Bobby Scales

[Soul]

When it's all over, and he makes his way back home -- he'll remember these good times, and not the inevitable fall to earth that will come sooner or later.

 

I'm happy for him. And he's having his spurt at a time that is very helpful for us.

[UMFan83]

Yeah seriously, this is just a terrific heart warming story. Guy plays in the minors for 11 years waiting for his shot, finally gets what is supposed to be a cup of coffee, and plays hit butt off and earns more time in the bigs. I've heard a couple of interviews with him and he seems like a real good guy and class act. I'm really happy for him, even if I don't think he can keep this up. Prove me wrong, Bobby.

[Flames24Rulz]

When the alternative is Aaron Miles, I'd take Bobby Scales every time. I don't think anyone believes Scales is going to come close to keeping this up, but it's definitely not unrealistic to expect him to outproduce Miles.

 

I hope he gets a good chunk of the starts at 3rd until Aramis is back.

[wvcbxl]

Yeah seriously, this is just a terrific heart warming story. Guy plays in the minors for 11 years waiting for his shot, finally gets what is supposed to be a cup of coffee, and plays hit butt off and earns more time in the bigs.

 

...and a lot of respect.

I think after 11 years, he will value the opportunity probably more than most others, and to his credit, he's taking full advantage.

[CubbieBum]

He's a player that has OPSed .818 or above every year in AAA since 2005. I don't think he's a great player but judging from that consistency, the amount of walks he takes, and what he has been doing since called up I think he is probably around Fontenot's level. He has the power to hit home runs but not consistently, he takes pitches showing he has a good eye, and when he sees a pitch he likes he can drive on it. My guess is he's a guy who can bat .280 with a .360 OBP and can play adequate defense. Like I said nothing great but he's a consistent contributor from a position most teams are abundant at. He is also loads better than Miles, but then again who isn't.

[twothousandfive]

He hasn't been called scrappy, yet, but sticking with the game in the minors makes him scrappy. I'm sure he's also comforted by a significant increase in salary, for as long as it lasts.

 

It's always unclear why some guys who seem to deserve a shot get stuck in the minors. I guess Neyer used to make Pico Brogna the poster boy for that, but he got a few shots and didn't produce. (Not that he had enough time to really show what he could do, but at least he had a chance to catch lightening in a bottle).

 

I wonder if he makes it clear he's a league minimum guy, never gonna' get caught up in negotiating for more, can Scales stick around until 37 to get his pension.(It's five years, right?)

 

Bobby Scales or Mark Ellis?

Bobby Scales or Ty Wiggington?

Bobby Scales or Ronnie Cedeno?

Bobby Scales or Rickie Weeks?

Bobby Scales or Josh Fields?

Bobby Scales or Andy LaRouche?

 

If he's only making league minimum, doesn't cause any trouble, and is always ready to come into a game, he might be able to make $390,000/year for the next few years.

[GhostRunner]

It must be that infamous Cubs' pixie dust.

[Soul]

This feel-good story calls for a group internet hug.

[fromthestretch]

It's always unclear why some guys who seem to deserve a shot get stuck in the minors. I guess Neyer used to make Pico Brogna the poster boy for that, but he got a few shots and didn't produce. (Not that he had enough time to really show what he could do, but at least he had a chance to catch lightening in a bottle).

 

You mean Rico Brogna? He had plenty of time to show what he could do. The Mets gave him over 500 plate appearances when he was 25. The Phillies had him starting everyday for three years. And this was all after posting fairly mediocre minor league numbers.

[Little Slide Rooter]

It's always unclear why some guys who seem to deserve a shot get stuck in the minors. I guess Neyer used to make Pico Brogna the poster boy for that, but he got a few shots and didn't produce. (Not that he had enough time to really show what he could do, but at least he had a chance to catch lightening in a bottle).

 

You mean Rico Brogna? He had plenty of time to show what he could do. The Mets gave him over 500 plate appearances when he was 25. The Phillies had him starting everyday for three years. And this was all after posting fairly mediocre minor league numbers.

 

What does this have to do with Pico?

 

In all seriousness, I feel that Brad Snyder and Jake Fox are 2 other guys who could make it. Even if they were DHs and put up Jack Cust/Rob Deer numbers, theyd be better off than rotting away in the minors. Id pu DuBois with those 2, but hes been given chances in the big leagues and failed to produce.

[KaiserCesar]

there was a middle infielder who once put up a .369/.397/.554 line in his 1st 130 at bats for the cubs. we all learned to hate him eventually.

 

let's not get too excited just yet.

 

The key difference here is that Neifi showed he was pretty terrible before that season, while Scales has put together a good minor league career and hasn't been given a chance to show what he can do in the majors. There's much more reason to believe Scales can be an .800 OPS guy this year than there was for Neifi.

[jersey cubs fan]

there was a middle infielder who once put up a .369/.397/.554 line in his 1st 130 at bats for the cubs. we all learned to hate him eventually.

 

let's not get too excited just yet.

 

The key difference here is that Neifi showed he was pretty terrible before that season, while Scales has put together a good minor league career and hasn't been given a chance to show what he can do in the majors. There's much more reason to believe Scales can be an .800 OPS guy this year than there was for Neifi.

 

Scales can be a nice role player, but people shouldn't be thinking about him being an 800 OPS guy.

[rocket]

there was a middle infielder who once put up a .369/.397/.554 line in his 1st 130 at bats for the cubs. we all learned to hate him eventually.

 

let's not get too excited just yet.

 

The key difference here is that Neifi showed he was pretty terrible before that season, while Scales has put together a good minor league career and hasn't been given a chance to show what he can do in the majors. There's much more reason to believe Scales can be an .800 OPS guy this year than there was for Neifi.

 

yeah, i didn't look at his minor league numbers and now i look like an ass.

 

sucks to me

[twothousandfive]

You mean Rico Brogna? He had plenty of time to show what he could do.

 

I still can't find the Neyer archives, but I think I meant Roberto Petagine. One real shot as a very young man, where he underwhelmed. Then even his flashes of talent went un-noticed.

 

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/players/stats?playerId=3042

[KaiserCesar]

there was a middle infielder who once put up a .369/.397/.554 line in his 1st 130 at bats for the cubs. we all learned to hate him eventually.

 

let's not get too excited just yet.

 

The key difference here is that Neifi showed he was pretty terrible before that season, while Scales has put together a good minor league career and hasn't been given a chance to show what he can do in the majors. There's much more reason to believe Scales can be an .800 OPS guy this year than there was for Neifi.

 

Scales can be a nice role player, but people shouldn't be thinking about him being an 800 OPS guy.

 

Yeah, I definitely agree, especially given his age, but the likelihood of achieving this for the time Ramirez is pretty decent, and he's shown a propensity to have good discipline and power.

[DiamondMind]

In 2005 Scales was named the "Portland Beavers Community Player of the Year" which highlighted the time and effort he put in to helping the greater Portland community.[11] He also is a substitute teacher at Milton High School in Alpharetta, Georgia (he attended Milton) during the offseason.

 

Freakin' Bobby Scales, man.

[Gingerballs Lives]

In 2005 Scales was named the "Portland Beavers Community Player of the Year" which highlighted the time and effort he put in to helping the greater Portland community.[11] He also is a substitute teacher at Milton High School in Alpharetta, Georgia (he attended Milton) during the offseason.

 

Freakin' Bobby Scales, man.

 

Awesome. Only good "Michigan" man I can think of.

 

I renamed my fantasy baseball team hey hey Bobby Scales.

[Coach C]

Bobby Scales, man. Drew the leadoff walk that resulted the game winner by Soriano.

 

Bobby Scales, man.....

 

Rock on.

[C.C.]

I don't think there's a human being on this earth that doesn't root for Scales!

 

 

The dude is a human screenplay writing himself.

[chuckywang]

The more I see of him, the more I like.

[Wheelimus]

I don't think there's a human being on this earth that doesn't root for Scales!

 

 

The dude is a human screenplay writing himself.

 

"From the team that brought you "The Rookie" comes the next great tale of an unlikely baseball player..."The Scales"

[hardcorecubfan]

When it's all over, and he makes his way back home -- he'll remember these good times, and not the inevitable fall to earth that will come sooner or later.

 

I'm happy for him. And he's having his spurt at a time that is very helpful for us.

 

but we all pray that his epiphany has come and new doors to a great major league career

[Hawk4Hall]

Scales is a man among boys.