Baez is a mess at the plate. Other than that first series against Colorado he's been absolutely horrible. Not shocking given his age and his strikeout problems in the minors but it is going to be really interesting to see how he adjusts. He has a ton of talent and his power is insane but his approach and plate discipline is really really bad so far.

Yea, it only looks bad because they are comparing it to the years when they were consistently over 3 million every year no matter what.

 

Sure it’s down a little now but they were drawing over 2.5 million in the early 2000’s as well when they were losing 90+ games a year. Another couple years of missing the playoffs and they’ll be under 2 million.

 

 

It's hard for someone who didn't live through it to forget how much hype Sosa and the HR binges got in Wrigley...which lasted until Prior and Wood came along to provide some hope that there would be pitching to finally go along with all the offense.

 

For at least five years or so, that was THE reason to go to a Cubs' game.

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-leag...-125552399.html

 

Classy Cubs

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-leag...-125552399.html

 

Classy Cubs

Thankfully there are no recently memorable issues resulting from the work of that grounds crew.

O's challenging play at home plate. Looks like Baker blocked it. Let's see it.

And he's out. Wow. I'm now convinced NY hates the White Sox.

Edited August 22, 201411 yr by SoxPride18

And he's out. Wow. I'm now convinced NY hates the White Sox.

 

That's was worse than both the calls that went against us.

3 K's and a homer for Baez. MLB network had a graphic today, his 162 game pace was 54 homers and about 273 strikeouts.

SideLeague ‏@SideLeague 48s

 

MLB Stat of the Day: #Cubs 2B Javier Baez has 82 at-bats. #Tigers Victor Martinez has 444 at-bats. They both have 36 strikeouts.

SideLeague ‏@SideLeague 48s

 

MLB Stat of the Day: #Cubs 2B Javier Baez has 82 at-bats. #Tigers Victor Martinez has 444 at-bats. They both have 36 strikeouts.

 

Dan Uggla 2.0?

Dan Uggla 2.0?

 

but Gary Sheffield

but Gary Sheffield

Haha, yes of course. Lil sheff

Looks like it's gonna be Jorge Soler time now. Strong rumors he is being called up. One of my favorite prospects in their system not counting the beast that is Bryant. Gonna be fun to see him play up here.. unfortunately with the Cubs.

Edited August 26, 201411 yr by SoxAce

Looks like it's gonna be Jorge Soler time now. Strong rumors he is being called up. One of my favorite prospects in their system not counting the beast that is Bryant. Gonna be fun to see him play up here.. unfortunately with the Cubs.

 

It's amazing how well their main prospects have been in the minors this year, outside of Almora. Hopefully these guys flop in the majors.

It's amazing how well their main prospects have been in the minors this year, outside of Almora. Hopefully these guys flop in the majors.

 

They have hit a lot of home runs, that's for sure.

As a baseball fan, I'm really anxious to see Kris Bryant whenever he comes up which I assume would be next year. If he's the real deal that could be a potent line up a few years down the road.

It's amazing how well their main prospects have been in the minors this year, outside of Almora. Hopefully these guys flop in the majors.

 

Yeah, prior to this season I was so sick of hearing how great all these prospects were, that even though I'm not a Cubs hater, I was hoping they would all fail terribly this year. Instead, they have all pretty much had great years. CJ Edwards was about the only one having a bad year (injury), and he even has been really good his last 2 starts in AA since returning.

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/08/brav...-offseason.html

 

Talks of a rumored deal that would have sent B.J. Upton to the Cubs (perhaps along with a pitcher or cash) in exchange for Edwin Jackson have been circulating over the past couple weeks, and David O’Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that it could be because the Braves would like to rekindle those talks in the offseason.

Baez 0-4 4 Ks tonight

Baez 0-4 4 Ks tonight

 

His current 162 game pace is 54 homers and 308 strikeouts

His current 162 game pace is 54 homers and 308 strikeouts

 

with 64 RBIs

Matthew Pouliot ‏@matthewpouliot 1h

Javy Baez is now tied for 189th all-time (since 1914 anyway) with four 4-K games. As many as Mays, Bonds, A-Rod, Foxx, Killebrew and Rose.

Baez currently has a 44.4% K-rate. The highest K-rate ever recorded in a season by a qualified hitter was Chris Carter, just last year, at 36%.

Baez currently has a 44.4% K-rate. The highest K-rate ever recorded in a season by a qualified hitter was Chris Carter, just last year, at 36%.

 

The kid has crazy power, but his contact skills are atrocious.

There's definitely a chance that Baez can be a complete bust but he's still ridiculously young too.