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Fourteen innings seems more than 9.

Agreed. Although I think we would agree the first baseman they drafted fifth in '89 wasn't a wasted draft pick.

Basically just kicking it down the road a little further. He's now in that John Rocker, Ozzie, Kaepernick* vein. No matter how talented he's going to cost you ticket sales, sponsors, and bring a ton of negative publicity to your team. Is it worth it? *If anyone wants to debate he doesn't belong linked to the others, I understand. He obviously has more fans than the others. I almost didn't list him.

There is a lot of anger in the world. Plus easy access to weapons that can hurt a lot of people quickly and without much practice.

We may be close to no starters just guys that can throw twenty or twenty five pitches every other day.

Dedicated thread already.

Agreed. Even if the receiving time projects him into their starting lineup he's worth a fifth starter and even then there is probably a minor league prospect thrown in. As I type this I'm thinking Sheets and a ptbnl for a fifth starter is about right.

Any votes for the Astros cheating?

Guys are going to be rested to proactively protect them from injuries, that's going to put Garcia out there a lot. Blame it on players needing rest not the guy whose on the roster because he can back up multiple positions.

I can't believe modern players are more fragile, but we tend to wrap them in bubble wrap and put them on a shelf.

Makes perfect sense. But then I think he doesn't steal third because it's risky. He doesn't run into the wall saving an extra base hit because it's risky. Is he still a MVP candidate? Makes me realize that we will never see guys like Pete Rose and Nolan Ryan again. It's too risky.

Too bad they weren't allowed to throw on their own. Maybe hire a personal trainer. The simulated games in 2020 we're supposedly a big success.

Actually the game was designed to go to 21 aces and games lasted about six innings. I know change is tough at your age. ?

I love 7 inning DH if it means more DHs on the schedule.

Edited as a reminder at one point he was the best pitcher in the league. I'm bullish on his start and could care less if the team isn't as profitable next year.

Way back in the day I had Bulls season tickets. Then they drafted this kid Michael. Yeah, service went to hell. Then when they opened the new stadium our "equivalent" center court seats became behind the baseline corner seats. I never had an issue with the Sox during the 80s and 90s. I wonder why?

I can't see him replacing Grandal at the plate, but from these early looks if he develops into a late inning defensive replacement that could be a nice bonus.

McGuire instills confidence back there. It could be a great rotation at DH with guys resting from the field but staying in the lineup.

Or to be in the AL Central with Detroit.

The pen was strong until it wasn't.

Phew

Well shit

How about you throwing some strikes