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Gothapotamus
Charlie was the right guy for the glory days: a player’s manager that didn’t stir the pot. He was the anti-Bowa that was needed as the team transformed into a winner.
Ryno chose Bowa to be his right hand, which should be indicative of his managing style, which is what the Phillies need right now. Here’s to hoping Ryno is successful, transforms the team into a contender and maintains a handle on them in the process.
Baseball Realism
The Jays were the favorites until the very last day until the Braves swooped in. Santana clearly wanted to play in the NL this year and that is why he is there.
To me, considering that there are no named “sources” or players who have come out being upset, this is just the typical 24 hour news cycle saying things just to say things.
pft2
Jays will always have to outbid other teams. If they have the same offer players will go elsewhere due to taxes, etc. I suspect The Blue Jays were given a chance to up their offer and they may have refused, or did not up it enough.
With some of the physical issues I am hearing about on the staff it looks like another last place finish for them,
Jaysfan724
I’m sure Ervin was looking at the long term contract effects coming off a year pitching in the NL East vs the AL East and would have sacrificed a couple mill more from the Jays this year in order to make more in the long run.
LazerTown
Players regularly still sign in NY and CA even though taxes compared to Seattle/Texas/Florida is much higher. I think though since you are talking about a 1 year contract that it makes much more sense to sign with the Braves. The AL East is not a friendly place for pitchers, and he should be concerned with his results. Also being in Anaheim he might not be used to pitching in cooler weather in April.
charlesk
Looks like the Mets will be contending for years with Harvey, Wheeler and now Snydergaard all throwing to Travis d’arnaud. How did AA give up this kid Snydergaard ? He’s 6 feet 6, 240 pounds, with 10 Ks in 8 2/3 innings during camp. Jason Heyward couldn’t catch up to his 98-mph heat. In his latest outing, he struck out four straight and five overall. Looks like another last place year with Dickey, which would be his third straight divisional last place… meanwhile the Mets are building a contender.
pft2
koji has not mastered english idioms, but has a heck of a split
Alex Andreopoulos
you might have to kill him if you told him the secrets of english idioms