Bryant HIT ANOTHER ONE

[brad9999]

#9 on the ST Season. This is absurd. The End.

[awz50]

Stttooooooooooooppppppppppppppppp

[joem1cha3l]

#9 on the ST Season. This is absurd. The End.

As is this thread for a home run.

[Scoat]

9 homers in 30 at bats=150 homers per 500 at bats.
In 5 years Kris Bryant will have 750 home runs!!!

[Packerfan]

Stttooooooooooooppppppppppppppppp

You saw the thread, clicked on the thread, and read the thread. Why? Interested? Or more likely, just on the hunt for anyone who posts more Bryant excitement so you can pounce with the hate?

I'm a Brewers fan, big time. Can't stand the Cubs. But I also realize that Kris Bryant has hit 9 home runs in 26 at bats. Most players couldn't do that in batting practice much less against a pitcher trying to get him out.

So far, the results are exceeding the hype. Never thought I'd say that.

[Cubs_rock21]

People always say Bryce Harper, Jason heyward, etc could never live up to the hype people expected. what would happen if a player who came into the year so hyped up, played beyond the levels of expectation?? Heads exploding, threads all over the place, never ending madness on that player. This may truely be the first player in a long time that exceeded the anticipated hype. Everyone who hates to hear his name is looking for a reason to talk badly, they have yet been given one. So they will resort to trolling any thread about the guy to make up for it. I say who cares, you choose to read what you want. Accept the things you all cannot change! The bryant hype will be here for a while.

[XL5]

So far, the results are exceeding the hype. Never thought I'd say that.

They hype has him as a surefire HOFer. The results are 9 spring training home runs. I don't think he's exceeded the hype yet.

First he has to start in a regular season game. Then he can start living up to any hype.

[Cubs_rock21]

They hype has him as a surefire HOFer. The results are 9 spring training home runs. I don't think he's exceeded the hype yet.

First he has to start in a regular season game. Then he can start living up to any hype.

He's exceedd the hype in sales. Did anyone expect this much of a jump in prices for his cards?

[anusinha]

People always say Bryce Harper, Jason heyward, etc could never live up to the hype people expected. what would happen if a player who came into the year so hyped up, played beyond the levels of expectation?? Heads exploding, threads all over the place, never ending madness on that player. This may truely be the first player in a long time that exceeded the anticipated hype. Everyone who hates to hear his name is looking for a reason to talk badly, they have yet been given one. So they will resort to trolling any thread about the guy to make up for it. I say who cares, you choose to read what you want. Accept the things you all cannot change! The bryant hype will be here for a while.

After Strasburg K'ed 14 in his MLB debut, his base chromes hit $40 for a day or so.

[XL5]

He's exceedd the hype in sales. Did anyone expect this much of a jump in prices for his cards?
Huh? Sales are essentially the monetary equivalent of hype. One doesn't exceed the other, one drives the other.

[MeetJSquared]

It's impressive, but I'll be more impressed if he hits 30HR in the regular season.

[SaveMeTheGum]

Jake Fox hit 10 spring HR's in 2011... so there's that.

[StlScott]

Now if he can score a touchdown and kick a field goal they might win the game lol. Yes I know its just spring training lol.

[kyle1707]

9 strike outs also...

Hes going to be good.. But anyone else think this is going to crash down once season starts?

[13goyankees13]

People always say Bryce Harper, Jason heyward, etc could never live up to the hype people expected. what would happen if a player who came into the year so hyped up, played beyond the levels of expectation?? Heads exploding, threads all over the place, never ending madness on that player. This may truely be the first player in a long time that exceeded the anticipated hype. Everyone who hates to hear his name is looking for a reason to talk badly, they have yet been given one. So they will resort to trolling any thread about the guy to make up for it. I say who cares, you choose to read what you want. Accept the things you all cannot change! The bryant hype will be here for a while.

He would need to become one of the top 3 active players in the MLB in order to live up to his hype. His level of hype is insane and while I'm sure that he will play well, even being a great player and an all star/hall of famer isn't enough unless he is one of the best.

Every hitter also hits a point where MLB pitchers learn how to pitch to them and they hit a wall. Puig did the same thing. The difference is that Bryant is expected to be better than Puig and is expected to go through that wall quickly. He's going to get to that point and struggle for a bit, at which point people will freak out and his sales will fall.

[xtremecardage13]

BO should just make a Kris Bryant sub-forum...

[ebacardi2]

kris the over hyped Bryant will never hit 30 in reg season

[metsplaya123]

kris the over hyped Bryant will never hit 30 in reg season
Says the guy who collects Harper

[Chicosbailbonds]

kris the over hyped Bryant will never hit 30 in reg season

Lol

Thanks Houston.

[duwal]

Jake Fox hit 10 spring HR's in 2011... so there's that.


Exactly, also Matt Hague hit 7 in spring training in 2012 and never any in the majors. He's going to be very good but relax people. He'll have great power but lets not forget this is also a guy that struck out exactly 1/3rd of his at bats in AA and AAA last season. Lets not forget even guys like Adam Dunn hit way over .300 in the minors

[Anderdale]

Think he will have a RC auto in 15 bowman?

[kyle1707]

Think he will have a RC auto in 15 bowman?

Highly doubt it...

No question he will be up april 20th ish

Finest is june 1st I believe...

If topps drops the ball and does not get rc logo in finest...

I might boycott topps rest of the year...

My favorite rc logo cards... hands down...

Topps can screw it up im sure

[phil]

Think he will have a RC auto in 15 bowman?


he will probably have 2013 and/or 2014 autos so no reason for Topps to do that :D

[shayscards79]

I'm really not worried about Bryant. If anything we should be praising the fact Baez has only struck out in about 25-30 percent of his AB this spring... and opposed to the 40 percent last MLB season. :coffee:

Lets also talk about the strong spring Addison Russell had. Again, to me at least, of more importance.

[kyle1707]

I'm really not worried about Bryant. If anything we should be praising the fact Baez has only struck out in about 25-30 percent of his AB this spring... and opposed to the 40 percent last MLB season. :coffee:

Lets also talk about the strong spring Addison Russell had. Again, to me at least, of more importance.

As a cub fan seeing a line up

like

Castro
Baez
Rizzo
Soler
Bryant
Russell

Its been a long 41 years for me

[Casebreaker]

As a cub fan seeing a line up

like

Castro
Baez
Rizzo
Soler
Bryant
Russell

Its been a long 41 years for me


For reference, as a mariner fan back s few years ago our future line looked like this...


Ackley
Jesus montero
Justin smoak
Michael Saunders
Carlos truienfel
Carlos peguero
:)

[bulljh]

Jake Fox hit 10 spring HR's in 2011... so there's that.

Difference is that Jake Fox was NEVER the top prospect in the game.

[Sdog77]

I'm a die-hard O's fan, but I think seeing the Cubs succeed and go to the World Series would be good for baseball.

With their young talent, I could see that happening within the next 5 years

I will not buy into this Bryant hype though until he produces in the The Show.

[Derek2011]

For reference, as a mariner fan back s few years ago our future line looked like this...


Ackley
Jesus montero
Justin smoak
Michael Saunders
Carlos truienfel
Carlos peguero
:)


At one time, good, but no where near the potential of that cubs lineup

[markinca]

9 homers in 30 at bats=150 homers per 500 at bats.
In 5 years Kris Bryant will have 750 home runs!!!

Dude, what are you talking about? Kris Bryant is clearly on a cold streak. Only 9 homers in 30ABs? He should have at least 20 by now.

[blackbears86]

I really, really, REALLY hope he lives up to the hype. It would be excellent for the hobby.....

[aidensdaddy11]

All I see is a whole bunch of haters.

[Carrbeaz]

All I see is a whole bunch of haters.

In this hobby haters=people mad they don't have his in demand cards.

[bwalter1]

As a cub fan seeing a line up

like

Castro
Baez
Rizzo
Soler
Bryant
Russell

Its been a long 41 years for me

You forgot to add Almora in there too, he will be there next year barring any big set backs, along with Schwarber also. But sadly it is not going to matter if the pitching is not there which ya they got Lester but after Arrieta it looks rough.

[dasiegel]

You forgot to add Almora in there too, he will be there next year barring any big set backs, along with Schwarber also. But sadly it is not going to matter if the pitching is not there which ya they got Lester but after Arrieta it looks rough.

C J E d w a r d s

[kyle1707]

You forgot to add Almora in there too, he will be there next year barring any big set backs, along with Schwarber also. But sadly it is not going to matter if the pitching is not there which ya they got Lester but after Arrieta it looks rough.

Also in a year or 2 you have to believe they will go after 1 or 2 higher end vets to put in the middle of all of this...

Good or bad next 2-3 years will be watchable at least

[edgeusaf1]

I'm predicting this right now...

Kris Bryant will break Mark McGwire's rookie Hr mark of 49 this year.

I love reading all the posts on Bryant....too much negativity on the boards! I think it's great for the hobby and baseball when a kid is doing something like this.

AND, all this coming from a die hard Cardinals fan. LOL!

Im so excited for the season...a lot of good rookies will have starting jobs...It will be fun watching Pederson, Bryant, Soler, Betts, etc.....

[TheAntiCard]

kris the over hyped Bryant will never hit 30 in reg season

I will put money down that he does. Interested?

[TheAntiCard]

You forgot to add Almora in there too, he will be there next year barring any big set backs, along with Schwarber also. But sadly it is not going to matter if the pitching is not there which ya they got Lester but after Arrieta it looks rough.

Have you not seen what Hendricks has been doing this spring and what he did at the tail end of last year? Legitimate starter.

[TheAntiCard]

...

I will not buy into this Bryant hype though until he produces in the The Show.

Buy into it. Go look at Bryant's AB's. He's hitting balls down and away, up and in and anywhere else. And those hits are going far. He's not a close your eyes and swing hard type of guy (like Baez). One article has put him with the likes of Mantle, Gherig and Mays - type of ball player that comes around every few decades. People refer to his K's but fail to mention his +.400 average this spring and I think .320 avg through 1.5 minor league seasons. He is legit. Believe it.

[preakness]

Two words:

Tony Zych

[edgeusaf1]

Mike Schmidt

[forjlf]

If most of them work out, this reminds me of the building of the great Cleveland lineup around 1994-1997. Lofton, Baerga, Belle, and really young/rookies Jim Thome and Manny Ramirez. They also had a GG SS in Vizquel. It was a blast to watch that lineup.

I am pulling for Bryant to be a megastar because I love greatly skilled players, whether hitters or pitching and feel the sport needs some true boppers again.


As a cub fan seeing a line up

like

Castro
Baez
Rizzo
Soler
Bryant
Russell

Its been a long 41 years for me

[hoopster3977]

I'm really not worried about Bryant. If anything we should be praising the fact Baez has only struck out in about 25-30 percent of his AB this spring... and opposed to the 40 percent last MLB season. :coffee:

Lets also talk about the strong spring Addison Russell had. Again, to me at least, of more importance.

Albert Almora has had a solid spring also. Not looking for him to be called up until September at the earliest. Wouldn't doubt that he's the starting centerfielder next season. Dexter Fowler is on a one year contract.

[cyndeeg3]

You saw the thread, clicked on the thread, and read the thread. Why? Interested? Or more likely, just on the hunt for anyone who posts more Bryant excitement so you can pounce with the hate?

I'm a Brewers fan, big time. Can't stand the Cubs. But I also realize that Kris Bryant has hit 9 home runs in 26 at bats. Most players couldn't do that in batting practice much less against a pitcher trying to get him out.

So far, the results are exceeding the hype. Never thought I'd say that.

Couldn't agree more - you almost literally said word for word what I was thinking, including being a Brewers fan.

If people don't want to talk about or enjoy his insanity, stay off the boards while he is hot or just skip over them. I don't own a single Bryant card and hate the Cubs - but people posting about him, how is that an annoyance?

[burgbasher]

I'm predicting this right now...

Kris Bryant will break Mark McGwire's rookie Hr mark of 49 this year.

I love reading all the posts on Bryant....too much negativity on the boards! I think it's great for the hobby and baseball when a kid is doing something like this.

AND, all this coming from a die hard Cardinals fan. LOL!

Im so excited for the season...a lot of good rookies will have starting jobs...It will be fun watching Pederson, Bryant, Soler, Betts, etc.....

I agree what Bryant is doing right now is a postive step for baseball.

[jlzinck]

Can I buy tickets to his HOF induction yet?

Good God.

Lets enjoy the kid and see what he does when it counts.

It will be a great baseball story if he conquers the baseball world and leads the Cubs to the World Series.

[jlzinck]

kris the over hyped Bryant will never hit 30 in reg season

I will put money down that he does. Interested?

Seeing as the tool who says this creates fake Ebay accounts to drive up the prices of the stuff he sells I would think you would never see any money when you win.

[hoopster3977]

jlzinck you are the only one in this thread dumping on a HOF induction. The rest of your post is sensible, can't wait for the 9 games to pass at the start of the regular season to see what exactly we have in Kris Bryant and the rest of the Cub youngsters.

Please re-adjust you sarcasm meter.......

[jlzinck]

jlzinck you are the only one in this thread dumping on a HOF induction. The rest of your post is sensible, can't wait for the 9 games to pass at the start of the regular season to see what exactly we have in Kris Bryant and the rest of the Cub youngsters.

Please re-adjust you sarcasm meter.......

Stop it.

There are threads about this kid daily.

You have the tools who only care what he does from a money standpoint. You have the long suffering Cubs fans.

If the money grubbing whores stopped making posts about him it wouldn't be so bad.

I want to see this kid do well. I want him to pound the crap out of the ball. I want him to do well. It's just overkill now.

[Boo]

Same thing happened a few years back when Harper came up, every time he hit a HR = 5 threads. Every time he went 2-5 = 4 threads. Every time her went 0-4 with 3k = 1 thread and nothing from the peanut gallery (aka nuthuggers). Let's wait until he is facing real MLB pitching before creating 47,698 threads about him.

[tke1600]

Same thing happened a few years back when Harper came up, every time he hit a HR = 5 threads. Every time he went 2-5 = 4 threads. Every time her went 0-4 with 3k = 1 thread and nothing from the peanut gallery (aka nuthuggers). Let's wait until he is facing real MLB pitching before creating 47,698 threads about him.

I was thinking the same thing since Bryant was hitting most of his HR off of no name guys. But then Bryant hit his bomb off of King Felix. I heard he was a pretty good pitcher in the MLB.

[Boo]

I was thinking the same thing since Bryant was hitting most of his HR off of no name guys. But then Bryant hit his bomb off of King Felix. I heard he was a pretty good pitcher in the MLB.

One guy...in SPRING TRAINING! Hold on to whatever makes you feel better, I prefer to wait and see instead of making him the greatest player ever.

[SportsAutoFreak]

kris the over hyped Bryant will never hit 30 in reg season

Al Kaline is a player who comes to mind who never hit 30 home runs in a regular season. I think he turned out okay.

[calculusdork]

Stop it.

There are threads about this kid daily.

You have the tools who only care what he does from a money standpoint. You have the long suffering Cubs fans.

If the money grubbing whores stopped making posts about him it wouldn't be so bad.

I want to see this kid do well. I want him to pound the crap out of the ball. I want him to do well. It's just overkill now.

Right. You have 90% of people who are 'invested' in him, 7% who are Cubs fans, and 3% who want to see him do well because he seems like a nice guy and because it would be great for baseball.

[cyndeeg3]

3% who want to see him do well because he seems like a nice guy and because it would be great for baseball.

WOW!

FINALLY!

I am a 3%er - yipeeeee! :-)

[calculusdork]

WOW!

FINALLY!

I am a 3%er - yipeeeee! :-)

LOL. Same here. I'm sure my numbers are a bit off, that number may be as high as -- gasp! -- 10%. :)

[markinca]

In this era of depressed offense, there were only 11 players who hit 30+ home runs last year. Even if Kris Bryant has a fantastic rookie year (say, .280 with 25 home runs), I would imagine it'd still be seen as a disappointment, especially if he starts out super hot and cools off.

I mean, Strasburg was hyped as much as anyone, and since his rookie year he's been undoubtedly one of the top pitchers in baseball, but even THAT wasn't good enough for the hobby. There's virtually no possible way Kris Bryant can live up to this hype.

[hoopster3977]

Stop it.

There are threads about this kid daily.

You have the tools who only care what he does from a money standpoint. You have the long suffering Cubs fans.

If the money grubbing whores stopped making posts about him it wouldn't be so bad.

I want to see this kid do well. I want him to pound the crap out of the ball. I want him to do well. It's just overkill now.

I totally agree with this post.

[phil]

(say, .280 with 25 home runs)


As a fly ball hitter playing half his games at Wrigley it is more likely he will hit .240 with 40 than .280 with 25.

[Boo]

Same thing happened a few years back when Harper came up, every time he hit a HR = 5 threads. Every time he went 2-5 = 4 threads. Every time he went 0-4 with 3k = 1 thread and nothing from the peanut gallery (aka nuthuggers). Let's wait until he is facing real MLB pitching before creating 47,698 threads about him.

Funny how this comes true in a matter of days after I post it. I don't think I saw one thread about it, just two posts. Hype will lead to many losing money.

[PadresFan86]

Al Kaline is a player who comes to mind who never hit 30 home runs in a regular season. I think he turned out okay.

BOOM..........

[Halbert]

I think a lot more people want to see Bryant do well than 3% or so. And yes, I was fortunate to pull 1 base auto of his, but regardless if Bryant could perform it would be great for baseball. And not to mention, it would be a ton of fun watching him perform. Unless of course you hate the Cubs.

[hofcollector2]

Al Kaline is a player who comes to mind who never hit 30 home runs in a regular season. I think he turned out okay.

So not we are comparing him to a Hofer, lol, no wonder why these kids fail!

[SaveMeTheGum]

Betts > Bryant

[Syndygaard]

Betts > Bryant

Not a chance.

[BlueSunday1287]

I own zero cards of the Kid, I just think if he does well & the Cubs start winning it's pretty cool for baseball. I don't mind all the threads being posted.

[ebacardi2]

Not a chance.

You will see that is not far off Betts has wayyyy better swing, HR Bryant wins all around Betts wins


Anyone paid over 150 for a chrome BASE is going to be crying in about 1 month

[awz50]

Betts will be a better overall player then Bryant. Watch.

[SportsAutoFreak]

So not we are comparing him to a Hofer, lol, no wonder why these kids fail!

It's not about comparing to a Hall of Famer as it is to say he doesn't have to hit a lot of home runs to be a star.

[BoxBreaker72]

Betts will be a better overall player then Bryant. Watch.

I will say that I'm shocked at how low Betts stuff is with how hot his spring has been.

[DJ3k]

Bryant will become a Chris Davis type of player. Lots of homeruns but lots of strikeouts

[hoopster3977]

You will see that is not far off Betts has wayyyy better swing, HR Bryant wins all around Betts wins


Anyone paid over 150 for a chrome BASE is going to be crying in about 1 month
Says the guy that overpaid for Kyrie.

[Lionsman81]

GOAT!!!!!!!!!!!! He's better than Babe simply because he can hit the cover off the ball in ST.

[dasiegel]

At this point, people hating on Bryant are like the people hating on Kentucky in the NCAA tournament. Guys, he's good. He's better than Mookie Betts, sorry! If you don't like him or the Cubs that's fine, but he hasn't slumped yet, he's a young kid who seems to be a good guy. It seems like most of the people who hate on him are those who missed the boat on his cards or are continuously on their judgmental high horses. P.S. I like Betts and think he will be good and I'm a Yankees fan and own zero of his cards but come on.

[tonedef2oo8]

Remember the Strasburg or Longoria topics? Yeah those people now hide.

[cowboyzqna]

At this point, people hating on Bryant are like the people hating on Kentucky in the NCAA tournament. Guys, he's good. He's better than Mookie Betts, sorry! If you don't like him or the Cubs that's fine, but he hasn't slumped yet, he's a young kid who seems to be a good guy. It seems like most of the people who hate on him are those who missed the boat on his cards or are continuously on their judgmental high horses. P.S. I like Betts and think he will be good and I'm a Yankees fan and own zero of his cards but come on.

Am I the only one that thinks some of his stuff is still worth buying?

I can't afford to stack auto's but some of the nicer lower end cards are reasonable right now. Especially when you look at what wax has done in the last 10 days.

[KrisbryantLOL]

Are these two related.. they look similar to me?


http://bronxbanter.arneson.name/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/2032496_display_image.jpg

[jlzinck]

At this point, people hating on Bryant are like the people hating on Kentucky in the NCAA tournament. Guys, he's good. He's better than Mookie Betts, sorry! If you don't like him or the Cubs that's fine, but he hasn't slumped yet, he's a young kid who seems to be a good guy. It seems like most of the people who hate on him are those who missed the boat on his cards or are continuously on their judgmental high horses. P.S. I like Betts and think he will be good and I'm a Yankees fan and own zero of his cards but come on.

For the love of everything good in the world just shut up.
No one hates him.
You claim to be a lawyer then talk like one.

If you don't own any it's because you already did your pumping here.