Again, its not what Rizzo is, it's the hypocrizy of how he treats the two situations and the fact that he hilariously accuses Cub fans of what he's doing with Abreu.

It's really simple

Abreu and Rizzo have very similar numbers over the last two years. There is really no reason to think either will fall off or improve drastically.

If you think one is or will be significantly better than the other, its not because of anything reasonable.

Has Rizzo ever looked overmatched in the big leagues? Has Abreu? You really don't see the difference? That's your bias. Not mine.

they'll have plenty of chances due to possible cubbie occurence/s in game163/WC. wouldnt it suck if jake arrieta woke up and was like "holy shit i'm jake arrieta" and was like 6IP 4ER 4K and the cubs lost a heartbreaker despite pedro strop moonwalking back to the dugout after he got the last out in the 7th?

JORR JORR JORR OF THE JUNGLE FRIEND TO YOU AND JERRY....... WATCH OUT FOR THOSE CUBBIES!

^^^^ TRANSLATED TO ENGLISH = i got nothing.

you're like rancid crooned on salvation: MAN ON A MISSION. your commitment to the bit/schtick is admirable, especially as it's getting to be pretty ironic now, eh? but like i said, every non-cubs-fan or especially cubs-hater should cheer them on to become an unstoppable juggernaught favored to rule the universe with an iron fist (you know, AT LEAST the 90s braves with 3-4 championships. AT LEAST) because then when the cubbie occurrences / fuckups happen it'll be all the more glorious. and it couldnt happen to a nicer fanbase who's out there all puffy chested with other fans like YEAH SEE THIS IS HOW YOU BUILD A TEAM THE RIGHT WAY, YOU DO IT AROUND THE BEST PITCHER IN BASEBALL: JAKE ARRIETA!

but hey if all else fails they at least are well versed in the fine art of bellowing WAIT TIL NEXT YEAR, eh? =D

i just farted and it was a rather audible ripping of the ass. that's god's way of telling me that this post is done. adios!

Even if they win, they have nothing to hold over as the Sox did it first in our lifetimes. Maybe if they win two, maybe.

They have similar numbers this year. Last year Abreu was obviously better. There's your bias.

They have similar numbers this year. Last year Abreu was obviously better. There's your bias.

WAR
Abreu5.5
Rizzo 5.2

WAR
Abreu 3.6
Rizzo 5.8

Why did you choose WAR? Because of my bias? You know it's loaded defensively and I can find posts of yours admitting that the defensive component of WAR is seriously suspect, but you post this? Your bias is showing.

If the Cubs win it will be the biggest thing in Chicago since the 1985 Bears.

JORR doesn't count defense.

You don't have to actually type it. If you're arguing that this year is his normal year, you are saying it.

Last year, Abreu's OPS was .051 higher.

This year, Rizzo's OPS is .071 higher.

How is .051 obviously better, but .071 is similar?

Enlarged to show detail.

Also, what RPB said. This is turning into criminal abuse.

I'll attempt this again.

I'll attempt this again.

I apologize that you were offended but if I did, so be it

Last year, Abreu's OPS was .051 higher.

This year, Rizzo's OPS is .071 higher.

How is .051 obviously better, but .071 is similar?

Enlarged to show detail.

Also, what RPB said. This is turning into criminal abuse.

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We can argue all day long about walks. I don't believe in the conventional wisdom that "not making an out" should be the goal of every batter. I know you disagree.

The problem with this is that no one cares but a handful of Sox fans about 2005. If the Cubs win it will be the biggest thing in Chicago since the 1985 Bears. Bryant, Rizzo, Russell, Shwartz and Maddon, Theo will be rock stars, open bars and have movies made of them.

And that my friend is what White Sox fans are really upset about. You can throw up your 2005, we did it first comment and watch is get smashed like a K.Bryant HR!

Oh come on JORR. You said K.Bryant is not having a good rookie year because of his K's and ignored his HR and RBI's. NOW you are saying Rizzo walks are over rated and we should ignore the K's?

You certainly think a lot about 2005 and its relation to the world for a guy who doesn't care about 2005.

I don't spend any time thinking about it. I just bask in its loving warmth.

Why did you choose WAR? Because of my bias? You know it's loaded defensively and I can find posts of yours admitting that the defensive component of WAR is seriously suspect, but you post this? Your bias is showing.

I never said Bryant was not having a good rookie year. I have been the champion of Bryant all along. Even back when you "Cub fans" wanted him in Iowa.

Look at OPS+

We, as a board need to agree to a stat and go with it.

Ops+ wOBA both seem like fine choices