Congratulations, Koyie Hill!

by Mike Vails Evil Twin on Sep 16, 2009 6:28 PM CDT

I'm surprised nobody's yet posted about Koyie Hill getting the Player of the Month for August award from some corporate sponsor (Edward Jones?) of the Cubs last night. Since he first joined the Cubs I've liked the way he plays the game, and I really became a big fan after learning about his amazing comeback from that horrific table saw accident. Although I'm always pulling for him, I never considered him a PotM candidate and was somewhat surprised to see him get it last night. However, given the way he filled in for Geo during August, he richly deserves it. Way to go, Koyie!

BTW, I know this probably should have been a Fanshot, but I couldn't find any articles to which to link it.

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Wow... that is probably the most undeserving player of the month in Cub history.

by Hank493 on Sep 16, 2009 6:38 PM CDT reply actions

Saw off your fingers and try to do a good job at your work

by ak123 on Sep 16, 2009 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions

That doesn't make someone the player of the month.

It just means they can tolerate pain.

by Hank493 on Sep 16, 2009 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions

I strongly disagree

I can’t even fathom the rehab to even get back to the major league level much less be able to compete on a minor league level and then to catch for the length he did with minimal inning breaks.

I’m glad they recognized his hard work.

by ak123 on Sep 16, 2009 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions

Hard Work =/= good

What’s confusing about that?

Nobody is taking away from the fact that Hill worked extremely hard to get where he is. He just wasn’t the best player on the team this month, at all.

by Hank493 on Sep 16, 2009 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions

Looks like you're in the minority

Moreover,. “player of the month” doesn’t always equate to “best player” or “best stats”. He meant more, and made the best, most meaningful contributions to the team.

"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008

by BeerCub on Sep 16, 2009 11:45 PM CDT up reply actions

He meant more, and made the best, most meaningful contributions to the narrative of the team.

Fixed.

People should remember that while they have the right to their opinion, they are not entitled to be taken seriously. -- Bruce Bartlett

by berselius on Sep 17, 2009 12:30 AM CDT up reply actions

Sigh.

Hill did hit .316/.381/.456 in August, in 17 games (15 starts). Most of the team had a pretty bad August. It’s not that bad a choice.

"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra

by Al Yellon on Sep 17, 2009 6:34 AM CDT up reply actions

Well, except for Derrek Lee, Milton Bradley, Kosuke Fukudome, and Jeff Baker

Who all had better augusts than Hill and played in more games

People should remember that while they have the right to their opinion, they are not entitled to be taken seriously. -- Bruce Bartlett

by berselius on Sep 17, 2009 11:41 AM CDT up reply actions

Yeah but what's is CERA?

Or R+RBI for that matter?

" I hate that lady , but would totally do her. So strange is this mind of mens." - Skisgaar Skwigelf

by Rage and Grace on Sep 17, 2009 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions

So what

"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008

by BeerCub on Sep 17, 2009 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions

No, he didn't

"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008

by BeerCub on Sep 17, 2009 7:18 AM CDT up reply actions

Hill's done a very good job...

….. considering all that’s happened to him, what he’s been asked to do by the Cubs and how he’s responded, I’d say he’s very deserving. The guy’s a warrior, which is what a catcher should be. Soto could learn a thing or two from him.

"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008

by BeerCub on Sep 16, 2009 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions

Soto could learn a thing or two from him.

Like:
- Not picking up the ball with his mask
- Not tagging a runner on a force play
- Trying to catch foul balls

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by Shanghai Badger on Sep 17, 2009 6:44 AM CDT up reply actions 4 recs

Rec'd

"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra

by Al Yellon on Sep 17, 2009 7:14 AM CDT up reply actions

If it was for August, they gave him the wrong award

the one handed to him when shown on Comcast last night said “July Player of the Month.”

I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg

by Bill Potter on Sep 16, 2009 6:42 PM CDT reply actions

I'm pretty sure it said August

However, I noticed there was absolutely no mention of the Cubs. In fact, it was a pretty cheesy looking award, but I suppose it’s the thought that counts.

And Hank493, I think the fact the Hill was the Player of the Month says more about the performance of the rest of the team in August than it does about thim.

by Mike Vails Evil Twin on Sep 16, 2009 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions

it said July....I noticed that as well

by cozmotaylor123 on Sep 17, 2009 8:19 AM CDT up reply actions

DA CLAAAAWW

people who swing at the first pitch should get punched in the face

by jesus christos on Sep 16, 2009 6:51 PM CDT reply actions

Good for him.

he has done everything asked, and been classy about it. Congrats.

I still find it amazing he was able to play with the swollen foot eatlier this season

baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out

by Cubbie-Tim on Sep 16, 2009 8:48 PM CDT reply actions

that was this year?

felt like 2 years ago

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Why?

by jesus christos on Sep 16, 2009 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions

while Soto was out no less.

the guy has heart, and i for one am happy for him

baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out

by Cubbie-Tim on Sep 16, 2009 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions

Regarding your BTW

BTW, I know this probably should have been a Fanshot, but I couldn’t find any articles to which to link it.

You can post FanShots of different types. When you start a new one, you’re given the option of posting a Link, Quote, Image, Video, List, or Chat FanShot. This one probably could have been a Chat FanShot, which doesn’t require any links.

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by Clutch16 on Sep 17, 2009 10:40 AM CDT reply actions

Did anyone else see Koyie...

…hurling those frisbees from the top of the scoreboard yesterday? Pretty funny. Looked like his wife and daughter were there, too. Hey, congrats to Koyie. He’s put together a nice season in the role he was given.

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by daver on Sep 17, 2009 12:20 PM CDT reply actions

i like koyie

but with him batting before the picher its like 2 automatic outs. if he could just hit a little better but the guy has heart. when geo was out this guy caught for like a month and loved it. a valuable backup.

by NOMAR on Sep 19, 2009 5:20 AM CDT reply actions