Rizzo with his first homer of the season, Cubs off to a big early lead.

 

What's the latest Chicago media buzz (Will he or won't he?) on Bryant coming up Friday?

its amazing that Jason marquis is still a major league starter

 

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseb...0415-story.html

 

Ramirez injury/bullpen depth issue could push back Bryant's debut from Friday.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseb...0415-story.html

 

Ramirez injury/bullpen depth issue could push back Bryant's debut from Friday.

 

 

Almost no chance they start Bryant at Wrigley this weekend. I fully expect him to be in the lineup Monday at Pittsburgh

Almost no chance they start Bryant at Wrigley this weekend. I fully expect him to be in the lineup Monday at Pittsburgh

 

Media buzz is that his defense is abysmal and he has no position at this tiem.

 

I think Rizzo gets traded for pitching.

Media buzz is that his defense is abysmal and he has no position at this tiem.

 

I think Rizzo gets traded for pitching.

 

They would put Bryant in LF, as there's no way they're trading Rizzo. Russell's playing 2nd tonight, so I wonder if they want to fast track him to the majors and keeping Bryant at 3B?

Baez, for sure, is the odd man out (but how devalued)?

 

Rizzo's not going to be traded...they're much more likely to package guys like Baez, Schwarber, Alcantara, Almora or even McKinney (although they need another "true" outfielder at some point).

 

If Bryant moves to LF, then you put Baez at 3B, Castro at SS and Russell at 2B.

I am sure they would LOVE for Bryant to develop at third though. His value decreases a lil bit moving him to the outfield. There are a lot of outfielders who can hit. Get yourself that offensive force out of a third basemen....

http://m.mlb.com/news/article/118486902/ph...aft-kris-bryant

 

Phil Rogers' nauseating Bryant puff piece (about how the Cubs came to prefer him to Gray, Appel, Austin Meadows and Clint Frazier)...they should probably just put him in the HoF with a unanimous "pre-vote"

Edited April 17, 201511 yr by caulfield12

Kris Bryant era starts tomorrow.

http://m.mlb.com/news/article/118758216/ch...ppears-imminent

Happy "Kris Bryant Day" everyone!!!

 

I'd be excited too if I was a Cubs fan, but sports radio this morning was ridiculous and unlistenable.

Happy "Kris Bryant Day" everyone!!!

I'd be excited too if I was a Cubs fan, but sports radio this morning was ridiculous and unlistenable.

 

Agreed, and it's going to be that way for a while it seems.

Do I have my cubs hate glasses on to think that I would rather have Sonny Gray or Carlos Rodon?

I'd still worry about Bryants Ks.

Happy "Kris Bryant Day" everyone!!!

 

I'd be excited too if I was a Cubs fan, but sports radio this morning was ridiculous and unlistenable.

Yep, people are talking about taking their kids there so they could "be there" when he gets his debut. If Kris Bryant fails it will be one of the all time worst.

August 2, 1990 was fun for Sox fans. But there was no social media.

 

Let them have their fun.

Matt Rodewald

4 mins · Winnebago, IL ·

 

"And on the 12th day, he rose again, in fulfillment with service time" ‪#‎KrisBryant‬ ‪#‎Cubs‬ ‪#‎NorthsideJesus‬

 

 

Jesse Rogers ‏@ESPNChiCubs 6m6 minutes ago

From ESPN Stats and Info, it's been 73 yrs since a Cub made his debut batting cleanup

 

Rolling Stone ‏@RollingStone 18m18 minutes ago

Kris Bryant gets called up by the Cubs...does the countdown to the World Series begin? http://rol.st/1HzYfzP

 

Patrick Mooney ‏@CSNMooney 10m10 minutes ago

Kris Bryant is batting cleanup in #Cubs lineup and playing third base today vs. Padres at Wrigley Field.

I bet he hits a bomb.

I bet he hits a bomb.

 

Yeah I think that's a good bet actually.

 

Crazy that he will be hitting cleanup. They have some confidence in his confidence, whew.

Yep, people are talking about taking their kids there so they could "be there" when he gets his debut. If Kris Bryant fails it will be one of the all time worst.

 

Would be like the Ishtar of MLB. Right up there with Todd Van Poppel.

Do I have my cubs hate glasses on to think that I would rather have Sonny Gray or Carlos Rodon?

 

 

Definitely hate goggles. Give me the everyday player.

I bet he hits a bomb.

 

I don't know, James Shields is no slooch.

 

If I was a cub fan I would be attending or trying to.

Edited April 17, 201511 yr by Harry Chappas

Can't wait for Sale or Rodon K him 3-4 times when we play them in July and August.