Joe Lucia Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 They're the Ricketts. They don't care. Man, if Baez can figure how to not strike out as much, he's going to be really deadly. It seems like most of his hits are homers. And if Adam Dunn cut down on the strikeouts, he'd be one of the greatest players ever. It's best for Baez that he's going through these growing pains in the majors - he had nothing left to prove in the minors. With him doing his thing and Alcantara showing himself to be an above average glove at worst, at least the Cubs have SOMETHING cooking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niners Fan in CT Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Bradley Jr. and Xander haven't lit the world on fire. I always worry about these supposed "Major League Ready" prospects out of Boston. It's always a lot of hype. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Lucia Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Bogaerts won't turn 22 until October. Push the brakes on him being a bust. As for Bradley...well, his glove can play every day. His bat...yeah, not so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabe Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 They're the Ricketts. They don't care. Man, if Baez can figure how to not strike out as much, he's going to be really deadly. It seems like most of his hits are homers. 40% strikeout rate has to be a major concern. He does hit .333 when he actually puts the ball in play. If he can get it down to 28% or so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig H Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 FWIW, Baez has struggled like this at every. single. level. and then he suddenly turns the corner and figures it out. The theory among Cubs fans is that Theo and Jed brought up Baez now to get through the growing pains this season, since it is a lost season, to fucking destroy next season when he has things figured out. And what's amazing the most about Baez at this young stage is that, as far as I know, all of his homers are no doubters. All but one I believe have left the park at Wrigley Field, and the one he hit yesterday was off of a 96 mph fastball that went to the opposite field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig H Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Excitement...building... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig H Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 And the no-no is broken up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig H Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Funny. Two pitchers from the Orioles that now play for the Cubs (Arrieta and Wada) totally picked them a part in this series, with Wada tossing a one-hitter. The sweep is over and now the Yankees are well within reach. I'm hoping the Cubs create even more havoc within their division with the upcoming series against the Reds, Brewers and Cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Lucia Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Alright Craig, here you go... Seven homers for Baez. Average true distance is 405 feet, standard (not adjusted) is 401.The longest was 434 feet, the shortest was 369. That's pretty damn good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig H Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Man Known as Dan Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 All Jorge Soler discussion will need to be moved here until further notice. Cubs lineup is looking alarmingly MLB level now. Couglan/Alcantara/Soler OF with a Valbeuna/Castro/Baez/Rizzo infield. Expectations for Soler are much higher then Baez short term in terms of complete bat, though he's probably not as solid as Baez has been on D. Probably has the best hit tool of any Cubs prospect, though Schwarber/McKinny/Russell would like a say in that statement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig H Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Oh. Hell. Yeah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Lucia Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 This thread is now a PANTS FREE ZONE for Craig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig H Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 For a losing season, this has been fucking awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piranesi Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 This is an ugly development. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig H Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 The sound of thunder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piranesi Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 You really want to be bringing up rain-related imagery? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig H Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Doesn't bother me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolfan in NYC Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Tuesday, October 14, 2003 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Man Known as Dan Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Tuesday, October 14, 2003 *glares* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubbymark Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 That's cold, Dolfan... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig H Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Tuesday, October 14, 2003 For you, that was a day where the Marlins won a game and Steve Bartman became reviled... ...to me...it was a Tuesday. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Craig H Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Wow...She totally one-upped 50 Cent. That's impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Lucia Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Miss Texas still has them beat IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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