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How bout the fact that he loafed like a primadonna striker saving his energy in the first half of an inconsequential friendly? He was goddamned infuriating from the moment he stepped on the pitch. Criminal if he sees meaningful minutes on Saturday (Shaq too for that matter).

Love the shade. Embrace the hate.

Late to the party. Super excited about the Abreu signing. Y’all don’t have to worry about analytics being out of the front office. Crane knows how to run a business, it’s obvious that analytics are a massive part of running a team, but he’s not going to let it be the be-all end-all (ahem, Mr. Click). It’s about finding the right balance. Crane insisted on bringing back Yuli and Brantley. Was that the right decision from a purely analytics perspective with hindsight? I’m sure no - Yuli was awful in the regular season and Brantley sure enough got hurt at an older age. But did the moves pay off? I’d say yes. We have no insight into exactly what goes on in the clubhouse, but there’s no arguing they’re each valuable beyond what they did not bring to the table last year. In addition to being a very respected presence in the clubhouse, Yuli struck out once in ~50 postseason ABs. And Brantley’s taking the offense to task after Game 3 is well documented. At the same time, Crane’s not stupid, and he sees the shortcomings that the analytics likely said would play out. So, again, it’s a sign of balance. We don’t have a GM and Crane plugged that first “non-analytics” hole with the Abreu signing. Chill.

Yes please Edit: the dude has 3 followers. Reported Acuna being shopped as he wants out and has listed Mets Phillies Stros Dodgers as requested landing spots. Ultimate grain of salt.

Fields good, man!

Look, they don’t call it grammar nazi for nothing, friendo.

Anyone else hear about the 41 year-old teacher at Trinity Valley in Ft. Worth that died of the flu last week? Crazy. Don’t fuck around and find out if you feel really bad.

Wooooooooooo

The fuck that isn’t a yellow. Wow.

Or you could just replace all of the poor minorities who have been unjustly imprisoned in the name of “The War on Drugs” with the real criminals. An American saying “we need more jails” is like a Kiwi saying “we need more sheep.”

Asdrubal clearly fits the “old” part, to be fair

I’d be absolutely shocked if this case doesn’t get solved. The cops would have to be fucking incompetent - there has to be a ton of physical evidence.

When people use “less” when “fewer” is correct.

Plus Strom knows our pitching prospects quite well. Would make sense. Christian Walker too, while we’re at it.

Why does Crane love Montero so much? Fire Crane!

It’s a consistent theme in the awards this year. Did Showalter win in NY because he’s a better manager than Snitker? Obviously not, the Braves won the fucking division. He won because what preceded him has been such a shitshow that he looks like a genius in comparison. Not how it’s supposed to work.

This is hilarious. Actually have to tip my cap a bit to the yokel that thought to do it.

Great info, thanks for sharing. Here’s my dummy question - how does Rizzo have a higher barrel % yet a significantly lower average exit velo and hard hit %?

Update. JV still wants more than Scherzer - we have extended our best offer and have told him if he can beat it, good luck. No color on number/length, but “he’s gonna do what he takes” was not accurate. Rizzo’s agent is on speed dial and corner OF is a priority. Not center. Click and the others that didn’t return were ultimately “not a fit” with what the organization’s philosophy, and it was never a question to bring back Dusty for one more year. Crane is going to take his time hiring a GM as he felt he had to rush it last time and nobody particularly wanted the job. Interviews will start relatively soon. In the little bit I learned today, I wouldn’t be surprised with a Rizzo signing. Edit - Haha didn’t see Tapia’s post as I had my reply going for a bit too long while doing other things. Confirmed.