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Well that is why we have many more behind him. It's an odds/numbers game.
Well that is why we have many more behind him. It's an odds/numbers game.
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I do see it as a smart move to start him on the road and in Colorado even though it's not the same slugger park prior to the humidor, still a good move.
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Oh and until the typical Cubs haters chime in, yes, call me jealous. I'd like a big hitter to get a call up. Come on Avi!!!
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Gonna be hard for him but people have to remember he is only 21. Look at some of the other former top prospects at that age around the league. Bogaerts, Tavares, Profar, etc. People have to be patient but they won't. Baez will likely struggle to start as he did at both AA and AAA. But he made significant adjustments in both leagues so I think he will do that here as well.
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In before baez goes 1-4 with two strike outs and the usuals make their regular appearance to the board
---> Sent from above.
---> Sent from above.
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So where's he hitting?
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At the dish in Coors Field. Sorry. I don't have exact GPS coordinates.
Edit: On a serious note, I would guess 5th.
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Excellent point.
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All of this is valid but it cuts both ways. In his case, it could actually be an easier adjustment due to the fact the pitchers at the major league level are more frequently in the strike zone. The ability to consistently throw strikes is often the reason a pitching prospect is in the minors. If you're a free swinger, you sometimes matchup better against guys who are in the strike zone.
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It's called growing pains. Just like Rizzo and Castro had. If he takes a few punches to the head, he will have to learn from that. I'd rather have him take them now, and the first two months of next year versus struggling the first 4 months of the season next year which wouldn't be ideal either.
If the others start to get promotions, the Cubs can see what they might need to target in the off-season besides obviously, pitching.
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Always have to explain things twice to a Vikes fan... :smh:
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I would like to think he bats, 2nd, 4th or 5th. It depends if they want to keep the OF platoon at the top to set the table for Rizzo. The reason for batting Baez second would be to get him as many at bats as possible, and be protected by Rizzo (if that actually means anything).
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A lot of times they're 6th or 7th but you make a good point about hitting him 2nd. There's really no one to protect him after Rizzo in this line up.
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I was just reading about the AAA lineup of Baez, Bryant, and Soler at 3-4-5. That just seems like a nice meat of the order and got me thinking where they'd put him right away.
I like your #2 for now, however. Gonna be fun when all 3 are up and we add Rizzo and Castro to that. I think I'm feeling overly emotional right now ......
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That's wrong.
It is more common for teams to wait so as not to start the clock. This has been discussed here all year long. Bringing him up August 1, vs. Sept means they are doing things differently than most.
Who cares?
Let's get this thing started! (OK, we already did with Alcantara, Hendricks, Arietta.....let's get this thing rolling!)
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Are you suggesting 2 months time will be enough to determine a failure, and, therefore pursue someone at the same position??
God, i would certainly hope not.
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