Javier Baez 2014 ROY-MVP-World Series MVP Thread

[BH]

His ankle exploded and he died. He's on the DL.

What?

Ankle sprain. 7-Day DL.

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/baseball/iowa-cubs/2014/04/13/cubs-top-prospect-javier-baez-dl/7671239/

Jesus, Slak.

He's dead.

Javier Baez, the most polarizing, most discussed, and most hyped prospect in the Chicago Cubs' farm system, is at the center of attention again.

Unless "polarizing" can also mean "completely turgid pole-inducing," I have no idea what they're going on about there.

He's viewed by some as being a bit arrogant, given his skill set I'm not sure why that's surprising, he's awesome at baseball.
His teammates seem to like him. Being sassy and playing the game the right way can't happen at the same time.

[J. Walter Weatherman]

His ankle exploded and he died. He's on the DL.

What?

Ankle sprain. 7-Day DL.

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/baseball/iowa-cubs/2014/04/13/cubs-top-prospect-javier-baez-dl/7671239/

Jesus, Slak.

He's dead.

Javier Baez, the most polarizing, most discussed, and most hyped prospect in the Chicago Cubs' farm system, is at the center of attention again.

Unless "polarizing" can also mean "completely turgid pole-inducing," I have no idea what they're going on about there.

"Pole-erizing"?

It's Des Moines. I bet that's just Iowan for "brown".

[InternetApex]

His ankle exploded and he died. He's on the DL.

What?

Ankle sprain. 7-Day DL.

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/baseball/iowa-cubs/2014/04/13/cubs-top-prospect-javier-baez-dl/7671239/

Jesus, Slak.

He's dead.

Javier Baez, the most polarizing, most discussed, and most hyped prospect in the Chicago Cubs' farm system, is at the center of attention again.

Unless "polarizing" can also mean "completely turgid pole-inducing," I have no idea what they're going on about there.

"Pole-erizing"?

It's Des Moines. I bet that's just Iowan for "brown".

Maybe they're referencing the sentiment put forth by mouthbreathers that he should have broken camp with the club to help them challenge for fourth place NOW NOW NOW.

[CT III]

His ankle exploded and he died. He's on the DL.

What?

Ankle sprain. 7-Day DL.

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/baseball/iowa-cubs/2014/04/13/cubs-top-prospect-javier-baez-dl/7671239/

Jesus, Slak.

He's dead.

No look, he got up and he's walking away.

[Richard Chuggar]

His ankle exploded and he died. He's on the DL.

What?

Ankle sprain. 7-Day DL.

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/baseball/iowa-cubs/2014/04/13/cubs-top-prospect-javier-baez-dl/7671239/

Jesus, Slak.

He's dead.

No look, he got up and he's walking away.

NOPE.  HE'S DEAD!

[Saul Goodman]

Is anybody else a little worried about his plate approach translating to a negative in the majors and potentially interfering with him reaching his ceiling? Not saying he's going to be a bust, but just think how dominant he could be if he insisted on hitting his pitch and refusing to swing at pitches he can't do anything with. I'm no less turgid, despite this concern.

[CBStew]

Is anybody else a little worried about his plate approach translating to a negative in the majors and potentially interfering with him reaching his ceiling? Not saying he's going to be a bust, but just think how dominant he could be if he insisted on hitting his pitch and refusing to swing at pitches he can't do anything with. I'm no less turgid, despite this concern.

"Turgid".  Is that a "legal" word?

[PenFoe]

Is anybody else a little worried about his plate approach translating to a negative in the majors and potentially interfering with him reaching his ceiling? Not saying he's going to be a bust, but just think how dominant he could be if he insisted on hitting his pitch and refusing to swing at pitches he can't do anything with. I'm no less turgid, despite this concern.

Look, if we have to start worrying about Javier Baez, I don't want to do any of this anymore.

[Saul Goodman]

Is anybody else a little worried about his plate approach translating to a negative in the majors and potentially interfering with him reaching his ceiling? Not saying he's going to be a bust, but just think how dominant he could be if he insisted on hitting his pitch and refusing to swing at pitches he can't do anything with. I'm no less turgid, despite this concern.

"Turgid".  Is that a "legal" word?

Depends on the jurisdiction.

[Quality Start Machine]

Is anybody else a little worried about his plate approach translating to a negative in the majors and potentially interfering with him reaching his ceiling? Not saying he's going to be a bust, but just think how dominant he could be if he insisted on hitting his pitch and refusing to swing at pitches he can't do anything with. I'm no less turgid, despite this concern.

"Turgid".  Is that a "legal" word?

You practice in Northern California, and you have to ask? I'm pretty sure boners are a significant part of labor law in those parts.

[Tonker]

Is anybody else a little worried about his plate approach translating to a negative in the majors and potentially interfering with him reaching his ceiling? Not saying he's going to be a bust, but just think how dominant he could be if he insisted on hitting his pitch and refusing to swing at pitches he can't do anything with. I'm no less turgid, despite this concern.

Look, if we have to start worrying about Javier Baez, I don't want to do any of this anymore.

FUCKING THI.  I refuse to worry about Baez.  The end.

[Eli]

Is anybody else a little worried about his plate approach translating to a negative in the majors and potentially interfering with him reaching his ceiling? Not saying he's going to be a bust, but just think how dominant he could be if he insisted on hitting his pitch and refusing to swing at pitches he can't do anything with. I'm no less turgid, despite this concern.

Look, if we have to start worrying about Javier Baez, I don't want to do any of this anymore.

Yeah. Given how the attempt at making Castro more patient turned out last year (which, tentatively, seems to have been reversed), maybe we should all just see how this one plays out and let Baez be Baez for a while.

[Quality Start Machine]

Is anybody else a little worried about his plate approach translating to a negative in the majors and potentially interfering with him reaching his ceiling? Not saying he's going to be a bust, but just think how dominant he could be if he insisted on hitting his pitch and refusing to swing at pitches he can't do anything with. I'm no less turgid, despite this concern.

Look, if we have to start worrying about Javier Baez, I don't want to do any of this anymore.

Yeah. Given how the attempt at making Castro more patient turned out last year (which, tentatively, seems to have been reversed), maybe we should all just see how this one plays out and let Baez be Baez for a while.

I think the Cubs were overthinking a little last year. Some guys (Bryant) will hit and be OPB machines, and other guys (Baez) will just hit and strike out more.

Either way, they're hitting the ever loving fuck out of the ball.

[Saul Goodman]

Is anybody else a little worried about his plate approach translating to a negative in the majors and potentially interfering with him reaching his ceiling? Not saying he's going to be a bust, but just think how dominant he could be if he insisted on hitting his pitch and refusing to swing at pitches he can't do anything with. I'm no less turgid, despite this concern.

Look, if we have to start worrying about Javier Baez, I don't want to do any of this anymore.

Yeah. Given how the attempt at making Castro more patient turned out last year (which, tentatively, seems to have been reversed), maybe we should all just see how this one plays out and let Baez be Baez for a while.

I think the Cubs were overthinking a little last year. Some guys (Bryant) will hit and be OPB machines, and other guys (Baez) will just hit and strike out more.

Either way, they're hitting the ever loving fuck out of the ball.

The only thing he's hitting the everloving fuck out of with his exploded ankle is all dem fine corn-fed honeys.

[Saul Goodman]

Is anybody else a little worried about his plate approach translating to a negative in the majors and potentially interfering with him reaching his ceiling? Not saying he's going to be a bust, but just think how dominant he could be if he insisted on hitting his pitch and refusing to swing at pitches he can't do anything with. I'm no less turgid, despite this concern.

Look, if we have to start worrying about Javier Baez, I don't want to do any of this anymore.

Yeah. Given how the attempt at making Castro more patient turned out last year (which, tentatively, seems to have been reversed), maybe we should all just see how this one plays out and let Baez be Baez for a while.

I think the Cubs were overthinking a little last year. Some guys (Bryant) will hit and be OPB machines, and other guys (Baez) will just hit and strike out more.

Either way, they're hitting the ever loving fuck out of the ball.

DPD.  I'm not saying Baez should be turned into an On Percentage Base machine.  Just saying that maybe, just maybe, he's not going to be a generational talent if he keeps swinging at every pitch, especially sliders in the dirt that not even Vladimir Guerrero would want any part of.  I think he's going to fix that and be at the least a very good player, probably more, but we haven't seen that yet is all.