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I never said anything about the owner. What's the longest contract Scott Harris has ever given as a GM of any team? Valdez is going to be 32 and will probably get 5/180. Would Harris do that?

We all know the exact number of games will be determined by the maximum profit making level which the owners can achieve in their negotiations with players. Logic will play very little role. If logic mattered, they would not have four team divisions.

I agree. I still like the game and its history. It's been a big part of my life since I was a kid, but they have been doing everything they can to water down the experience for me. It seemed like baseball kept its continuity and tradition longer than any other sport, but they eventually sold out. Being inundated with gambling promotions throughout every game is really turning me off more than anything. It really cheapens the game, exposes MLB as a hypocritical profit making machine with no feel for the game and its history and threatens the integrity of the sport.

Oh boy...

It was hard to believe that Jake Rogers was the best #34, so I just looked it up. Kevin Gausman and Kodai Senga both wear #34.

Valdez goes through periods like this every year, so I don't think he's costing himself money. He is inconsistent within a season, but very consistent from year to year. He's been very healthy too, so he might not be as much of an injury risk as other pitchers. I don't expect them to get anyone at his level, but if they do decide to spend big, I could see him being their target. I don't ecpect them to spend a lot on a position player. Unlike you, I think they had legitimate interest and a real shot at getting Bregman last year. I believe he might have signed with the Tigers if the Red Sox hadn't made their unusual offer. He's a year older and coming off an injury riddled year, so he will have less appeal to the Tigers and everyone else if he's making similar demands. I don't even think about Tucker. I am hoping they make a run at a good starting pitcher, but I think it will be another year where they hunt for bargains. Who will be their Gleybor Torres this year?

I could see them pursuing Michael King. The cost might not be exhorbitant given his injuries this year.

I never understood the fascination with player walk-up music. It just plays for a few seconds. Why should I care? I know that makes me worse than a boomer.

You are also old and retired and presumably no longer contributing to corporate America. Time for you to go to sleep you old hippy.

I am wary of my olive skin in this environment.

kurtz is having an a amazing, but you can make a case for either one of them. Smith is having a fantastic year with a 155 OPS+ as a catcher. I didn't know he was having that great of year until I looked him up.

I'm not sure Manfred even knows that there used to be 154-game seasons.

Even with Manfred's lack of appreciation of MLB history, I don't think the realignment will be that drastic. Houston fans went ape**** when they were moved to the American League. I can't see them blowing it all up...then again I don't want to underestimate Manfred's shallowness.

Can't read it, but definitely Appreciate the work! 😊

The funny thing is that this is the only issue where he does this. He seems pretty moderate on everything else.

Why not?

What is this is obsession you have with illegal immigrants? Do you feel this way about every law? What about driving over the speed limit?

Sweeney has not hit this year and is a below average defensive shortstop. I do think he has some ability, but he has not been good this year. I guess they can see if he works things out since they have a big lead, but I hope they have a better arrangement for the playoffs (meaning Baez at SS and healthy outfielders). .

I agree. I see him as a reliever with poor control who got hot for a few months one year, walked way too many batters the next year and then got hurt. I am not expecting much.

Yes! And I know how hard it is for some immigrants to maintain their visas especially with the current administration. I don't really care if someone that's already here is documented or undocomented if they are working hard and contributing to the welfare of the country. People talk about illegal immigrants like they are all rapists and murders when they are actually less likely to commit crimes that native born Americans.

I don't think Gallaraga hates America. He's big on the illegal immigrant thing, but he seems to otherwise disrespect Trump appropriately.

It's a poor use of resources to be specifically targeting people with no criminal convictions. It potentially takes resources away friom other areas which are more of a threat to our safety.

I'm on the list, but I knew that already. I don't know if they can adequately replace mathematicians and data scientists any time soon, but if they think they can, they will. I hope to get through a couple more years and then be in position to retire if necessary. AI has a lot of potential, but I know that it will be used so that the wealthy can get wealthier and short cuts will be made to eliminate as much labor as they can.

I was the one upset about the liberal comment and it is a big deal. Law enforcement is supposed be impartial as they do their work.