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Generally yes. Also, Uribe is back any day now too and both could be back prior to Aug 1. So a whole bunch of shenanigans could happen between now and then especially if they attempt to use the last spot as a bit of rotating spot, try to use it for a spot start, or if they IL May too.

In a weird way its funny we pine over our inability to keep and sign our good players. But in a way its helped us in recent years, we'd have gotten boned with Woodruff even more than they have, assume Burnes injury that would be too, Adames, Williams. Think I might be forgetting one or two as well. The only one that would've been fine is Hader, but he was one of the safest FA bets there could be for a pitcher. Then add in that the two big extensions they did give out in Braun/Yelich ultimately went poorly, not disaster level on either but generally not good. Granted, in a better system there would be revenue sharing and other things so bad deals like that wouldn't be crippling the way they are now but the point still stands.

With no off days until I think the 10th and what just happened with May, could definitely see Crow getting a spot start early in the month then going right back down for a normal BP arm. Unfortunately, the first games of the month are vs the Cubs so they might not want to use him for those unless the schedule for the other starters really warrants. And/or, the lead gets stretched out even more this weekend reducing the importance.

Yea I think we should want Phi to catch ATL so (assuming 1 seed for MKE) Phi isn't a possible matchup in our first series. Could possibly lead to Braves being the top WC too so Cubs have to play them on the road. I've been thinking for a while I'd prefer the 2 seed to get Braves or whoever gets the 6 seed in our first series. But Philly hot streak has put this in play so I think what I just laid out is a good middle ground to root for since they're clearly trying to win the 1 seed. Basically, IMO Cubs/Phi are the other two best teams so don't want to play them right away.

Anyone notice Hamilton not run yesterday in a late AB, I think his last one. Routine grounder to the right side and he didn't try at all. Message received apparently. that said, this will all be forgotten in a few days and is nbd in the grand scheme of things

To me, its seemed like the old school stuff has been lightened up on the last year or so as they've simply embraced Contreras not running, Chourio not running, Yelich not running, Sanchez not running, etc. IMO, that is generally fine to reduce wear and tear and injury risk. Old school run through the wall type bs is mostly just for show so I thought they'd decided to lighten up on it. Then to all of a sudden make a big deal about it when on that exact play he didn't really do anything wrong. Essentially, being wrong on a bunt decision is no different than being wrong on reading any other pitch. Overall, it won't be a big deal and seems Pratt will take it the right way. But to me it made Murphy look like a grumpy old man and a hypocrite more than anything

Yea I don't think a trade is feasible. He either plays out the last two years or they come to agreement that he retires but he keeps the money or maybe some kind of minor reduction. I don't think that's on the table for next year since just last season he was perfectly good, so I'd think he hopes he can bounce back to finish this year and/or next year. But, if next year is akin to this one or maybe even has more injury issues then I could see the last year being bought out and him retiring.

A RH hitting infielder would seem to make the most sense so that's in Adams favor. But with Ortiz finally playing well I don't think they'll burn his service year to mostly sit the bench. I think this could've been Jett's spot if he'd be healthy so I'd guess the guy they DFAd a few days ago coming back if he stays in the system. With how awful Turang has looked lately and that he had a minor injury announced a week or two back, I wonder if he could use a DL stint though to get ready for the playoffs. In that case, it could free up some real playing time for someone like this, assume Ortiz to 2B on those days

Several lefties coming up this week too, which is unlikely to help him. Maybe they can find one or two of those days to let Vaughn play 3B and give Turang a day off. I think Miz is Thurs vs a lefty for the Mets, so could be a day there

Not that Mitchell is bad or anything, but Lara really has to be in CF when he plays. Mitchell in right, start getting the reps in

wow, still can't believe that throw. No way I thought there was any chance that wouldn't be a double with how fast Lara is

Thus far, if they would've told them to never swing at the slider they'd have helped themselves quite a bit. Not sure if one has landed in the zone that I've seen

You are arguing/deciding on whether its true. I'm not saying anything on that one way or another, I have no idea. You seem to know somehow and as far as what you said here is that you essentially don't think rich people cheat and/or are greedy I'm saying if what they allege is true, it for sure effects and is baseball related, that's it. And you haven't said anything as to how it wouldn't be. Just that you don't think its true. Please tell me how a team not paying their proper revenue sharing and salary taxes would not be baseball related

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