Kris Bryant

[stevestevens]

You have to think we would have a pretty good shot at landing this guy in a trade if we still had Jose Rondon in our system.  

[stevestevens]

On the flip side, I am not sure I want a guy in our organization that spells Chris with a "K" and no "Ch".  Does he also use a heart to do his "i"?

[Docwaukee]

The Astros have to be kicking themselves.  

[laagamer]

Anonymous scout I spoke with says "He's better than a million Mike Trouts" 

[ScottT]

I wish something could be done to avoid situations like this.  He should be starting the season with the Cubs, but he won't be because they don't want to start his clock.  I don't blame them... it is advantageous to do so. 

 

To me, this is a bigger issue than "pace of play'.  Every team should be putting their best team on the field on opening day.

[Docwaukee]

I wish something could be done to avoid situations like this.  He should be starting the season with the Cubs, but he won't be because they don't want to start his clock.  I don't blame them... it is advantageous to do so. 

 

To me, this is a bigger issue than "pace of play'.  Every team should be putting their best team on the field on opening day.

pretty much.  

 

tacking on another month or six weeks that the team would have to wait would solve the problem.  I don't blame the cubs at all.  

 

Iif the halos had Bryant and they were in their current position otherwise ie trying to win a division, I would absolutely want them to start Bryant in the minors.

 

But the think that really hurts Bryant in this case is Scott Boras being his agent.  Boras cllent rarely, if ever, sign extensions.  If he had an agent that you could go to in a couple of years and work out a deal, then the extra service time would be less of a big deal.  Boras' mo has hurt his client in this case.  

[reteegz]

I wish something could be done to avoid situations like this.  He should be starting the season with the Cubs, but he won't be because they don't want to start his clock.  I don't blame them... it is advantageous to do so. 

 

To me, this is a bigger issue than "pace of play'.  Every team should be putting their best team on the field on opening day.

I don't get it, why not start him?

[Docwaukee]

I don't get it, why not start him?

because by keeping him in the minors for two weeks, they get an entire extra year of club control.  

[seenoevil]

The next Mike trout

[Tyler]

If I'm Bryant I'm leaving as soon as it's possible. Screw an extension. 

[Ocangelfan]

i laugh at all the cubs fans that are up in arms over this....they have no idea what is going on...stupidity is coming to mind.   its two frigging week??

[Broad Street]

pretty much.

tacking on another month or six weeks that the team would have to wait would solve the problem. I don't blame the cubs at all.

Iif the halos had Bryant and they were in their current position otherwise ie trying to win a division, I would absolutely want them to start Bryant in the minors.

But the think that really hurts Bryant in this case is Scott Boras being his agent. Boras cllent rarely, if ever, sign extensions. If he had an agent that you could go to in a couple of years and work out a deal, then the extra service time would be less of a big deal. Boras' mo has hurt his client in this case.

I don't think Bora's being his agent is going to hurt him nearly as much as it's going to hurt the Cubs. Yes, they're a big market team, but if all their top young guys like him and Addison Russell pan out, they're going to be forking out a lot of cash to keep them around.

[Ocangelfan]

that is fine...if the team is contending they will be paid and probably stay.  if cubs end up pooping the bed with the talent...they probably leave when time comes...but get an extra year to see if works out.   

[wopphil]

I agree with Doc. This type of thing is far more likely to happen to a Boras client, and rightfully so. If his clients more frequently signed extensions, teams wouldn't take this approach as often.

[Hollyw00d]

Right handed Adam dunn

[UndertheHalo]

[Angelsjunky]

Rutledge and Butera should get it done.

[tdawg87]

Right handed Adam dunn

Last week you called him the next Mark Reynolds.

I guess it makes sense because all power hitters who strike out a lot end up being one-trick ponies. Mike Trout is obviously the biggest example.

[Hollyw00d]

Hey Adam dunn has had a good career, it's not like I'm saying he will bust. I just believe that prospects are extremely overhyped, especially "big name" ones, the fact is great players don't come around very often.

Btw, mike trout struck out about half as much in the minors are Bryant has, all while being 2-3 years younger at the same levels

[The Ghost of Bob Starr]

I remember when JT Snow was hitting monster bombs in March and April. Was in the minors after a few months. And while a decent player at best, no Mike Trout.

This kid looks legit, but Cubs fans want it all this year. They got Maddon. They got free agents. They have great prospects that look ready.

Even after 110 years or whatever, they still don't have any patience. I expect to see the Cubs bandwagon in full force this season, especially here in Socal.

[Mark68]

Bryant is making a case to not have the Cubs play service time games with him.

 

He's making the case, but he still won't break camp with them.

[eaterfan]

This is just Boras making a stink so they can change the CBA next time and guys hit FA a year earlier.

[John Taylor]

[Blarg]

Hey Adam dunn has had a good career, it's not like I'm saying he will bust. I just believe that prospects are extremely overhyped, especially "big name" ones, the fact is great players don't come around very often.

Btw, mike trout struck out about half as much in the minors are Bryant has, all while being 2-3 years younger at the same levels

 

Uh, yeah. Well if you look Bryant has a higher minor league OPS (150 point higher slugging %) and twice as many home runs in 100 less games.

[ScottT]

They should make changes in the next CBA. The sport is better when the best players are playing.

There are understandable reasons for it not to happen later in the season, but opening day? There shouldn't be.