Its just a ST invite, a visible name for the fans to come see.
You need a ton of catchers for ST, and it gets his feet wet.
I wouldnt read too much more into it.
Astros and the Red Sox are not the only cheaters.
The Blue Jays have been rumor to use a suite at the Hotel in the outfield to steal pitching signs, and relay that to the dugout.
I dont remember the Cubs getting more than a hand slap when they were caught stealing from the hole in the Ivy.
Much of the SE has revitalized much like some really bad parts of Baltimore that were really bad places to be, are now rebuilt with homes and families growing up
these days its a perspective thingy.
People see low fan attendance metrics as reflective of how the fanbase feels about a team, and concerned that it impacts the operating budget.
But, given the cable deals and revenue sharing, that is what is paying the bills.
Marlins have a new stadium and attendance doesnt reflect that.
Tampa and Oakland wouldnt probably not see too much of an attendance increase, if you wave your magic wand and gave them new stadiums.
While on the whole, MLB is financially healthy, attendance is an issue, for 80% of the teams.
I dont care much for the 4 different teams and used to be a clubhouse issue.
But, all reports, he grew up and wasnt a problem at his last stop.
We shall see.
I agree with Corn on this one.
So you cant get them into the states, but surely, there are safer places in the world, not named DR to relocate them to, being a ball player, they should be able to have the funds.
Palmer said Bedard probably had the best overall stuff, then any other lefty in Oriole History.
I think some could argue a few others had better stuff, but to just be considered as one of the better lefties that the Org has had, was something.