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When I was playing, we all knew how to play the game. Young pitchers today can all throw 100 MPH, but they don't know how to pitch like I did.

I just read (John Thorn) that originally all the bases were positioned similar to how second is positioned now. Then the moved 1st and 3rd base in 1890 or so but left second base as is.

Same here.

Another potential rule change. This one is logical and could help the game. I can't read the article, but I assume the reasoning is that a baserunner can move around the bases faster, making it easier to get extra base hits or at least to attempot to get them (more action).

We don't need sources when it comes to Trump because he brags about his transgressions. Look at the 2020 election for example. He told us ahead of time he was not going to recognize it and would try to overturn it if he lost (he said the same thing in 2016 by the way). Then he broadcasted his attempted overturn it and still brags about it now. Then he gaslights you guys into thinking he's doing a good thing. It is ridiculous that you guys can't see it and fall for it every time.

Reyes adding muscle over the winter is getting to be like Bonderman's changeup.

Hill's tools are better than Reyes' tools across the board. It's an easy choice.

It is if you're Victor Reyes.

"The suit alleges that ACN used the Trump brand to appeal to teens." That doesn't sound very smart. Is this company still in business?

That is a pretty strong statement.

I think you are overrating Reagan. He was no Willie Mays. Maybe Mickey Stanley.

If Trump said the same thing as Putin, you'd be saying it was a strong speech. Guaranteed.

The best one was Aurelio Lopez, but he got too good for the role.

It was OK at the time. He wasn't good, but he was adequate. I think third base is becoming more of a position where they expect some range. With all the shifts, it's harder to have a catch and throw guy at third base.

I know what you're saying...but Greeks are not relief pitchers.

Yes, Cabrera does seem to be more of a team player than Rodriguez. He has been willing to move around the infield and DH and might not make a fuss if he is dropped in the line-up.

Stieb didn't pitch to the score. He was just padding his stats.

I am not really worried about anyone based on spring training performance. I am basically hoping they (1) stay healthy, especially their young pitchers and (2) Greene and Torkelson hit well enough, so there is no excuse to not bring up north. So far, so good.

We get excited whenever he goes on a little hot streak because we remember how great he was and we hope he makes a comeback, but it's not going to happen. He had a great career, but now he's just hanging on way past his utility. He's been a replacement level player the last five years. I'd rather see guys like Reyes, Cameron, Hill and Paredes get more at bats.

Probably never. You can't disrespect the veteran. Pudge Rodriguez pouted all season when Trammell took him out of the third spot.

OK, I misunderstood. I don't really think Detroit had a rivalry with Boston and New York. I just personally loved seeing them beat those teams. I have always kind of liked the Blue Jays. With so much access to every major league team on tv/radio/internet today, I care less about rivalries now.

I actually think all rivalries are starting to die out now that pennant races no longer exist.

I hear about other rivalries too - Cardinals/Cubs and Dodgers/Giants. I never really heard about a Blue Jays/Tigers rivalry. I don't doubt that it was a rivalry bassd on what people are saying here, but I have a hard time believing it was anything like Yankees/Red Sox. I bet fans don't go to Redwings or Pistons games and chant "Blue Jays suck!"

yeah, this is why I wondered whether it was a big rivalry localy, because it's not something I noticed from afar.