Josh Vitters is, um, like, awesome

[Slaky]

I'm impressed that this little fucker's name is "Starlin."

Why?

Why bother?

[PenFoe]

I'm impressed that this little fucker's name is "Starlin."

Why?

Why bother?

I haven't posted in a few days, just taking some practice swings.

[Slaky]

I'm impressed that this little fucker's name is "Starlin."

Why?

Why bother?

I haven't posted in a few days, just taking some practice swings.

Well now you're on deck. So go post something interesting and stop wondering what kind of tailwinds or headwinds are rattling around in IAN's empty skull.

[Powdered Toast Man]

You guys are nice people.

[BH]

You guys are nice people.

[Slaky]

You guys are nice people.

Sincerity? We've never tried that.

[Saul Goodman]

BP's Kevin Goldstein has his top 20 most valuable players for the next decade.  Look at all the Cubs!

1. Hanley Ramirez, Marlins
2. Justin Upton, Diamondbacks
3. Joe Mauer, Twins
4. Tim Lincecum, Giants
5. Zack Greinke, Royals
6. Evan Longoria, Rays
7. Ryan Braun, Brewers
8. Stephen Strasburg, Nationals
9. Felix Hernandez, Mariners
10. Albert Pujols, Cardinals
11. Prince Fielder, Brewers
12. Jon Lester, Red Sox
13. Jason Heyward, Braves
14. Adam Jones, Orioles
15. Brett Anderson, Athletics
16. Andrew McCutchen, Pirates
17. Tommy Hanson, Braves
18. Rick Porcello, Tigers
19. Matt Kemp, Dodgers
20. David Wright, Mets

Honorable Mention:
Pedro Alvarez, Pirates
Elvis Andrus, Rangers
Gordon Beckham, White Sox
Miguel Cabrera, Tigers
Robinson Cano, Yankees
Alcides Escobar, Brewers
Neftali Feliz, Rangers
Yovani Gallardo, Brewers
Bryce Harper
Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers
Mat Latos, Padres
Jesus Montero, Yankees
David Price, Rays
Anthony Ranaudo
Carlos Santana, Indians
Grady Sizemore, Indians
Mike Stanton, Marlins
Troy Tulowitzki, Rockies
Justin Verlander, Tigers
Matt Wieters, Orioles
Ryan Zimmerman, Nationals

[Chuck to Chuck]

BP's Kevin Goldstein has his top 20 most valuable players for the next decade.  Look at all the Cubs!

1. Hanley Ramirez, Marlins
2. Justin Upton, Diamondbacks
3. Joe Mauer, Twins
4. Tim Lincecum, Giants
5. Zack Greinke, Royals
6. Evan Longoria, Rays
7. Ryan Braun, Brewers
8. Stephen Strasburg, Nationals
9. Felix Hernandez, Mariners
10. Albert Pujols, Cardinals
11. Prince Fielder, Brewers
12. Jon Lester, Red Sox
13. Jason Heyward, Braves
14. Adam Jones, Orioles
15. Brett Anderson, Athletics
16. Andrew McCutchen, Pirates
17. Tommy Hanson, Braves
18. Rick Porcello, Tigers
19. Matt Kemp, Dodgers
20. David Wright, Mets

Honorable Mention:
Pedro Alvarez, Pirates
Elvis Andrus, Rangers
Gordon Beckham, White Sox
Miguel Cabrera, Tigers
Robinson Cano, Yankees
Alcides Escobar, Brewers
Neftali Feliz, Rangers
Yovani Gallardo, Brewers
Bryce Harper
Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers
Mat Latos, Padres
Jesus Montero, Yankees
David Price, Rays
Anthony Ranaudo
Carlos Santana, Indians
Grady Sizemore, Indians
Mike Stanton, Marlins
Troy Tulowitzki, Rockies
Justin Verlander, Tigers
Matt Wieters, Orioles
Ryan Zimmerman, Nationals

Nice choice, Jim.

[CubFaninHydePark]

Well, the Cardinals only have one player on that list...it just so happens that he's the best steroid-infused player in baseball.

[PenPho]

Josh Vitters is, um, like out for a while.

[Saul Goodman]

Are we gonna call this kid J-Vitt, JV, or Vitty?

I was going to save time and not even learn his name so that when he becomes the next Tyler Colvin or Mark Pawlek or Ryan Harvey or Bobbie Brownlie I won't have to curse Jim Hendry again.

That's Rookie of the Year and World Series MVP Tyler Colvin to you.

[Shooter]

Are we gonna call this kid J-Vitt, JV, or Vitty?

I was going to save time and not even learn his name so that when he becomes the next Tyler Colvin or Mark Pawlek or Ryan Harvey or Bobbie Brownlie I won't have to curse Jim Hendry again.

That's Rookie of the Year and World Series MVP Tyler Colvin to you.

Who did the Cubs get back in the trade?

[Saul Goodman]

Are we gonna call this kid J-Vitt, JV, or Vitty?

I was going to save time and not even learn his name so that when he becomes the next Tyler Colvin or Mark Pawlek or Ryan Harvey or Bobbie Brownlie I won't have to curse Jim Hendry again.

That's Rookie of the Year and World Series MVP Tyler Colvin to you.

Who did the Cubs get back in the trade?

Which trade?  Lilly?

[smg]

Are we gonna call this kid J-Vitt, JV, or Vitty?

I was going to save time and not even learn his name so that when he becomes the next Tyler Colvin or Mark Pawlek or Ryan Harvey or Bobbie Brownlie I won't have to curse Jim Hendry again.

That's Rookie of the Year and World Series MVP Tyler Colvin to you.

Who did the Cubs get back in the trade?

Which trade?  Lilly?

Even I got this one.

[Saul Goodman]

Are we gonna call this kid J-Vitt, JV, or Vitty?

I was going to save time and not even learn his name so that when he becomes the next Tyler Colvin or Mark Pawlek or Ryan Harvey or Bobbie Brownlie I won't have to curse Jim Hendry again.

That's Rookie of the Year and World Series MVP Tyler Colvin to you.

Who did the Cubs get back in the trade?

Which trade?  Lilly?

Even I got this one.

Ohhhh ok, the Colvin trade.  Lincecum, Mauer, and Longoria.