“Unleash The Hounds, Smithers”
There’s a lot of excitement being built up for tonight’s matchup with the New York Mets.
Why?
This man. Anthony Rizzo. We’ve talked about him constantly, but in a season filled with struggles, this is the guy who can lead the Chicago Cubs into the promised land. No pressure.
The Cubs are quietly filling the organization with the “Youth Movement” Darwin Barney, Starlin Castro, Tony Campana and now Anthony Rizzo. Next up is Josh Vitters.
Sure, it’s not a shoo in for the World Series, but Theo Epstein has a plan. Everyone can see it as he stands, arms folded in the GM Suite high above Wrigley Field. Surveying the field. ‘Unleash the Hounds, Smithers.” Smither’s of course, is Jed Hoyer.
Anthony Rizzo hitting .345 with 23 homers and 62 RBI’s in Iowa.
Anthony Rizzo. Aquired in the deal that sent Andrew Cashner to the Padres.
Anthony Rizzo. the future is now.
It’s time to smile Dale.
—Mark
The Cub Den
It’s always fun to track the prospects. I hope he does well.
–Mike
Glad they brought him up, but the Cubs are notorious for buzzing TOO much about a guy who is supposedly going to fix EVERYTHING. Corey Patterson, Hee Sop Choi, Felix Pie… the list is long. I hope Rizzo breaks the streak but it’s gonna be hard with an entire fanbase breathing down his neck.
–Jeff
Yeah, the old adage,’Don’t count your chickens before they’re hatched.” need apply.