07/01 Cincinnati (Wood) @ CUBS (Silva) 1:20 CDT, CSN TV

[inari]

Remember when Derrek had some speed?

[Ram1380]

It's not a matter of "can or can't" learn some comprehension.

 

I am looking at the defensive side of things, which is why he belongs getting comfortable at 1st and not in the OF.

 

Lee is gone after this year and Colvin would be a cheap fit.

 

The only monumentally stupid thing I have read is you implying that he couldn't possibly learn the easiest position on the field...

 

The gap between your level of arrogance and your level of demonstrated intelligence is pretty much the Grand Canyon right now.

 

 

 

Ditto

[fromthestretch]

The only monumentally stupid thing I have read is you implying that he couldn't possibly learn the easiest position on the field...

 

No one is saying he's incapable of learning the position. It's just probably not the wisest thing in the world for a player in his first major league season to REGULARLY play a position he's never played as a professional. He's already having to adjust to major league pitching. And while he's hitting well for now, he's bound to have a slump. When that happens, I'd prefer if his focus wasn't divided between his offensive struggles and learning a new position, regardless of how easy said position may be.

 

If the club had any ideas of making him into a first baseman, they would most likely do so during the offseason.

[Sammy Sofa]

"Hey, Tyler Colvin! You've shown promising offensive flashes in limited playing time over the first third of the season despite an unremarkable, albeit short, professional baseball career! Congratulations! You're now the starting 1st baseman for the Chicago Cubs!"

[fromthestretch]

It's not a matter of "can or can't" learn some comprehension.

 

I am looking at the defensive side of things, which is why he belongs getting comfortable at 1st and not in the OF.

 

Lee is gone after this year and Colvin would be a cheap fit.

 

The only monumentally stupid thing I have read is you implying that he couldn't possibly learn the easiest position on the field...

 

Man, this is an amazing player development path you've got penciled in here.

 

 

 

I know, because nobody in the history of baseball considered a defensive liability where they play has ever been moved to 1st base.

 

 

Hilarious.

 

I still want to know when he played it in the past as you claim.

[Schwarber Fan]

there's isn't another baseball team on this earth that doesn't take the lead there

[Ram1380]

The only monumentally stupid thing I have read is you implying that he couldn't possibly learn the easiest position on the field...

 

No one is saying he's incapable of learning the position. It's just probably not the wisest thing in the world for a player in his first major league season to REGULARLY play a position he's never played as a professional. He's already having to adjust to major league pitching. And while he's hitting well for now, he's bound to have a slump. When that happens, I'd prefer if his focus wasn't divided between his offensive struggles and learning a new position, regardless of how easy said position may be.

 

If the club had any ideas of making him into a first baseman, they would most likely do so during the offseason.

 

 

 

This I can live with...All I am saying is this team is going nowhere this year, jerking him in and out of the lineup divides his focus more than going to 1st would...IMO.

[Sammy Sofa]

Now, Lee clearly cared based on how angrily he slammed down his helmet, but what's key is that he didn't care ENOUGH. MUST HAVE MORE CARE.

[Sammy Sofa]

The only monumentally stupid thing I have read is you implying that he couldn't possibly learn the easiest position on the field...

 

No one is saying he's incapable of learning the position. It's just probably not the wisest thing in the world for a player in his first major league season to REGULARLY play a position he's never played as a professional. He's already having to adjust to major league pitching. And while he's hitting well for now, he's bound to have a slump. When that happens, I'd prefer if his focus wasn't divided between his offensive struggles and learning a new position, regardless of how easy said position may be.

 

If the club had any ideas of making him into a first baseman, they would most likely do so during the offseason.

 

 

 

This I can live with...All I am saying is this team is going nowhere this year, jerking him in and out of the lineup divides his focus more than going to 1st would...IMO.

 

How is he being "jerked in and out of the lineup?"

[apete6]

Now, Lee clearly cared based on how angrily he slammed down his helmet, but what's key is that he didn't care ENOUGH. MUST HAVE MORE CARE.

 

I'm glad he cares. I'm not glad that he's bad at baseball, though.

[BigSlick]

 

For the love of Christ, 3 runs or more please.

 

ahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahhahah

[Sammy Sofa]

Now, Lee clearly cared based on how angrily he slammed down his helmet, but what's key is that he didn't care ENOUGH. MUST HAVE MORE CARE.

 

I'm glad he cares. I'm not glad that he's bad at baseball, though.

 

I'm sorry, haven't you heard? The problem is that this team just doesn't care. If they cared more they'd be 154-6.

[apete6]

Now, Lee clearly cared based on how angrily he slammed down his helmet, but what's key is that he didn't care ENOUGH. MUST HAVE MORE CARE.

 

I'm glad he cares. I'm not glad that he's bad at baseball, though.

 

I'm sorry, haven't you heard? The problem is that this team just doesn't care. If they cared more they'd be 154-6.

 

Sorry I missed that. Let's start smashing Gatorade coolers.

[Ram1380]

"Hey, Tyler Colvin! You've shown promising offensive flashes in limited playing time over the first third of the season despite an unremarkable, albeit short, professional baseball career! Congratulations! You're now the starting 1st baseman for the Chicago Cubs!"

 

 

 

Hey DLEE you are gone after this year, and are as pathetic offensively and defensively with half the year gone as nuts and gum trying to be funny and witty. Congratulations! You are still the starting baseman for the Chicago Cubs!!

[BigSlick]

there's isn't another baseball team on this earth that doesn't take the lead there

Royals, Giants, Astros and Mariners probably don't but yeah pretty good summation

[Wolfgangbucks]

Awesomeness that we tied the game so we could have DOUBLE the disapointment later when we lose!!!!!

[inari]

Can they succeed where we failed?

[Ram1380]

The only monumentally stupid thing I have read is you implying that he couldn't possibly learn the easiest position on the field...

 

No one is saying he's incapable of learning the position. It's just probably not the wisest thing in the world for a player in his first major league season to REGULARLY play a position he's never played as a professional. He's already having to adjust to major league pitching. And while he's hitting well for now, he's bound to have a slump. When that happens, I'd prefer if his focus wasn't divided between his offensive struggles and learning a new position, regardless of how easy said position may be.

 

If the club had any ideas of making him into a first baseman, they would most likely do so during the offseason.

 

 

 

This I can live with...All I am saying is this team is going nowhere this year, jerking him in and out of the lineup divides his focus more than going to 1st would...IMO.

 

How is he being "jerked in and out of the lineup?"

 

 

How is he not?

[Sammy Sofa]

"Hey, Tyler Colvin! You've shown promising offensive flashes in limited playing time over the first third of the season despite an unremarkable, albeit short, professional baseball career! Congratulations! You're now the starting 1st baseman for the Chicago Cubs!"

 

 

 

Hey DLEE you are gone after this year, and are as pathetic offensively and defensively with half the year gone as nuts and gum trying to be funny and witty. Congratulations! You are still the starting baseman for the Chicago Cubs!!

 

You're killing us with your ironclad logic.

[Ram1380]

"Hey, Tyler Colvin! You've shown promising offensive flashes in limited playing time over the first third of the season despite an unremarkable, albeit short, professional baseball career! Congratulations! You're now the starting 1st baseman for the Chicago Cubs!"

 

 

 

Hey DLEE you are gone after this year, and are as pathetic offensively and defensively with half the year gone as nuts and gum trying to be funny and witty. Congratulations! You are still the starting baseman for the Chicago Cubs!!

 

You're killing us with your ironclad logic.

 

 

 

Translation; I really have no clue about the game of baseball,so I will (try) and snipe my way into the hearts of all.

[BigSlick]

I love that whenever we have the chance to pull a game out some player, often a really good one, has to have a bad day to pull defeat from the jaws of victory

[Sammy Sofa]

"Hey, Tyler Colvin! You've shown promising offensive flashes in limited playing time over the first third of the season despite an unremarkable, albeit short, professional baseball career! Congratulations! You're now the starting 1st baseman for the Chicago Cubs!"

 

 

 

Hey DLEE you are gone after this year, and are as pathetic offensively and defensively with half the year gone as nuts and gum trying to be funny and witty. Congratulations! You are still the starting baseman for the Chicago Cubs!!

 

You're killing us with your ironclad logic.

 

 

 

Translation; I really have no clue about the game of baseball,so I will (try) and snipe my way into the hearts of all.

 

Oh, OK, guy who wants Tyler Colvin to be the Cubs starting 1B.

[Old Style]

Remember when Derrek had some speed?

no

[fromthestretch]

The only monumentally stupid thing I have read is you implying that he couldn't possibly learn the easiest position on the field...

 

No one is saying he's incapable of learning the position. It's just probably not the wisest thing in the world for a player in his first major league season to REGULARLY play a position he's never played as a professional. He's already having to adjust to major league pitching. And while he's hitting well for now, he's bound to have a slump. When that happens, I'd prefer if his focus wasn't divided between his offensive struggles and learning a new position, regardless of how easy said position may be.

 

If the club had any ideas of making him into a first baseman, they would most likely do so during the offseason.

 

 

 

This I can live with...All I am saying is this team is going nowhere this year, jerking him in and out of the lineup divides his focus more than going to 1st would...IMO.

 

How is he being "jerked in and out of the lineup?"

 

 

How is he not?

 

The players that regularly occupy the three positions Colvin plays (RF, LF, CF) are the only ones outside of Soto who have performed well offensively this season. While he's hit the ball very well so far, he still has some flaws in his game. I'd say Lou's handling of Colvin hasn't really been bad.

[inari]

A quick glance reveals this guy also thinks Tom Gorzelanny is "whiney."

 

Come on Carlos.