What ever happened to Brett Jackson?

[nwfisch]

???

Thought he was supposed to the CF of the future.

 

[SilenceS]

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Thought he was supposed to the CF of the future.

Trying to close that giant hole in his swing. He is in AA right nowuke:

 

[Mr. Cub]

He had his shot at the Majors. He swung... And missed...


A lot.

 

[Franko725]

Good lord Fisch, did you really have to throw ANOTHER hand grenade into this forum?

If this isn't the definition of troll bait, I really don't know what is...

 

[nwfisch]

[video=youtube;TTA2buWlNyM]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTA2buWlNyM[/video]

Brett Jackson was rated higher than Anthony Rizzo?

Good times, good times.

 

[Flacco4Prez]

He failed. Like every other one of Jim Hendry's draft picks

 

[Shawon0Meter]

Brett Jackson....Brett Jackson....hmm...nope, not ringing a bell

 

[beckdawg]

For what it's worth, he's still only 25. I'm not saying he's going to turn his career around but most people hit the beginning of their peak years around 27. I honestly don't think he's really that much in their plans anymore with Almora and Soler as well as having a few log jams at positions which may necessitate OF moves(3B and SS notably). However, it would be nice if he could turn his career around in the next year and come up buying them some time to see if Almora is the real deal and if so give them a trade piece.

The faded star who hits age 27 and suddenly goes on a tear happens more than you would think. Alex Gordon is one name that comes to mind. If pressed I could probably come up with more.

 

[SilenceS]

For what it's worth, he's still only 25. I'm not saying he's going to turn his career around but most people hit the beginning of their peak years around 27. I honestly don't think he's really that much in their plans anymore with Almora and Soler as well as having a few log jams at positions which may necessitate OF moves(3B and SS notably). However, it would be nice if he could turn his career around in the next year and come up buying them some time to see if Almora is the real deal and if so give them a trade piece.

The faded star who hits age 27 and suddenly goes on a tear happens more than you would think. Alex Gordon is one name that comes to mind. If pressed I could probably come up with more.

He has all the tools. He just has to make more contact unless that clicks. He will be where he is at. If he can fix it, the guy could be real good for awhile.

 

[KBisBack!]

He failed. Like every other one of Jim Hendry's draft picks

This is the definition of trolling.

 

[dabynsky]

He will get time in the majors with some team at some point, but the idea of him being an average starter has long since passed given his contact issues. But guys with a little pop, speed and can play defense have managed to find jobs on the end of major league benches for a long time.

 

[Jntg4]

This is the definition of trolling.

Well really, it is a true statement. With the exception of Baez (looking good, but TBD), we have had a long string of failures, and player development has been a problem in this organization for decades. However, keep in mind that Wilken ran the draft, not Hendry, so it's hard to pin this on Hendry. Wouldn't say they all failed though, see Cashner pitching decently for Pads, Josh Donaldson (supplemental in 2007 I believe, remember how Vitters was untouchable? We could have landed something good if we weren't so stubborn, maybe 2009 would have given us another shot, but who knows), etc.

 

[TL1961]

If he's 25 and not in MLB or close to it, he's not a prospect.

I agree - pointing that he was picked by Hendry is trolling somewhat.

That's some of the great dispute/misunderstanding here. Many of us who feel the Cubs are taking the right approach are accused of believing this won;t ever happen to Theo's guys. But I know it very well can. And it will to some. Guys drop out of sight, and not just those picked by Hendry.

I have argued in favor of the approach the Cubs are taking because they are stockpiling quality prospects, not relying on that ONE Josh Vitters, or Kevin Orie, or Felix Pie. "Stars of the Future" won't always make it. I don't deny that or pretend it isn't true.

But their is strength in numbers, and having MANY talented prospects vs. a scarce few is what makes me more optimistic.

As for Jackson and Vitters? At this point, i expect nothing from them.

 

[Jntg4]

If he's 25 and not in MLB or close to it, he's not a prospect.

I agree - pointing that he was picked by Hendry is trolling somewhat.

That's some of the great dispute/misunderstanding here. Many of us who feel the Cubs are taking the right approach are accused of believing this won;t ever happen to Theo's guys. But I know it very well can. And it will to some. Guys drop out of sight, and not just those picked by Hendry.

I have argued in favor of the approach the Cubs are taking because they are stockpiling quality prospects, not relying on that ONE Josh Vitters, or Kevin Orie, or Felix Pie. "Stars of the Future" won't always make it. I don't deny that or pretend it isn't true.

But their is strength in numbers, and having MANY talented prospects vs. a scarce few is what makes me more optimistic.

As for Jackson and Vitters? At this point, i expect nothing from them.

Exactly, this farm has pretty good depth of both upper level prospects and the C+ types of guys. Pitching still lacking, but improving nonetheless.

 

[dabears253313]

Trying to close that giant hole in his swing. He is in AA right nowuke:

He isn't doing good in AA either. It's unfortunate, I thought he was going to be a great player.

 

[dabynsky]

If he's 25 and not in MLB or close to it, he's not a prospect.

I agree - pointing that he was picked by Hendry is trolling somewhat.

That's some of the great dispute/misunderstanding here. Many of us who feel the Cubs are taking the right approach are accused of believing this won;t ever happen to Theo's guys. But I know it very well can. And it will to some. Guys drop out of sight, and not just those picked by Hendry.

I have argued in favor of the approach the Cubs are taking because they are stockpiling quality prospects, not relying on that ONE Josh Vitters, or Kevin Orie, or Felix Pie. "Stars of the Future" won't always make it. I don't deny that or pretend it isn't true.

But their is strength in numbers, and having MANY talented prospects vs. a scarce few is what makes me more optimistic.

As for Jackson and Vitters? At this point, i expect nothing from them.

:clap: :clap: :clap:

Stockpiles of talented hitting prospects is not something the Cubs have had a lot of in the past couple of decades.