Kyle Schwarber - Philadelphia Phillies

[LIHoosier 25,834]

Apparently a mod got all ban happy and threw out the Schwarber thread. So here's a new one. But its not good news. The Cubs have non-tendered Schwarber, which makes him a free agent. Which may be good, but he was likely to make in the 8-9 million range through arbitration.

[mdn82 25,510]

Yep crappy that small of a contract on a dude with that much power, and we can’t keep him.  I bet he goes to an AL team and absolutely rakes.

[johnsoniu 6,291]

22 minutes ago, mdn82 said:

Yep crappy that small of a contract on a dude with that much power, and we can’t keep him.  I bet he goes to an AL team and absolutely rakes.

He might not have to move very far, the team on the South Side is looking for a left handed power hitter to DH/part-time OF.

If he can be the designated driver for our manager, that would be a plus also.

[LamarCheeks 18,063]

As a Cubs fan of 40-plus years and an IU grad, I'm bummed. But I'm not sure there was any other conclusion to this.

I thought he'd be a really solid major league hitter. I figured every year, he'd bat about .280 with some pop (30 or so HRs, 90 or so RBIs). But he didn't hit for average and struck out way, way too much. I know last season was weird for everyone, but he only hit .188. I think that might have helped the Cubs make up their minds. Plus, Theo always was enamored of him -- and he's gone, so I can't help but think that made the decision a little easier. 

He wasn't bad defensively, but is just a natural DH. 

[Brass Cannon 24,232]

Wasn’t he a hero in the WS.  I know it’s a business but dude will never be forgotten 

[LamarCheeks 18,063]

One of my favorite Schwarber moments -- 2015 wild-card game at Pittsburgh. Took Gerrit Cole into the Allegheny River. Love the way he tosses the bat away -- almost in disgust, as if to say, "How dare you think you can get that sh-tty slider past me!" 
 

 

[Hardwood83 4,737]

15 hours ago, LamarCheeks said:

As a Cubs fan of 40-plus years and an IU grad, I'm bummed. But I'm not sure there was any other conclusion to this.

I thought he'd be a really solid major league hitter. I figured every year, he'd bat about .280 with some pop (30 or so HRs, 90 or so RBIs). But he didn't hit for average and struck out way, way too much. I know last season was weird for everyone, but he only hit .188. I think that might have helped the Cubs make up their minds. Plus, Theo always was enamored of him -- and he's gone, so I can't help but think that made the decision a little easier. 

He wasn't bad defensively, but is just a natural DH. 

Exactly. If he hit .260 he'd be a long-time Cub, but sub .230 (career) with so many K's?.... maybe if he was a Catcher or SS but impossible to reconcile for a Left fielder on a team that is struggling to score. Already handicapped with Heyward's weak bat (and yes I know he had a decent "season".)  

[Magnanimous 4,487]

15 hours ago, Brass Cannon said:

Wasn’t he a hero in the WS.  I know it’s a business but dude will never be forgotten 

THE WS hero. Came back from injury to play and he 3 hits in game 7, and represented the winning run (was pinch run for). 

[Bobman1 2,909]

Nice note from Schwarbs. He will be dearly missed in Chicago.


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[OliviaPope40 6,445]

I can only imagine what my grandfather would be saying right now.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 83,937]

Reports are that Schwarber has signed a one year deal with the Washington Nationals.

[LIHoosier 25,834]

9 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Reports are that Schwarber has signed a one year deal with the Washington Nationals.

$10 million which was around what he would've picked up from the Cubs in arbitration. Good to see he didn't get shafted.

 

[Bobman1 2,909]

Gonna miss Schwarbs on the North Side. Hopefully he tears it up in DC.


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[LIHoosier 25,834]

1st HR for Schwarber in Washington, a mammoth walk-off

 

[OliviaPope40 6,445]

Cubs look like idiots for giving him up.

[WayneFleekHoosier 47,943]

Cubs look like idiots for giving him up.

Cubs are a trainwreck. None of their Stars can consistently hit the ball. Rotation Is awful. What are they doing?

Signed, Cubs fan


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[Bobman1 2,909]

Cubs are a trainwreck. None of their Stars can consistently hit the ball. Rotation Is awful. What are they doing?

Signed, Cubs fan


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Unfortunately too true. When can we stop considering these guys as stars though? Loved them a few years back but KB and Javy ain’t worth much these days.


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[triple 408]

5 hours ago, Bobman1 said:

KB and Javy ain’t worth much these days.
 

Very true.  My sense is Ricketts is done investing in the team for a while.  One championship was enough for him...he's going to milk it as long as he can.  

[OliviaPope40 6,445]

18 hours ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Cubs are a trainwreck. None of their Stars can consistently hit the ball. Rotation Is awful. What are they doing?

Signed, Cubs fan


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It's so hard to even watch them. 

[LamarCheeks 18,063]

Schwarbs had another walk-off last night. Raised his average to a robust .206.