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Vitters has looked good but let's keep in mind the PCL is a fucking bandbox hitters league.
Vitters has looked good but let's keep in mind the PCL is a fucking bandbox hitters league.
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5 years in...and he's only 22 years old playing in AAA. That's not horrible given the fact that the average age for High-A ball is 22-23 years old. (at least the FSL)
Yeah Vitters isn't the "super spect" that guys like Trout or Harper are but that doesn't mean he still won't possibly be very good as a pro. He's just a kid who took more time to develop and needs to time to adjust at each level. In comparison, if Soler(who is currently 20) spends 2 seasons in the minors before being called up he'd be making his MLB debut around the same time Vitters does age wise(22-23). This is assuming Vitters debuts this season.
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You really think he will this year? I mean I guess I could see a September callup once Iowa is done, but it seems like they are in no rush with Vitters.
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This. He'll get his cup of coffee this season at the very least. Likely start 2013 back down at AAA, get to his 500 AB's there then get the call up before the ASB next season at 23. (He turns 24 in August)
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They might as well. I think he's already on the 40-man and it's not like Iowa's going to the playoffs either :lol:
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Rizzo sounds like he has a good perspective on things...
6/25 Rizzo: “There will be good times, bad times”
6/25 Rizzo: “There will be good times, bad times”
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Sveum says he will play Rizzo everyday.... even against left handed starters
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Already a more valuable starter than LaHair :yeah:
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That's probably spot on... unless he impresses like mad during a Sept callup, winter ball, and ST. 3B is a serious hole... so I wouldn't doubt the FO would want to find a plug ASAP. But, I also think it'll take HUGE performances between now and the first 2-3 weeks of camp to even give him a sho at making the roster out of ST next year.
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True enough. However, to be on a pace of 25 HR in that league isn't something to scoff at. Plus, the big development I see is him not striking out at a 180 K pace as he was just 2-3 years ago. His defense needs work... his pitch selection needs work... and his patience needs work. Right now, I'd say he's a 3B version of Jeff Francoeur. Won't walk, not devastatingly bad K numbers, put up mediocre-average BA with low OBP... hit the occasional HR and drive in runs when it matters. If he learns to work a count, it'll help with his BA and his ability to take walks. Might even boost his HR ability too by waiting for better pitches to drive.
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Talking to the same guy on twitter, and his best case estimation for Rizzo was .280 average with 20-25 homeruns.
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Last pitcher Rizzo faced in MLB: Andrew Cashner, Chicago Cubs
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Anthony Rizzo’s Swing | FanGraphs Baseball
Nice article on fangraphs about the rise and fall and rise of Anthony Rizzo. Talks about his swing and fits nicely with what Goldstein tweeted recently that Rizzo is using all fields more.
Nice article on fangraphs about the rise and fall and rise of Anthony Rizzo. Talks about his swing and fits nicely with what Goldstein tweeted recently that Rizzo is using all fields more.
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Prospect of the Day: Anthony Rizzo, 1B, Chicago Cubs - Minor League Ball
John Sickels piece about Rizzo. Again mentions some of the reasons why he failed with San Deigo and hopefully why he could do well in Chicago.
John Sickels piece about Rizzo. Again mentions some of the reasons why he failed with San Deigo and hopefully why he could do well in Chicago.
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Bleacher Report has a long article about why Rizzo sucks, wonder if Capt. Serious wrote it.
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There are reasons for concern, and San Deigo did trade him pretty easily once they got Alonso. I am hoping for the best, but he isn't a lock to be great or even good.
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What a surprise the post that was critical of Rizzo got a thanks from Dewey 
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Service Time Updates: Rizzo, Bauer: MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
Rizzo will most likely be a Super Two.
Rizzo will most likely be a Super Two.