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As I have always said the fact that the draft prospects go from metal bats to wooden bats is huge. It would be like college basketball players playing with an 8 foot room then going to the NBA with the 10 foot rim. Some guys can make the adjustment better than others and some look great with metal bats but then with the wooden bat the ball doesn’t come off the same. The only time you see any of the college guys play with a wooden bat is in the cape cod or some other summer league showcase but there they are only getting 50 or so at bats at most and many of the guys that make a longer run in the NCAA tournament which goes into June opt out of a lot of summer ball. Plus the draft is usually before many of the wooden leagues even get ramped up so you are trying to evaluate a guy with wooden bats from a year ago. I understand the reasons for the metal to wooden bats but now with all the money MLB makes it wouldn’t be a terrible idea with putting some of that into college ball going wooden bats. -
It’s also a ripoff of the Presidents’ race the Nats run at their games. I prefer the video screen version of the hot dog race. And, it’s a travesty that mustard doesn’t win every time. It’s the Michael Phelps of hot dog condiments, let’s not pretend like it’s really a competition. -
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I was so excited to witness my first live hotdog race on Sunday. I even told my wife about it on the drive to the stadium. She wasn't that excited though. I have to say, what a massive letdown. They barely even covered any distance. They started around the ground crew dugout and didn't even get to where the tarp is rolled up down the 1st base line. It had to be less than 20 yards. And the race was terrible. I don't think there was a lead change or any bumping. It was all ketchup from gate to wire. I believe they are doing a few more of these this season. I hope they can make the track much longer to allow for more action to occur within the race. -
Unless there's a trade offer that's too good to pass up, Mountcastle will be here next season, at least. Have we any evidence that Mayo and/or Kjerstad can play a decent 1B? Mounty has been very good defensively and this team could use his RHB, especially if most of the "older" guys, like Santander, Urias and Hays aren't here next season. We'd only have Adley, Westburg and Mayo's rookie season, plus question marks like Mateo, Norby and maybe the backup C from the right side. I can't see Elias adding an impact FA hitter either. -
Not necessarily. They're both still in A+, a long way from the majors. But it makes me nervous.
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We might need to discuss this...
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