Official Kyle Schwarber thread!

[bethanyb1201]

I love this kids plate approach. Everyone might think I am crazy but I see him being the best all around hitter on the Cubs by 2017.

Sorry if one is already active. I did a search and didn't see one.

[Skipscards]

Nah, it's all good. Every Cubbie should have multiple threads regardless . ;)

[Bhenry4]

Someone needs to start an Addison Russell, Javier Baez, Jorge Soler and Albert Almora thread STAT!!!

[bethanyb1201]

Someone needs to start an Addison Russell, Javier Baez, Jorge Soler and Albert Almora thread STAT!!!

Nah they all suck lol

[bethanyb1201]

Kris bryant who?

[Tuckertrader]

He looked good at the plate last night even when he faced Chapman. Even though he struck out he had some good swings. Did not look intimidated at all.

[Scoat]

He looked good at the plate last night even when he faced Chapman. Even though he struck out he had some good swings. Did not look intimidated at all.

If Schwarber connected with a Chapman fastball I wonder how far it would fly.

[Rooftop]

What makes this the official thread?

Is there an unofficial thread?

[douglasfir]

Plus he looks like Joe Blanton.

[ForzaMilan92]

If Schwarber connected with a Chapman fastball I wonder how far it would fly.

We haven't created the technology to find that out :p

[msterling21]

Clutch HR to tie the game in the 9th.

[AwesomeJuice]

this kid has the aura of a big time slugger

[Scoat]

We haven't created the technology to find that out :p

Well he hit a 424 ft shot off Hoover!

[bethanyb1201]

I've been saying it and I will continue to do so. Schwarber is the best hitter on the cubs.

[NeedChapmans]

Schwarber better not even try to throw out Hamilton ... and certainly don't try when he steals 3rd.

[ronaldo943]

Another HR.

[BOOMER7]

another !!! yick-yak!

[AwesomeJuice]

im a happy guy with multiple schwarbers coming in the mail tomorrow

[SSsportsCARDS]

Wow! What a night for Schwarber.

[death2redemptions]

Schwarber went deep again! 11 total bases for him tonight.

Such a better pure hitter than Bryant.

[VottoIsTheMotto]

I'm a reds fan and i'm cheering for him! :p

[Cubsfan2011]

It's like a repeat of The Sandberg Game. But it's the Schwarber Game now. Wow.

[valleyofsun]

Unreal night for the kid from CINCY. There is no doubt he is the real deal.

[rob11nats]

Wow, just wow. Had a nice parlay go up in smoke with those two homers but it was totally worth it because it's the only reason I had that game on.

If he can figure it out behind the plate long-term he has the approach and the stick to be one of the GOAT catchers.

[trixstar]

Wow, just wow. Had a nice parlay go up in smoke with those two homers but it was totally worth it because it's the only reason I had that game on.

If he can figure it out behind the plate long-term he has the approach and the stick to be one of the GOAT catchers.


http://i.imgur.com/NIL4HhR.gif

[Jaypers]

So, anyone complaining about his autos in 2015 Bowman now?

[msterling21]

A ton of BINs got snapped up on eBay in the last hour. I may have to wait for the dust to settle before picking one up.

[Shanehw]

Making this look better and better everyday :D

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/Shanehw/20150427_194639_zpsazpwd7ca.jpg (http://s4.photobucket.com/user/Shanehw/media/20150427_194639_zpsazpwd7ca.jpg.html)

[VottoIsTheMotto]

Making this look better and better everyday :D

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that auto is super bold! Great card!

[TheAntiCard]

It's like a repeat of The Sandberg Game. But it's the Schwarber Game now. Wow.

That's what I was thinking...

[bethanyb1201]

D2r you are only person who didn't mock me when I've been saying forever that we are looking at the greatest cub hitter. Second rookie I've hoarded and second one to pay off CHA CHING

[preakness]

Where's the link where some claimed he was biggest bust in that year's MLB draft

[preakness]

What makes this the official thread?

Is there an unofficial thread?

The unofficial one is staying eligible for Olympic status

I did giggle when people include how it's the official
Thread

[Hail2TheVictors]

Where's the link where some claimed he was biggest bust in that year's MLB draft

I'll be the first to admit I was dead wrong with Schwarber. I saw him live 2 games and didn't see a whole lot--should have known better than to use a small sample size like that. I thought people were crazy for buying in during the offseason, boy was I wrong.

Luckily I bought some before his initial call up, and did pretty well. But man, this kid is impressive. Terrific hitter.

[marl1220]

Seems like he's got the potential to be big. However, he needs to learn to run after hitting the ball instead of standing at the plate admiring his work (especially since it was his 1st HR).

[ninjacookies]

I love it how everyone's either wrong or right on this kid...after 11 games.

I'll wait for a bigger sample size. Though it is nice that he's off to a scorching hot start. The Cubs definitely needed a spark because the meat of their lineup has gone dry the past few weeks.

[bethanyb1201]

I love it how everyone's either wrong or right on this kid...after 11 games.

I'll wait for a bigger sample size. Though it is nice that he's off to a scorching hot start. The Cubs definitely needed a spark because the meat of their lineup has gone dry the past few weeks.

Definately this^^^^^ I have my fingers crossed

[MallcopKJ]

Could he possibly look more like Eric Hinske? Looks like a clone. Swing and all.

[phreak23]

Definately this^^^^^ I have my fingers crossed

Fingers and toes crossed!!

Cubs have had too many "phenoms" fall to the wayside. I am keeping my mouth closed until I see real results! (aka playoffs/championships)

Go Cubbies!

Go Schwarber!

[phreak23]

D2r you are only person who didn't mock me when I've been saying forever that we are looking at the greatest cub hitter. Second rookie I've hoarded and second one to pay off CHA CHING

Who is the first?

I've been hoarding Arismendy :coffee: D'oh!

[bethanyb1201]

Who is the first?

I've been hoarding Arismendy :coffee: D'oh!

Joey gallo

[WalterAZ31]

I love it how everyone's either wrong or right on this kid...after 11 games.
I'll wait for a bigger sample size. Though it is nice that he's off to a scorching hot start. The Cubs definitely needed a spark because the meat of their lineup has gone dry the past few weeks.

or.......I don't know......the fact that hes hit pretty much anything and everything since the first day he ever put a bat in his hands

[seabass97166]

Spanky > Alfalfa (Bryant)

[bigtentickets]

Has the 2014 Draft Schwarber super been pulled yet?

[AwesomeJuice]

Schwarber 1/1 so far

[AwesomeJuice]

and a steal

can you say HOF yet

...

[SportsAutoFreak]

The kid is doing well with a hit and stolen base.

[death2redemptions]

He does not stop hitting....and running!

[Andrew Jones]

Has the 2014 Draft Schwarber super been pulled yet?

The non-auto base has but the auto has yet to surface.

[douglasfir]

You know, pitchers will study him. Many prospects lately start hot, then plateau because teams figure out a weakness.

[AwesomeJuice]

im about to smash my head against the wall with all of Bryant's warning track fly-outs

[death2redemptions]

Bryant now has a .259 avg.

[douglasfir]

Bryant will be fine and turn into a very good player, but some things take time (imagine that!). Reality check: the season is long; he won't win the triple crown. Sorry to bum everyone out.

[AwesomeJuice]

schwarber up with men on 1st and 3rd. 1 out

[SportsAutoFreak]

RBI single.

[cruiserdaddy7]

I'm surprised Draft cases aren't starting to sell and rise. Guy has made a much bigger MLB splash than Bryant

[death2redemptions]

Keeps on hitting...running....and driving in runs! 2-2 RBI

Bryant 0-2

[cruiserdaddy7]

Keeps on hitting...running....and driving in runs! 2-2 RBI

Bryant 0-2

He has certainly started his first dozen games with a bigger bang than Bryant. Just amazes me how fast all wax with Bryant went up, but this guy's hasn't moved. I get production was high, but shouldn't the demand be higher for Schwarber?

[death2redemptions]

He has certainly started his first dozen games with a bigger bang than Bryant. Just amazes me how fast all wax with Bryant went up, but this guy's hasn't moved. I get production was high, but shouldn't the demand be higher for Schwarber?

I agree, I think he is undervalued based on his current production. I can't comment on whether or not he's undervalued based on projected performance but I expected a bigger spike.

[phil]

I'm surprised Draft cases aren't starting to sell and rise. Guy has made a much bigger MLB splash than Bryant

Check again. Everyone just raised case prices $25-50. First step.

[cruiserdaddy7]

Check again. Everyone just raised case prices $25-50. First step.

I snagged a couple at 550, I'm sure others are buying as well

[IndyKMB]

I absolutely LOVED watching this kid when he was in Bloomington. He and Sam Travis put Indiana Baseball on the map and helped get them to the CWS in 2014, and I'd held out hope that I could put together a sizeable prospect stash when he hit the draft.

Well, that didn't happen for me since his prices were gonzo out of the gate, but I am so happy to see him having so much success at every level he's been. As much as I loathe the Cubs, I hope he is in Chicago to stay AND he keeps raking. He might even force me to acquire a Cubs jersey with his name on the back....

[seabass97166]

You know, pitchers will study him. Many prospects lately start hot, then plateau because teams figure out a weakness.

We agree!!

Sincerely,
Joc and KB

[fenwaykid]

Odds Schwarber hits more HR's than Bryant this year?

[HOFAutoRookies]

Odds Schwarber hits more HR's than Bryant this year?


Not gunna happen. Ever.

[Melagoo]

These kinds of threads are so entertaining ... :D :D :coffee: :coffee:

[ninjacookies]

or.......I don't know......the fact that hes hit pretty much anything and everything since the first day he ever put a bat in his hands

So how did that whole 'hit anything and everything through his first year' thing go for guys like Puig?

It's 11 games lol. Clubs haven't even begun to study this guy and his tendencies. Anyone who isn't expecting a natural pull back through variance is living in la-la land. I'm a Cubs fan, so of course this is all cautious optimism. But the law of averages will catch up with him. I'd be VERY happy with a .280-.290 /30/95 hitting catcher...or anything close.

[HOFAutoRookies]

So how did that whole 'hit anything and everything through his first year' thing go for guys like Puig?

It's 11 games lol. Clubs haven't even begun to study this guy and his tendencies. Anyone who isn't expecting a natural pull back through variance is living in la-la land. I'm a Cubs fan, so of course this is all cautious optimism. But the law of averages will catch up with him. I'd be VERY happy with a .280-.290 /30/95 hitting catcher...or anything close.


But, he's a cult hero!

[Jaypers]

A raw Chrome auto topped $135 tonight.

[WalterAZ31]

So how did that whole 'hit anything and everything through his first year' thing go for guys like Puig?

It's 11 games lol. Clubs haven't even begun to study this guy and his tendencies. Anyone who isn't expecting a natural pull back through variance is living in la-la land. I'm a Cubs fan, so of course this is all cautious optimism. But the law of averages will catch up with him. I'd be VERY happy with a .280-.290 /30/95 hitting catcher...or anything close.

Puig is horrible?

[Ty Hope]

I have a few of his bowman black paper, Asia exclusive base cards if anyone is interested.

[ninjacookies]

Puig is horrible?

Context

________

Your head

Guess you totally skipped the whole variance/regression part.

[fenwaykid]

Bryant two steals. He may end up with more SB's than HR's. rant over.

[msterling21]

A raw Chrome auto topped $135 tonight.

$200 for base gems. I cant believe it. Yes I can, I didn't buy any before the spike.

[stryke3_mb]

The kid is doing well with a hit and stolen base.

I was lucky to grab that base a couple days ago! It was so much fun to watch Schwarber this past series in Cincinnati. I was impressed with him this April in AA, but didn't expect him to be contributing so early in the big leagues. Sure, he'll come back down to earth, but his bat could be very special for the next 15 years or so. Seems like a pretty good kid too!

[bethanyb1201]

So Lester gets his personal catcher again. Doesn't matter if the cubs can't hit the damn ball how good he pitches. Keep Schwarber out of the line up. Pure genius! idiots!

[death2redemptions]

Well at least Bryant hit his 13th HR.

[bethanyb1201]

Maddon is a IDIOT!

[msterling21]

Looks like he will not be in the lineup again.

https://www.twitter.com/Cubs/status/624971343780544512

[bethanyb1201]

Looks like he will not be in the lineup again.

https://www.twitter.com/Cubs/status/624971343780544512

This just pissed me off! Why in the hell would you not start the kid? I am about ready to change teams. No wonder they can't win. Freaking cubs piss me off. Joe is a idiot.

[bethanyb1201]

How's that not starting Schwarber thing working for you Maddon? Dumb arse!

[SportsAutoFreak]

How's that not starting Schwarber thing working for you Maddon? Dumb arse!

Maybe they'd have had a hit if he started. I thought Ross only started on Lester days?

[broadway6]

Better head to triple a and learn to play left field or get traded to the AL

[bethanyb1201]

Better head to triple a and learn to play left field or get traded to the AL

Just stick him behind the plate. He can't do any worse than castro or bryant in the error departmemt.

[death2redemptions]

Just hit a 3 run shot!
.351 avg 6 HR 18 RBI

[phisouza33]

Just stick him behind the plate. He can't do any worse than castro or bryant in the error departmemt.

THIS

cracks me up that lester gets his own pitcher. yeah, leave your second best hitter on the bench because youre overrated ace needs a personal catcher.

brilliant

[Ballerskrip]

THIS

cracks me up that lester gets his own pitcher. yeah, leave your second best hitter on the bench because youre overrated ace needs a personal catcher.

brilliant

You all realize that 90% of catchers in baseball take every 5th day off anyways, right?

Brilliant........

[TheAntiCard]

This just pissed me off! Why in the hell would you not start the kid? I am about ready to change teams. No wonder they can't win. Freaking cubs piss me off. Joe is a idiot.

They said when they brought him up that it was only until Montero came back but he played his way into staying. They then said he won't catch every game and he doesn't. Why are you so upset over them doing what they said they'd do with him until he was more polished behind the plate?

[lindeman79]

I don't know how any true Cubs fan can't be excited about Kyle. :confused:

They said when they brought him up that it was only until Montero came back but he played his way into staying. They then said he won't catch every game and he doesn't. Why are you so upset over them doing what they said they'd do with him until he was more polished behind the plate?

[death2redemptions]

I don't know how any true Cubs fan can't be excited about Kyle. :confused:

Because it's all about the Bryant, bout the Bryant, bout the Bryant.

[texmcpherson]

I don't know how any true Cubs fan can't be excited about Kyle. :confused:

Well I guess I'm the exception. I like Bryant but I'm a huge Schwarber fan. Great swing, good eye, and power. The only thing that Schwarber lacks in currently (which isn't a hobby value killer) is his defensive side of things.

[lindeman79]

HAHAHAH... Yup Kyle is the middle child right now and it is Bryant Bryant Bryant

Because it's all about the Bryant, bout the Bryant, bout the Bryant.

[jstasyk1121]

i remember when KB was hitting like .350 thru a few weeks too....whats gonna happen when this kid goes on a 3-24 slump too?? then will everyone still be crying when he doesnt catch Lester?? he has 75ab so far....still in a stage where an 0-4 drops your average like 15 points...he could be like .285 by monday...lol...everyone ready to bury KB after his 300ab and ready to anoint Schwarber the man now after his 75ab....makes sense...

[bethanyb1201]

i remember when KB was hitting like .350 thru a few weeks too....whats gonna happen when this kid goes on a 3-24 slump too?? then will everyone still be crying when he doesnt catch Lester?? he has 75ab so far....still in a stage where an 0-4 drops your average like 15 points...he could be like .285 by monday...lol...everyone ready to bury KB after his 300ab and ready to anoint Schwarber the man now after his 75ab....makes sense...

Normally I would say you are spot on. Schwarber can't be compared to Bryant. The swing this kid has is more natural and you can tell his disapline is leaps and bounds above Bryant. I am certain you are correct about a slump. Slumps have happened to everyone to ever play the game. I still believe throuh 300ab Schwarber has a better average than Bryant without question. It doesn't seem that slump would last as long with this kid as it would with Bryant based on the fact that he doesn't seem to get frustrated. Schwarber also doesn't have the pressure on his back that Bryant has and that is a huge burden to carry.

[NeedChapmans]

i remember when KB was hitting like .350 thru a few weeks too....whats gonna happen when this kid goes on a 3-24 slump too?? then will everyone still be crying when he doesnt catch Lester?? he has 75ab so far....still in a stage where an 0-4 drops your average like 15 points...he could be like .285 by monday...lol...everyone ready to bury KB after his 300ab and ready to anoint Schwarber the man now after his 75ab....makes sense...

Bryant's average dipped below .300 in game #14, and it never returned. Also Bryant didn't hit HR #1 until game #22.

If you're comparing starts; there's no comparison right now.

[bethanyb1201]

Bryant's average dipped below .300 in game #14, and it never returned. Also Bryant didn't hit HR #1 until game #22.

If you're comparing starts; there's no comparison right now.

Thank goodness you chimed in! You know alot about the game and are respected. Maybe these fools that post nonsense will think twice before posting. (Who am I kidding this is blowout and we have fools by the thousands)

I do have a question for you needschapmans? I don't follow bowman like you but why has his prices stayed stagnant?

[jstasyk1121]

KB thru 54 gm was at .294 with ob% of .400....schwarber has 30 games to go before he gets to that mark....bold prediction is that he will not be over either number....

now saying this...i am a fan of his...and of bryants...i just stumbled in here and notice how some cubs fans seem to be done with KB and just care about this kid...when all he has is 1 total months worth of stats...

his slugging will prob stay higher cuz yes KB started off really slow there...so he was down in the .300s for a bit...and slumping now...i just think its crazy to say this kid is just better and has brighter future based on his 75ab...

[Rjk214]

KB thru 54 gm was at .294 with ob% of .400....schwarber has 30 games to go before he gets to that mark....bold prediction is that he will not be over either number....

now saying this...i am a fan of his...and of bryants...i just stumbled in here and notice how some cubs fans seem to be done with KB and just care about this kid...when all he has is 1 total months worth of stats...

his slugging will prob stay higher cuz yes KB started off really slow there...so he was down in the .300s for a bit...and slumping now...i just think its crazy to say this kid is just better and has brighter future based on his 75ab...

It was the same thing with Joc. Everyone was all up on his Joc after his ridiculously hot start. That is the way it works.. I do think Schwarber and Bryant will probably be similar long term though.

[NeedChapmans]

KB thru 54 gm was at .294 with ob% of .400....schwarber has 30 games to go before he gets to that mark....bold prediction is that he will not be over either number....

now saying this...i am a fan of his...and of bryants...i just stumbled in here and notice how some cubs fans seem to be done with KB and just care about this kid...when all he has is 1 total months worth of stats...

his slugging will prob stay higher cuz yes KB started off really slow there...so he was down in the .300s for a bit...and slumping now...i just think its crazy to say this kid is just better and has brighter future based on his 75ab...

Yes he was, and now the floor has fallen out from under him, and he's sitting at .246/.355 respectively. This, with a .350 BABIP, which is unlikely to get any better (so the drop may very well continue). I think the reason Schwarber shows a brighter future than Bryant right now is simply because he's been better than Bryant. He's younger than Bryant, and he appears to have more power than Bryant. Can Schwarber sustain ... we'll see.

There may be a switch to flip for both players where that changes, but don't make it sound like Schwarber came out of nowhere. Kyle was performing just as well as Bryant in the minor leagues at both the AA and AAA level, and was doing so a full year younger. The only thing that was different between the two was the national level of attention.

[Carrbeaz]

You guys enjoy having Maddon as your coach yet?

[lindeman79]

It could be worse considering our team batting ave is in the .230s!

You guys enjoy having Maddon as your coach yet?

[RollBamaRoll]

THIS

cracks me up that lester gets his own pitcher. yeah, leave your second best hitter on the bench because youre overrated ace needs a personal catcher.

brilliant

Schwarber in left today....

[WalterAZ31]

how dare he continue to crush the ball all over the place. Remember, you HAVE to give him time, even though he's hit anywhere and everywhere since he began his pro career

[seabass97166]

Alfalfa Bryant and Spanky Schwarber

http://i1056.photobucket.com/albums/t361/seabass97166/spanky-alf2_zpswedzrd2u.jpg (http://s1056.photobucket.com/user/seabass97166/media/spanky-alf2_zpswedzrd2u.jpg.html)

[lindeman79]

Kyle Kyle Kyle

[death2redemptions]

Another multi HR game from Schwarber!

.324 avg 8 HR 24 RBI 1.033 OPS

[msterling21]

He's definitely the catalyst for the Cubs winning lately.

[death2redemptions]

Schwarber hitting a HR every 12.8 at-bats
Bryant hitting a HR every 23.6 at-bats

[msterling21]

Schwarber is also tubby and KB is lean.

[JMPKCP]

Schwarber is also tubby and KB is lean.


I was the surprised by Schwarber's wheels....much faster than you'd expect a refrigerator to be able to run.

[death2redemptions]

.330 avg 8 HR 25 RBI 1.042 OPS

The big guy is killing it!

[death2redemptions]

3 run HR...

.316 avg 9 HR 30 RBI 1.003 OPS

[bethanyb1201]

Does anyone think it's remotely possible for schwarber to win ROY if he continues his current pace for the next 32 games? He would be around these stat lines .315 15 hr 70 rbi in about 70 games. He has been the spark plug. Anyone think he has a chance?

[jstasyk1121]

Does anyone think it's remotely possible for schwarber to win ROY if he continues his current pace for the next 32 games? He would be around these stat lines .315 15 hr 70 rbi in about 70 games. He has been the spark plug. Anyone think he has a chance?

if he gets to the numbers you posted...then maybe...but i dont think he can get near 70rbi...either way prob not...gotta think they would still favor guys with 500ab over guy with 250 or whatever...

[mikecala98]

Do you need to reach the minimum PA to be eligible for ROY the way you need them to win a batting title etc??

[JMPKCP]

Does anyone think it's remotely possible for schwarber to win ROY if he continues his current pace for the next 32 games? He would be around these stat lines .315 15 hr 70 rbi in about 70 games. He has been the spark plug. Anyone think he has a chance?


No, because Duffy should match Schwarber's batting average, hit around 15 HRs himself, and have close to 20-30 RBIs more than Schwarber....oh and maybe 80 hits more...so not even close.

[JMPKCP]

Do you need to reach the minimum PA to be eligible for ROY the way you need them to win a batting title etc??


No minimum, but you can't be a rookie again after a certain number of games appearances in a season. Google it...pretty easy to find.

[bethanyb1201]

No minimum, but you can't be a rookie again after a certain number of games appearances in a season. Google it...pretty easy to find.

That's why I was just thinking that it was a possibility. Do you still think no if they made a deep playoff run and Schwarber clearly being the catalyst for the hot streak?

[jstasyk1121]

That's why I was just thinking that it was a possibility. Do you still think no if they made a deep playoff run and Schwarber clearly being the catalyst for the hot streak?

they vote after season...before playoffs...so it has no affect on him winning....them making the playoffs would affect it but not him hitting .400 in playoffs or anything...

[jstasyk1121]

i think he could squeeze up to 3rd maybe in the voting...but i still think the guys that have been up for majority of year will be 1-2 ....and only way he even gets to 3rd again is if he does what you posted which is keep everything going pace-wise...

i still think duffy or bryant win it tho...bryant will win if he has even a semi-hot streak for a week or two where he hits 5-6 bombs in 12gms or something...

[mikecala98]

He'll have a hard time passing Kang, Duffy, Bryant, Syndergaard.

[death2redemptions]

I don't think he'll have enough at-bats to be able to catch up to the stats of some of the other rookies so I don't see it happening.

[WalterAZ31]

well this is absolutely ridiculous and BS

2014 Bowman Chrome Draft Kyle Schwarber RC Blue Refractor Non Auto 399 Mint | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/2014-Bowman-Chrome-Draft-Kyle-Schwarber-Rc-blue-refractor-non-auto-399-Mint-/191660814918?hash=item2c9fdff246)

[CubsFanInTX]

well this is absolutely ridiculous and BS

2014 Bowman Chrome Draft Kyle Schwarber RC Blue Refractor Non Auto 399 Mint | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/2014-Bowman-Chrome-Draft-Kyle-Schwarber-Rc-blue-refractor-non-auto-399-Mint-/191660814918?hash=item2c9fdff246)

Go On........

[death2redemptions]

well this is absolutely ridiculous and BS

2014 Bowman Chrome Draft Kyle Schwarber RC Blue Refractor Non Auto 399 Mint | eBay (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?campid=5335829740&toolid=10001&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2F2014-Bowman-Chrome-Draft-Kyle-Schwarber-Rc-blue-refractor-non-auto-399-Mint-%2F191660814918%3Fhash%3Ditem2c9fdff246)

What's the issue? Do you think someone is shilling it?

[WalterAZ31]

What's the issue? Do you think someone is shilling it?

maybe im wrong? but just awfully silly for a $20 /399 parallel to quadruple in price in 5 days

[death2redemptions]

maybe im wrong? but just awfully silly for a $20 /399 parallel to quadruple in price in 5 days

Oh, well I'm not up to date with Schwarber prices so can't really comment on that.

[HeritageKing]

That Homer was an absolute bullet.

[JMPKCP]

maybe im wrong? but just awfully silly for a $20 /399 parallel to quadruple in price in 5 days


You're not wrong...but I think cubs fans buy the blue cards a lot.

[SportsAutoFreak]

Schwarber hit a home run. In other news, fire is hot.

[death2redemptions]

Schwarber HR #10

[jstasyk1121]

another mini slump...0-10 again...under .290...ops still about .950 but he is falling off...still seems odd to me that everyone was so quick to dump KB and just anoint KS as the best cub prospect....he is gonna fall back just like KB did...ill take KB still...far more potential in my opinion...

Schwarber k's at a pretty high rate as well...about 33%...which is around where all the big K guys are...he had a great start but now is slumping and getting figured out...

[bethanyb1201]

Seems like if schwarber or rizzo are hot the cubs win. I will take a slump right now. He will come out of it before playoff time. That's when it really counts. I still think he is rizzo 2.0 of the future.

[jstasyk1121]

Seems like if schwarber or rizzo are hot the cubs win. I will take a slump right now. He will come out of it before playoff time. That's when it really counts. I still think he is rizzo 2.0 of the future.

i think Rizzo is going to backdoor the MVP this year

[bethanyb1201]

i think Rizzo is going to backdoor the MVP this year

I agree expecially if the cubs make a decent playoff run.

[valleyofsun]

i think Rizzo is going to backdoor the MVP this year

Don't u think he would come out first?....:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

[stormin81]

He's goin thru a slump yes, but it's a combination of playing pretty much everyday to include facing lefties, and being up in the major's for a good period of time that teams are making adjustments to him. As a cubs fan, I wouldn't mind having either a KB or Schwarber card, which I do have cards from both. As a retired vet, who has a lot of time and has watched every single cubs game this year, Schwarber will be fine unless he cannot make adjustments himself. He's just like any prospect, rookie, or major league player who had to make adjustments and teams make adjustments to how they pitch him. What's going to separate him or Bryant and make them elite or special is to reach a point of harper or trout, where teams have almost tried every adjustment there is and just have to pitch safe to them and hope they get themselves out. Also with Schwarber, He is facing lefties on reg bases too, other than the game sale pitched. There are veterans in the league that don't face lefties when pitch. Look at how long it took for Rizzo to be comfortable facing lefties. Just looking at both Schwarber and Bryant, my eyes tell me that Schwarber just looks for nature up at the plate, willing to change swing pattern and swing where he thinks the ball is. With Bryant he looks to have the same swinging motion like he is in the batting cage. My heart says, I don't care what they are looking like, just glad we have something to talk about on the north side, besides losing and years of bust prospects that were deemed to be saviors...

[phil]

i think Rizzo is going to backdoor the MVP this year



A video of that would sell pretty well on the internet

[Afton9444]

I predict a 2HR game today.. if not today then it will happen in the next few years

[ark8085]

I predict a 2HR game today.. if not today then it will happen in the next few years

Nice prediction... One more to go.... :)

[death2redemptions]

HR #11
RBI #32

Still plenty of game left.

[SportsAutoFreak]

If Myers can win Rookie of the Year in under 100 games, why can't Schwarber?

[jstasyk1121]

If Myers can win Rookie of the Year in under 100 games, why can't Schwarber?

Because there are other very viable options who have 3x the at bats as him.

[jstasyk1121]

0-4 4k today...down to .275.....vs Kluber so thats a tough draw for everyone!

[gingerscards]

So with the up and down slump, but his ability to crank a home run, do you guys thing the 2014 Bowman chrome 1st card rc auto will go up over $200 come playoffs??? I have seen a few recently top out at $150 dlvd and then others still hover around $105 to $125.
Either way, I have liked Schwarber since before his call up in spring and he hit a grand slam first time up at bat in Majors!!!!

[bethanyb1201]

So with the up and down slump, but his ability to crank a home run, do you guys thing the 2014 Bowman chrome 1st card rc auto will go up over $200 come playoffs??? I have seen a few recently top out at $150 dlvd and then others still hover around $105 to $125.
Either way, I have liked Schwarber since before his call up in spring and he hit a grand slam first time up at bat in Majors!!!!

If the cubs make it past the wild card game and schwarber is decent they will come close to $200. If they miss the playoffs they will drop to 70ish and I will be buying because I think the kid is awesome.

[gingerscards]

If the cubs make it past the wild card game and schwarber is decent they will come close to $200. If they miss the playoffs they will drop to 70ish and I will be buying because I think the kid is awesome.

Thanks and I was thinking the same exact thing, I have been stocking him and will continue if his prices fall off season. I been grabbing colored 2014 stuff, think now I will start to work on 2015 stuff.

[TheAntiCard]

If the cubs make it past the wild card game and schwarber is decent they will come close to $200. If they miss the playoffs they will drop to 70ish and I will be buying because I think the kid is awesome.

I don't think they will ever see $70 again unless he comes out next year stinkin' the place up. He's a legitimate hitter with legitimate power. His card will see $200 before regular season ends in my opinion. He just needs a couple highlight reels to get there...

[bethanyb1201]

I don't think they will ever see $70 again unless he comes out next year stinkin' the place up. He's a legitimate hitter with legitimate power. His card will see $200 before regular season ends in my opinion. He just needs a couple highlight reels to get there...

I just want $70 for 1 day. Kid is a stud and I think he is a steal at his current prices even.

[Jaypers]

SCHWAR-BOMB! :)!

[SportsAutoFreak]

That was outstanding.

[bethanyb1201]

Does anyone else think his swing has changed a little? He doesn't look to have the confidence he used to. I hope he snaps out of it cause I really like the kid.

[ronaldo943]

Schwarber HR

[Jaypers]

Two more bombs for him tonight. :)! :)!

[death2redemptions]

.271 avg 15 HR 41 RBI .939 OPS

His only downside is that he's striking out 31% per PA.

[phreak23]

Two more bombs for him tonight. :)! :)!

Best part is he only saw a total of 2 pitches!

[phil]

Maybe Bryant will hit 2 now

[SportsAutoFreak]

Another one gone.

[death2redemptions]

.270 avg 16 HR 42 RBI .949 OPS

I never expected him to have the sort of power he is displaying. He is hitting a HR every 10.9 at-bats & he's only a rookie.

[RYBOWSKI97]

.270 avg 16 HR 42 RBI .949 OPS

I never expected him to have the sort of power he is displaying. He is hitting a HR every 10.9 at-bats & he's only a rookie.

imagine once he and bryant get their k rates down, that lineup is going to be insane for the next few years.

[Rjk214]

.270 avg 16 HR 42 RBI .949 OPS

I never expected him to have the sort of power he is displaying. He is hitting a HR every 10.9 at-bats & he's only a rookie.

He is beasting that's for sure!! Definitely want to see how it goes over a larger sample size.. I think he is overall more well rounded but it worries me and everyone is on the bandwagon like Joc. But now no one is on that wagon anymore. Not saying he isn't going to be great, just want a larger sample to see what consistency is truly there.

[SportsAutoFreak]

Here all this team I panicked about Schwarber not hitting in September. He was just saving it all for October.

This was a special year. Schwarber sure brought a lot of memories.

[ark8085]

Schwarber bump! Let's guess what his slash line will be for 2016.

Here's mine.

.287/.378/.551.

Also would you take the over or under on 30 homeruns?
I'd take over! What do you guys think?

[ForzaMilan92]

Schwarber bump! Let's guess what his slash line will be for 2016.

Here's mine.

.287/.378/.551.

Also would you take the over or under on 30 homeruns?
I'd take over! What do you guys think?

40 Homer season coming!

[Patsfan]

Got my TTM request back from him yesterday. A nice ROMLB signed on the sweet spot in blue ink. I was stoked as even though I'm a Reds fan I think Schwarber is going to be very good and he is kind of a local kid growing up only about 30 miles from where I did.

[ark8085]

40 Homer season coming!

That would be awesome for a 23 year old.

Got my TTM request back from him yesterday. A nice ROMLB signed on the sweet spot in blue ink. I was stoked as even though I'm a Reds fan I think Schwarber is going to be very good and he is kind of a local kid growing up only about 30 miles from where I did.

Awesome!

[BOOMER7]

That would be awesome for a 23 year old.



Awesome!

Who hits more HR's Schwar-burger or SANO in 2016?

[phillies347]

Who hits more HR's Schwar-burger or SANO in 2016?

I vote shwarbs!

[jstasyk1121]

.241/.330/.475 58r 26hr 62rbi 160k 450ab due to being benched vs lefties who he hits under .125 against...gets dropped to 7th in lineup at one point....

and Sano hits more than him easily

[ark8085]

Who hits more HR's Schwar-burger or SANO in 2016?

Schwarber, but Sano is a beast. It will be close

[ark8085]

.241/.330/.475 58r 26hr 62rbi 160k 450ab due to being benched vs lefties who he hits under .125 against...gets dropped to 7th in lineup at one point....

and Sano hits more than him easily

I think he will improve against lefties this year. Which should improve your slash line prediction a small about..

[jstasyk1121]

my fantasy league site had an article up about ole Schwarbs...it did not paint an overly positive picture...i remember basically being the most negative on him on a few threads last yr before season and again last yr in the world series thread where he was added to roster...

but(and i know its still such a small sample size even though he has been around for a few years now) i must say i believe more and more in my opinions and guesses than what everyone else kept saying...

so far this year he is under .200....310obp or so....350slg...ops+ of 80....Negative WAR player so far...horrendous start...

so many posts in here and other threads after his callup saying he was the better of him/KB...he just was so much more natural at the plate...blah blah blah...

i am not bumping to brag as the season is still fresh but its our first look at him playing regularly in a while...

do you guys still think this kid is gonna be something super special??

his career numbers now are still only about 2/3 of one full season....338ab...

.228/.342/.441/.783....OPS+ 113 now...total bWAR of 0.6 ....20hr/55rbi in 97gms....53bb/114k in 338ab...which is just over 33.3% k-rate...


obviously since the last post in this thread KB won a MVP and has been a stud...KS missed all of '16...to make that WS comeback where he helped...but then this year starts and even though KB is kinda off to slow start as well he is still lightyears ahead of KS at everything...

idk...anyone still fully on board with Schwarber as much as they were back in '15 after his hot start?? starting to doubt a little bit how good he might be?? or just think im being a dick and bumping to brag?? im not...i just really am curious to see what some of his supporters think...

[drstrader5]

I'm a Cubs fan and from what I've seen is that he is exposed as the leadoff hitter. He is pressing to get on base and the pitchers haven't had to throw him anything good because there is a base open and Bryant wasn't hitting either.

He's batting .172 w/ the bases empty.

[Big35Hurt]

I think being in the leadoff position he may be putting undue pressure on himself. I would like to see how he does if he were to be moved into a more appropriate spot in the lineup such as 5th or so.

[jasonm2121]

The struggle is real. Hope he can turn it around.

[palmetto7]

I though this guy was a better hitter than Bryant?

[Wrigs37]

He will be fine, but his struggles are undeniable and very obvious right now... He should be hitting 6th behind Addi Russ... He needs a game at the plate like Javy had last night, just for a moral boost...

[rman112]

Letting Fowler go has bit them in the ass

[Coug46n2]

Figures, one of the guys I bought in the offseason. I won't say who the other is - I don't want to crash the market on that player too.

[Big35Hurt]

Figures, one of the guys I bought in the offseason. I won't say who the other is - I don't want to crash the market on that player too.

Same here, but nothing like the guy who spent $6K on Schwarber autos. I am thinking of selling some just to reverse the mojo!

[rman112]

Same here, but nothing like the guy who spent $6K on Schwarber autos. I am thinking of selling some just to reverse the mojo!

Hopefully he doesn't set his house on fire this time

[bubbs11]

Everyone needs to relax. He hasn't played in a year minus the world series. He'll come around and have a good year yet.

[jstasyk1121]

Everyone needs to relax. He hasn't played in a year minus the world series. He'll come around and have a good year yet.

what is your prediction for a "good year" at this point??

[seabass97166]

what is your prediction for a "good year" at this point??

5 Big Macs pre game 3x per week

[bubbs11]

what is your prediction for a "good year" at this point??

Ive always assumed he was a .270/30/100 type of a slugger. With the bad start I dont think its all that crazy for him to turn it around and return to what he should be. His batting average will probably end up .250 range for this season but Id like to see more driving of the ball. I can understand the strikeouts being a concern, however, he does also walk a ton. Wil Myers is killing it so far and has 36 Ks and 2 walks. His job is to start the machine and then to capitalize on the order turning around.

[BBsomm]

With heywards resurgence, of like to see him hitting lead off.

Thinking

1. Heyward
2. Zobrist
3.rizzo
4. Bryant
5. Schwarber
6. Addison
7. Contreras
8. Pitcher
9. Javy/almora/jay

But Joe hasn't called me yet to ask my opinion. ��

[armstrong]

With heywards resurgence, of like to see him hitting lead off.

Thinking

1. Heyward
2. Zobrist
3.rizzo
4. Bryant
5. Schwarber
6. Addison
7. Contreras
8. Pitcher
9. Javy/almora/jay

But Joe hasn't called me yet to ask my opinion. ��

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