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It's more his decision making. He's taking chances like he is still playing in the PAC 12.

Other than Sheets and Vaughn who are other recent ones? I can't think of any.

They dont test for specific PEDs during the initial test any longer. The test doe levels being off. They only look for the substance after a test is positive.

Agreed, starting to get that nervous feeling of making the playoffs. Hopefully they can play well the last two weeks against improved competition.

Personally, I try not to group people i dont know and refer to them as general names. I'm not offended as much curious as what people define as acceptable.

Ok. Just wondering what names and stereotypes are acceptable.

What exactly is a hillbilly? Is that an inclusive acceptable stereotype?

Sorry. I was responding to Harold's leg lift in my response. He has been explicit in his doubts about madrigal.

Jirschele will be the next manager.

As did I. While his contact rate is about what I figured, he is killing the ball whenever he makes contact.

Hes involved. Although it's mostly the pitching coach and depending on health status the medical staff.

That's part of his point. He really doesnt think Madrigal will amount to anything.

Wow. What a different take then during the draft. Everyone was freaking out that KW was going to be an idiot and over rule everyone and take him. Along with the relief when he didn't

It's a much more difficult pitch to throw for strikes and to get called for strikes. When you are struggling with command that pitch will naturally go to the back burner and not used often.

It's possible but it could also be confidence. He is trying to aim the ball and being careful with pitches because his control has been so bad. He just looked timid in the last couple of starts and he was afraid to just throw.

Lopez will not start a playoff game. Cease probably wont either

Baseball has the strongest union of all the sports by far. The owners know there absolutely no chance to break the union. That is just a crazy notion. With Boras running the union it will be one of the most contentious negotiations and will lead to a work stoppage by one side or the other.

Almost like he is a rookie with only 30 some games in the MLB and still learning

No doubt. Hopefully it helps his confidence but he looks beat

Just a bit outside.

He is throwing so timidly. His confidence is shot

Of course he does

That is one of the best ever.

I know everyone here loves to hate Renteria but do you honestly think with the advanced metrics department that he makes these lineups without input and approval from the front office?

He's only played in 17 games. That's pretty much a backup. only half the games