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22 hours ago, Natty said:

Anyone notice that after getting that big contract, Machado had his lowest batting avg ever? 

Playing in San Diego will do that to a hitter. It was the third-worst ballpark in the majors for hits.

By OPS+, he had a better offensive season than 2013 and about equal with 2014 and 2017.

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14 minutes ago, Natty said:

We chose to pay $200M for 2 other sluggers. But they became not sluggers.  

hindsight is always 20-20.

Nelson is one failed drug test away from a long time off from the game of baseball too.

I also think most people are surprised, he still playing at this skill level as he has aged.

 

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1 hour ago, Redskins Rick said:

hindsight is always 20-20.

Nelson is one failed drug test away from a long time off from the game of baseball too.

I also think most people are surprised, he still playing at this skill level as he has aged.

 

He's definitely the exception to the rule these days.   There are FAR fewer position players drawing major league salaries in the 38+ age group than there was 20 years ago.

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3 hours ago, Redskins Rick said:

hindsight is always 20-20.

Nelson is one failed drug test away from a long time off from the game of baseball too.

I also think most people are surprised, he still playing at this skill level as he has aged.

 

Nelson followed the protocol. He's never been caught without the paper trail.

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8 hours ago, Redskins Rick said:

why does this need its own thread, we have a thread for reporting on former Orioles.

You are correct, I forgot about that, and I’m glad somebody moved itYou are correct, I forgot about that, and I’m glad somebody moved it

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