He's Baaaack
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Imagine if the dude who started this fanshot had just said that!
For some fans, Kerry Wood is that dollap of pumpkin paste.
by Nunyabidness on Jan 27, 2012 1:02 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Definitely would have better to say that and have the picture in the body.
I almost thought it was MB for a moment. Had to zoom in on the picture to rule that out. lol
If resigned means "officially quit,
I’m ecstatic.
We sure have a lot of redundant relievers – big, questionable dominican guys in Cabrera, Mateo and Dolis. That could be traded or outrighted to make room… I was bummed to see Bianchi waived – he has some potential, post surgery. Now we’re just loading up on infield schwag.
Who’s next? Matt Stairs?
-- Jerome Horwitz
by KO Stradivarius on Jan 27, 2012 1:34 PM CST up reply actions
Well, he can play LF right Jessica?
/sarcasm
Q: Why did Theo Epstein cross the road?
A: To Dump Garza
No
Scales isn’t worth a rant.
What I do hope is that the Cubs hire him as a minor league coach. He’d probably be a good one. But he needs to retire as a player.
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Maybe mention what Bruce Miles told you on Twitter...?
"[The Cubs] have a very famous tradition in baseball, and it will be nice to be part of turning it around." ~ Jamie Quirk, Bench Coach
Bruce says that's the likely scenario here
… as Oneri Fleita thinks Scales could do well. Let’s hope so.
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I just think that's a key point...
…that may help quell some of the grumblings here. Scales has been re-signed to: 1) Add some middle-infield depth to Triple A (where it’s lacking), and 2) Possibly start his career track as a Cubs coach.
People can say what they want about Bobby Scales the player, but he’s a very smart, well-spoken and motivated guy who could turn out to be a great asset as a coach.
"[The Cubs] have a very famous tradition in baseball, and it will be nice to be part of turning it around." ~ Jamie Quirk, Bench Coach
Koyie Hill for hitting coach!!
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
He couldn't be worse.
Sometimes, not-great hitters become good hitting coaches.
Walt Hriniak and Charlie Lau, two of the greatest hitting coaches, were not great hitters. And both catchers, incidentally.
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When half your playing career
is spent squatted behind hitters, you tend to notice a few things. Spoken by a former catcher…
I hated to bat against Drysdale. After he hit you he'd come around, look at the bruise on your arm and say, 'Do you want me to sign it?'- Mickey Mantle
by Sioux City Cubs Fan on Jan 27, 2012 3:21 PM CST up reply actions
When they interviewed him on MLB Network
about Yu Darvish, he seemed like a natural on TV. He might have a career there.
by Josh Timmers on Jan 27, 2012 3:04 PM CST up reply actions
I'm glad to see him come back
There is no doubt he was grossly misused by Lou. That said, he is a solid baseball citizen destined for AAA. The Cubs are going to have quite a few key players in Iowa this season (Vitters, Jackson, Rizzo, etc.), there are advantages to having a guy like this in Iowa to help demonstrate “The Cubs Way” that Theo and Jed have talked about.
I know much of the angst is in jest, but, really… there is angst over the signing of a guy who will likely be a reserve on the AAA team. Really?
Eamus Ursuli!
Bobby Scales exemplifies "The Cubs Way"? Really? It's worse than I thought then...
…you’re right about not getting all riled up over any certain signings we don’t agree with. There’s no use, cuz, they’re gonna be signed anyway. I’ve decided on just rolling of the eyes, face palms, snickers and a couple WTFs is sufficient enough.
Hey Al…we need emoticons on here. I know…right after the de-rec button.
Really?
Look, Bobby Scales should certainly not be on the ML club at any point taking any at bat from any prospect. But that isn’t what this signing is about in the least. This is about having a veteran presence as a reserve on a minor league team.
Yes, a player like Scales can demonstrate the right way to play the game. Work hard. Be apart of the team not me-first show-boat. Show up early. Take extra batting practice. So on and so on.
Like I said before, you are getting worked up about who is the reserve infielder on the AAA team. Really? If you can’t begin to fathom that there might be value in having such a player serve as sort of a player-coach/mentor at the minor league level, then, well…
Eamus Ursuli!
And FWIW...
…Scales has a solid minor league career OBP of . 377 (5,166 PAs!!!) and even a decent .342 MLB career OBP, so he appears to understand the value of working the count — which is part of “The Cubs Way” currently under construction.
"[The Cubs] have a very famous tradition in baseball, and it will be nice to be part of turning it around." ~ Jamie Quirk, Bench Coach
...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jan 27, 2012 1:54 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
I can't tell of he's tripping or sliding in that photo
"Just shut up and play" - Matt Garza
"Pain is inevitable, suffering is an option." - Dale Sveum
He's flying, man.
(courtesy SWL, I think)
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
"We have the Cannon, the Bucket, the Little Caesar's Bowl trophies, and I'm pretty sure the Nation's Best Kick-Off Team Trophy as well to put in our trophy case" --Purdue Coach Danny Hope
by carmen_fanzone on Jan 28, 2012 11:04 AM CST up reply actions 4 recs
For a second there I thought that was Corey Patterson
"Whenever one finds himself in the majority, it is time to step back and reflect," Mark Twain.
by WindisBlowingOut! on Jan 27, 2012 2:43 PM CST reply actions
I don't get it
What’s with all the angst? Scales is a good character guy, a very hard worker, a phenomenal teammate, and a smart ballplayer. Why wouldn’t you want a guy like that on your minor league team? He can model and teach those traits and habits to the stream of young players who come through Iowa, and that’s good.
He’s a good organizational filler choice. He’s not going to be blocking anybody. He’s not going to take ABs and playing time from anybody. He’s just there to hold the Flavor of the Month’s [hand] in the Pacific Coast League.
Hope somebody gives Anthony Rizzo a heads up on that last part.
"[The Cubs] have a very famous tradition in baseball, and it will be nice to be part of turning it around." ~ Jamie Quirk, Bench Coach
Because ZOMG! The Cubs never won anything with Scales and he's not Pujols
or even LIND! 1 !!!
Step Three: Patience. The plan is in place.
by Shanghai Badger on Jan 29, 2012 11:42 AM CST up reply actions
See above.
"[The Cubs] have a very famous tradition in baseball, and it will be nice to be part of turning it around." ~ Jamie Quirk, Bench Coach
Minor league filler?
Fine, whatever. What’s Augie Ojeda up to?
DUMP GARZA. CORRECT THE COSMIC WRONG.
about 5' 4"
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Jan 27, 2012 7:46 PM CST up reply actions 4 recs
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
"We have the Cannon, the Bucket, the Little Caesar's Bowl trophies, and I'm pretty sure the Nation's Best Kick-Off Team Trophy as well to put in our trophy case" --Purdue Coach Danny Hope
by carmen_fanzone on Jan 28, 2012 10:57 AM CST reply actions
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