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.
You must have the right numbers to get in = Votes. There is no one criteria but he was one of the most respected players in the game during his era unlike the guy he was traded for. Next name up should be Dick Allen.