I was involved when Comiskey became U.S. Cellular Field--typically there are out clauses for acquisitions and mergers. I think Fifth Third could get out if they wanted.
I don’t think that was the answer. Maybe Lee or Anderson might have added a lift, but would have been hard to get an impact bat at the deadline. Ironically, Naylor looks like the guy that could have helped.
Skubal gave up a ton of HR’s early in his career. Not saying Melton will be that good, but he’ll likely figure things out. I suspect he’ll be penciled in for the rotation next season.