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Damn, while of course knowing he was not good on D (would've phrased it similar ot how a previous poster did as bad but not liability type). I wouldn't have guessed he was that bad or basically the worst of regular 1Bs. Well I guess that's not the best way to phrase because of course there has been more than 50 regular 1Bs in the last 25 years. Like say you lower that to say 4000 innings would he still be last, I assume close though. Side note, A full year at any position assuming a few off days is about 1400 innings. Its surprising only 50 people in about 25 years have accumulated around 3.5 seasons of 1B innings.

I'd agree with the notion that i'd prefer Drohan in the pen over gasser, that would be another route to take. But it doesn't get a fresh arm tomorrow either. So the choice of what you said, or Drohan stay starter with whoever is next up as a reliver from AAA (and then Uribe in like 5 days). And then the '6th' man if needed being an up down guy like Crow (then Gasser the next time its needed). Def see both sides and if its just choosing who to be a pen guy, for sure agree on Drohan over gasser. But I think I'd choose the musical chairs route I said for the next 11 days. And I'd for sure expect Gasser to start several more games at some point due to schedule need, but also hopefully further resting of starters as they near clinching

With some off days finally coming maybe they'd go away from the 6 man in order to get another bp arm. Gasser would be the one down imo. Still can get some extra days off using the off days. and maybe if he's not down long enough for the next needed start then someone like Crow comes back up then right down after his start. Could be a way to have an extra BP arm the next two weeks before september

Then go argue with the writers if you think rich people would never break the rules in order to further enrich themselves and their friends, especially when they own the govt on both sides of the aisle so they know they'll get away with it. There is countless examples of rich people committing blatant fraud and financial crimes which risks their freedom, most of which get away with it but not all. Heck, one example is president right now. And those are just examples we know about, think how many do things that fly completely under the radar and don't get caught at all. But again, go argue with them with them about that one, that's not my point at all. And to be fair, this one doesn't seem blatant or obvious but rather very smart and complex thus further decreasing chances of getting in any trouble. Plus, they know if caught their worst case is to pay a bit of a fine and will never go to prison. I'm saying that what they allege is clearly baseball related and its not even debatable. Hiding money or circumventing rules and money you're supposed to share with others, which also keeps your salary tax number lower, thus also reducing further revenue sharing is clearly baseball related. Please explain to me how it wouldn't be. Focus on that, not whether you think a rich person would cheat. If what they allege is wrong, then of course its not but that's a different argument which is not what I said at all. IDK if its true or not, I have no idea and would wait for more info/investigations. Yet you seem to know for sure already

I might be weird, but I think I'd prefer Hall over Ashby in pecking order these days. Mostly due the walks from ashby and the huge percent of balls that bounce 12 feet short of the plate. He's just too wild and so many non competitive pitches. Then when there's 3 balls he so rarely throws his 99 fastball, chooses a breaking ball that can go anywhere instead

You know what I meant, the luxury tax cap and the subsequent revenue sharing that comes from that as well. That's what is being alleged here, IDK how true, but is a baseball story if so. Your choosing to say no way a rich person would cheat is an interesting take these days, but you waiving it away is a different discussion than to say it doesn't effect baseball. Take that up with the writers if your take is no way it would happen. But what's being alleged definitely does constitute a baseball story since it effects normal revenue sharing, along with salary tax penalties/sharing.

I left Kirby in for fantasy today with part of the logic being to try and make something like this happen. so ya'll can thank me for this one

If what is alleged is true you're missing or ignoring the cap cheating and revenue sharing impact of it. Which is a baseball story, 100%, and similar to the Kawhi stuff

That the Dodgers cheated the payroll rules and system would for sure be a baseball story. Its akin to the Clippers/kawhi stuff that has been the news for months. Hopefully outlets like that are just waiting for things to be vetted by better journalists before pushing it, but restrain like that is very rare in media these days.

FWIW, I hadn't heard of this until this thread. I just went to CBS and ESPN websites and its not mentioned, even when clicking specifically into MLB, not just the main site.

And there would only be 34 games left. More likely they'll go 1-1 vs Sea and be up 5 with 34 left. We're quickly approaching the point of 'barring something crazy' or the Cubs basically having to hammer them 5-2 or better in the remaining 7 games to have a realistic chance type area.

1996, maybe Kenny Lofton

Side note, Jaha might be the most unknown random to have a .300/ 30 HR/ 100 RBI season. Then at age 33 almost had another one but avg was a bit too low, gee I wonder what was going on in the late 90s

I probably understand the logic on the QO assuming a pitcher (like say May if he keeps doing well) doesn't require that 20ish mill per year instead. I know he's been legit good for about a year now, but no way I trust it enough for a 3 year type contract in the 60+ mil range. A one year can only get you in so much trouble. Anything beyond that better bring the yearly down or be team friendly somehow, like options or a declining salary.

The issue with Lockridge/Lara down is that they can right right handed vs lefty pitches. Sal back over one of them increases the LHH issue even more with these positions. I've been kicking this around lately and I wouldn't mind seeing Yelich get 10 day stint once Sal is back. Opens the DH spot for Bauers/Vaughn. After that you'll be into Sept so a bit more roster flex. If that's not on the table, I think I send Lockridge down. Lara is elite elite at D, can bat RH, faster, more long term future. Plus Lockridge could use some regular ABS since he's barely played the last few months

Weird, I could've sworn the season was as good as over on Wednesday and a good chance the division lead would be gone by the end of weekend.

Remember I think 2015 when Pit, STL, Cubs all won above 98 games. And I think the Pit/Cubs reward was a fricken 1 game playoff. If Cubs play out of their head and you lose the division with like 97 wins you just tip your cap.

I meant when Hader was a FA. It was the most obvious fit possibly ever. Instead, its continued as a weakness for LA since and they keep shoveling money at it that fails. Had to scramble last postseason and got lucky that Sasaki flopped as a starter but did good at it this in the playoffs. ETA: I suppose they realize the mistake and that's why they went all out for what was a true elite in Diaz, but then he got hurt right away. They're not dumb though, I'm sure they were willing to pay Hader as he was the best reliever of this era before Miller came along, that was my question though. I wonder if he just didn't want to be there

I'd toss out that this year I've gotten the vibe that its more about business and the postseason, that it isn't about the regular season anymore. Like they're not gonna get all fired up about winning regular season games anymore. The kind of act like you've been there before type thing and some of the criticism they heard about treating beating the cubs like it was the WS. Generally speaking, I'd say that isn't a good thing in such a long season and can lead to being too tense or putting pressure on yourself. And enjoying the ride is better for staying loose. Who knows though, we just watch on TV

In somewhat unrelated news, with all the money LAD just throws around buying all the best players along with their only weakness being closer since Kenley fell off I don't get why they didn't buy Hader. It was a complete perfect fit. Almost have to wonder if he just did not want to play for them or be in LA

Yea this is some bad luck on timing to happen right after the deadline, plus 3 AAA options hit the DL at the same time. So you're stuck with free agents or what's left in AAA. I guess Wilken is there but he's been awful and you'd have no one that can competently play 2b/ss in a pinch. There has to be someone out there better than Bae who can at least swing a bat. At least Ortiz is back and looks fine, hopefully Turang is just a couple days now

Only 8-10% of starts go 7 innings these days. And we just had two guys go into the 7th and 8th recently. 5-6 is totally normal, its just the way it is now. Expecting or criticizing that folks don't go beyond is just not in touch with how things are done anymore.

Two lefties coming up on the weekend and sit Turang tonight instead. His off days should be vs lefties. Plus on a day when you're playing a week defensive 1B and 3B. But I get it, have to find a way to keep bunty in there

I did many years ago when it came out. That's top notch TV all the way. Rhys and Russell are as good as it gets. Be prepared that its a bit slower than some people prefer. But its good all the way to a solid conclusion and the rare show without much for plot holes or unrealistic things you have to just ignore and chalk up to being TV. I really only remember one so-so storyline/character development that I didn't like, and even that wasn't that bad and I think was mostly just being a bit above the actors ability. Its been years though so I could be remember that wrong and generally can't remember everything about the show.

I'd put it more on Bauers since Ashby is a lefty falling off the other direction vs a fast runner, he barely hesitated at all on it. IMO if Bauers books it right away he beats him. instead he assumed a toss right away and didn't even try. In hindsight, I wonder after Bauers waited and then knew Ashby wouldn't win the race if he'd have pump faked the toss but threw home or caught Tatis in a rundown would've worked. Would've been a very heads up play, would probably need a camera angle to see where Tatis was at that point to really know. Plus the way Sanchez was yesterday on d he'd have dropped the ball. Besides the O in general, I'd put in on a combo of Patrick/Ashby being bad. That might've been the worst Patrick threw all year and his results could've been way way worse. Ashby has been so shaky with runners on for a while, I'd have gone with Megill there instead.