The Machado contract is a mixed blessing. We get to watch four plus years of a crippled Cabrera assuming he can stay on the active roster. Albert Pujols is a shell of his former self. If it was my money I would think twice before paying for past performance. Let the Red Sox fund Chris Sale's retirement since they won a World Series with him. In general I don't care what deals are signed but the long ones do not end well.
The nets are a negative experience for me. Just another reason why I have lost interest in going to games. I understand why they are necessary. Perhaps they could have an open helmet section for adults only. The limp entertainment and contests btw. innings is also a drag.
FYI Baines had 100 rbi when he was 23 and 100 rbi when he was 40. Not many could claim that, maybe Stan Musial or Ted Williams if I was guessing. Impressive.