Il BuonO

Brooks says hello.

That's good. Vegas was built on the backs of the other guys.

Guys who “.... bet (mortgage) the house” usually lose the bet. Famous last words in the gambling world.

So, what are we talking here, another 53 HR season? ?

This is pretty good! I’m going to agree with everything except what looks to be your UTIL (Urias, not Rondon, because I really want those tix) and your poor spelling of Sisco.

And, oh yeah, Wilkerson is NOT good in the OF.

Exactly. Too vague. No points for you!

Yes, but I never liked him. So, what do I care? Seriously? No and no. That is, this is getting blown up into all levels of exaggeration. Altuve should be in. They’re gonna keep a guy out of the Hall who never knew it was a clear violation of league rules? I have another question: How long does Manfred get a pass on his handling of the situation? And I mean prior to any “cheating” by the Astros.

That helps, but the biggest mistake I see is money management.

It’s all about the pitching. Just as bad as last year.

Spoken like someone who has no attachment to money.

Right, but it might help him break a bat over his leg in frustration after one of those strike outs. ?

Come on, come on! No faith in LeBlanc and Milone? Don’t answer that.

Yes

Betcha the guy who might have a chance at the 26th spot on the roster cares if he is.

Also, if McCullers can return to form it’ll go a long way towards stabilizing the rotation.

Exactly. If he’s healthy and throwing well I don’t see any difference between him and any other value play. Well, other than the fact he once pitched for Orioles. Could be a negative.

I had to have a way to get it into this forum, didn’t I?

Recovering from shoulder surgery to clean up the labrum this past June. Who knew? Looking to make a comeback. Still only 32, he’s looking to throw for clubs in ST. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/12/chris-tillman-free-agent-shoulder-surgery-showcase.html

My dad likes this signing. He was no fan of Cozart’s.

Exactly. I’m guessing it is widespread. MLB doesn’t really care and it’s only become an issue with discovery.

This

Word association oubliette —> dungeon

I’d be more impressed if they were moving along to an electronic strike zone. No, I don’t like it and I’m not impressed with any perceived boldness. Guess I’m not very nuanced either. I always loved Girardi’s multiple pitching changes especially after rosters expanded. What a great baseball mind! ?

I heard a horn on two pitches to the first two hitters in the inning, but I can’t say whether or not that was anything other than a boisterous fan. What struck me was how consistently awful Jim Hunter is. He doesn’t get any better over time, or with distance from original date. He was stupefied to see an Astros fan and an Orioles fan walking together before the game. Really? MLB should really do something about boring announcers. Stealing signs? Meh....