KRIS BRYANT CALLED UP TO THE CUBS

[mrdallas]

Is it time to call Kris Bryant a bust?

Not even close. But too early to call the kid the next Mega Star...... I am still fascinated with what people always spend on "prospects" . I know, I know Mike Trout. Fine, but had his cards have had as big a start as Byrant, I would think that even he would have had a slight decrease before shooting for the moon. Patience is vurtue....

 

[WCTYSON]

Not even close. But too early to call the kid the next Mega Star...... I am still fascinated with what people always spend on "prospects" . I know, I know Mike Trout. Fine, but had his cards have had as big a start as Byrant, I would think that even he would have had a slight decrease before shooting for the moon. Patience is vurtue....

Way to go out on a limb there. Anybody can take a wait and see approach. Overreact much? Good grief, just enjoy the hype. It brings a lot of positive attention to the sport and the hobby.

 

[AnthonyCorona]

Not even close. But too early to call the kid the next Mega Star...... I am still fascinated with what people always spend on "prospects" . I know, I know Mike Trout. Fine, but had his cards have had as big a start as Byrant, I would think that even he would have had a slight decrease before shooting for the moon. Patience is vurtue....

I was being sarcastic but I'm aware it doesn't translate well

 

[hive17]

Days like this are why I love this site.

 

[mrdallas]

I was being sarcastic but I'm aware it doesn't translate well

LOL, my bad. I am just responding quickly. Sadly, there are people who would have said this without a hint of sarcasm! Never know what you are going to get on these forums some time. HAHA

 

[mrdallas]

OH and after today, he IS a TOTAL BUST, but he may win a few Gold Gloves..... Did you see that double play... WOW

 

[hairyharold]

BRANDON WOOD is the reason i dont trust these prospects until they do it in the bigs

 

[mrdallas]

Way to go out on a limb there. Anybody can take a wait and see approach. Overreact much? Good grief, just enjoy the hype. It brings a lot of positive attention to the sport and the hobby.

LOL. Wow, get offended easily?? May I ask a serious question. Would you not say that people who pay 5X to 10x what a card is worth because of the hype are overreacting? Then I guess there are a lot of overeactors!! I am just a realist. That is all.

 

[Johnny G]

First day jitters. He'll be fine.

 

[corockies]

OH and after today, he IS a TOTAL BUST, but he may win a few Gold Gloves..... Did you see that double play... WOW

Nolan Arenado disagrees with this.

Bryant looked outmatched today, Shields pounded the ball inside on him all day and it worked. Will be interesting to see how major league pitchers pitch to him. Seems like Shields and the Pads have the right idea so far.

 

[Derek2011]

LOL. Wow, get offended easily?? May I ask a serious question. Would you not say that people who pay 5X to 10x what a card is worth because of the hype are overreacting? Then I guess there are a lot of overeactors!! I am just a realist. That is all.

If someone is paying that, then that becomes what it's worth at that time of transaction

 

[mrdallas]

If someone is paying that, then that becomes what it's worth at that time of transaction

Yes, but the reason that the prices are where they are at is pure speculation... this an over "reaction" to the hype IMO. I find it hard to believe that the prices point has anything to do with anything else but hype.... i dont follow prospects in baseball as much but i am sure there are numerous players with potential, that dont get 1/2 the hype and their cards can be had for fractions of the price...

 

[AnthonyCorona]

BRANDON WOOD is the reason i dont trust these prospects until they do it in the bigs

Don't bring up that name, unless u wanna buy up all his cards I have!!!

 

[mrdallas]

And.... i find it interesting that my comments are an "overreaction" yet absurdly high prices on a TBD prospect is completely rational. Please help me understand?

 

[Jaypers]

And.... i find it interesting that my comments are an "overreaction" yet absurdly high prices on a TBD prospect is completely rational. Please help me understand?

The people who consider your comments an overreaction are not the same ones paying absurdly high prices for Bryant's cards.

 

[shayscards79]

I live off of Waveland. Did you see that giant Bryant Adias billboard?

I did, it was amusing.

I got tired of reading all of these stupid stories ragging on him for K'ing 3 times. Dude will be fine.... he had a hell of journey between yesterday and today's early game.

 

[WCTYSON]

The people who consider your comments an overreaction are not the same ones paying absurdly high prices for Bryant's cards.

Too true.

 

[mlbsalltimegreats]

What gets me is they put the fn kid in the clean up spot!!! Get the hell out of here with that, whom ever decided that should be canned. Your setting him up for failure right from the get go. Put him in the 6th or 7th spot and go from there. He dint have a chance today.

 

[mrdallas]

Too true.

My tongue and cheek on this thread are purely for fun and entertainment as i have zero skin in this game.

The Truth.... Do i think Chris Bryant can be great and is good for the hobby, yes as it brings interest in.

My opinion... do i think his cards are Waaaayyyy overpriced... YES

did i think i was going on limb and being super insightful as was stated... not at all but dont see why it took a snide remark/overreaction... merely a comment.

 

[rsmath]

First day jitters. He'll be fine.

Several days of jitters. Who knows if he'll be a superstar or just a normal player.

He stunk at triple-a for a few days to start this season, then got his stuff together the last few games before callup. Maybe he's a slow starter.