The (new) offense and T. Colvin

[SCCubbieFAN]

Is this sudden surge in the offense over the last 3 games the bats finally awakening or just crappy Brew Crew pitching?

 

And is Tyler Colvin for real? Is he playing at or above everyone's expectations? Is he one of the outfielders of the future for the Cubs or is he more useful in a trade now?

 

 

discuss.....

Edited April 26, 2010 by SCCubbieFAN

[treebird]

i've long said that tyler colvin should be 1.100 ops guy in the major leagues, so, yes, he is meeting my expectations

[C.C.]

crappy Brewer pitching.

[RedFlash]

If Colvin plays well all season, then I think Fuku becomes an interesting trade chip in the offseason.

[Guest]

If Colvin plays well all season, then I think Fuku becomes an interesting trade chip in the offseason.

 

In the same way, if Soto plays well all season, then Wells becomes an interesting trade chip.

[RedFlash]

If Colvin plays well all season, then I think Fuku becomes an interesting trade chip in the offseason.

 

In the same way, if Soto plays well all season, then Wells becomes an interesting trade chip.

 

Not even...........................close.

[Guest]

Exactly. Fukudome is the only outfielder on the team that plays an acceptable RF. Colvin's success does not and should not impact his role on the team.

[SCCubbieFAN]

Exactly. Fukudome is the only outfielder on the team that plays an acceptable RF. Colvin's success does not and should not impact his role on the team.

 

So do you advocate trading Colvin now while his value, perceived or real, is high or keep him? If it's the later and Fukudome is the RF, where does Colvin play?

[Guest]

Exactly. Fukudome is the only outfielder on the team that plays an acceptable RF. Colvin's success does not and should not impact his role on the team.

 

So do you advocate trading Colvin now while his value, perceived or real, is high or keep him? If it's the later and Fukudome is the RF, where does Colvin play?

 

If someone wants to be insanely dumb and give up something of value for Colvin, then go ahead. Otherwise just keep him as he is now. His future is a 4th OF, and since he doesn't offer much defensively it's nice that his bat has started hot. There hasn't been much fluky about his performance either, though that doesn't mean it's necessarily going to continue.

[Backtobanks]

Let's be happy for now, just like we were depressed last week. It's way to early to start making predictions based on 19 games.

[Fred Hornkohl]

crappy Brewer pitching.

 

yeah, maybe..........

 

 

04/05 - 04/25      AB    R    H   2b   3b   HR   TB  RBI   BB   SO     BA    OBP    SLG    OPS
CUBS vs Milw      220   47   76   15    1   13  132   46   22   43  0.345  0.402  0.600  1.002
CUBS not Milw     430   42  100   18    2   10  152   41   44  102  0.233  0.306  0.353  0.660

CUBS overall      650   89  176   33    3   23  284   87   66  145  0.271  0.339  0.437  0.776

[davell]

I'm starting to believe in Randy Wells anyway.......I had been of the thinking that he was going to fall on his face this year. Doesn't appear that's happening at least.

 

Not sure what to think of Colvin yet. Way too early to tell. I'm extremely glad he's started off strongly though. If not, my guess is he would be parked in Iowa already and we'd be watching Sam Fuld instead. I think his upside for us is as a 4th OFer, albeit one that hits for some pop and plays all 3 spots. That said, if he DOES become a legit 4th OFer for us, I'll be pleased, since I had pretty much written him off as a prospect that would have any actual impact on our major league team.

[SCCubbieFAN]

Exactly. Fukudome is the only outfielder on the team that plays an acceptable RF. Colvin's success does not and should not impact his role on the team.

 

So do you advocate trading Colvin now while his value, perceived or real, is high or keep him? If it's the later and Fukudome is the RF, where does Colvin play?

 

If someone wants to be insanely dumb and give up something of value for Colvin, then go ahead. Otherwise just keep him as he is now. His future is a 4th OF, and since he doesn't offer much defensively it's nice that his bat has started hot. There hasn't been much fluky about his performance either, though that doesn't mean it's necessarily going to continue.

 

Part of the reason I brought it up is I got a chance to see Colvin play in college whenever Clemson played SC and I was always impressed with him.

[inari]

I'm starting to believe in Randy Wells anyway.......I had been of the thinking that he was going to fall on his face this year. Doesn't appear that's happening at least.

 

Not sure what to think of Colvin yet. Way too early to tell. I'm extremely glad he's started off strongly though. If not, my guess is he would be parked in Iowa already and we'd be watching Sam Fuld instead. I think his upside for us is as a 4th OFer, albeit one that hits for some pop and plays all 3 spots. That said, if he DOES become a legit 4th OFer for us, I'll be pleased, since I had pretty much written him off as a prospect that would have any actual impact on our major league team.

 

I don't want to hijack the thread, but boy has Randy Wells been impressive. I really didn't expect him to continue his success from last year. It's only been four starts, but he's looked pretty good.

[XZero771679666304]

I'm starting to believe in Randy Wells anyway.......I had been of the thinking that he was going to fall on his face this year. Doesn't appear that's happening at least.

 

Not sure what to think of Colvin yet. Way too early to tell. I'm extremely glad he's started off strongly though. If not, my guess is he would be parked in Iowa already and we'd be watching Sam Fuld instead. I think his upside for us is as a 4th OFer, albeit one that hits for some pop and plays all 3 spots. That said, if he DOES become a legit 4th OFer for us, I'll be pleased, since I had pretty much written him off as a prospect that would have any actual impact on our major league team.

 

I don't want to hijack the thread, but boy has Randy Wells been impressive. I really didn't expect him to continue his success from last year. It's only been four starts, but he's looked pretty good.

 

The starting pitching in general has been stellar, really. If only the bullpen weren't a disaster.

[UMFan83]

Anyone know what Colvins BABIP and LD% numbers are so far this year? Obviously a low sample size, but interesting to see none the less.

[MWV]

Anyone know what Colvins BABIP and LD% numbers are so far this year? Obviously a low sample size, but interesting to see none the less.

An even .300 BABIP, 9% LD (29 ABs). Mayhap a bit o' luck.

[TruffleShuffle]

If someone wants to be insanely dumb and give up something of value for Colvin, then go ahead. Otherwise just keep him as he is now. His future is a 4th OF, and since he doesn't offer much defensively it's nice that his bat has started hot. There hasn't been much fluky about his performance either, though that doesn't mean it's necessarily going to continue.

 

i would say that his future is probably a 4th OF, but that it's not a given. he did hit legitimately well last year in a pretty good pitcher's league (tennessee) and has started out strong in spring training and in april. it looks like his eye has come a little way, and my eyes tell me that his swing looks less loopy and his bat speed looks better than when he was up for a cup o' tea last year. it's possible - though not likely - that he's experienced a breakthrough and is a better played than he showed through most of his minor league career.

[chopsx9]

Anyone know what Colvins BABIP and LD% numbers are so far this year? Obviously a low sample size, but interesting to see none the less.

An even .300 BABIP, 9% LD (29 ABs). Mayhap a bit o' luck.

 

 

Unless of course it ends up he's really a .330 hitter and its actually a bit of bad luck.

[TruffleShuffle]

can't we make thread titles like "Cubs offense" or "Cubs offense coming out of slumber?" what kind of title is "Well.............."

[Wilson A2000]

Wells is just another one of the Cubs' unheralded prospects that seems to play better than the ones who get the press. But that is fine by me.

[Careless]

Anyone know what Colvins BABIP and LD% numbers are so far this year? Obviously a low sample size, but interesting to see none the less.

An even .300 BABIP, 9% LD (29 ABs). Mayhap a bit o' luck.

I'm seeing 14.3% LD%

[dew1679666265]

If someone wants to be insanely dumb and give up something of value for Colvin, then go ahead. Otherwise just keep him as he is now. His future is a 4th OF, and since he doesn't offer much defensively it's nice that his bat has started hot. There hasn't been much fluky about his performance either, though that doesn't mean it's necessarily going to continue.

 

i would say that his future is probably a 4th OF, but that it's not a given. he did hit legitimately well last year in a pretty good pitcher's league (tennessee) and has started out strong in spring training and in april. it looks like his eye has come a little way, and my eyes tell me that his swing looks less loopy and his bat speed looks better than when he was up for a cup o' tea last year. it's possible - though not likely - that he's experienced a breakthrough and is a better played than he showed through most of his minor league career.

 

What - if any - impact do you think Jaramillo could have had on a potential breakout for Colvin? It may be purely a coincidence (or luck, or both) that Colvin is having his best year as a professional while learning under Jaramillo, but could it be that a more patient approach, coupled with any mechanical tweaks Jaramillo might have made, have led to a breakout year?

[MWV]

Anyone know what Colvins BABIP and LD% numbers are so far this year? Obviously a low sample size, but interesting to see none the less.

An even .300 BABIP, 9% LD (29 ABs). Mayhap a bit o' luck.

I'm seeing 14.3% LD%

My numbers were from baseball reference as of early this evening. Perhaps they hadn't yet updated (or I may have misread). In that case, 14.3% isn't quite as far off. His numbers may be falling into line. Lets hope so.

[JonJayCutler]

I think Colvin will take the place of whichever one of Soriano, Byrd, and Fukudome leave first and ultimately become an everyday OFer. Sometimes it takes a while for the light to come on and although its still too early to say it has, I don't see any reason why he can't be an everyday player and OPS in the .775-.825 range while playing above average defense. His patience at the plate has improved drastically from his days in the minors.