Rizzo Time

[machine3]

According to Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune, "speculation is" Anthony Rizzo will be promoted Tuesday.
Rizzo is batting .355/.416/.722 with 23 home runs and 62 RBI in 67 games this season at the Triple-A level. He struggled mightily in a short look with the Padres last year, but the 22-year-old first baseman is worth stashing in most mixed fantasy leagues. He won't be called up to ride the bench; the Cubs are going to play him.

[wazzeus]

Thank god. I can finally bench Hosmer.

[AussieDodger]

For those of us who guessed correctly that he wouldn't make the rookie cut-off (130 ABs) last year, internet high five .

[machine3]

Anyone have the balls to start him next week in a weekly lineup league?

[clarkw267]

Anyone have the balls to start him next week in a weekly lineup league?

Um hell yes. He's going instantly into my lineup. I've missed out on too many big 1st weeks from guys by using the "wait and see" approach.

[wazzeus]

Anyone have the balls to start him next week in a weekly lineup league?

Um hell yes. He's going instantly into my lineup. I've missed out on too many big 1st weeks from guys by using the "wait and see" approach.

I'm tempted, but keep in mind he'll get five games, including three against lefties, assuming he's up Tuesday. Of course, he's been scorching lefties in Iowa this year.

[bigh0rt]

Thank god. I can finally bench Hosmer.

You totally get me.

[m16a]

Will he be a better start than Tex in a more shallow league?

[bigh0rt]

Will he be a better start than Tex in a more shallow league?

It depends. Tex is going to give you .250 with another 20 HR, 50 RBI, and 40 Runs or so presumably. No matter what Rizzo's done to date, we're really throwing darts when we're speculating what he'll produce this season. He may give you a better average but Teix probably sees more RBI/R Ops being in a stronger lineup. Its not out of the question but Teix is the safer pick as long as you know what to expect from him.

[footballisbetter.com]

Hardball Talk is reporting the the Cubs have called up Rizzo. He was in todays game in AAA but was pulled in the 4th inning so he can fly to Chicago tonight.

ROS: anyone care to rank Rizzo, Hosmer and Belt