Cubs Minor League prospects

Brick · **Posted:** Thu Feb 11, 2016 1:21 pm

The Cubbie obsession with Gordon Beckham is bizarre. As a rookie, Beckham was better than all the Cubs rookies outside of Bryant. That is why he got hyped like he did. He then failed after that but Cubs fans act like it was some sort of crazy thought to be excited about the future of the guy who finished 5th in rookie of the year voting.

IMU · **Posted:** Thu Feb 11, 2016 1:23 pm

Boilermaker Rick wrote:

The Cubbie obsession with Gordon Beckham is bizarre. As a rookie, Beckham was better than all the Cubs rookies outside of Bryant. That is why he got hyped like he did. He then failed after that but Cubs fans act like it was some sort of crazy thought to be excited about the future of the guy who finished 5th in rookie of the year voting.

This board had multiple threads on Beckham before he took an at-bat for the White Sox. Sox fans hyped him up as much as Cubs fans ever hyped a prospect.

Brick · **Posted:** Thu Feb 11, 2016 1:30 pm

IMU wrote:

This board had multiple threads on Beckham before he took an at-bat for the White Sox.

Maybe. I seem to remember that was mostly just because he was going to be in the minor leagues a very short amount of time though.

IMU wrote:

Sox fans hyped him up as much as Cubs fans ever hyped a prospect.

Not a chance.

Ceiling of Mike Trout ring a bell?

IMU · **Posted:** Thu Feb 11, 2016 1:38 pm

That was just one idiot Cubs fan!

Douchebag · **Joined:** Tue Aug 19, 2008 3:03 pm **Posts:** 43554

Boilermaker Rick wrote:

IMU wrote:

This board had multiple threads on Beckham before he took an at-bat for the White Sox.

Maybe. I seem to remember that was mostly just because he was going to be in the minor leagues a very short amount of time though.

Keyser Soze called him a future HOF'er.

Brick · **Posted:** Thu Feb 11, 2016 1:49 pm

A search of the phrase "Beckham" turns up almost no hype for him outside of "Will be ready to play in the majors quickly" before he was called up.

I'm going to have to ask for evidence of all of this hype before he made it to the majors. It looks like Kyle Scwarber was hyped up far more than Beckham was.

IMU · **Posted:** Thu Feb 11, 2016 1:56 pm

Boilermaker Rick wrote:

A search of the phrase "Beckham" turns up almost no hype for him outside of "Will be ready to play in the majors quickly" before he was called up.

I'm going to have to ask for evidence of all of this hype before he made it to the majors. It looks like Kyle Scwarber was hyped up far more than Beckham was.

search.php?keywords=gordon+beckham&terms=all&author=&fid%5B%5D=33&sc=1&sf=all&sk=t&sd=a&sr=topics&st=0&ch=600&t=0&submit=Search
Run through those early threads. You'll find some good posts.

THE INQUISITOR · **Posted:** Thu Feb 11, 2016 1:57 pm

Today Law put out his TOP 100. 7 Chicago players made his list.

15. Gleyber Torres SS 19 y/o
23. Willson Contreras C 23
45. Tim Anderson SS 22
47. Ian Happ 2B 21
69. Billy McKinney LF 21
88. Albert Almora OF 21
91. Dylan Cease RHP 20

Brick · **Posted:** Thu Feb 11, 2016 1:59 pm

IMU wrote:

Boilermaker Rick wrote:

A search of the phrase "Beckham" turns up almost no hype for him outside of "Will be ready to play in the majors quickly" before he was called up.

I'm going to have to ask for evidence of all of this hype before he made it to the majors. It looks like Kyle Scwarber was hyped up far more than Beckham was.

search.php?keywords=gordon+beckham&terms=all&author=&fid%5B%5D=33&sc=1&sf=all&sk=t&sd=a&sr=topics&st=0&ch=600&t=0&submit=Search
Run through those early threads. You'll find some good posts.

Post a couple please that happened before he was called up.

Arlington Hts Archie · **Posted:** Thu Feb 11, 2016 2:03 pm

THE INQUISITOR wrote:

Today Law put out his TOP 100. 7 Chicago players made his list.

15. Gleyber Torres SS 19 y/o
23. Willson Contreras C 23
45. Tim Anderson SS 22
47. Ian Happ 2B 21
69. Billy McKinney LF 21
88. Albert Almora OF 21
91. Dylan Cease RHP 20

I like Almora a lot more than Happ

312player · **Posted:** Thu Feb 11, 2016 2:06 pm

good dolphin wrote:

Lake and Alcantara dream of having careers like Beckham and Olivo

Most cubs fans knew those guys sucked and never got excited about either, add Jackson and Baez to that list of bums too.

IMU · **Posted:** Thu Feb 11, 2016 2:07 pm

Boilermaker Rick wrote:

IMU wrote:

Boilermaker Rick wrote:

A search of the phrase "Beckham" turns up almost no hype for him outside of "Will be ready to play in the majors quickly" before he was called up.

I'm going to have to ask for evidence of all of this hype before he made it to the majors. It looks like Kyle Scwarber was hyped up far more than Beckham was.

search.php?keywords=gordon+beckham&terms=all&author=&fid%5B%5D=33&sc=1&sf=all&sk=t&sd=a&sr=topics&st=0&ch=600&t=0&submit=Search
Run through those early threads. You'll find some good posts.

Post a couple please that happened before he was called up.

Dude, I sorted that in ascending order for you. That is more effort than you'll get out of anybody else. Those first 10-15 threads mentioning Beckham were all created before he was called up.

You're a young, tech savvy individual. I trust that you can do this yourself.

Brick · **Posted:** Thu Feb 11, 2016 2:09 pm

IMU wrote:

Dude, I sorted that in ascending order for you. That is more effort than you'll get out of anybody else. Those first 10-15 threads mentioning Beckham were all created before he was called up.

You're a young, tech savvy individual. I trust that you can do this yourself.

I specifically mentioned I used the search function and didn't find a whole lot. All you did was do Gordon Beckham instead of Beckham.

I understand that he was talked about in threads. You said there are "good posts". Please post them.

312player · **Posted:** Thu Feb 11, 2016 2:13 pm

I like the Thread where Rfdc calls him Paul molitor.

IMU · **Posted:** Thu Feb 11, 2016 2:23 pm

viewtopic.php?p=522937#p522937

viewtopic.php?p=402880#p402880

score670.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?p=402945#p402945

And how about the very day he was called up?

viewtopic.php?p=524564#p524564

In fairness, a lot of that is Keyser. Though he is the face of CSFMB White Sox fans.

Let me know when I can link posts from the first few months of Beckham's MLB career. :lol:

Brick · **Posted:** Thu Feb 11, 2016 2:27 pm

IMU wrote:

http://score670.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?p=522937#p522937

viewtopic.php?p=402880#p402880

score670.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?p=402945#p402945

And how about the very day he was called up?

viewtopic.php?p=524564#p524564

In fairness, a lot of that is Keyser. Though he is the face of CSFMB White Sox fans.

So not seeing a whole lot of hype though. Thank you for proving my point.

IMU wrote:

Let me know when I can link posts from the first few months of Beckham's MLB career. :lol:

That hype is because of what he was doing at the MLB level. I'm pretty sure it is ok to be excited about a guy as he is having a season that puts him in the top 5 in rookie of the year voting.

Arlington Hts Archie · **Posted:** Thu Feb 11, 2016 2:29 pm

Thu Jun 04, 2009 7:30 am

Aggravated Sox Fan Bob wrote:

I hope Beckham is the star they expect.

Right now this smacks of desperation.

Looks like Josh Fields is heading out the same door fellow #1 draft selection and fellow quarterback Joe Borchard did.

And this clownish organization just traded #1 draft selection Lance Broadway for an exciting backup catcher.

Crazy Kenny Williams out trying to get a top notch starting pitcher on a team of swiss cheese.

Let's see how this saga continues this season.

2005 is a long time in the rear view mirror.

One of few good ones.

rogers park bryan · **Joined:** Wed Sep 24, 2008 12:16 pm **Posts:** 81625

I posted a question asking Gordon Beckham's expecations. The first reply was a picture of an MVP trophy by Keyser.

http://score670.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=43447

rogers park bryan · **Joined:** Wed Sep 24, 2008 12:16 pm **Posts:** 81625

Boilermaker Rick wrote:

I'm pretty sure it is ok to be excited about a guy as he is having a season that puts him in the top 5 in rookie of the year voting.

Oh man, that one is going in the file.

Brick · **Posted:** Thu Feb 11, 2016 2:32 pm

rogers park bryan wrote:

I posted a question asking Gordon Beckham's expecations. The first reply was a picture of an MVP trophy by Keyser.

http://score670.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=43447

That was after he finished his rookie year.

There is no doubt he was hyped after that first year but that was at least somewhat deserved.

It would be like me getting mad that people are hyping Kris Bryant right now.

Brick · **Posted:** Thu Feb 11, 2016 2:33 pm

rogers park bryan wrote:

Boilermaker Rick wrote:

I'm pretty sure it is ok to be excited about a guy as he is having a season that puts him in the top 5 in rookie of the year voting.

Oh man, that one is going in the file.

Why?

IMU · **Posted:** Thu Feb 11, 2016 2:34 pm

Boilermaker Rick wrote:

I'm pretty sure it is ok to be excited about a guy as he is having a season that puts him in the top 5 in rookie of the year voting.

Oh man, Top 5!

Tell you what...even when you win it it doesn't mean all that much. There are Chris Coghlans, Todd Hollandsworths, Geovany Sotos, Angel Berroas and Jason Jennings. I'm not any more excited about Kris Bryant after he won the award than I was before he won it.

rogers park bryan · **Joined:** Wed Sep 24, 2008 12:16 pm **Posts:** 81625

Boilermaker Rick wrote:

rogers park bryan wrote:

Boilermaker Rick wrote:

I'm pretty sure it is ok to be excited about a guy as he is having a season that puts him in the top 5 in rookie of the year voting.

Oh man, that one is going in the file.

Why?

It's a pretty low bar. There are usually like 15 total rookies starting in a league.

Also if a Cub fan said that...

Arlington Hts Archie · **Posted:** Thu Feb 11, 2016 2:37 pm

IMU wrote:

Boilermaker Rick wrote:

I'm pretty sure it is ok to be excited about a guy as he is having a season that puts him in the top 5 in rookie of the year voting.

Oh man, Top 5!

Tell you what...even when you win it it doesn't mean all that much. There are Chris Coghlans, Todd Hollandsworths, Geovany Sotos, Angel Berroas and Jason Jennings. I'm not any more excited about Kris Bryant after he won the award than I was before he won it.

my guy Fukudome ended 6th the year Soto won. :cry:

Arlington Hts Archie · **Posted:** Thu Feb 11, 2016 2:40 pm

AL ROY
1. Andrew Bailey
2. Rick Porcello
3. Jeff Niemann
4. Gordon Beckham
5. Brett Anderson

NL ROY
1. Chris Coghlan
2. J.A. Happ
3. Tommy Hanson
4. Andrew McCutchen
5. Casey McGehee
6. Randy Wells (my guy!!!)
7. Garret Jones
8. Everth Cabrera
8. Dexter Fowler
8. Gerardo Parra
8. Colby Rasmus

Brick · **Posted:** Thu Feb 11, 2016 2:41 pm

rogers park bryan wrote:

It's a pretty low bar. There are usually like 15 total rookies starting in a league.

Also if a Cub fan said that...

*sigh*

You guys do a good job of ruining baseball discussions.

312player · **Posted:** Thu Feb 11, 2016 2:51 pm

That thread is fucking hysterical, I was listening to the Score a lot when Beckham was a rookie and second season..he was hyped a lot , they had his stupid ass on the radio very often.

Brick · **Posted:** Thu Feb 11, 2016 2:52 pm

312player wrote:

That thread is fucking hysterical, I was listening to the Score a lot when Beckham was a rookie and second season..he was hyped a lot , they had his stupid ass on the radio very often.

How can you find the thread funny when it is clear you aren't even reading it?

pittmike · **Posted:** Thu Feb 11, 2016 2:52 pm

Arlington Hts Archie wrote:

IMU wrote:

Boilermaker Rick wrote:

I'm pretty sure it is ok to be excited about a guy as he is having a season that puts him in the top 5 in rookie of the year voting.

Oh man, Top 5!

Tell you what...even when you win it it doesn't mean all that much. There are Chris Coghlans, Todd Hollandsworths, Geovany Sotos, Angel Berroas and Jason Jennings. I'm not any more excited about Kris Bryant after he won the award than I was before he won it.

my guy Fukudome ended 6th the year Soto won. :cry:

Another legend. :lol:

312player · **Posted:** Thu Feb 11, 2016 2:53 pm

Boilermaker Rick wrote:

312player wrote:

That thread is fucking hysterical, I was listening to the Score a lot when Beckham was a rookie and second season..he was hyped a lot , they had his stupid ass on the radio very often.

How can you find the thread funny when it is clear you aren't even reading it?

I stopped on page 3 when that dumb fuck drop in said " 7 all-star games, and an MVP"

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