Kris Bryant Firehose of Splooge Thread

[InternetApex]

The one thing I got from watching 20 hours per week of MLB Network this winter is that Russell doesn't have the arm to play 3B.

Really? Most scouting reports I've seen on Russell rate his arm somewhere between above-average or plus. And while 3B might require a slightly stronger arm than short, I don't think the difference is all that significant. But if Baez fits better at 3B than Russell, that's fine. I still don't see Bryant sticking at third for more than 3-4 years, if at all. Especially if he can be a good defender in left field, as a lot of people have said.

Most scouting reports I've seen. And I've seen at least one, say that he's better suited for 2B or CF. So stop it.

[Eli]

The one thing I got from watching 20 hours per week of MLB Network this winter is that Russell doesn't have the arm to play 3B.

Really? Most scouting reports I've seen on Russell rate his arm somewhere between above-average or plus. And while 3B might require a slightly stronger arm than short, I don't think the difference is all that significant. But if Baez fits better at 3B than Russell, that's fine. I still don't see Bryant sticking at third for more than 3-4 years, if at all. Especially if he can be a good defender in left field, as a lot of people have said.

Most scouting reports I've seen. And I've seen at least one, say that he's better suited for 2B or CF. So stop it.

Stop what?

[SKO]

The one thing I got from watching 20 hours per week of MLB Network this winter is that Russell doesn't have the arm to play 3B.

Really? Most scouting reports I've seen on Russell rate his arm somewhere between above-average or plus. And while 3B might require a slightly stronger arm than short, I don't think the difference is all that significant. But if Baez fits better at 3B than Russell, that's fine. I still don't see Bryant sticking at third for more than 3-4 years, if at all. Especially if he can be a good defender in left field, as a lot of people have said.

Most scouting reports I've seen. And I've seen at least one, say that he's better suited for 2B or CF. So stop it.

Stop what?

Apex really should have stopped reading that scouting report when the scout was listed as "Johnny B. Baker."  Also when it was written in crayon.

[InternetApex]

The one thing I got from watching 20 hours per week of MLB Network this winter is that Russell doesn't have the arm to play 3B.

Really? Most scouting reports I've seen on Russell rate his arm somewhere between above-average or plus. And while 3B might require a slightly stronger arm than short, I don't think the difference is all that significant. But if Baez fits better at 3B than Russell, that's fine. I still don't see Bryant sticking at third for more than 3-4 years, if at all. Especially if he can be a good defender in left field, as a lot of people have said.

Most scouting reports I've seen. And I've seen at least one, say that he's better suited for 2B or CF. So stop it.

Stop what?

Apex really should have stopped reading that scouting report when the scout was listed as "Johnny B. Baker."  Also when it was written in crayon.

Who says I read it? It was on television.

[Saul Goodman]

Stop telling insidious lies about Addison Russell, you twits.

Can we just get back to trading Starlin Castro already?

[Quality Start Machine]

Stop telling insidious lies about Addison Russell, you twits.

Can we just get back to trading Starlin Castro already?

No, Chuck.

[PenFoe]

Stop telling insidious lies about Addison Russell, you twits.

Can we just get back to trading Starlin Castro already?

No, Chuck.

I'd be willing to discuss trading Castro if they'll take Chuck as well.

[InternetApex]

Stop telling insidious lies about Addison Russell, you twits.

Can we just get back to trading Starlin Castro already?

No, Chuck.

I'd be willing to discuss trading Castro if they'll take Chuck as well.

No, Penis.

[Oleg]

The one thing I got from watching 20 hours per week of MLB Network this winter is that Russell doesn't have the arm to play 3B.

Really? Most scouting reports I've seen on Russell rate his arm somewhere between above-average or plus. And while 3B might require a slightly stronger arm than short, I don't think the difference is all that significant. But if Baez fits better at 3B than Russell, that's fine. I still don't see Bryant sticking at third for more than 3-4 years, if at all. Especially if he can be a good defender in left field, as a lot of people have said.

Of course I've let my BA subscription lapse.  Ugh.

MLB.com rates his arm as a 55.  BP's scouting report rates his arm as a left-side of the infield arm.  Splitting hairs.

I just don't think it matters right now.

[Eli]

The one thing I got from watching 20 hours per week of MLB Network this winter is that Russell doesn't have the arm to play 3B.

Really? Most scouting reports I've seen on Russell rate his arm somewhere between above-average or plus. And while 3B might require a slightly stronger arm than short, I don't think the difference is all that significant. But if Baez fits better at 3B than Russell, that's fine. I still don't see Bryant sticking at third for more than 3-4 years, if at all. Especially if he can be a good defender in left field, as a lot of people have said.

Of course I've let my BA subscription lapse.  Ugh.

MLB.com rates his arm as a 55.  BP's scouting report rates his arm as a left-side of the infield arm.  Splitting hairs.

I just don't think it matters right now.

I think you're ultimately right -- it doesn't matter right now. I was just surprised since I'd heard/read/seen neutral or good things about his arm. But anyway, Russell's arm is a very small consideration in how this all plays out. Didn't really mean to derail the thread.

[SKO]

The one thing I got from watching 20 hours per week of MLB Network this winter is that Russell doesn't have the arm to play 3B.

Really? Most scouting reports I've seen on Russell rate his arm somewhere between above-average or plus. And while 3B might require a slightly stronger arm than short, I don't think the difference is all that significant. But if Baez fits better at 3B than Russell, that's fine. I still don't see Bryant sticking at third for more than 3-4 years, if at all. Especially if he can be a good defender in left field, as a lot of people have said.

Of course I've let my BA subscription lapse.  Ugh.

MLB.com rates his arm as a 55.  BP's scouting report rates his arm as a left-side of the infield arm.  Splitting hairs.

I just don't think it matters right now.

I think you're ultimately right -- it doesn't matter right now. I was just surprised since I'd heard/read/seen neutral or good things about his arm. But anyway, Russell's arm is a very small consideration in how this all plays out. Didn't really mean to derail the thread.

By rule we have to yell at any possible criticism of Bryant or Russell. Criticism of Baez is somewhat tolerated, but there are ground rules, and whatever it is, Chuck is wrong.

[Quality Start Machine]

Let's focus up here guys - Kris Bryant will make Glenallen Hill look like a slap hitter.

[SKO]

I actually feel like some of this debate over who will play what position might end up being overblown. Maddon has a history of moving guys around. Wouldn't really be surprising for Baez to play some 2B and 3B or Bryant to move to the OF sometimes, Schwarber to play catcher and OF, etc.

[InternetApex]

I actually feel like some of this debate over who will play what position might end up being overblown. Maddon has a history of moving guys around. Wouldn't really be surprising for Baez to play some 2B and 3B or Bryant to move to the OF sometimes, Schwarber to play catcher and OF, etc.

It's all we have to do until we've seen each player in live action at least 100 times.

[SKO]

I actually feel like some of this debate over who will play what position might end up being overblown. Maddon has a history of moving guys around. Wouldn't really be surprising for Baez to play some 2B and 3B or Bryant to move to the OF sometimes, Schwarber to play catcher and OF, etc.

It's all we have to do until we've seen each player in live action at least 100 times.

Well that and putting together laughably bad trade packages for Cole Hamels.

Christian Villanueva was highly touted once. I bet Amaro would pull that trigger, you guys.