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Tell that to his putter this weekend. You can't sit out for most of the year and then expect to win, but he made the cut and still has the US Open and Master's (November.) For the sake of worldwide golf, it would be nice to see Haotong Li hang in there at least into Sunday, that would really help to grow the sport here (just like Yao Ming or Li Na in tennis.)

Pretty sure she she was at Northwestern...?

Interestingly, his brother, who's also suffered a slew of injuries in his career, is back in the big leagues with the PIrates this year. https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/burdini01.shtml

Dan Hayes is a staff writer for The Athletic covering the Minnesota Twins. Dan joined The Athletic after 5 1/2 years at NBC Sports Chicago and 8 years at The North County Times, where he covered the Chicago White Sox, San Diego Padres, four World Series, the NBA Finals, NHL Stanley Cup Final, NASCAR, UFC, Little League World Series, PGA and the NFL. Thought someone was speculating that he was going over to Marquee eventually?

What were the radar readings on Burdi in the spring?

https://theathletic.com/1980278/2020/08/07/eloy-jimenezs-latest-defensive-gaffe-doesnt-mean-he-will-no-longer-play-left/?source=weeklyemail “I saw a route that took him to the line,” said manager Rick Renteria, who defended Jiménez’s effort level. “The ball started fading toward the line more and dying, actually fading in toward the infield. It looked like he was chasing it a lot. His momentum continued to carry him unfortunately into the stands. That’s a big man to try to get up. Was it a tough play for him? Yes. Could it have been made? Should it have been made? It’s possible. But he did everything he could to kind of corral it.” In 133 games in the majors, Jiménez has had numerous misplays in left field, three of which have resulted in injuries. But Thursday’s gaffe was probably the worst of them all — at least in terms of impact and its potential to make the rounds on Twitter and TV highlights. “The last thing I’m going to say or allege is he didn’t give a good effort to go after and retrieve it,” Renteria said. “I don’t think he’s a young man who dogs it. I’m sure he was embarrassed that the ball wasn’t able to be caught.” ... The White Sox have a surplus of slow-footed sluggers — good ones, too. Among them, Jiménez’s above-average foot speed (no, really!), outfield experience, work ethic and appetite to improve his fitness levelwhen called upon stand out. He simply is a much more realistic option to develop into a suitable left fielder than Vaughn, Zack Collins or Yermin Mercedes, who are all multiple grades slower. Hoping Adam Engel hits enough to be a full-time player in a corner outfield spot isn’t realistic, either. The glut of outfield prospects who once flanked Jiménez in the minors — Micker Adolfo, Blake Rutherford, Luis González — have yet to conquer Double A and were denied the chance this season by the pandemic, which also contributed to Luis Basabe being designated for assignment. As it stands, pushing Jiménez out of left would force a viable above-average hitter out of the lineup — blocking prospects such as Collins, Vaughn and Mercedes for years to come — while inserting a decidedly below-average one in his place.

Clevinger, surprisingly, is the one scuffling. Supposedly having a hard time pitching some lingering pain.

They already have an option for $3.5 million, $250K boycott. Sportrac is wrong.

https://www.mlb.com/news/early-2020-mlb-postseason-locks?partnerId=zh-20200808-156906-MLB&qid=1026&bt_ee=re%2BFElSU83RoT8iwLBRTZhvMbsx4%2BZPhFQgDUvfwbb8qcNaGdR7NaSPrLLCyPTNn&bt_ts=1596886892674 These five teams are already postseason locks, essentially

https://www.mlb.com/news/eloy-jimenez-works-to-improve-defense

Perhaps the most interesting tidbit, has never started a game...at least since high school. 69 games finished, 31 saves. More or less the “anti-starter,” if there was such a thing. https://www.milb.com/news/foster-realizing-hometown-dream-288411712 Besides his focus and competitive nature, Matt's mother believes his versatility is another strength of his. He played various positions growing up, even winning the Silver Slugger and All-State honors as a third baseman in high school. He originally signed to catch during his college before moving to the mound. After the season, Foster is excited to return to UA (Alabama) as he continues pursuing his degree and training at the Capstone with his ultimate goal of reaching the Major Leagues in sight. For Mrs. Foster, watching Matt take the mound at Regions Field brings back memories of an 8-year-old swinging a bat around and saying he would play in the majors one day. Now, she gets to witness his dreams become reality. She's there every step of the way, reminding him to "stay focused and work hard."

Playing chess while everyone else is playing checkers. Draft: Drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 29th round of the 2013 MLB June Amateur Draft from Valley HS (Valley, AL) and the Chicago White Sox in the 20th round of the 2016 MLB June Amateur Draft from University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa, AL). High School: Valley HS (Valley, AL) School: University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa, AL) Debut: August 1, 2020 (Age 25-187d, 19,748th in MLB history) Rookie Status: Still Intact through 2020 2020 Contract Status: Not Updated Full Name: Matthew James Foster Twitter: @MattFoster_14

The Cardinals have traced one exposure back to Milwaukee and one of the other positive tests weaves back to the concerns coming out of Minneapolis. The Cardinals believe the initial contact that introduced the virus to their clubhouse came in St. Louis before the team's road trip. As a result of this past weekend's outbreak, the Cardinals did enact additional measures of protection that included increased use of masks at the ballpark and clearer guidelines on physical distancing and contact. Many players wore masks on the field when they were doing everything but pitching or hitting, and for the first time all players also wore masks during Zoom interviews with the media. Cardinals manager Mike Shildt said of the team: "We probably won't hardly interact at all." STLtoday.com

No numbers or statistics will be convincing. Neither will election results in November, for 1/4th or even 1/3rd the country. It’s the world we live in now. Debate/discussion is pretty much pointless. Everyone has already chose their respective sides of this argument months if not years ago.

Going with Drew Anderson...

They already said they weren't going to Dunning, Hahn said it earlier this week, yes?

Why would Dunning be the solution to losing Aaron Bummer, one of the five best lefty set-up guys in baseball?

8-6, only need to go 22-24. 7 against KCR, 10 against Detroit, 4 vs. PITT Let's say 4-3 or 5-2, 7-3 and 3-1. (14-7 or 15-6) 22-13 or 23-12......so simply need to go 8-17 or 7-18 in the other 25 games

Jace Fry, you just became increasingly important again... JESUS, like a M.A.S.H. Unit, and we're barely two weeks into the season.

What happened to him? Just said injury delay in field, but no update.

WHERE DID OUR OFFENSE GO? Third time the Indians shut out in first 15...they just had two consecutive shutouts against the REDS, as well. REBUILD WIN, Cease struggled with his control but managed to avoid the big hit with RISP the entire night, as did the bullpen from front to back end.

Well, an ugly game, but it turned out okay in the end. Abreu not winning himself any new converts tonight, that's for sure.

Well, an ugly game, but it turned out okay in the end. Abreu not winning himself any new fans tonight, that's for sure.

Great. Now Moncada's favoring his ankle or foot. Greg absolutely hates it when the dreaded shift takes the hit away up the middle, haha.