4/12 Cubs (Smyly) v. Bucs (Quintana); 3:12, MSN

[cl smooth]

Suzuki again! Jesus Christ!

[UMFan83]

Seiya x2!

[Bertz]

This is a horrible lazy comparison because they are both Japanese players, but I cant help drawing comparisons to Fukudome's start in 2008. Was hitting for power, drawing walks, taking great ABs. His numbers is Japan were fairly similar too except 1) Seiya's were a bit better and 2) Seiya was younger so more likely that he can actually hit like this full time.

 

Now smart people give me additional reasons why the comparison is not apt

 

There's a lot fewer secrets at this point. Current FOs have all the Statcast, video, etc. That they'd have for any domestic player. If Suzuki isn't bullied by MLB velo (so far so good there) there's not much to worry about. There's not gonna be "one weird trick" to get him out that gets discovered in two months.

 

Also he's five years younger, that helps a lot.

[CubinNY]

Seiya hey kid! Edited April 12, 2022 by CubinNY

[Irrelevant Dude]

See guys, it isn't that hard.

 

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[Bertz]

Happ is so locked in. I'd guess we can count on one hand the number of times he's had a multi-hit game right handed?

[Transmogrified Tiger]

MLB.tv just played the Planet Fitness commercial three consecutive times, this is violence

[Gilby]

Suzuki has to be confused why this is considered the hardest league in the world

[Bertz]

I just love the PAs Frazier works. More playing time please.

[NewUserName]

I just love the PAs Frazier works. More playing time please.

 

Yeah I am not cool with the Ortega/Frazier platoon

[Transmogrified Tiger]

not sure if this is good or bad yet but both Wisdom and Schwindel look bad on every type of pitch and location so far

[itisallpartoftheplan]

Here we go…

[CubinNY]

1 down 2 to go

[CubinNY]

No drama 9th! I live it

[OleMissCub]

Give Suzuki 1.0 WAR just for today.

[itisallpartoftheplan]

Cubs Win!! Smyly gets his 1st Cub win 5 years after signing with us the first time!

[Tim]

:flythew:

[Andy]

Do we think they'll waive the 5-year waiting period and induct Seiya into the Hall of Fame right after he retires or make him wait like all the schmucks?

[Sosa21MVP]

I liked the 4:12 start time. I just pretended it was specially scheduled for my birthday today. :p