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rsdsharp

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2. I loved Kyle Schwarber when he was with the Cubs. I didn't think they should have let him go.

Reply to True Dough (Original post)

Tue Dec 9, 2025, 12:17 PM

Dec 9

That said, $30 million a year for a 32 year old DH who is a career .231 hitter and who strikes out 200 times a year, strikes me as lunacy, but it ain’t my money. the Phillies apparently think the Schwarbombs are worth it.

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Kyle Schwarber sticks with the Phillies for 5 years, $150M [View all] True Dough Dec 9 OP

By today's standards True Dough Dec 9 #1

I loved Kyle Schwarber when he was with the Cubs. I didn't think they should have let him go. rsdsharp Dec 9 #2

While his batting average is low True Dough Dec 9 #3

His career OPS IS .846. Not bad, but not terrific if you're hanging your hat in power alone. rsdsharp Dec 9 #4

Career OPS True Dough Dec 9 #6

Every one plays defense, three of them gold glove winners. rsdsharp Dec 9 #7

Salaries, in general, only move in one direction True Dough Dec 9 #8

Again, a gold glove level defender. rsdsharp Dec 9 #9

He's still my favorite. MIButterfly Dec 9 #5

Plenty of interest in Schwarbs True Dough Dec 9 #10