JoeC

(as in, MLB wouldn't be able to cover that gap)

I know it's probably been answered somewhere above, but if MLB takes over distribution responsibilities for these affected teams... that still doesn't fix the fact that they're not getting the $40~$60MM from these RSN's, right?

Only if we pick up Fry to be the closer.

Can't have another guy blocking Burger at 2B. </sarc>

No, that was his drink order.

Any velocity readings?

...I would half-jokingly suggest that JR told Hahn not to offer the QO, as that would have put more pressure to spend money on draft picks with the extra 1st-rounder....

Article on Kopech and his newfound comfort in his changeup thanks to offseason work. https://www.mlb.com/whitesox/news/michael-kopech-increases-changeup-use Also of note is a glimpse into some of Katz's thinking with regards to what goes into arsenal development and game planning.

Because we're baseball, and we love the "human element." Meaning, "we need to be able to b**** about something."

Would have been great if they had pitchtrax for that so they could use robot umps.

To me Buehrle is in the "Hall of Very Good." He was consistent, durable, and dependable, but never stood out. The Hall, like it or not, is filled with players who had similar careers to Buehrle, with a stretch or two of dominance built in there. MB was always one of the better pitchers in the game, but rarely was he in the conversation among the best in the league for a given season.

They have talent - just a matter of actually performing.

<sarc>Well, now he has some real competition for that 2B spot in Elvis.</sarc>

Pretty sure this is a modified version of the "everyone has to earn their spot" speech that team staff roll out every Spring Training.

Shouldn't have to be a big deal, but good on him for coming out. I'm sure he'll face a lot of s%*# for this in the future - here's to hoping it goes well so it makes it easiers for others in the future.

well, until that whole QO thing....

Oh, I agree with your thoughts, but after 2022, my perceived likelihood of the above is really low.

Compared to last year there is reason to be optimistic. But to me, MAYBE getting back to where the team should have been 12 months ago is not a reason for optimism. I'll cheer loud and proud here in Detroit, but I'm by no means optimistic.

...which is smaller than at least 3 contracts handed out by the Twins, who were ironically a candidate for contraction within most of our lifetimes.

The fact that it’s been 18 years since we’ve been the “better team” and have had the “better team” once in over 100 years is embarrassing to me.

I considered that angle, but I consider Eloy to be replacing Eloy / Pollock. Vaughn is replacing Jose, and Benny is replacing Vaughn. at least that’s how I view it, when all’s said and done.

So 1 guy we’re counting on to be the same as last year, 1 guy we’re hoping is finally being put in a position to succeed (replacing a fan favorite), and one guy who is a positional upgrade over the second guy you mentioned? …meh.

Give me 3 reasons to be optimistic.

Makes me wonder what sort of insurance policies are waiting to be paid out....

For one, there's no way for us to stream Bally Sports. Obviously is probably a drop in the bucket, but it can't help when you effectively limit your product's availability.