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1. Wait for day of game. 2. Hope for poor weather and lower prices. 3. Pay through the nose if necessary - some things are worth it.

I didn't read thru the entire thread so apologies if this was mentioned but Kansas City has a ballot referendum coming up to extend a sales tax for a new downtown Royals stadium (and new or improved Chiefs stadium). They're under deadline in the next couple of weeks to finalize the stadium site so I'd wager the timing of Witt's extension is intended to drum support for the vote. A $50M overpay for the face of the franchise is chump change compared to fleecing the state (2 states?) for $1 billion.

This guy might be the perfect comp.

Just so long as Armando Benitez doesn't throw the last one!

No big difference between speculating here on whom we MIGHT acquire and whom me MIGHT HAVE acquired. Proves nothing but interesting to watch and wonder.

The only problem with 18 inning games is the 11 innings without beer.

I have no photoshop skills but I'd love to see a sheet of plywood across the chest with tag-stylized O's logo and "IF ANIMAL TRAPPED CALL 311" stenciled below. Are there City Connect alternates?

That deep southern accent was nearly as sweet as his swing. Overshadowed for playing on the west coast, not being a HR hitter, and even being forced to share his HOF induction with a certain beloved number 8; he was a consummate professional and a true gentleman.

The Law of Conservation of Jakes

The sound of that batted ball slamming into his skull will haunt me for the rest of my days. Would have bet money in that moment his career was over, or he was dead. Glad things didn't turn out worse.

Off the top of my head, Mark Hendrickson? (Looked him up - he's listed at 6'9") EDIT: Mark was drafted in SIX CONSECUTIVE MLB drafts from 92-97. That seems like it must be some kind of record. per bbref Draft: Drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 13th round of the 1992 MLB June Amateur Draft from Mount Vernon HS (Mount Vernon, WA), the San Diego Padres in the 21st round of the 1993 MLB June Amateur Draft from Washington State University (Pullman, WA), the Atlanta Braves in the 32nd round of the 1994 MLB June Amateur Draft from Washington State University (Pullman, WA), the Detroit Tigers in the 16th round of the 1995 MLB June Amateur Draft from Washington State University (Pullman, WA), the Texas Rangers in the 19th round of the 1996 MLB June Amateur Draft from Washington State University (Pullman, WA) and the Toronto Blue Jays in the 20th round of the 1997 MLB June Amateur Draft.

Always on your toes! That's why you're the TB12 of OH.

More importantly, how does one pronounce "Jahmai?" (My guess - like JAH Rule and MAI-tai) For that matter, how about Kjerstad? Yusniel?

Hardly seems like a joke. Maybe not perfectly "fair" but a reasonable starting offer. The players didn't take anywhere close to the haircut the owners took in 2020 (and possibly '21 as well). Times are tough and both ownership and the MLBPA should share the weight. If there wasn't a century of bad blood and bad faith between the parties, there might be an easier solution though.

Also 0-11 at OPCY in 18 starts. Brutal.