Firebarn Chris Coghlan Because Fuck You, That's Why

[Tonker]

Chris Coghlan also had a great game last night (who didn't?), going 2 for 3 with 3 walks, bumping his line up to .251/.333/.449 (111 wRC+). I've been saying it for over a month, and finally the results are backing me up: the guy is hitting at least as well this year as last year, when he was one of the best hitters on the team. Even from his breakout last year, his walk rate is UP. His strikeout rate is DOWN. His ISO is UP. His hard contact rate is UP. His medium contact rate is UP. His soft contact rate is DOWN.

FYSKO

But Junior Lake though.

Hey!  Back the fuck off.  If there's any Lake hatin' being done around here, it'll be me doing it.  Check the minutes.  That cunt's all mine.

Ahem.

Pfft.  Since when has anything anybody ever said on Twitter counted for anything?

[Eli]

Good read here with Coghlan talking about his hitting approach:

http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/chris-coghlan-on-hitting/

And if you still want some firebarnin' material, he bitches pretty openly about being a platoon player:

"One thing that frustrates me is the limited opportunities for lefties to face lefties. The game is turning into so much of a platoon that it's actually bad for the players. If you talk to any hitter, whether he's a righty or a lefty, he likes to face same-sided pitchers every once in awhile. It keeps you honest and allows you to lock back in. Facing lefties helps (a left-handed hitter) stay short and simple, and not be so aggressive, which you're more likely to be against righties.

"Look at Anthony Rizzo. He stunk against lefties, but they gave him an opportunity because they paid him and wanted him to be an everyday player. Now he's hitting lefties at a good rate (.940 OPS this season, .928 last year). Why is that happening? Yeah, he's made some adjustments, but it's also because they gave him an opportunity. Had they given up on him, which they would have with a lot of people, because he was hitting .190-.200 against lefties, then nobody would know how great he is."

[Tony]

Good read here with Coghlan talking about his hitting approach:

http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/chris-coghlan-on-hitting/

And if you still want some firebarnin' material, he bitches pretty openly about being a platoon player:

"One thing that frustrates me is the limited opportunities for lefties to face lefties. The game is turning into so much of a platoon that it's actually bad for the players. If you talk to any hitter, whether he's a righty or a lefty, he likes to face same-sided pitchers every once in awhile. It keeps you honest and allows you to lock back in. Facing lefties helps (a left-handed hitter) stay short and simple, and not be so aggressive, which you're more likely to be against righties.

"Look at Anthony Rizzo. He stunk against lefties, but they gave him an opportunity because they paid him and wanted him to be an everyday player. Now he's hitting lefties at a good rate (.940 OPS this season, .928 last year). Why is that happening? Yeah, he's made some adjustments, but it's also because they gave him an opportunity. Had they given up on him, which they would have with a lot of people, because he was hitting .190-.200 against lefties, then nobody would know how great he is."

He can't really be comparing being platooned as a washed up fourth outfielder to letting a top prospect first baseman hit against lefties... can he?

[Oleg]

Good read here with Coghlan talking about his hitting approach:

http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/chris-coghlan-on-hitting/

And if you still want some firebarnin' material, he bitches pretty openly about being a platoon player:

"One thing that frustrates me is the limited opportunities for lefties to face lefties. The game is turning into so much of a platoon that it's actually bad for the players. If you talk to any hitter, whether he's a righty or a lefty, he likes to face same-sided pitchers every once in awhile. It keeps you honest and allows you to lock back in. Facing lefties helps (a left-handed hitter) stay short and simple, and not be so aggressive, which you're more likely to be against righties.

"Look at Anthony Rizzo. He stunk against lefties, but they gave him an opportunity because they paid him and wanted him to be an everyday player. Now he's hitting lefties at a good rate (.940 OPS this season, .928 last year). Why is that happening? Yeah, he's made some adjustments, but it's also because they gave him an opportunity. Had they given up on him, which they would have with a lot of people, because he was hitting .190-.200 against lefties, then nobody would know how great he is."

Well, he has a point.  It's a fucking irrelevant point but, as a player, I'd want him to feel like he can do anything he wants to do.  It's up to the manager to do what's best for the team.

[SKO]

I'd never firebarn a guy for wanting to play everyday. I'm betting Jonathan Herrera sure wishes he could prove himself every day, too. I'm just glad Dusty Baker isn't still the manager, or we'd get to see him try.

[Tonker]

Good read here with Coghlan talking about his hitting approach:

http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/chris-coghlan-on-hitting/

And if you still want some firebarnin' material, he bitches pretty openly about being a platoon player:

"One thing that frustrates me is the limited opportunities for lefties to face lefties. The game is turning into so much of a platoon that it's actually bad for the players. If you talk to any hitter, whether he's a righty or a lefty, he likes to face same-sided pitchers every once in awhile. It keeps you honest and allows you to lock back in. Facing lefties helps (a left-handed hitter) stay short and simple, and not be so aggressive, which you're more likely to be against righties.

"Look at Anthony Rizzo. He stunk against lefties, but they gave him an opportunity because they paid him and wanted him to be an everyday player. Now he's hitting lefties at a good rate (.940 OPS this season, .928 last year). Why is that happening? Yeah, he's made some adjustments, but it's also because they gave him an opportunity. Had they given up on him, which they would have with a lot of people, because he was hitting .190-.200 against lefties, then nobody would know how great he is."

He can't really be comparing being platooned as a washed up fourth outfielder to letting a top prospect first baseman hit against lefties... can he?

I think the point that he's making is that platooning is self-perpetuating.  If there were no platoons, there would be much less need for platoons.

[ChuckD]

Holy shit.

[ChuckD]

I sort of like Chris Coghlan. He deserves better than a firebarn thread.

[CubFaninHydePark]

I sort of like Chris Coghlan. He deserves better than a firebarn thread.

He deserves a giant fucking steak on Lester's dime tonight.

[World's #1 Astros Fan]

I sort of like Chris Coghlan. He deserves better than a firebarn thread.

He deserves a giant fucking steak on Lester's dime tonight.

Delete your account.

[Saul Goodman]

THE COGHLAN GAME

[WTB...A RING FFS!!]

THE COGHLAN GAME

Keep up the negativity on this guy til he's got 20 dongs and is at least over .265. But YAY for him and the Cubs power coming to life lately.

[Slaky]

I sort of like Chris Coghlan. He deserves better than a firebarn thread.

He deserves a giant fucking steak on Lester's dime tonight.
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This post should have been more ridiculed than it was.

[Saul Goodman]

I sort of like Chris Coghlan. He deserves better than a firebarn thread.

He deserves a giant fucking steak on Lester's dime tonight.
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This post should have been more ridiculed than it was.

A rare Slak PANKing?

[SKO]

Alea iacta est.

Hey. hey. psst.


FUCK YOU