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Nice
Just not $30/yr nice?
Nothing is truly free in this world. $2.50 a month is very reasonable for what we get from this site, so let’s pony up a few bucks for the guys who give us so much information.
As far as subscriptions go, this for me, is still the best deal around.
As someone who has been a subscriber for many years, $2.50/month for the “extras” that you have at your disposal, is VERY much worth it.
Is there a way to stay logged-in? Maybe it’s my phone, but I have to log-in almost every time I use the app.
Clearing your history will log you out
This site really is the best. I’ve had no issue whatsoever with ponying up $30 a year as come Winter Meetings time and Trade Deadline time I check this site nonstop! I first discovered it over 15 years ago when I was trying to get the latest scoop on the Brian Roberts to the Cubs rumors – that dang trade never happened either!
Anyways Tim you and the guys do a great job keep it up!
This site really is the best. I’ve had no issue whatsoever with ponying up $30 a year as come Winter Meetings time and Trade Deadline time I check this site nonstop! I first discovered it over 15 years ago when I was trying to get the latest scoop on the Brian Roberts to the Cubs rumors – I that dang trade never happened either!
Anyways Tim you and the writers do a great job keep it up!
I think I have been with you all since day 1. I am a happy supporter and I think the $30 a year I spend is the best $30 I spend on anything.
I love this site. It’s the best deal around. Hat tip to the writers and editors. I’ll pony up every year.
Been coming to this site for years and years many times per week. About time I contributed a couple of dollars. Thanks for the little discount with the annual plan. Good deal and thank you.
Why is it that a lot of the subscribers in the comments section use the term “pony up”?
Dodger – You’ll find out when Elon buys MLBTR and uncovers all the spambots. Lol!
It’s time to bear down and figure this out.
We’re horsing around, just to foal with you.
Do negative reviews get removed here like they do on any other site? I’m suspicious
Mine do, and they probably should be. I like to “shake the tree” every now and then and I get controversial. My concern is as a senior, I’m getting more and more “surprise” charges. I just dumped direct tv for over charging me big time. Sadly, I can’t afford even the small stuff anymore. I’ll hang on as long as you will let me. Great site
Nah, I’ve seen them periodically. Usually the writers actually reply to them.
It just so happens that the site is run well enough that the ratio of positive to negative comments is quite high
Just signed up. As a long time reader, this was well overdue. Cheers Tim & team!
Totally worth it. I don’t regret my subscription at all. Cheers and thanks for the great work.
Subscribe so you can follow the flurry of moves by Kim Ng happening this deadline.
I’m a big supporter.
Signed,
Jock
Seems like a nice pick up by the Phillies (although I don’t know much regarding the prospect they gave up).
On the radio (97.5 The Fanatic) one host just suggested they may go to a six-man rotation for the time being. If not that I wonder if Sánchez would be moved to the bullpen. The added pitching depth is certainly attractive.
Looking towards next offseason I wonder if this move will lead to the Phillies focusing on resigning Lorenzen as opposed to attempting to bring back Aaron Nola — of course, that will likely depend partly on how Lorenzen performs with Philadelphia.
Nola is having a disappointing year and failed to reach agreement with the Phillies on a new deal heading into this season. Despite his struggles it seems he may still be positioned to get (over)paid by someone based on his past success. The Phillies may be able to bring Lorenzen back at a more reasonable price point and/or for fewer seasons.
I’m looking forward to seeing how he performs down the stretch here.
Or don’t pay for opinions
Huh?
I don’t generally subscribe to things, but as a baseball fan subscribing and supporting this site is a must,
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Good job guys!!! Thanks for all the entertainment! Love the comments sections too!
Serious inquiry:
Is there a way we can voluntarily donate/contribute monetary support to MLBTR, as Wikipedia, Internet Archive, and similar organizations allow?
Like a $2 or $3 or $5/month donation., or a one-timer.
Love the site, happy to support. My go-to for sports news, every day!