By the way, I agree that Davis’ contract was insanely stupid long before he showed us how stupid it was by his performance. Angeles victimized himself. But I’m talking more generally about non-performance of contracts. I think the top earners would fare even better if not for the associated risks by ownership. They aren’t playing with Monopoly money. The risk builds a discounting into what owners will spend. And smaller market teams are less able to take risks because the affect of one Davis-like contract on their smaller payroll is huge. On what principle should players receive the full value of a contract they unable to satisfy competently? We’re rained out tonight....I wouldn’t be asking otherwise. Wait, did you call me noob?
How about a 10 minute deep cleaning between each use of a bathroom stall. That would be a smarter measure to stop the spread of Covid. (Or even hourly cleaning of bathroom stalls). How many Covid infections have really been spread by "outside food"?
“Congratulations Mr. O’Corn, I’m thrilled to hire you as my new GM. I’ve always had a real respect, I mean that most sincerely. Obviously we all want to win, I want to win a championship. And I know you want a long career in baseball. and you’d like to keep your kids in school here in Baltimore. Now tell me, should I give you $123 million to work with or $100 million? Which is going to give you a better shot at delivering me a World Series champion?”
A catcher can block the plate once he has possession of the ball. Just not before. Here is the full text of Rule 7.13(2):
Unless the catcher is in possession of the ball, the catcher cannot block the pathway of the runner as he is attempting to score. If, in the judgment of the Umpire, the catcher without possession of the ball blocks the pathway of the runner, the Umpire shall call or signal the runner safe.
Notwithstanding the above, it shall not be considered a violation of this Rule 7.13 if the catcher blocks the pathway of the runner in order to field a throw, and the Umpire determines that the catcher could not have fielded the ball without blocking the pathway of the runner and that contact with the runner was unavoidable.
Tony -
I’m not a HIPAA lawyer, but you shouldn’t assume that because the O’s were authorized to disclose he had myocarditis that they are authorized to provide further details or updates. Even within the organization, except on a need to know basis.
Still, I do find the situation weird and mysterious. If I were Kjerstad, I’d want Oriole fans to know that I had a good reason for being out.
I hope he will be OK and gets on the field as soon as he can.
Word is that Boras was trying to talk Ilitch into Davis as an outfielder but his GM convinced him not to make an offer.
Other than that I never heard a word about any team having interest at the number he was asking for.
I'm sure if his number dropped low enough some team other than the Orioles would have been interested, but he would have cost a first round pick.