Cubs at Reds IST!

[chibears55]

I still don't think they are that bad. they aren't getting blown out of games they just aren't scoring enough to win. They have 104 runs against and 90 for in 25 games. They are at 3.6 runs/game and last year the NL average was like 4. So, they are in need of 1-2 hitters and suddenly that run diff is about even. Generally speaking even run diff is expected to yield a .500ish team though that can vary a ton.

Their biggest offensive struggle coming from 3B and RF now from guys in middle of order.. if Schierholtz and Olt can get on a bit of a roll that would help big

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[SilenceS]

Castillo has been stroking the ball lately. Showing more power this year. Prediction: He wiill make an all star team one year

 

[chibears55]

Castillo has been stroking the ball lately. Showing more power this year. Prediction: He wiill make an all star team one year

Ive always liked Castillo, I think with his work ethic, he gonna be one of those guys that improve each year...

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[beckdawg]

Castillo has been stroking the ball lately. Showing more power this year. Prediction: He wiill make an all star team one year

I don't get why they aren't batting him higher.

 

[SilenceS]

Castro missed a 2 run dinger. He smoked that ball. He is driving the ball way better this year.

 

[theberserkfury]

Olt is killing me.

 

[chibears55]

those are big runs sitting out there to go into bottom 9th with

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[chibears55]

Nice job Nate... big runs to pick up

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[chibears55]

Marshall looking good this inning, boy did he sink fast...

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[theberserkfury]

Marshall looking good this inning, boy did he sink fast...

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Good thing we traded his sorry ass...

 

[beckdawg]

10 SB's for Bonifacio in 26 games. Cubs haven't had someone steal more than 30 since Pierre in 2006(58) Patterson in 2004(32) Eric Young in 2001(31) 2000(54)Brian McRae in 1996(37), Sosa in 95 with 34 and 93 with 36. At this point it seems likely he can get to 60 if he doesn't get hurt or fall off dramatically. If he does get to 60 SB he'd be the first cub since Frank Chance in 1903 to reach that. They've had a couple recentish get to 50's with Pierre and Sandberg. But that's kind of an interesting note.

 

[CSF77]

10 SB's for Bonifacio in 26 games. Cubs haven't had someone steal more than 30 since Pierre in 2006(58) Patterson in 2004(32) Eric Young in 2001(31) 2000(54)Brian McRae in 1996(37), Sosa in 95 with 34 and 93 with 36. At this point it seems likely he can get to 60 if he doesn't get hurt or fall off dramatically. If he does get to 60 SB he'd be the first cub since Frank Chance in 1903 to reach that. They've had a couple recentish get to 50's with Pierre and Sandberg. But that's kind of an interesting note.

.388 OBA is the telling story. Not a fan of his pick offs. 14 RS in 95 AB's. could be better. Pick offs didn't help there.

 

[CSF77]

Good sign was the young BP taking over tonight.

 

[Boobaby1]

The Cubs may set records in losses but it looks like core pieces are perhaps ready to be augmented w fa/trades of prospects

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Agreed. Need to hit on two at least, if not 3 prospective positional players.

The pitching? That is going to have to really be addressed.

 

[SilenceS]

Castro and Rizzo on base 9 out 10 times. That will get it done.

 

[MRubio52]

Castro is hitting the ball with more authority early on, and it looks like he's recognizing the ball out of the pitcher's hand better. For a reactionary player that's a good thing.

Rizzo has 14 BB's so far early in the season. I think the power will be there, might be looking at a 900 OPS player here.

 

[beckdawg]

Rizzo has 14 BB's so far early in the season. I think the power will be there, might be looking at a 900 OPS player here.

Where do you think he ends up average wise? Seems like most people think in the .280-.290 range. His season thus far looks similar to a Joey Votto-light. Votto is a career 15%/18.5% walk/k rate .313/.420/.539 hitter. Rizzo at the moment is 13%/16.7% .275/.380/.418. If the power does indeed come that looks like a 5-ish WAR type player when you consider he's also probably above average defensively.

 

[MRubio52]

Where do you think he ends up average wise? Seems like most people think in the .280-.290 range. His season thus far looks similar to a Joey Votto-light. Votto is a career 15%/18.5% walk/k rate .313/.420/.539 hitter. Rizzo at the moment is 13%/16.7% .275/.380/.418. If the power does indeed come that looks like a 5-ish WAR type player when you consider he's also probably above average defensively.

I think overall he's a .260 guy who can post a few .280 seasons. I don't think he has the hit tool to be too much above that in his career.

The thing with him is power utility. He's flashed big time power a few times, would be nice to see it show up in games more often. Would like to see some doubles go over the fence now.

 

[chibears55]

I think overall he's a .260 guy who can post a few .280 seasons. I don't think he has the hit tool to be too much above that in his career.

The thing with him is power utility. He's flashed big time power a few times, would be nice to see it show up in games more often. Would like to see some doubles go over the fence now.

im thinking he could be a mark grace type player with a bit more power but less with the AVG

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[MRubio52]

im thinking he could be a mark grace type player with a bit more power but less with the AVG

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I think that's a forced comp, they're not very similar to be honest. Rizzo has more in common with Adam Dunn than Mark Grace. I think the body might age better and Rizzo is a much better defender though, so even that one isn't perfect.