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[CSF77]

His average has dropped some vs RHP but he's still hitting .261/.376/.543 for a 146 wRC+ with 15.6 %/22.0 % bb/k rates vs RHP. I think his K rate there had dipped to maybe 20-21% at his best. So, not really much of an uptick. Regardless, the reason I *love* Schwarber is clearly he's not fully baked. That 146 wRC+ is in comparison to Bryant who's at 127. And while that may not be entirely fair given Bryant is a RH batter, Rizzo last season hit .277/.398/.507 for a 135 wRC+.

Simply put, if and when Schwarber consistently hits LHP he may very well be the best hitter the cubs have including Rizzo and Bryant. I don't talk as much about Schwarber as mentioned but I honestly think he can hit .300 in his prime. And if he does you're potentially talking about a .300/.400/.600 type bat.

I would rather see thoise projections in hindsight. Patterson was a sure fire prospect.... I'm glad that he went out and focused on his weight and his D. But I see him as a platoon split ATM that you are getting more D than expected. When he kicks it up like Almora did then he will be that.

I like what he has done, Just like what Almora has done. I really don't care about what he could be. That is pointless to think of.

 

[CubsFaninMN]

You know, I get it, but --pulling Chatwood about 80 pitches in, when he's only three guys into his third time through the order?

I know the numbers say it's the best move, I just don't like the gut feel of it.

 

[chibears55]

Wow..
Chatwood looking sharp tonight and Maddon hooks him with only 79 pitches thrown ..lol

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[CubsFaninMN]

Aw, c'mon, Duensing! Chatwood could have done that!

 

[CSF77]

You realize Rizzo is hitting .289/.389/.667 in May right? I mean his April was clearly shitty but if that's not 100% I can't wait til he is.

Fair enough. 2017 he slumped until .320/.429/.608 in June. Pretty sure that was the lead off month that he went off.

 

[chibears55]

Bad AB by Happ..
Gotta get him to 3rd

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[Bigfoot]

Great AB Almora

 

[chibears55]

This team....

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[beckdawg]

Steve Cishek... best offseason signing? I mean he's maybe not the best player but damn if he doesn't represent great value for the money.

 

[chibears55]

Baez needd a day off..
Terrible AB tonight

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[Ari Bear]

OMG if the offense chokes again!

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[Bigfoot]

1-10 with RISP.

 

[chibears55]

Inconsistent offense is keeping this team at .500 ball

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[Bigfoot]

Wish more of our hitters approach AB like KB. Just take what they give ya, always seems like everyone is swinging for the fences every AB

 

[Ari Bear]

1-10 with runners in scoring position. Ugh this teams offense.

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[Bigfoot]

Ozzie is beasting this year

 

[chibears55]

That that....

Wasted a good game by Chatwood

Can't wait til the weather get warm or is it the 2nd half

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[Ari Bear]

It was just a matter of time before the Braves score. Plus Edwards is so hit or miss. Cubs should have had 4 or 5 runs on the board by now. Failed opportunities.

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[TL1961]

Baez needd a day off..
Terrible AB tonight

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Oh, for Christ's sake, he rested within the last week.

A guy finally gets to play three days straight and every failure is due to "needing a day off".

No player on Maddon's team "needs a day off".

 

[TL1961]

That that....

Wasted a good game by Chatwood

Can't wait til the weather get warm or is it the 2nd half

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Why do you say every day that you can't wait for the weather to get warm?

Are we the ONE team in MLB that scores more when warm or something?