the catching corps.
M.M. turned into a nasty cuss, didn't he?
Willson in July: .380/.436/.700, .472 wOBA, 193 wRC+
He's also 2nd in fWAR among all catchers behind only some dude named Posey. He's also been about 2 wins better than Yadi.
Quote from: SKO on July 19, 2017, 08:01:39 AM
Willson in July: .380/.436/.700, .472 wOBA, 193 wRC+
He's also 2nd in fWAR among all catchers behind only some dude named Posey. He's also been about 2 wins better than Yadi.
Not bad for a guy who wasn't even protected from the Rule 5 draft.
My next jersey is a gray road Contreras.
He is not fucking around out there. That ball was fucking blistered.
God he owns so fucking hard
Quote from: SKO on July 24, 2017, 12:02:27 AM
God he owns so fucking hard
Does anybody have a gif of the Contreras bicep kiss?
He's got an OPS over 1.000 in the cleanup spot.
I love me some Cone-treras. He's been red hot since the break. I hope Joe works Caratini in a little more though, just to make sure Willson stays fresh for September (if necessary) and October.
Quote from: Saul Goodman on July 24, 2017, 10:26:48 AM
I love me some Cone-treras. He's been red hot since the break. I hope Joe works Caratini in a little more though, just to make sure Willson stays fresh for September (if necessary) and October.
I'd think Caratini will be getting his reps west of the Mississippi as soon as Jepstink land either Avila or Lucroy.
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on July 24, 2017, 11:20:30 AM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on July 24, 2017, 10:26:48 AM
I love me some Cone-treras. He's been red hot since the break. I hope Joe works Caratini in a little more though, just to make sure Willson stays fresh for September (if necessary) and October.
I'd think Caratini will be getting his reps west of the Mississippi as soon as Jepstink land either Avila or Lucroy.
Really hope it's Avila because Lucroy has been trash.
So I guess this is the Willson Contreras Game.
Quote from: Canadouche on August 03, 2017, 06:12:22 PM
So I guess this is the Willson Contreras Game.
Actually, it was the Paul Goldschmidt Game.
Quote from: Eli on August 03, 2017, 08:14:35 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on August 03, 2017, 06:12:22 PM
So I guess this is the Willson Contreras Game.
Actually, it was the Paul Goldschmidt Game.
It's also the Why the Fuck Can't the Cubs Score Off 5.00 ERA-Having Fernando Rodney Especially When He Walked Two Guys in the Ninth Inning Game. And the Justin Wilson Is Not Looking Great So Far Game. And man do I hate the Diamondbacks.
Willy rules.
Quote from: Saul Goodman on August 05, 2017, 03:41:22 PM
Willy rules.
Second among MLB catchers in WAR...the fact that his 3.2 is double Yadi's 1.6, I'm going to go ahead and believe he's axactly twice as good.
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on August 07, 2017, 08:43:34 AM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on August 05, 2017, 03:41:22 PM
Willy rules.
Second among MLB catchers in WAR...the fact that his 3.2 is double Yadi's 1.6, I'm going to go ahead and believe he's axactly twice as good.
I'd say you are axactly right.
Quote from: Shooter on August 07, 2017, 08:59:22 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on August 07, 2017, 08:43:34 AM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on August 05, 2017, 03:41:22 PM
Willy rules.
Second among MLB catchers in WAR...the fact that his 3.2 is double Yadi's 1.6, I'm going to go ahead and believe he's axactly twice as good.
I'd say you are axactly right.
Science is nothing if not axact.
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on August 07, 2017, 08:43:34 AM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on August 05, 2017, 03:41:22 PM
Willy rules.
Second among MLB catchers in WAR...the fact that his 3.2 is double Yadi's 1.6, I'm going to go ahead and believe he's axactly twice as good.
I go to games solely to see Molina frame pitches.
Quote from: CBStew on August 07, 2017, 01:55:02 PM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on August 07, 2017, 08:43:34 AM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on August 05, 2017, 03:41:22 PM
Willy rules.
Second among MLB catchers in WAR...the fact that his 3.2 is double Yadi's 1.6, I'm going to go ahead and believe he's axactly twice as good.
I go to games solely to see Molina frame pitches.
Weirdo. I go in the hopes I'll get to watch an umpire take over the game and show those spoiled players what a big boy he is.
Quote from: Saul Goodman on August 07, 2017, 02:04:50 PM
Quote from: CBStew on August 07, 2017, 01:55:02 PM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on August 07, 2017, 08:43:34 AM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on August 05, 2017, 03:41:22 PM
Willy rules.
Second among MLB catchers in WAR...the fact that his 3.2 is double Yadi's 1.6, I'm going to go ahead and believe he's axactly twice as good.
I go to games solely to see Molina frame pitches.
Weirdo. I go in the hopes I'll get to watch an umpire take over the game and show those spoiled players what a big boy he is.
Fuck that, I go hoping I see dudes in Blues Brothers costumes or face paint.
FUCK
Quote from: SKO on August 09, 2017, 05:31:55 PM
FUCK
As long as he's only out a month, nothing is fucked.
If he's done for the year, well fuck.
Quote from: Cannonball Titcomb on August 09, 2017, 05:33:29 PM
Quote from: SKO on August 09, 2017, 05:31:55 PM
FUCK
As long as he's only out a month, nothing is fucked.
If he's done for the year, well fuck.
Gonna need to revise expectations from "Cubs are back!" To "First Team to 85 Wins The Division"
Quote from: SKO on August 09, 2017, 05:40:11 PM
Quote from: Cannonball Titcomb on August 09, 2017, 05:33:29 PM
Quote from: SKO on August 09, 2017, 05:31:55 PM
FUCK
As long as he's only out a month, nothing is fucked.
If he's done for the year, well fuck.
Gonna need to revise expectations from "Cubs are back!" To "First Team to 85 Wins The Division"
I mostly feel bad for Willson who was having a borderline-supreme season. I think it's good they have Avila, and Caritini has apparently gotten hot since going back after homering and winning a game in his last plate appearance for the Cubs so there's a chance they can mitigate, to some degree, Willson's absence but if he's shut down for the season then that'd be tough to overcome in the playoffs.
Quote from: Cannonball Titcomb on August 09, 2017, 05:53:10 PM
Quote from: SKO on August 09, 2017, 05:40:11 PM
Quote from: Cannonball Titcomb on August 09, 2017, 05:33:29 PM
Quote from: SKO on August 09, 2017, 05:31:55 PM
FUCK
As long as he's only out a month, nothing is fucked.
If he's done for the year, well fuck.
Gonna need to revise expectations from "Cubs are back!" To "First Team to 85 Wins The Division"
I mostly feel bad for Willson who was having a borderline-supreme season. I think it's good they have Avila, and Caritini has apparently gotten hot since going back after homering and winning a game in his last plate appearance for the Cubs so there's a chance they can mitigate, to some degree, Willson's absence but if he's shut down for the season then that'd be tough to overcome in the playoffs.
Fowler's hammy cost him 4 weeks last year, correct?
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on August 10, 2017, 09:01:42 AM
Quote from: Cannonball Titcomb on August 09, 2017, 05:53:10 PM
Quote from: SKO on August 09, 2017, 05:40:11 PM
Quote from: Cannonball Titcomb on August 09, 2017, 05:33:29 PM
Quote from: SKO on August 09, 2017, 05:31:55 PM
FUCK
As long as he's only out a month, nothing is fucked.
If he's done for the year, well fuck.
Gonna need to revise expectations from "Cubs are back!" To "First Team to 85 Wins The Division"
I mostly feel bad for Willson who was having a borderline-supreme season. I think it's good they have Avila, and Caritini has apparently gotten hot since going back after homering and winning a game in his last plate appearance for the Cubs so there's a chance they can mitigate, to some degree, Willson's absence but if he's shut down for the season then that'd be tough to overcome in the playoffs.
Fowler's hammy cost him 4 weeks last year, correct?
Probably time to give Grandpa a call.
Question for the statfhags...
I can't find it, but I wonder how much better/worse Contreras' framing (which is a problem at all times) gets with men on base.
Asking because I wonder if his desire to show off the cannon attached to his right shoulder is costing pitchers strikes.
Bump for the starting NL catcher's gig. And for being better than Yadi.
Bump.
After a startling 2+ month regression, the ball is starting to fly off Contreras' bat lately.
Willy looks like he's back and not a moment too soon.
Quote from: World's #1 Astros Fan on September 18, 2018, 12:10:20 PM
Bump.
After a startling 2+ month regression, the ball is starting to fly off Contreras' bat lately.
Willy looks like he's back and not a moment too soon.
August: .159/.245/.205/.449
0-7 since you posted that.
If he's not hurt, man. What a collapse.
Schwarber can probably still play catcher, right?