in the castro thread, tim started a discussion about what his 2012 season says about the projection of his career. if rizzo ends the season with numbers disappointing (compared to expectations), then how does that change his outlook? i don't think any of us were expecting a sub .800 ops, so i don't see why it's irrational to ask when this starts to become a concern. i fully appreciate the tremendous strikeout percentage and stuff like that, but still. he's been bad longer than he's been good in the majors so far this season, so it's worth talking about. since it's a cubs message board. Personally I think we're a ways away from being concerned when he's had less than 200 PA this season. Obviously his struggles aren't something to be dismissed, but there's still, what, 45 games to go? He's played in about that many games this year, so it's a bit premature to start talking about him finishing with an OPS below .800, though, yes, if he finished the year below .800 I'd be somewhat concerned. Basically I don't see much to drawing a conclusion before the season's up given how short his has been.