So are the Yankee bats 2.61 inches in diameter per the rule? If they are, seems to mean "normal" bats are less than 2.61 inches in diameter. Why would a bat not use the full 2.61?? Seems obvious to make contact area as big as possible. IDK, seems fishy.
Yeah I'm well aware he's not likely to, Brewers aren't likely to and well aware catchers in their 30s have risk. I'm just saying Brewers will spend on occasion in right situation and William's pedigree makes me less worried about him as long term risk. To me, definitely less of a risk than Quero becoming a solid MLB catcher. That's no sure thing.
I'd rather trade Quero mid season and sign Contreras to a contract. 5 year $125. William is better catcher than Willson and WIllson is still hitting pretty well at 32 so William's offense will probably continue.
This is a f**** joke. How are 3/4 of the other owners okay with this? Or it's the players union? I don't understand how anyone is okay with one team having this unfair of an advantage.
That's why I'm holding out just a little bit of hope with Sasaki. The Athletic had a Sasaki breakdown and Brewers seem to have all the components they're looking for...