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Makes it seem deliberate by the ump. Are ump fines and disciplines made public? I can't really remember one but certainly there has to be times it was warranted.

I didn't pick that up the first time I saw it, but now that you pointed it out I see it. Madison didn't confirm the longer check and stare down but at least one article hints there may have been something earlier that fueled the confrontation. I think we all agree when umpires are center stage there is a problem. I understand hand checking by feel not appearance but don't stare the guy down especially after he gave up a home run.

When I was coaching soccer we dealt with a lot of bruises. The standard protocol our trainers followed was monitor for signs of worsening for 72 hours. While most kept getting better, it wasn't uncommon for there to be increasing pain and discomfort especially around joints.

We're expecting to hit 100 this weekend.

I smell an investment opportunity. Kind of like a mutually fund but buying NIL rights of college players. https://www.thebrandrgroup.com/ There is money to be made.

Excellent point. Odd or another example of an inept franchise? With the NFL the rules are very strict on reporting injuries. It seems that baseball isn't as concerned about the gamblers and opponents who really need that information. If we want to be optimistic it could be they hide it to not give their opponents any useful information. It's perhaps better opponents have to factor in Vaughn potentially pitch hitting instead of knowing he's unavailable. But that's giving Tony and Co some credit for actually having a strategy.

Normally with a win streak I'd rather be playing today but the opportunity to savor a sweep is sweet after the last couple weeks. Today is a good day to: make certain your Apple TV account is ready to go for Friday.

Addressing the modern development of player usage. Players are being built today for maximum performance but durability and longevity are taking a backseat. Pitching is the obvious place we notice this. Starters are throwing harder than ever for 80 or 100 pitches tops then leaving the game. Complete game wins today are rare. Pitching into the 8th is rare. Players are hitting the weight room at maximum effort to launch 400' shots. They aren't taking whatever body they developed at their off season job and using spring training to get in shape. It's become a year round effort.

See, Tony has a plan

Thank you Tony

This won't end well

Well fuck

Yep.

Fucksnort yes

Thank Bill Veeck for the ivy

Of course.

Consistent by Tony. One more base runner and you're out.

Tell that to Kopech

One more for Gio?

If you liked him on the Southside you'll love him up north

Nicky coming through again for us.

Talent, coaching,

My pick to click is hitting another one out of here.

Nicky coming through again for us.