Kyyle23 Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Abreu is an absurd offensive force Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jun 24, 2014 -> 09:06 AM) Abreu is an absurd offensive force He's really the only reason to watch this team, unless Sale starts. Hopefully Hahn gets some things done over the next 37 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 ESPN Stats & Info @ESPNStatsInfo 1h Jose Abreu's 22 HR in 2014 are most by a rookie before All-Star Break since Mark McGwire hit 33 in 1987 (via @eliassports) Jose Abreu’s 22 HRs through his first 63 games match totals produced by Wally Berger (1930) & Mark McGwire (1986-87) for most in history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Christopher Kamka @ckamka 9h Jose Abreu's 39 XBH is most by a Major Leaguer through first 63 career games since Chris Sabo (28 2b, 2 3b, 9 HR) in 1988 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lasttriptotulsa Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Jun 23, 2014 -> 10:47 PM) If he stays on this pace and plays in 140 games (has played in 63 of our 77, and likely will receive 7-10 off days), then he'll go 49/133. Has anyone else ever had those exact HR/RBI numbers? I thought Pujols, but he was 49/137. QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jun 24, 2014 -> 08:25 AM) Ha! Hasn't he only had one off day the entire season? I believe when he was slumping and even then he pinch hit. I highly, highly doubt he gets 7-10 off days the rest of the season unless he gets some sort of nagging injury. They will give him days off from playing 1st, but he will still DH. If you assume he plays every day the rest of the season he is on a 52/141 pace (would have been 57/154 without the DL stint). Pretty ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 QUOTE (lasttriptotulsa @ Jun 24, 2014 -> 10:36 AM) Hasn't he only had one off day the entire season? I believe when he was slumping and even then he pinch hit. I highly, highly doubt he gets 7-10 off days the rest of the season unless he gets some sort of nagging injury. They will give him days off from playing 1st, but he will still DH. If you assume he plays every day the rest of the season he is on a 52/141 pace (would have been 57/154 without the DL stint). Pretty ridiculous. The days off would be due to ankle injuries or whatever problem he's been having. Plus, RV said he will get a day off this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Jun 24, 2014 -> 11:28 AM) The days off would be due to ankle injuries or whatever problem he's been having. Plus, RV said he will get a day off this week. Last time he said that, Abreu never got the day off, then he went on the DL. (Yes, I realize he was going on the DL either way, but my point remains) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Abreu says he would not like to participate in Home Run Derby because it messes with mechanics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsoxhurt35 Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 With struggling Jimenez I don't want that day off to be tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 (edited) “It’s something that if I have to be there I’ll be there,” Abreu said through the team’s manager of cultural development, Lino Diaz. “But it’s something I’m not wishing to be there. It’s a great thing. It’s just one of those things I don’t particularly wish to be on.” (About Home Run Derby) Edited June 25, 2014 by Jose Abreu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 I can't see Abreu being a guy that needs to alter his swing very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 I will be selfish and wish he does the derby once and is done with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 I just saw an amusing Abreu vs Rizzo argument in Bleacher Report comments. I'll take .274/22/60 in fewer games over .288/17/44 any day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Jun 25, 2014 -> 04:46 PM) I just saw an amusing Abreu vs Rizzo argument in Bleacher Report comments. I'll take .274/22/60 in fewer games over .288/17/44 any day. Rizzo has been the better player. He is younger. He is much better defensively. He has a wOBA of .400. Anthony Rizzo is turning into a stud. Abreu is awesome too but we are being homers if we suggest that Abreu is better and it's not close. Come on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggsmaggs Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Jun 25, 2014 -> 04:59 PM) Rizzo has been the better player. He is younger. He is much better defensively. He has a wOBA of .400. Anthony Rizzo is turning into a stud. Abreu is awesome too but we are being homers if we suggest that Abreu is better and it's not close. Come on. Agree. Both great players, but I would take Rizzo, too. Much more of a complete player right now. If Jose can work on laying off the breaking pitch low and away, he could really increase his walks and make the Abreu-v.-Rizzo debate much more interesting. But right now, Rizzo gets the nod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Jun 25, 2014 -> 04:59 PM) Rizzo has been the better player. He is younger. He is much better defensively. He has a wOBA of .400. Anthony Rizzo is turning into a stud. Abreu is awesome too but we are being homers if we suggest that Abreu is better and it's not close. Come on. How many years has Rizzo been in the MLB? I wouldn't say Rizzo is the better player yet. Currently, maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminor3rd Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Jun 25, 2014 -> 04:46 PM) I just saw an amusing Abreu vs Rizzo argument in Bleacher Report comments. I'll take .274/22/60 in fewer games over .288/17/44 any day. Sure, if you completely ignore OBP: .321 vs. .404 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 QUOTE (ptatc @ Jun 25, 2014 -> 05:04 PM) How many years has Rizzo been in the MLB? I wouldn't say Rizzo is the better player yet. Currently, maybe. Rizzo looks like a completely different player this year. I get what you are saying but Rizzo will always be LH and always play a better 1B. Abreu will hit for more power. Both really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammy esposito Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Jun 25, 2014 -> 05:10 PM) Sure, if you completely ignore OBP: .321 vs. .404 No that is a very telling stat. After Rizzo gets on who drives him in ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 QUOTE (sammy esposito @ Jun 25, 2014 -> 05:33 PM) No that is a very telling stat. After Rizzo gets on who drives him in ? What does that have to do with anything? He can't control whether or not someone drives him in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDF Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Jun 25, 2014 -> 04:48 AM) “It’s something that if I have to be there I’ll be there,” Abreu said through the team’s manager of cultural development, Lino Diaz. “But it’s something I’m not wishing to be there. It’s a great thing. It’s just one of those things I don’t particularly wish to be on.” (About Home Run Derby) I just loved his response to the home run derby. no one will ever not know what is on his mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Rizzo is turning into a STUD. Like a 6 WAR player given his elite D, solid baserunning and excellent patience and hit tool. That said, I think WAR under rates guys that put up 40+ HR in a year as it frees up other spots in your lineup for guys like Conor Gillaspie where their on base skills get to shine. There is something to be said for getting a lot of your power from only a few positions (so you can priotirze other things like defense or OBP or baserunning) and Jose certainly is a huge precense in the middle the lineup. If you surround him with OBP guys you're gonna see a lot of RBI. Oh, Hahn's done just that with Conor and Eaton. Good job Hahn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyCaucasian Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Jun 25, 2014 -> 11:51 PM) Rizzo is turning into a STUD. Like a 6 WAR player given his elite D, solid baserunning and excellent patience and hit tool. That said, I think WAR under rates guys that put up 40+ HR in a year as it frees up other spots in your lineup for guys like Conor Gillaspie where their on base skills get to shine. There is something to be said for getting a lot of your power from only a few positions (so you can priotirze other things like defense or OBP or baserunning) and Jose certainly is a huge precense in the middle the lineup. If you surround him with OBP guys you're gonna see a lot of RBI. Oh, Hahn's done just that with Conor and Eaton. Good job Hahn. but... but... I'm constantly told WAR is the ultimate stat to say who is good and who is bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Jun 26, 2014 -> 02:02 PM) but... but... I'm constantly told WAR is the ultimate stat to say who is good and who is bad. NO ONE HAS EVER SAID THIS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jun 26, 2014 -> 02:05 PM) NO ONE HAS EVER SAID THIS Because what it is good for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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