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Keep in mind that with bullpen game(s) I doubt a pitcher hits for themselves at all during those games so they will need extra bats.

Another option would be to contact a building inspector. They would likely know who should be responsible for fixing the issue given they've probably dealt with it in some fashion before.

Does September call up time count towards service time? If they were to call up Hiura does it burn anything compared to calling him up next May/June?

Christmas Day against the Knicks. Pretty exciting to see them get a Christmas game even if it's only against the Knicks.

I know they mentioned Burnes was going to come out of the bullpen the rest of the year but I wonder if this acquisition changes anything in that regard.

Bullpen is stacked: Albers Williams (might be the odd man out?) Jennings Burnes Soria Hader Jeffress Knebel Honestly I'd feel comfortable throwing any one of those out there at any point.

Is there any way to look up the league wide success on challenges? Be curious if the success rate is also trending downward.

This is just from watching games but it seems like the umpires are more reluctant to overturn calls. Wish they would go to the NFL system of announcing if the call was "confirmed" or "play stands." I feel like any close plays they are staying with the call on the field. I think right before the all star break there were at least 2-3 calls that were challenged and they was evidence that the call should have went in the brewers favor but they stayed with the call on the field for some reason.

Maybe its a fair trade then? If the Padres truly believe Mejia can stick at catcher it's a huge win for them in my opinion given how the poor hitting from the catcher position in the majors. Cimber is an average reliever who is old for being in the majors for the first time. His minor league career FIP is mid to high 3s and not a high K guy. I see that as more of a middle reliever vs. a setup man or closer. Hand is very good but not elite. I get that Cleveland is desperate for bullpen help but to me it still seems like an overpay. Just trying to think of comparable Brewers. Seems like this would be the equivalent of a Knebel/Jennings trade. I'm skeptical Mejia can stick at catcher but if he could I would probably due a similar trade. I'm the opposite of your thoughts - that is a lot for a catcher (even Mejia). Both Hand & Cimber have multiple years of control remaining. I was expecting 1 or more other pieces being dealt with Mejia for that package..

Agree that this is an odd trade. Wonder if teams aren't as high on Mejia as the industry. I would've guessed a higher return for Mejia.

Per Ken Rosenthal Indians get relievers Brad Hand and Adam Cimber, while SD gets catcher Francisco Mejia, who is one of the games top prospects. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018/07/indians-acquire-brad-hand.html

Replace Henry with Hiura and they might be onto something

In one of Bauer's responses he mentioned putting something sticky out on the mound similar to a rosin bag. That way those pitchers that want to use it can and those that don't want to use don't have to. I agree with him in this regard. It is widely reported that a significant number of pitchers are using something so get it out in the open. Many hitters have said they are ok with pitchers using sticky stuff to get a better grip on the ball. Technically hitters are using pine tar to get a better grip on the bat so why not let pitchers legally use it.

Playoff Thon is back! This is what I was expecting from him all year based on how much growth he showed towards the end of last year. Hopefully he can keep it up.

Did you have to spend additional money once inside or was everything free inside with the exception of the raffle? Just trying to gauge the "all in" cost for the night. How early do they wake you in the morning? Is it pretty loud all night given all of the people there? Thanks for the information.