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Trump revoked Biden’s security clearance as a former president saying he no longer needed it. Discuss 🫣

They finally ran out of smoke and mirrors… WSJ: Nikola, the much-hyped hydrogen-truck maker that was briefly valued more than Ford Motor, is nearing a bankruptcy filing, according to people familiar with the matter. Phoenix-based Nikola has been working with its law firm Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman to explore options that could include a sale or restructuring of the company in bankruptcy, the people said.

This one is interesting. The Giants only prospect in the Top 100 listing is Bryce Eldridge at #24. He just turned 20 years of age and is a first baseman. He was a two way player a year ago but has committed to first baseman for his bat. He ended the season at AAA last season. There was talk of him starting at AA this year because of his accelerated progress last year up the ladder. There is also talk that he could break camp with the Giants. Eldridge bats from the left. The Torkelson talk could be legit but it doesn’t add up in my mind. FWIW, the Giants do have a need for an upgrade at first base but I think they can cover that in-house until Eldridge arrives. Interesting nonetheless.

Has anyone ever read the 2013 book, Heart of a Tiger, authored by Ty Cobb’s grandson, Herschel Cobb?

Here is a strange one. Cecil Fielder finished his career with 319 home runs. His son, Prince Fielder, finished his career with 319 home runs. But wait, there's more, both had 97 two out home runs, both had 49 fourth inning home runs, both had 29 fifth inning home runs and both had 18 ninth inning home runs. Also, both father and son had exactly forty percent of their hits go for extra bases. Pretty cool.

Additionally, we’ll soon see this years 💩 spring training hats! I’m sure they won’t disappoint.

Just listened in as well. Yeah, I think the vibes on Bregman are warming up.

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I think my mistake was thinking that Tork would still be in play for a shot at first base going into spring training which is not the case now. That decision was put in stone earlier than I realized. Thank you for clarifying that. So maybe the rest of the infield mystery will be resolved soon.

So Tork was told to go and work on XY and Z in the offseason and be ready to prove himself in spring training. With his being removed as the everyday first baseman, I am guessing that as early as at least a month ago he had convinced the front office he was failing his winter assignments? If so, that was quick. I’d wonder how much presence the FO had at Tork’s winter work assignments. I’m under the impression that the primary reason that the infield roulette game is on is because of Tork’s inability to be a reliable bat at first? Am I wrong or right on this assumption? To date, I’m not seeing a plan. Was there a plan?

The plan is that the roof will be replaced and the Rays will be back there in 2026. Rays ownership St. Pete politicians are not getting along with each other right now so I wouldn’t bet on anything. Contentious is the word I would use.

He may have an aluminum arm.

UPS getting hammered. Disengaging with Amazon on parcel deliveries. UPS yield as of this comment is 5.87%.

One can always dream 😉

As a moderator of this forum, this is unnecessary. Were the roles reversed here, I’m confident this would be considered a personal attack.

They haven’t even accounted for all the bodies yet. Give it a rest.

You need not go any further than this thread to see how political it is. It never takes a day off.

This signing made me do some thinking. Provided Kim heals up, they’re projecting a possible return to the field for him in May. That would work fine in the Rays case as Taylor Walls, the current shortstop, just settled pre-arb. Kim would move to SS when he’s healthy. Walls has been one of the fill-ins since Franco exited the stage. The story that raises questions for me in this signing is that the top rated prospect at shortstop across the major leagues, Carson Williams, will begin his season in AAA Durham. Even if he stays in Durham all season, he’s the shortstop in Tampa Bay to begin next season. This, barring some unforeseen circumstance. As I recall, the Rays starting 2nd baseman, Brandon Lowe, will be a UFA at the end of this season. I’m guessing if Kim does not opt out, he moves to second base next year, which probably isn’t a bad deal for anybody. I know the Giants were very interested in Kim and they intended to play 2nd base full time had they gotten him.

I imagine you’re joking. St. Petersburg is responsible for repairing the roof.

If this team doesn’t improve before opening day I don’t see them making the playoffs. If there is a plan I’d like to get a copy.

The Rays and infielder Ha-Seong Kim have agreed to a two-year, $29MM contract, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN. The deal includes an opt-out after the first season for the Boras Corporation client.

Are you responding to a report or something? I saw something the other day that the Tigers asking price, for any team interested, will be two top 15 prospects. I thought it was so ridiculous I didn’t give it anymore thought.

The earlier signings were deferred.

Can you believe this native of Detroit is 80 years old today!?! Seems as though it was only yesterday that he, T.C. and Rick were making life miserable for Jonathan Higgins.