Kris Bryant is getting married and Anthony Rizzo is sad

Not content with a playoff run and an NL Rookie of the Year award, Kris Bryant put a cap on his memorable 2015 by getting engaged to his girlfriend of eight years Jessica Delp.

Not content with a playoff run and an NL Rookie of the Year award, Kris Bryant put a cap on his memorable 2015 by getting engaged to his girlfriend of eight years Jessica Delp.

Only took me 8 years, but I can't wait to marry my best friend! Perfect way to end an unforgettable year!💍 pic.twitter.com/S9QTLUPN9k

— Kris Bryant (@KrisBryant_23) December 30, 2015

This made fellow corner infielder Anthony Rizzo and the other half of the “Bryzzo” portmanteau have to deal with some complicated emotions.

It's a night of crying and pouring my feelings into ice cream now that Bryzzo is over 😢. JK congrats u 2 lovebirds💑 https://t.co/1dSo4JpLqf

— Anthony Rizzo (@ARizzo44) December 30, 2015

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Luckily, Cubs fans were quick to suggest a new slugging partner for their first baseman in another hot hitting youngster, Kyle Schwarber.

How bout #Schwazzo or #Rizzarber? @ARizzo44 @kschwarb12

— Detective51 (@Detective51) December 30, 2015

@Detective51 @ARizzo44 @kschwarb12 #Schwizzo???

— Sports Mom (@ch_hanner) December 30, 2015

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Rizzo and Schwarber took notice and wasted no time in giving the new pairing their seal of approval.

@kschwarb12 what do you think? https://t.co/DBTdZ2sNHU

— Anthony Rizzo (@ARizzo44) December 30, 2015

@ARizzo44 @Detective51 I can dig it!

— Kyle Schwarber (@kschwarb12) December 30, 2015

Even though he just got engaged, it must sting Bryant a little bit to see Rizzo move on to someone new so quickly.

– Brendan Maloy