Aaron Kennelly

What's the deal with all the homers?

Last year's Doom Phase lasted, like, a month. This time it lasted 4 days. We are going to win 110 games.

I'm not good with swings, so I have no idea what to think of Jason Heyward's swing change. I am working on article about him, though. And there's some good stuff going on. Basically, his problem last year was that he hit the ball like a wimp. His walk and strikeout rates were normal. All his periphs were normal. He just hit the ball like a wimp. And he's not this year. His exit velocity is way up. His launch angles are way up. Everything that was bad last year isn't bad anymore. He's not hitting like a power hitter, because he isn't one. So I don't think he's going to go Kris Bryant on us or anything. But his statcast numbers are where they were in 2015. I'd say something like 2014 or 2015 Heyward seems reasonable at this point. A dozen homers, 30 or so doubles. But, I think the extra-base hits will come if he keeps hitting like this. He's hitting it hard, and he's getting the ball elevated more. Thanks. That's what we were looking for. I'd be thrilled with J-Hey hitting 25 doubles and even 8-10 dongs. Yeah, even if he hit for the power he did last year, which was similar to that... he could be a 4-win player just by bumping his BABIP up and maybe dropping in another half dozen extra-base hits. I don't think it would be too hard to slug a tad more than he did last year, especially if he keeps hitting the ball as hard as he is now. And his BABIP is going to stay higher if he keeps hitting the ball harder and at higher launch angles.

It was beautiful. 10 swings, no misses tonight, too. Contact% up to 76.5%. He's going to be a stud.

In 2014, Heyward was worth 5 wins, with a .113 ISO, a .308 BABIP, and defensive and base running value that was similar to last year's. He could basically do what he's doing so far, sprinkle in some doubles and homers and be a 4-win player rather easily.

I'm not good with swings, so I have no idea what to think of Jason Heyward's swing change. I am working on article about him, though. And there's some good stuff going on. Basically, his problem last year was that he hit the ball like a wimp. His walk and strikeout rates were normal. All his periphs were normal. He just hit the ball like a wimp. And he's not this year. His exit velocity is way up. His launch angles are way up. Everything that was bad last year isn't bad anymore. He's not hitting like a power hitter, because he isn't one. So I don't think he's going to go Kris Bryant on us or anything. But his statcast numbers are where they were in 2015. I'd say something like 2014 or 2015 Heyward seems reasonable at this point. A dozen homers, 30 or so doubles. But, I think the extra-base hits will come if he keeps hitting like this. He's hitting it hard, and he's getting the ball elevated more.

Fake christian

horsefeathers the new closer.

That works!

Great PA, Kyle.

Fixed.

Benny...

It really is.

Schwarber is going over the scoreboard here.

horsefeathers yes!

Hell yes!

He probably could have thrown Miggy out at first on that.

I'm calling it. Heyward is fixed.

Miggy!

Are we sure they didn't clone Barry Bonds?

Even though we suck, that still makes me rock hard.

They should just broadcast bukie's highlight videos every night.

What I meant to say was: "Anderson gives up three runs in the first. The Cubs come back and tie it. Anderson gives up two or three more. The Cubs get within a run a couple times and have multiple chances to take the lead with runners on base. And then the bullpen unravels and we lose 11-6."

Everything you suggest I like. Wait about 2 minutes. Or 1 minute.