Kris Bryant Firehose of Splooge Thread

[Quality Start Machine]

Everyone is speculating now that it'll be Friday with all the injuries and roster crunch going on.

And I know it's less clear than just dividing his expected WAR by 162 (which I still think is a poor way to measure the impact of him being sent down), but man, it sure SEEMS like he could've made a big difference in last night's game. Maybe that should go in the "I Admit It" thread, but I'll just leave it here.

Well, he would have hit an Aroldis pitch halfway up the block on Kenmore. I can guarantee that

Or Soler would have first, since they probably wouldn't pitch around him with Bryant on deck.

Given Bryant's MiLB K%, they're going to pitch around to Bryant a lot.

At first.

wat

He means they'll pitch around Soler to get to Bryant, which is still wrong.

Their going to pitch around Soler a lot until Bryant makes them pay. They did it last night bottom 8 with Rizzo on first.

I think Bryant is going to make them pay.  Quickly.  But it's pretty clear that Soler is the most feared hitter on the team right now.

You don't think Maddon will go R/L/R with Soler, Rizzo and Bryant?

[SKO]

Everyone is speculating now that it'll be Friday with all the injuries and roster crunch going on.

And I know it's less clear than just dividing his expected WAR by 162 (which I still think is a poor way to measure the impact of him being sent down), but man, it sure SEEMS like he could've made a big difference in last night's game. Maybe that should go in the "I Admit It" thread, but I'll just leave it here.

Well, he would have hit an Aroldis pitch halfway up the block on Kenmore. I can guarantee that

Or Soler would have first, since they probably wouldn't pitch around him with Bryant on deck.

Given Bryant's MiLB K%, they're going to pitch around to Bryant a lot.

At first.

wat

He means they'll pitch around Soler to get to Bryant, which is still wrong.

Their going to pitch around Soler a lot until Bryant makes them pay. They did it last night bottom 8 with Rizzo on first.

I think Bryant is going to make them pay.  Quickly.  But it's pretty clear that Soler is the most feared hitter on the team right now.

You don't think Maddon will go R/L/R with Soler, Rizzo and Bryant?

I think he might eventually but for now having Rizzo (who isn't swinging the bat well but is still getting on base a fuckton) ahead of Soler, who is swinging the bat well, makes sense. Honestly given Fowler and Rizzo's career OBPs those two at the top of the order make a hell of a lot of sense long term.

[Chuck to Chuck]

Everyone is speculating now that it'll be Friday with all the injuries and roster crunch going on.

And I know it's less clear than just dividing his expected WAR by 162 (which I still think is a poor way to measure the impact of him being sent down), but man, it sure SEEMS like he could've made a big difference in last night's game. Maybe that should go in the "I Admit It" thread, but I'll just leave it here.

Well, he would have hit an Aroldis pitch halfway up the block on Kenmore. I can guarantee that

Or Soler would have first, since they probably wouldn't pitch around him with Bryant on deck.

Given Bryant's MiLB K%, they're going to pitch around to Bryant a lot.

At first.

wat

He means they'll pitch around Soler to get to Bryant, which is still wrong.

Their going to pitch around Soler a lot until Bryant makes them pay. They did it last night bottom 8 with Rizzo on first.

I think Bryant is going to make them pay.  Quickly.  But it's pretty clear that Soler is the most feared hitter on the team right now.

You don't think Maddon will go R/L/R with Soler, Rizzo and Bryant?

He might. I do love Soler batting second. But I could also see Fowler (S), Rizzo (L), Soler (R), Schwarber (L), Bryant (R) in the long run. Schwarber's K rate is 8.1% lower than Bryant's.

And where does Russell fit in? Leadoff if Fowler doesn't come back?

[Quality Start Machine]

Everyone is speculating now that it'll be Friday with all the injuries and roster crunch going on.

And I know it's less clear than just dividing his expected WAR by 162 (which I still think is a poor way to measure the impact of him being sent down), but man, it sure SEEMS like he could've made a big difference in last night's game. Maybe that should go in the "I Admit It" thread, but I'll just leave it here.

Well, he would have hit an Aroldis pitch halfway up the block on Kenmore. I can guarantee that

Or Soler would have first, since they probably wouldn't pitch around him with Bryant on deck.

Given Bryant's MiLB K%, they're going to pitch around to Bryant a lot.

At first.

wat

He means they'll pitch around Soler to get to Bryant, which is still wrong.

Their going to pitch around Soler a lot until Bryant makes them pay. They did it last night bottom 8 with Rizzo on first.

I think Bryant is going to make them pay.  Quickly.  But it's pretty clear that Soler is the most feared hitter on the team right now.

You don't think Maddon will go R/L/R with Soler, Rizzo and Bryant?

He might. I do love Soler batting second. But I could also see Fowler (S), Rizzo (L), Soler (R), Schwarber (L), Bryant (R) in the long run.

Don't think Fowler and Schwarber will ever sit in the same clubhouse.

[InternetApex]

Everyone is speculating now that it'll be Friday with all the injuries and roster crunch going on.

And I know it's less clear than just dividing his expected WAR by 162 (which I still think is a poor way to measure the impact of him being sent down), but man, it sure SEEMS like he could've made a big difference in last night's game. Maybe that should go in the "I Admit It" thread, but I'll just leave it here.

Well, he would have hit an Aroldis pitch halfway up the block on Kenmore. I can guarantee that

Or Soler would have first, since they probably wouldn't pitch around him with Bryant on deck.

Given Bryant's MiLB K%, they're going to pitch around to Bryant a lot.

At first.

wat

He means they'll pitch around Soler to get to Bryant, which is still wrong.

Their going to pitch around Soler a lot until Bryant makes them pay. They did it last night bottom 8 with Rizzo on first.

I think Bryant is going to make them pay.  Quickly.  But it's pretty clear that Soler is the most feared hitter on the team right now.

You don't think Maddon will go R/L/R with Soler, Rizzo and Bryant?

He might. I do love Soler batting second. But I could also see Fowler (S), Rizzo (L), Soler (R), Schwarber (L), Bryant (R) in the long run.

Don't think Fowler and Schwarber will ever sit in the same clubhouse.

Just cross out Fowler and replace him, as you do, with some other fast, black guy with good On Base % and a flat-billed cap.

[Powdered Toast Man]

Mike Olt is out of the lineup again. I'm convinced Friday is the day.

[Chuck to Chuck]

Just cross out Fowler and replace him

He's dead?

[SKO]

Everyone is speculating now that it'll be Friday with all the injuries and roster crunch going on.

And I know it's less clear than just dividing his expected WAR by 162 (which I still think is a poor way to measure the impact of him being sent down), but man, it sure SEEMS like he could've made a big difference in last night's game. Maybe that should go in the "I Admit It" thread, but I'll just leave it here.

Well, he would have hit an Aroldis pitch halfway up the block on Kenmore. I can guarantee that

Or Soler would have first, since they probably wouldn't pitch around him with Bryant on deck.

Given Bryant's MiLB K%, they're going to pitch around to Bryant a lot.

At first.

wat

He means they'll pitch around Soler to get to Bryant, which is still wrong.

Their going to pitch around Soler a lot until Bryant makes them pay. They did it last night bottom 8 with Rizzo on first.

I think Bryant is going to make them pay.  Quickly.  But it's pretty clear that Soler is the most feared hitter on the team right now.

You don't think Maddon will go R/L/R with Soler, Rizzo and Bryant?

He might. I do love Soler batting second. But I could also see Fowler (S), Rizzo (L), Soler (R), Schwarber (L), Bryant (R) in the long run.

Don't think Fowler and Schwarber will ever sit in the same clubhouse.

Who is playing centerfield next year? You just comfortable with running a guy who has yet to prove he can hit AA pitching out in center next year on a team we all hope is a World Series contender? Because I'm not seeing options I like better than a Dexter Fowler extension.

[PenFoe]

Everyone is speculating now that it'll be Friday with all the injuries and roster crunch going on.

And I know it's less clear than just dividing his expected WAR by 162 (which I still think is a poor way to measure the impact of him being sent down), but man, it sure SEEMS like he could've made a big difference in last night's game. Maybe that should go in the "I Admit It" thread, but I'll just leave it here.

Well, he would have hit an Aroldis pitch halfway up the block on Kenmore. I can guarantee that

Or Soler would have first, since they probably wouldn't pitch around him with Bryant on deck.

Given Bryant's MiLB K%, they're going to pitch around to Bryant a lot.

At first.

wat

He means they'll pitch around Soler to get to Bryant, which is still wrong.

Their going to pitch around Soler a lot until Bryant makes them pay. They did it last night bottom 8 with Rizzo on first.

I think Bryant is going to make them pay.  Quickly.  But it's pretty clear that Soler is the most feared hitter on the team right now.

You don't think Maddon will go R/L/R with Soler, Rizzo and Bryant?

He might. I do love Soler batting second. But I could also see Fowler (S), Rizzo (L), Soler (R), Schwarber (L), Bryant (R) in the long run.

Don't think Fowler and Schwarber will ever sit in the same clubhouse.

Who is playing centerfield next year? You just comfortable with running a guy who has yet to prove he can hit AA pitching out in center next year on a team we all hope is a World Series contender? Because I'm not seeing options I like better than a Dexter Fowler extension.

I think Fowler gets a 2-3 year deal and then doesn't make it until the end of the deal. 

But he's the best for now and probably the next 1-2.

[SKO]

Everyone is speculating now that it'll be Friday with all the injuries and roster crunch going on.

And I know it's less clear than just dividing his expected WAR by 162 (which I still think is a poor way to measure the impact of him being sent down), but man, it sure SEEMS like he could've made a big difference in last night's game. Maybe that should go in the "I Admit It" thread, but I'll just leave it here.

Well, he would have hit an Aroldis pitch halfway up the block on Kenmore. I can guarantee that

Or Soler would have first, since they probably wouldn't pitch around him with Bryant on deck.

Given Bryant's MiLB K%, they're going to pitch around to Bryant a lot.

At first.

wat

He means they'll pitch around Soler to get to Bryant, which is still wrong.

Their going to pitch around Soler a lot until Bryant makes them pay. They did it last night bottom 8 with Rizzo on first.

I think Bryant is going to make them pay.  Quickly.  But it's pretty clear that Soler is the most feared hitter on the team right now.

You don't think Maddon will go R/L/R with Soler, Rizzo and Bryant?

He might. I do love Soler batting second. But I could also see Fowler (S), Rizzo (L), Soler (R), Schwarber (L), Bryant (R) in the long run.

Don't think Fowler and Schwarber will ever sit in the same clubhouse.

Who is playing centerfield next year? You just comfortable with running a guy who has yet to prove he can hit AA pitching out in center next year on a team we all hope is a World Series contender? Because I'm not seeing options I like better than a Dexter Fowler extension.

I think Fowler gets a 2-3 year deal and then doesn't make it until the end of the deal. 

But he's the best for now and probably the next 1-2.

Yeah, barring Fowler having a terrible year, I'm putting my money on a modest extension. He'll be the CF till they have an upgrade and they just don't have one right now.

[Chuck to Chuck]

Everyone is speculating now that it'll be Friday with all the injuries and roster crunch going on.

And I know it's less clear than just dividing his expected WAR by 162 (which I still think is a poor way to measure the impact of him being sent down), but man, it sure SEEMS like he could've made a big difference in last night's game. Maybe that should go in the "I Admit It" thread, but I'll just leave it here.

Well, he would have hit an Aroldis pitch halfway up the block on Kenmore. I can guarantee that

Or Soler would have first, since they probably wouldn't pitch around him with Bryant on deck.

Given Bryant's MiLB K%, they're going to pitch around to Bryant a lot.

At first.

wat

He means they'll pitch around Soler to get to Bryant, which is still wrong.

Their going to pitch around Soler a lot until Bryant makes them pay. They did it last night bottom 8 with Rizzo on first.

I think Bryant is going to make them pay.  Quickly.  But it's pretty clear that Soler is the most feared hitter on the team right now.

You don't think Maddon will go R/L/R with Soler, Rizzo and Bryant?

He might. I do love Soler batting second. But I could also see Fowler (S), Rizzo (L), Soler (R), Schwarber (L), Bryant (R) in the long run.

Don't think Fowler and Schwarber will ever sit in the same clubhouse.

Who is playing centerfield next year? You just comfortable with running a guy who has yet to prove he can hit AA pitching out in center next year on a team we all hope is a World Series contender? Because I'm not seeing options I like better than a Dexter Fowler extension.

I think Fowler gets a 2-3 year deal and then doesn't make it until the end of the deal. 

But he's the best for now and probably the next 1-2.

Yeah, barring Fowler having a terrible year, I'm putting my money on a modest extension. He'll be the CF till they have an upgrade and they just don't have one right now.

I think they'd like that.  Not sure if he has a good season they get a 2 year deal. Someone could make a stupid offer.

[SKO]

Everyone is speculating now that it'll be Friday with all the injuries and roster crunch going on.

And I know it's less clear than just dividing his expected WAR by 162 (which I still think is a poor way to measure the impact of him being sent down), but man, it sure SEEMS like he could've made a big difference in last night's game. Maybe that should go in the "I Admit It" thread, but I'll just leave it here.

Well, he would have hit an Aroldis pitch halfway up the block on Kenmore. I can guarantee that

Or Soler would have first, since they probably wouldn't pitch around him with Bryant on deck.

Given Bryant's MiLB K%, they're going to pitch around to Bryant a lot.

At first.

wat

He means they'll pitch around Soler to get to Bryant, which is still wrong.

Their going to pitch around Soler a lot until Bryant makes them pay. They did it last night bottom 8 with Rizzo on first.

I think Bryant is going to make them pay.  Quickly.  But it's pretty clear that Soler is the most feared hitter on the team right now.

You don't think Maddon will go R/L/R with Soler, Rizzo and Bryant?

He might. I do love Soler batting second. But I could also see Fowler (S), Rizzo (L), Soler (R), Schwarber (L), Bryant (R) in the long run.

Don't think Fowler and Schwarber will ever sit in the same clubhouse.

Who is playing centerfield next year? You just comfortable with running a guy who has yet to prove he can hit AA pitching out in center next year on a team we all hope is a World Series contender? Because I'm not seeing options I like better than a Dexter Fowler extension.

I think Fowler gets a 2-3 year deal and then doesn't make it until the end of the deal.  

But he's the best for now and probably the next 1-2.

Yeah, barring Fowler having a terrible year, I'm putting my money on a modest extension. He'll be the CF till they have an upgrade and they just don't have one right now.

I think they'd like that.  Not sure if he has a good season they get a 2 year deal. Someone could make a stupid offer.

True. Frankly I don't know what CF would be available as 2016 stopgaps if they can't re-sign Fowler, but I'll bet actual money against them starting a prospect there on Opening Day. Almora doesn't see the majors till June of 2016 at the earliest, if he ever sees them as a Cub.

[InternetApex]

Everyone is speculating now that it'll be Friday with all the injuries and roster crunch going on.

And I know it's less clear than just dividing his expected WAR by 162 (which I still think is a poor way to measure the impact of him being sent down), but man, it sure SEEMS like he could've made a big difference in last night's game. Maybe that should go in the "I Admit It" thread, but I'll just leave it here.

Well, he would have hit an Aroldis pitch halfway up the block on Kenmore. I can guarantee that

Or Soler would have first, since they probably wouldn't pitch around him with Bryant on deck.

Given Bryant's MiLB K%, they're going to pitch around to Bryant a lot.

At first.

wat

He means they'll pitch around Soler to get to Bryant, which is still wrong.

Their going to pitch around Soler a lot until Bryant makes them pay. They did it last night bottom 8 with Rizzo on first.

I think Bryant is going to make them pay.  Quickly.  But it's pretty clear that Soler is the most feared hitter on the team right now.

You don't think Maddon will go R/L/R with Soler, Rizzo and Bryant?

He might. I do love Soler batting second. But I could also see Fowler (S), Rizzo (L), Soler (R), Schwarber (L), Bryant (R) in the long run.

Don't think Fowler and Schwarber will ever sit in the same clubhouse.

Who is playing centerfield next year? You just comfortable with running a guy who has yet to prove he can hit AA pitching out in center next year on a team we all hope is a World Series contender? Because I'm not seeing options I like better than a Dexter Fowler extension.

I think Fowler gets a 2-3 year deal and then doesn't make it until the end of the deal. 

But he's the best for now and probably the next 1-2.

Yeah, barring Fowler having a terrible year, I'm putting my money on a modest extension. He'll be the CF till they have an upgrade and they just don't have one right now.

I think they'd like that.  Not sure if he has a good season they get a 2 year deal. Someone could make a stupid offer.

True. Franly I don't know what CF would be available as 2016 stopgaps if they can't re-sign Fowler, but I'll bet actual money against them starting a prospect there on Opening Day. Almora doesn't see the majors till June of 2016 at the earliest, if he ever sees them as a Cub.

Don't call me Franly.

[SKO]

2016 MLB Free Agent CF:

Endy Chavez (38)
Rajai Davis (35)
Alejandro De Aza (32)
David DeJesus (36) – $5MM club option with a $1MM buyout
Dexter Fowler (30)
Tony Gwynn Jr. (33)
Austin Jackson (29)
Nate McLouth (34) – $6.5MM club option with a $750K buyout
Gerardo Parra (29)
Colby Rasmus (29)
Cody Ross (35) – $9.5MM club option with a $1MM buyout
Skip Schumaker (36) – $2.5MM club option with a $500K buyout
Grady Sizemore (33)
Denard Span (32)
Drew Stubbs (31)
Ryan Sweeney (31) – $2.5MM club option with a $500K buyout
Shane Victorino (35)

Jesus, they'd better pay up for Fowler.

[Chuck to Chuck]

2016 MLB Free Agent CF:

Endy Chavez (38)
Rajai Davis (35)
Alejandro De Aza (32)
David DeJesus (36) – $5MM club option with a $1MM buyout
Dexter Fowler (30)
Tony Gwynn Jr. (33)
Austin Jackson (29)
Nate McLouth (34) – $6.5MM club option with a $750K buyout
Gerardo Parra (29)
Colby Rasmus (29)
Cody Ross (35) – $9.5MM club option with a $1MM buyout
Skip Schumaker (36) – $2.5MM club option with a $500K buyout
Grady Sizemore (33)
Denard Span (32)
Drew Stubbs (31)
Ryan Sweeney (31) – $2.5MM club option with a $500K buyout
Shane Victorino (35)

Jesus, they'd better pay up for Fowler.

Span seems to be the best alternative.

http://espn.go.com/mlb/stats/batting/_/year/2014/position/cf/sort/onBasePct/order/true