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  • Mo
    SSN
    • May 2003
    • 11425

    #1216
    Re: The Friendly Confines: The Official Chicago Cubs Thread

    It's Kris Bryant time
    Don't you EVER read my blog? It's gotten a lot better.

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    • fugazi
      MVP
      • Apr 2003
      • 3749

      #1217
      Re: The Friendly Confines: The Official Chicago Cubs Thread

      The kid has the weight of 100 years on his shoulders before his first major league game...

      What a team this could be, though...
      Australian Rules Football...just sayin'

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      • TripleCrown9
        Keep the Faith
        • May 2010
        • 23694

        #1218
        Re: The Friendly Confines: The Official Chicago Cubs Thread

        Funny story, the book I'm writing is about a fictional player that's a conglomeration of the Cubs' big rookies.
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        • ThreeKing
          Banned
          • Aug 2007
          • 5852

          #1219
          Re: The Friendly Confines: The Official Chicago Cubs Thread

          Can't believe this time has finally come. I'm actually like a kid at Christmas again.

          It's supposed to be in the 70's tomorrow and Bryant's making his debut. Wrigley will be ROCKIN'.

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          • bcruise
            Hall Of Fame
            • Mar 2004
            • 23274

            #1220
            Re: The Friendly Confines: The Official Chicago Cubs Thread



            That's quite an amazing coincidence that the very day the Service Time thing is over, Olt gets hurt and the Cubs actually HAVE to call up Bryant.
            Last edited by bcruise; 04-16-2015, 11:19 PM.

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            • TripleCrown9
              Keep the Faith
              • May 2010
              • 23694

              #1221
              Re: The Friendly Confines: The Official Chicago Cubs Thread

              Originally posted by bcruise


              That's quite an amazing coincidence that the very day the Service Time thing is over, Olt gets hurt and the Cubs actually HAVE to call up Bryant.
              That IS quite a coincidence. Makes you wonder if Olt is *actually* hurt...
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              • bcruise
                Hall Of Fame
                • Mar 2004
                • 23274

                #1222
                Re: The Friendly Confines: The Official Chicago Cubs Thread

                Originally posted by TripleCrown9
                That IS quite a coincidence. Makes you wonder if Olt is *actually* hurt...
                He took a 96 MPH fastball off the wrist and went down in a heap immediately, I don't really have much doubt of that...

                It happened on Saturday though, so they did take some time making that decision.

                I feel kinda bad for Olt that he lost his spot a bit prematurely because of that.

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                • Jr.
                  Playgirl Coverboy
                  • Feb 2003
                  • 19171

                  #1223
                  Re: The Friendly Confines: The Official Chicago Cubs Thread

                  Originally posted by TripleCrown9
                  That IS quite a coincidence. Makes you wonder if Olt is *actually* hurt...
                  They can't put a player on the DL if he isn't hurt, without the player agreeing to it. I doubt Olt wants to give his spot up.

                  I'm sure the MLBPA would love to file a grievance on his behalf since they couldn't/can't do anything about Bryant not making the OD roster.
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                  • TripleCrown9
                    Keep the Faith
                    • May 2010
                    • 23694

                    #1224
                    Re: The Friendly Confines: The Official Chicago Cubs Thread

                    Well I mean I was making a joke. I saw Olt get hit.

                    But thanks for the explanations.
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                    • authentic
                      All Star
                      • Jul 2009
                      • 5812

                      #1225
                      Re: The Friendly Confines: The Official Chicago Cubs Thread

                      Bryant up tonight, I don't think it will take Russell long to get up either. If he keeps hitting I think he'll be up in May. His fielding is already at a high level. He may be sped up if Alcantara doesn't get it going. They will most likely send Acantara down or designate Hererra for assignment. I'm not sure if he's on the 40 man, if he's not, I'd lean towards Hererra getting DFA'd.


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                      • authentic
                        All Star
                        • Jul 2009
                        • 5812

                        #1226
                        Re: The Friendly Confines: The Official Chicago Cubs Thread

                        Just checked. He's not on the 40 man. I'm sure we'll designate Hererra and call up Russell if Alcantara continues to struggle. It could be this month the way reports make it sound.


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                        • ThreeKing
                          Banned
                          • Aug 2007
                          • 5852

                          #1227
                          Re: The Friendly Confines: The Official Chicago Cubs Thread

                          Looks like Bryant will wear number 17.

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                          • TripleCrown9
                            Keep the Faith
                            • May 2010
                            • 23694

                            #1228
                            Re: The Friendly Confines: The Official Chicago Cubs Thread

                            Theo just said that nobody's gonna overreact to what happens today, whether Bryant hits a home run or goes 0-for-5.

                            Right.
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                            • fugazi
                              MVP
                              • Apr 2003
                              • 3749

                              #1229
                              Re: The Friendly Confines: The Official Chicago Cubs Thread

                              I'm still more concerned with the Cubs' situational hitting.

                              I wonder what the total numbers are for Runners left in Scoring Position over the past 5-10 years...I'd swear we have to lead the league.
                              Australian Rules Football...just sayin'

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                              • Jr.
                                Playgirl Coverboy
                                • Feb 2003
                                • 19171

                                #1230
                                Re: The Friendly Confines: The Official Chicago Cubs Thread

                                Originally posted by TripleCrown9
                                Well I mean I was making a joke. I saw Olt get hit.

                                But thanks for the explanations.
                                You're welcome.

                                And welcome to the fan base.. I guess
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