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5 dingers in 7 games. That's not bad.Yup, no doubt. And Rizzo just keeps hitting homers.
The entire lineup is ridiculous. If KB would ever get out of his funk, well, it wouldn't be fair.This is fun to watch.
If they were smart, they'd trade him for solid pitching. Strike while the iron is hot. He will come down to earth some but it's great to see an IU guy rake.This is fun to watch.
If they were smart, they'd trade him for solid pitching. Strike while the iron is hot. He will come down to earth some but it's great to see an IU guy rake.
So they'd move all the way up to 2nd place?The entire lineup is ridiculous. If KB would ever get out of his funk, well, it wouldn't be fair.
As good as Schwarber has been and as mature as he is it is way too premature to say he's as good as Rizzo. It will be fun to look at it in a year or two though. Same with Bryant, Russell and Soler.You are a complete idiot.
He's the best hitter on the team.
This is fun to watch.
If they were smart, they'd trade him for solid pitching. Strike while the iron is hot. He will come down to earth some but it's great to see an IU guy rake.
As good as Schwarber has been and as mature as he is it is way too premature to say he's as good as Rizzo. It will be fun to look at it in a year or two though. Same with Bryant, Russell and Soler.
Oh they won't trade him, but they are a couple solid, TOR (top of rotation) arms away from a serious World Series contender. They don't have any pitchers in their system that are considered that, and eventually, Theo is gonna have to pull the trigger and trade a guy to get them. Making trades for players like Haren isn't going to cut it, and just about every team is stockpiling pitching these days except the Cubs and a couple other clubs. So Theo has what most teams are craving. I just don't think a mega offense with average arms gets you a title. It probably does get you into the postseason, but no real threat to win the big one. I really expect by this time next season, Theo will have pulled the trigger to get those arms. Now who will he trade? I don't know, but he could get the missing pieces for Schwarber straight up.He's done it every where he's been. Yeah, he'll come down to earth at some point I agree. That'll bring him down to a .300/30/100 guy...smart to trade a guy like that, that has the versatility to play catcher, outfield, even first base if Rizzo were to get hurt. I'd guess he's a tick behind Bryant right now as the most prized asset in the entire Cubs system. He ain't going anywhere...better not be anyway.
Oh they won't trade him, but they are a couple solid, TOR (top of rotation) arms away from a serious World Series contender. They don't have any pitchers in their system that are considered that, and eventually, Theo is gonna have to pull the trigger and trade a guy to get them. Making trades for players like Haren isn't going to cut it, and just about every team is stockpiling pitching these days except the Cubs and a couple other clubs. So Theo has what most teams are craving. I just don't think a mega offense with average arms gets you a title. It probably does get you into the postseason, but no real threat to win the big one. I really expect by this time next season, Theo will have pulled the trigger to get those arms. Now who will he trade? I don't know, but he could get the missing pieces for Schwarber straight up.
My understanding of the Cubs plan in drafting was to draft hitters, because baseball has transitioned to a game dominated by pitching. Nearly ever pitcher these days can bring it at 95 mph, and hit the lower third of the plate, so hitters that can square that up are desired.Oh they won't trade him, but they are a couple solid, TOR (top of rotation) arms away from a serious World Series contender. They don't have any pitchers in their system that are considered that, and eventually, Theo is gonna have to pull the trigger and trade a guy to get them. Making trades for players like Haren isn't going to cut it, and just about every team is stockpiling pitching these days except the Cubs and a couple other clubs. So Theo has what most teams are craving. I just don't think a mega offense with average arms gets you a title. It probably does get you into the postseason, but no real threat to win the big one. I really expect by this time next season, Theo will have pulled the trigger to get those arms. Now who will he trade? I don't know, but he could get the missing pieces for Schwarber straight up.
Now who will he trade? I don't know, but he could get the missing pieces for Schwarber straight up.
If they were smart, they'd trade him for solid pitching. Strike while the iron is hot. He will come down to earth some but it's great to see an IU guy rake.
"Rake" may very well be the worst sports term ever.
"Rake" may very well be the worst sports term ever.
Oh they won't trade him, but they are a couple solid, TOR (top of rotation) arms away from a serious World Series contender. They don't have any pitchers in their system that are considered that, and eventually, Theo is gonna have to pull the trigger and trade a guy to get them. Making trades for players like Haren isn't going to cut it, and just about every team is stockpiling pitching these days except the Cubs and a couple other clubs. So Theo has what most teams are craving. I just don't think a mega offense with average arms gets you a title. It probably does get you into the postseason, but no real threat to win the big one. I really expect by this time next season, Theo will have pulled the trigger to get those arms. Now who will he trade? I don't know, but he could get the missing pieces for Schwarber straight up.
Here's my guess (if you don't care at all about the Cubs, click out right now, this will bore the hell out of you)...
-They'll land both Price and Zobrist through free agency this winter.
-They'll use 1 or 2 of the following for a trade or trades this winter for young pitching talent, or bullpen depth, or another proven starter, or back end bullpen stud, etc...
-Castro, Coghlan, Alcantra, Vogelbach,
Almora, Torres, Edwards, etc...
-Shwarber ends up a left fielder, Miggy and Ross continue to anchor catching duties.
-Baez becomes the starting 2nd baseman, with Russell sliding back over to short.
Fowler
Bryant
Shwarber
Rizzo
Soler
Baez
Montero
Pitcher
Russell.............Fricking nasty!!!!!
Price
Arrieta
Lester
Hammel
Hendricks or someone via trade........Fricking nasty!!!!
Zobrist playing a lot in various positions
Denorfia as well
A couple more from who remains from Alcantra, Coghlan, Herrerra, Baxter, etc...
An improved bullpen hopefully with dominant closer...
"Next year" is when it finally becomes a believable "this year" for the Cubs.
Exactly, Rizzo, Bryant, and Schwarber are on the "do not touch list"You are a complete idiot.
He's the best hitter on the team.
Schwarber is on the "do not touch list" so long as they are committed to him behind the plate. His value is multiplied by being a catcher. If they end up dumping him into the outfield, he becomes very movable, especially if there is some other team willing to commit to him as a catcher, and thus overpay for him.Exactly, Rizzo, Bryant, and Schwarber are on the "do not touch list"
If anything KS bumped Russel and Soler down further to the trade bait line
I feel pretty comfortable next year starting day KS will be starting catcher... we'll see who is pitching. Lester or ArrietaSchwarber is on the "do not touch list" so long as they are committed to him behind the plate. His value is multiplied by being a catcher. If they end up dumping him into the outfield, he becomes very movable, especially if there is some other team willing to commit to him as a catcher, and thus overpay for him.
Exactly, Rizzo, Bryant, and Schwarber are on the "do not touch list"
If anything KS bumped Russel and Soler down further to the trade bait line
Montero has two years $28M left...unless they can move him, probably not.I feel pretty comfortable next year starting day KS will be starting catcher... we'll see who is pitching. Lester or Arrieta
Russell isn't going anywhere.Exactly, Rizzo, Bryant, and Schwarber are on the "do not touch list"
If anything KS bumped Russel and Soler down further to the trade bait line
Pitchers will adjust to Schwarber though, and he'll have to make adjustments to them. Remember a couple months ago when nobody could get Bryant out? He's the one making adjustments now. The same thing happens to even the very best, and Schwarber will go through it too, but probably not as pronounced as Bryant.No, dude, he's the best pure hitter on the team already. I'm not talking about anything else. But just use your eyes... It's clear.
I'd go:
1. Kyle
2. Rizzo
3. Bryant
Bryant will get better and better... But Kyle just rips everything...... His hits just look different.
Schwarber is on the "do not touch list" so long as they are committed to him behind the plate. His value is multiplied by being a catcher. If they end up dumping him into the outfield, he becomes very movable, especially if there is some other team willing to commit to him as a catcher, and thus overpay for him.
Rizzo's the best hitter on the team.DUMB. He's the best hitter on the team.
Pitchers will adjust to Schwarber though, and he'll have to make adjustments to them. Remember a couple months ago when nobody could get Bryant out? He's the one making adjustments now. The same thing happens to even the very best, and Schwarber will go through it too, but probably not as pronounced as Bryant.
I love Schwarber. He can mash, is patient, and hasn't shown any real weaknesses at the plate but the sample size is very small. Rizzo has made the adjustments already and is one of the best hitters in the league. Schwarber isn't on that level yet.
Rizzo's the best hitter on the team.
I didnt' say he was, but he'd be traded before any of those 3Russell isn't going anywhere.
You're really not very smart when it comes to baseball, are you?DCTFO. You're an idiot.
You're really not very smart when it comes to baseball, are you?
Right now he is, hard to compare someone who played in almost all the games this season and someone who has played in 20 gamesRizzo's the best hitter on the team.
Right now he is, hard to compare someone who played in almost all the games this season and someone who has played in 20 games
Not to mention, he's just a better hitter, which anyone can see with their eyes unless they are mentally retarded or blind.