Kyle Hendricks Low Velocity Assassin Splooge Thread

[BH]

If this kid can give us Randy Well's first two years as a #4 or #5 on a good team (with Arrieta and Lester #1 and 2, natch), I'd take that in a goddamn minute.

More like Randy Welp, AMIRITE?

Anyway, Hendricks' FIP (Look at me I read Grantland) is 3.30 and it's been low throughout his minor league career. I say he can pitch at this level. Until he can't.

Right. Even if he ERA rises over time to meet that FIP I'll take a mid-3 ERA any fifth day. Gimme more Kyle. Gimme more.

There's been no indication at any point in his career to indicate that he can't continue getting motherfuckers out. Even as he makes his second round through the NL, he's shown himself to be a smart enough pitcher to be able to adjust to hitters as they adjust to him.

He'll just be a Quality Start Machine for years.

Really?  After six starts?  In that case, I think it's time we declare this whole Arismendy Alcantara Experiment a bust.  .231/.299/.380, are you kidding me?  Release his ass.  Nice goin', Epstink.

Fork and Gally have packaged them up with Zagunis already. They won't be on the cubs much longer.

[CBStew]

If this kid can give us Randy Well's first two years as a #4 or #5 on a good team (with Arrieta and Lester #1 and 2, natch), I'd take that in a goddamn minute.

More like Randy Welp, AMIRITE?

Anyway, Hendricks' FIP (Look at me I read Grantland) is 3.30 and it's been low throughout his minor league career. I say he can pitch at this level. Until he can't.

Right. Even if he ERA rises over time to meet that FIP I'll take a mid-3 ERA any fifth day. Gimme more Kyle. Gimme more.

There's been no indication at any point in his career to indicate that he can't continue getting motherfuckers out. Even as he makes his second round through the NL, he's shown himself to be a smart enough pitcher to be able to adjust to hitters as they adjust to him.

He'll just be a Quality Start Machine for years.

Really?  After six starts?  In that case, I think it's time we declare this whole Arismendy Alcantara Experiment a bust.  .231/.299/.380, are you kidding me?  Release his ass.  Nice goin', Epstink.

I was going to make a meatball comment having something to do with Hendricks being a Cub, but why bother?  Ah, for the good old days when Emil Verban was our hero.

[Quality Start Machine]

If this kid can give us Randy Well's first two years as a #4 or #5 on a good team (with Arrieta and Lester #1 and 2, natch), I'd take that in a goddamn minute.

More like Randy Welp, AMIRITE?

Anyway, Hendricks' FIP (Look at me I read Grantland) is 3.30 and it's been low throughout his minor league career. I say he can pitch at this level. Until he can't.

Right. Even if he ERA rises over time to meet that FIP I'll take a mid-3 ERA any fifth day. Gimme more Kyle. Gimme more.

There's been no indication at any point in his career to indicate that he can't continue getting motherfuckers out. Even as he makes his second round through the NL, he's shown himself to be a smart enough pitcher to be able to adjust to hitters as they adjust to him.

He'll just be a Quality Start Machine for years.

Really?  After six starts?  In that case, I think it's time we declare this whole Arismendy Alcantara Experiment a bust.  .231/.299/.380, are you kidding me?  Release his ass.  Nice goin', Epstink.

I was going to make a meatball comment having something to do with Hendricks being a Cub, but why bother?  Ah, for the good old days when Emil Verban was our hero.

There was a Society and everything.

[Tonker]

If this kid can give us Randy Well's first two years as a #4 or #5 on a good team (with Arrieta and Lester #1 and 2, natch), I'd take that in a goddamn minute.

More like Randy Welp, AMIRITE?

Anyway, Hendricks' FIP (Look at me I read Grantland) is 3.30 and it's been low throughout his minor league career. I say he can pitch at this level. Until he can't.

Right. Even if he ERA rises over time to meet that FIP I'll take a mid-3 ERA any fifth day. Gimme more Kyle. Gimme more.

There's been no indication at any point in his career to indicate that he can't continue getting motherfuckers out. Even as he makes his second round through the NL, he's shown himself to be a smart enough pitcher to be able to adjust to hitters as they adjust to him.

He'll just be a Quality Start Machine for years.

Really?  After six starts?  In that case, I think it's time we declare this whole Arismendy Alcantara Experiment a bust.  .231/.299/.380, are you kidding me?  Release his ass.  Nice goin', Epstink.

Yeesh.  Now you've got me agreeing with Sterling Archer.  Nice going, Fork.

[Chuck to Chuck]

If this kid can give us Randy Well's first two years as a #4 or #5 on a good team (with Arrieta and Lester #1 and 2, natch), I'd take that in a goddamn minute.

More like Randy Welp, AMIRITE?

Anyway, Hendricks' FIP (Look at me I read Grantland) is 3.30 and it's been low throughout his minor league career. I say he can pitch at this level. Until he can't.

Right. Even if he ERA rises over time to meet that FIP I'll take a mid-3 ERA any fifth day. Gimme more Kyle. Gimme more.

There's been no indication at any point in his career to indicate that he can't continue getting motherfuckers out. Even as he makes his second round through the NL, he's shown himself to be a smart enough pitcher to be able to adjust to hitters as they adjust to him.

He'll just be a Quality Start Machine for years.

Really?  After six starts?  In that case, I think it's time we declare this whole Arismendy Alcantara Experiment a bust.  .231/.299/.380, are you kidding me?  Release his ass.  Nice goin', Epstink.

He's a Hendry pick. #ExpectFailure

[Bort]

This entire thread is shit for brains.

[CBStew]

This entire thread is shit for brains.

We have our standards to maintain.

[Quality Start Machine]

If this kid can give us Randy Well's first two years as a #4 or #5 on a good team (with Arrieta and Lester #1 and 2, natch), I'd take that in a goddamn minute.

More like Randy Welp, AMIRITE?

Anyway, Hendricks' FIP (Look at me I read Grantland) is 3.30 and it's been low throughout his minor league career. I say he can pitch at this level. Until he can't.

Right. Even if he ERA rises over time to meet that FIP I'll take a mid-3 ERA any fifth day. Gimme more Kyle. Gimme more.

There's been no indication at any point in his career to indicate that he can't continue getting motherfuckers out. Even as he makes his second round through the NL, he's shown himself to be a smart enough pitcher to be able to adjust to hitters as they adjust to him.

He'll just be a Quality Start Machine for years.

Really?  After six starts?  In that case, I think it's time we declare this whole Arismendy Alcantara Experiment a bust.  .231/.299/.380, are you kidding me?  Release his ass.  Nice goin', Epstink.

Yeesh.  Now you've got me agreeing with Sterling Archer.  Nice going, Fork.

Context is everything. Based upon Hendricks' career, his GO/AO numbers, K/BB ratio, etc. He's a really fucking good pitcher who gets guys out like crazy without being too flashy about it. Best of all, his repertoire and delivery probably means he'll enjoy pretty robust health throughout his career.

[Saul Goodman]

If this kid can give us Randy Well's first two years as a #4 or #5 on a good team (with Arrieta and Lester #1 and 2, natch), I'd take that in a goddamn minute.

More like Randy Welp, AMIRITE?

Anyway, Hendricks' FIP (Look at me I read Grantland) is 3.30 and it's been low throughout his minor league career. I say he can pitch at this level. Until he can't.

Right. Even if he ERA rises over time to meet that FIP I'll take a mid-3 ERA any fifth day. Gimme more Kyle. Gimme more.

There's been no indication at any point in his career to indicate that he can't continue getting motherfuckers out. Even as he makes his second round through the NL, he's shown himself to be a smart enough pitcher to be able to adjust to hitters as they adjust to him.

He'll just be a Quality Start Machine for years.

Really?  After six starts?  In that case, I think it's time we declare this whole Arismendy Alcantara Experiment a bust.  .231/.299/.380, are you kidding me?  Release his ass.  Nice goin', Epstink.

Yeesh.  Now you've got me agreeing with Sterling Archer.  Nice going, Fork.

Context is everything. Based upon Hendricks' career, his GO/AO numbers, K/BB ratio, etc. He's a really fucking good pitcher who gets guys out like crazy without being too flashy about it. Best of all, his repertoire and delivery probably means he'll enjoy pretty robust health throughout his career.

Context is everything. He's in the big leagues now, and getting minor league hitters out is what got him a chance at that, nothing more. It doesn't mean he will be a Quality Start Machine for years.

[Saul Goodman]

By definition every minor leaguer who gets called up has a track record of adjustments and success. I just don't know why you're assuming Hendricks is already here to stay, that's all.

[InternetApex]

By definition every minor leaguer who gets called up has a track record of adjustments and success. I just don't know why you're assuming Hendricks is already here to stay, that's all.

I also agree with Sterling Archer. Jesus, Fork.

[Quality Start Machine]

By definition every minor leaguer who gets called up has a track record of adjustments and success. I just don't know why you're assuming Hendricks is already here to stay, that's all.

He's got really good stuff, and he's really smart. I think he'll develop a pretty good book on hitters around the league.

[SKO]

By definition every minor leaguer who gets called up has a track record of adjustments and success. I just don't know why you're assuming Hendricks is already here to stay, that's all.

He's got really good stuff, and he's really smart. I think he'll develop a pretty good book on hitters around the league.

His fastball can't break a window but sure yeah okay.

[Richard Chuggar]

By definition every minor leaguer who gets called up has a track record of adjustments and success. I just don't know why you're assuming Hendricks is already here to stay, that's all.

He's got really good stuff, and he's really smart. I think he'll develop a pretty good book on hitters around the league.

His fastball can't break a window but sure yeah okay.

All Fork is saying is that he's good and going to be good up until he's bad and then he'll be bad.  Just like he said he would be aaaallll the way back in 2014.  Fork's got all the bases covered, and not just b/c he's standing at the pitcher's mound on Huey's softball field.

[Quality Start Machine]

By definition every minor leaguer who gets called up has a track record of adjustments and success. I just don't know why you're assuming Hendricks is already here to stay, that's all.

He's got really good stuff, and he's really smart. I think he'll develop a pretty good book on hitters around the league.

His fastball can't break a window but sure yeah okay.

All Fork is saying is that he's good and going to be good up until he's bad and then he'll be bad.  Just like he said he would be aaaallll the way back in 2014.  Fork's got all the bases covered, and not just b/c he's standing at the pitcher's mound on Huey's softball field.

I couldn't be all over Hendricks any more if he were your mom.