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The 1899 Cleveland Spiders were 20-134 with a run differential of -723. https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CLV/1899.shtml

I wish he was too. They would have a better line-up with him.

I think they want 4-team divisions because it gives the impression that the local team has a better chance at the playoffs. If fans are that shallow though, how do they follow the wildcard races? Isn't that more confusing for them? It is easier if they have no divisions and just take the top 6 teams (or 7 or 8 or whatever they end up with) Then everybody knows that their team has to finish in the top 6 and they don't have to do any math.

Barron Trump knows how to turn on a computer. He's got a great future in technology.

I don't know about t-mobile, but it sounds like you would have to purchase both mlb.tv and ESPN in order to watch the games. In other words, you'd have to pay more. That's how I read it anyway.

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.