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I would think if the season were canceled they would just scrub all the stats. Sorry Nelson Cruz.

I’m emotional at the sight of Grandal pulling in 4 strikes for him.

Surely the Sox will option him out to start 2021 so that he can see some live action at AAA. If they hold him out till late May the team should get 5 and 2/3rds years of control left, the way I understand it.

Clayton Kershaw got a $200M contract extension after 2 Cy Youngs, probably something the WS wouldn’t do. Rodon was no Kershaw, but I don’t think it’s unreasonable to think he could have gotten close to $100M/ 5 years extension after his first 2 solid seasons.

Carlos Rodon’s career is in real jeopardy with all the injuries he has had. He probably could have gotten $100M , 4 years ago on an extension. Sure Boras works for him and sure Boras has been pumping him up for a big payday in free agency. Boras can afford a few busts, whereas the individual could lose generational wealth.

Would you rather have $50M-$100M guaranteed, or flip a coin for $200M or bust with Boras? His refusal to extend is bad money management for his clients. I wouldn’t sign with him.

Crochet should know there might not even be a college season next year. Then what for him? A little lost leverage here.

Field of Dreams game may be the only game played in 2020. They’ll get 50 million people watching on Tv. World Series trophy on hand. 1 game to win it all!

I always thought Ryne Sandburg wasn’t worthy of the HOF. Not in the top 100 in career hits, HR, RBIs, Runs, SB and others. He always lead the league in clean uniforms , though. His 60 WAR is 8 less than Lou Whitaker’s 68.

I don’t think Manfred will put a lifetime ban on Cora. That would remove any leverage he has on Cora to keep his mouth shut. The commissioner’s office doesn’t want this to blow up across the whole sport.

What about stealing signs using binoculars in center field like Detroit had been doing for years? Also under Dombrowski’s watch. Where do they draw the line now Baseball should outfit the pitchers and catchers with wireless devices for signaling pitches. That should be easily doable, and save a little time too.

I haven’t heard Alex Cobb’s name mentioned here. He’s coming off surgery but is ready for a full season and projected for 186in. and 1.7 WAR. He’s due 2/$29M. If the Orioles can send a little cash along with Mychal Givens as a strong bullpen piece, it might be worth considering. We can send a Rutherford back to them.

Hahn only reluctantly selected Walker in the 2nd Round to placate a table pounding scout. The kid has been very mediocre with terrible splits. I’m just glad it wasn’t Basabe, who is already a plus outfielder.

Find out which of our young outfielders the Dodgers are interested in, then don’t trade him.

Basabe. If he can stay healthy you could see him in Chicago in 2020. Plus defender, pretty good plate discipline.

It’s feasible. The Cubs need to get JH off the books so the they can sign Castellanos and re-up Baez. Schwarber is the sweetener.

Probably been mentioned but what about Hayward and Schwarber for a couple of throw-ins. Taking on a big contract but a gold glove RF might get us a second look from available pitching. Schwarber for DH.

I don’t think you can say Machado had a down year. He had a typical year. His career WRC+ prior to 2019 was 105, counting only the road splits. The hitters haven in Baltimore put him at 130 WRC+ for career home games. That wasn’t going to happen in San Diego.

Ketel Marte is out for the season. Yelich has won the NL batting title at .329.

Paulie scooped those in his sleep.

Let’s play 3.

I believe any games not played this weekend works against the Sox. That would take away the tiebreaker advantage the Sox have against every team. Hope they get all 4 games in.

I’d like a great glove man for right field. Is Sam Fuld still around? Lol

Timmy would have to go roughly 0-12 to drop down to LaMahieu’s .328.

Timmy needs 29 more PA this year to qualify.