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Why is it that most people I know received the vaccine by waiting outside a vaccine location waiting for "leftovers"? This system is badly flawed. This is America. Why can't I buy my way to the front of the line?

I think everyone was. It's an interesting twist.

The man starts to fight back https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/03/business/roaring-kitty-gamestop-massmutual.html

Especially considering Rodon at $3 mil

I'm surprised he didn't find a two year offer.

I think that's what I said.

The issue I would have is recharging. We're generally boondocking without any way to reliably recharge. Which forum? I'm usually on Jayco and popupportal. We replaced our pup years ago but I still enjoy that site.

Great points.

In a far less of a look than I would if I was investing real money I see $35 to $40 by April 1st. That's based on a few of the summaries I've read and a hunch that some will hang on. I'm interested in what some of you that took a deeper look are thinking.

I think fans went from defending players and coaches while blaming the victims a decade ago and are now more willing to call out behavior like Calloway's. Just dropping the public defending was a step in the right direction. We should also acknowledge that fans accept women in coaching and front office roles. I'm not certain that would have been the case at the turn of the century. No doubt there are more women and men that don't report it, and probably some people that rightfully lose sleep at night worried they will. And there is still a long ways to go. But I'm encouraged by the pace on the path and direction we're going as a sport. I believe the pace isn't linear, but exponential.

Agreed. I see some areas that were probably better. But overall simulated games can't fully match. I hadn't thought about it before because it's such an out of the box idea, but cutting the MiLB season back and allowing stretches for teams to work out like they did last season may be better for player development.

Red wine prices predicted to plummet. Thank you China and Australia with a tip in from South America. https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.abc.net.au/article/13111782

Congrats on starting the child process. Whatever you are thinking, double it and worth it.

The culture is changing. Imagine if this happened today

I think he would have gotten the experience of the third city this week, late game bus ride (I know they fly and are more comfortable), not feeling 100% and having to perform. Perhaps a pitcher that is willing to throw inside because it isn't his team's top prospect and his team wouldn't be calling him up to fill a Covid roster spot. Teammates fighting like hell to win a game and he's at bat. More stress. More life of a professional athlete experience. Longer season and learning how to save your body. They worked hard to be healthy and ready to play. I'm certain there are areas that he advanced further by having the extra practice time. Like you mentioned hitting against better pitchers. I'm certain that was very beneficial. Without the pressure of playing games he could focus on practicing skills under the guidance of coaches. That had to be good. No doubt the coaching staff worked overtime to make the best use of their time. I'm thinking if a full season netted 100% he got 75% or 80%. The rest he's probably going to get at the MLB level. It's enough for me to lower my expectations from RoY level to solid performer level performance. I'm excited to watch him play. And to directly answer about a 5th starter versus better pitchers, nothing much. In that situation he was better live hitting against the better pitcher.

I understood that. I also understand facing a guy on a different roster fighting for a spot may be a bit different. I think long road trips, may be part of the learning process. How close to a full season of experience do you think he received? And would you rather he had that experience or had played a regular season? I'm not discounting what they did, they made the best of a bad situation. I expect they worked pretty damn hard to get better. I'm just not going to pretend it was a good as actually playing games. I think he would be further along if they played a season.

I agree. Everyone here knows enough about baseball to understand that circumstances caused him to miss a key part of developing. The long road trips, the endless stretches of games, the day to day stuff that makes a player is also important. My original point is my expectations are he's got HoF worthy potential. We all can see that. I'm not expecting a peak HoF performance from him *this* season. If he starts the season in Chicago it's going to be a huge test for him.

He took a year off from playing games that would be close to what he will face in the MLB which we all agree is better. I'm sorry if I summarized too much.

I'm certain they did everything they could to continue each player's development and protect their investment. I'm also certain if they felt it was better than live games they would continue that model. While it wasn't a totally lost season, from what we read and heard, it was less than what a full season in the minors would have produced.

https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/01/investing/robinhood-gamestop-vlad-tenev/index.html Interesting how everyone seems tied to everyone and has to play nice.

Lol. I believe facing live pitching in game situations is extremely important to a player's development. But sure, lifting weights and playing video baseball is good too. Imagine canceling another year of MiLB and how advanced all those players will be.

I wonder when the first story of a 10 year old that lost thousands will appear? I've already read a couple that made thousands.

Sorry, I'm trying to find his stats for 2020. http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?player_id=683734#/career/R/hitting/2021/ALL I guess they haven't updated yet.

Let's have him jump to MLB after taking a year off on a team that is desperate for a DH and is expected to win the division. What could go wrong?

Same here in Texas. I leave the cities and WOW,