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Adjustment for WWD:



The current standings are:



Phillies - Neris(3),Alvarado(2.5.)Coonrod(0.5),Bradley(3)

--Realmuto(5),Moore(2),Gregorius(3),Anderson(2).........21

Mets - Stroman(3.5),Williams(1),May(2.5),McCann(2.5),Lindor(4.5)

--Carrascvo(3),Luchesi(1),Loup(2)................................20

Blue Jays- Dolis(2),Ray(1),Chatwood(2),Yates(3),Springer(5)

--Semien(3.5),Matz(1)...............................................17.5

Padres - O'Grady(.5),Snell(4.5),Kim(1).,Darvish(4.5),Caratini(.5).

--Kim(1.5),Musgrive(2,5),Profar(2)........ 16

Yankees - Britton(3),Kuber(4.5),Taillon(2),)'Day(2),Lemahieu(4).15.5

Giants - Vosler(1),Gausman(2),Wisler(2),Desclafini(2.5).......

--Brebbia(1),Casale(2),Wood(1.5),LaStella((2.5)............14.5

Angels-Iglesias(2).Iglesias(3),Claidio(2),Suzuki(1),Quintana(2.5)

--Cobb(2),Fowler(1.5)..................................................14

Nationals - Harrison(1),Clay(1),Bell(2),Schwarber(3),Lester(2)

--Zimmerman(1),Hand(3),Avila(.5)...............................13.5

Braves - Almonte (.5),Tomlin(2),Smyly(3),Morton(2.5),Ozuna(5)...13

Indians - Perez(2.5),Gimenez(2),Rosario(1.5),Hernandez(2.5)

--Rosario(3.5).............................................................12

Dodgers Knebel(1),Kahnle(2.5),Treinen(3),Bauer(5).................11.5

Rangers -,Gotto(.5),Dunning(1.5),Lowe(1),Dahl(3),Arihara(.5)

--Foltynewicz(2),Davis(2.5)........................................11

Rays - Zunino(2),Wacha(2),Mejia(1),Davies(3.5),Archer(2)........10.5

Twins - Simmons(3.5),Cruz(3),Colome(2.5),Andersen(1.5).........10.5

Red Sox Renfroe(2),Andriese(2),Perez(2),Richards(3),Ottavino(1).10

Asros - Gurriel(3),Baez(2.5),Brantley(3),Castro(1)......................9.5

White Sox - Lynn(4),Eaton(2.5),Hendricks(2.5),Rodon(.5)...........9.5

Cubs - Rizzo(3),Romine(1),Stewart(.5),Williams(1.5),Chafin(1.5)

--Pederson(2)...........................................................9.5

Cardinals - Wainwrighjt(3),Arenado(5).........................................8

Royals - Minor(2.5),Taylor(1),Holland(3.5)...................................7

Mariners - Graveman(1),Flexen(2),Montero(2),Hernandez(2)..........7

Tigers - Urena(1),Grossman(2),Ramos(2),Schoop(2).....................7

Marlins - Marte(3),Detwiler(1.5),Bass(2)...................................6.5

Diamondbacks - Kelly(2),Soria(3)...............................................5

Orioles - Iglesias(2.5),Galvis(2)................................................4.5

Reds - Hoffman-(.5),Ramirez(1.5),Garcia(.5),Perez(1),Doolittle(1)4.5

Athletics-Andrus(2.5),Fiers(2)...............................................4.5



Brewers - Maile(.5),Robertson(1),Wong(2).................................3.5

Rockies - Stephenson(.5),Gomber(2).........................................2.5



I hear that Cherington's favorite TV program is Lost in Space.

5F61646C7F67676C4C697E6D3A080 wrote: "Phillies Managing Partner John Middleton said in a statement. "While Matt made many significant contributions to the organization, we did not accomplish our goal of playing baseball in October. Consequently, we have mutually agreed to allow new leadership to head Baseball Operations."

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This is the type of attitude we desperately need in Pittsburgh.


I don't know about that.  When Huntington was fired, Nutting issued this statement:  "While Neal made many significant contributions to the organization, we did not accomplish our goal of making more money.  Consequently, we have mutually agreed to allow new leadership to head Baseball operations."  It's just a wee subtle difference.
Headline in todays PG- Pirates optimistic that Polanco will be cleared for Spring Training. When is that OPTIMISTIC?

102E2B23302828230326312275470 wrote: "Phillies Managing Partner John Middleton said in a statement. "While Matt made many significant contributions to the organization, we did not accomplish our goal of playing baseball in October. Consequently, we have mutually agreed to allow new leadership to head Baseball Operations."

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This is the type of attitude we desperately need in Pittsburgh.


I don't know about that.  When Huntington was fired, Nutting issued this statement:  "While Neal made many significant contributions to the organization, we did not accomplish our goal of making more money.  Consequently, we have mutually agreed to allow new leadership to head Baseball operations."  It's just a wee subtle difference.
Headline in todays PG- Pirates optimistic that Polanco will be cleared for Spring Training. When is that OPTIMISTIC?


I saw that and cringed.  I don't want him to play a single inning but I know that's not the right thing to wish for.  He has to play and do really well so some sap GM will take him off BCs's hands.  I'm going to be his biggest fan until that happens. It won't be easy for me.

The Mets sign Albert Almora for a 1.5. What say you WWD?



The current standings are:





Mets - Stroman(3.5),Williams(1),May(2.5),McCann(2.5),Lindor(4.5)

--Carrascvo(3),Luchesi(1),Loup(2),Almora(1.5)............21.5

Phillies - Neris(3),Alvarado(2.5.)Coonrod(0.5),Bradley(3)

--Realmuto(5),Moore(2),Gregorius(3),Anderson(2).........21

Blue Jays- Dolis(2),Ray(1),Chatwood(2),Yates(3),Springer(5)

--Semien(3.5),Matz(1)...............................................17.5

Padres - O'Grady(.5),Snell(4.5),Kim(1).,Darvish(4.5),Caratini(.5).

--Kim(1.5),Musgrive(2,5),Profar(2)........ 16

Yankees - Britton(3),Kuber(4.5),Taillon(2),)'Day(2),Lemahieu(4).15.5

Giants - Vosler(1),Gausman(2),Wisler(2),Desclafini(2.5).......

--Brebbia(1),Casale(2),Wood(1.5),LaStella((2.5)............14.5

Angels-Iglesias(2).Iglesias(3),Claidio(2),Suzuki(1),Quintana(2.5)

--Cobb(2),Fowler(1.5)..................................................14

Nationals - Harrison(1),Clay(1),Bell(2),Schwarber(3),Lester(2)

--Zimmerman(1),Hand(3),Avila(.5)...............................13.5

Braves - Almonte (.5),Tomlin(2),Smyly(3),Morton(2.5),Ozuna(5)...13

Indians - Perez(2.5),Gimenez(2),Rosario(1.5),Hernandez(2.5)

--Rosario(3.5).............................................................12

Dodgers Knebel(1),Kahnle(2.5),Treinen(3),Bauer(5).................11.5

Rangers -,Gotto(.5),Dunning(1.5),Lowe(1),Dahl(3),Arihara(.5)

--Foltynewicz(2),Davis(2.5)........................................11

Rays - Zunino(2),Wacha(2),Mejia(1),Davies(3.5),Archer(2)........10.5

Twins - Simmons(3.5),Cruz(3),Colome(2.5),Andersen(1.5).........10.5

Red Sox Renfroe(2),Andriese(2),Perez(2),Richards(3),Ottavino(1).10

Asros - Gurriel(3),Baez(2.5),Brantley(3),Castro(1)......................9.5

White Sox - Lynn(4),Eaton(2.5),Hendricks(2.5),Rodon(.5)...........9.5

Cubs - Rizzo(3),Romine(1),Stewart(.5),Williams(1.5),Chafin(1.5)

--Pederson(2)...........................................................9.5

Cardinals - Wainwrighjt(3),Arenado(5).........................................8

Royals - Minor(2.5),Taylor(1),Holland(3.5)...................................7

Mariners - Graveman(1),Flexen(2),Montero(2),Hernandez(2)..........7

Tigers - Urena(1),Grossman(2),Ramos(2),Schoop(2).....................7

Marlins - Marte(3),Detwiler(1.5),Bass(2)...................................6.5

Diamondbacks - Kelly(2),Soria(3)...............................................5

Orioles - Iglesias(2.5),Galvis(2)................................................4.5

Reds - Hoffman-(.5),Ramirez(1.5),Garcia(.5),Perez(1),Doolittle(1)4.5

Athletics-Andrus(2.5),Fiers(2)...............................................4.5





Brewers - Maile(.5),Robertson(1),Wong(2).................................3.5

Rockies - Stephenson(.5),Gomber(2).........................................2.5



I hear that Cherington is going to star in the upcoming movie "The Invisible Man".

7B606D6C656966080 wrote: The Mets sign Albert Almora for a 1.5.  What say you WWD?



The current standings are:





Mets - Stroman(3.5),Williams(1),May(2.5),McCann(2.5),Lindor(4.5)

--Carrascvo(3),Luchesi(1),Loup(2),Almora(1.5)............21.5

Phillies - Neris(3),Alvarado(2.5.)Coonrod(0.5),Bradley(3)

--Realmuto(5),Moore(2),Gregorius(3),Anderson(2).........21

Blue Jays- Dolis(2),Ray(1),Chatwood(2),Yates(3),Springer(5)

--Semien(3.5),Matz(1)...............................................17.5

Padres - O'Grady(.5),Snell(4.5),Kim(1).,Darvish(4.5),Caratini(.5).

--Kim(1.5),Musgrive(2,5),Profar(2)........                         16

Yankees - Britton(3),Kuber(4.5),Taillon(2),)'Day(2),Lemahieu(4).15.5

Giants - Vosler(1),Gausman(2),Wisler(2),Desclafini(2.5).......

--Brebbia(1),Casale(2),Wood(1.5),LaStella((2.5)............14.5

Angels-Iglesias(2).Iglesias(3),Claidio(2),Suzuki(1),Quintana(2.5)

--Cobb(2),Fowler(1.5)..................................................14

Nationals - Harrison(1),Clay(1),Bell(2),Schwarber(3),Lester(2)

--Zimmerman(1),Hand(3),Avila(.5)...............................13.5

Braves - Almonte (.5),Tomlin(2),Smyly(3),Morton(2.5),Ozuna(5)...13

Indians - Perez(2.5),Gimenez(2),Rosario(1.5),Hernandez(2.5)

--Rosario(3.5).............................................................12

Dodgers  Knebel(1),Kahnle(2.5),Treinen(3),Bauer(5).................11.5

Rangers -,Gotto(.5),Dunning(1.5),Lowe(1),Dahl(3),Arihara(.5)

--Foltynewicz(2),Davis(2.5)........................................11

Rays - Zunino(2),Wacha(2),Mejia(1),Davies(3.5),Archer(2)........10.5

Twins - Simmons(3.5),Cruz(3),Colome(2.5),Andersen(1.5).........10.5

Red Sox  Renfroe(2),Andriese(2),Perez(2),Richards(3),Ottavino(1).10

Asros - Gurriel(3),Baez(2.5),Brantley(3),Castro(1)......................9.5

White Sox - Lynn(4),Eaton(2.5),Hendricks(2.5),Rodon(.5)...........9.5

Cubs - Rizzo(3),Romine(1),Stewart(.5),Williams(1.5),Chafin(1.5)

--Pederson(2)...........................................................9.5

Cardinals - Wainwrighjt(3),Arenado(5).........................................8

Royals - Minor(2.5),Taylor(1),Holland(3.5)...................................7

Mariners - Graveman(1),Flexen(2),Montero(2),Hernandez(2)..........7

Tigers - Urena(1),Grossman(2),Ramos(2),Schoop(2).....................7

Marlins - Marte(3),Detwiler(1.5),Bass(2)...................................6.5

Diamondbacks - Kelly(2),Soria(3)...............................................5

Orioles - Iglesias(2.5),Galvis(2)................................................4.5

Reds - Hoffman-(.5),Ramirez(1.5),Garcia(.5),Perez(1),Doolittle(1)4.5

Athletics-Andrus(2.5),Fiers(2)...............................................4.5





Brewers - Maile(.5),Robertson(1),Wong(2).................................3.5

Rockies - Stephenson(.5),Gomber(2).........................................2.5



I hear that Cherington is going to star in the upcoming movie "The Invisible Man".


Almora for a 1.5- however I will be surprised if he goes north with the team

The Cardinals re-sign Yadier Molina for a 2. What say you WWD?



The current standings are:





Mets - Stroman(3.5),Williams(1),May(2.5),McCann(2.5),Lindor(4.5)

--Carrascvo(3),Luchesi(1),Loup(2),Almora(1.5)............21.5

Phillies - Neris(3),Alvarado(2.5.)Coonrod(0.5),Bradley(3)

--Realmuto(5),Moore(2),Gregorius(3),Anderson(2).........21

Blue Jays- Dolis(2),Ray(1),Chatwood(2),Yates(3),Springer(5)

--Semien(3.5),Matz(1)...............................................17.5

Padres - O'Grady(.5),Snell(4.5),Kim(1).,Darvish(4.5),Caratini(.5).

--Kim(1.5),Musgrive(2,5),Profar(2)........ 16

Yankees - Britton(3),Kuber(4.5),Taillon(2),)'Day(2),Lemahieu(4).15.5

Giants - Vosler(1),Gausman(2),Wisler(2),Desclafini(2.5).......

--Brebbia(1),Casale(2),Wood(1.5),LaStella((2.5)............14.5

Angels-Iglesias(2).Iglesias(3),Claidio(2),Suzuki(1),Quintana(2.5)

--Cobb(2),Fowler(1.5)..................................................14

Nationals - Harrison(1),Clay(1),Bell(2),Schwarber(3),Lester(2)

--Zimmerman(1),Hand(3),Avila(.5)...............................13.5

Braves - Almonte (.5),Tomlin(2),Smyly(3),Morton(2.5),Ozuna(5)...13

Indians - Perez(2.5),Gimenez(2),Rosario(1.5),Hernandez(2.5)

--Rosario(3.5).............................................................12

Dodgers Knebel(1),Kahnle(2.5),Treinen(3),Bauer(5).................11.5

Rangers -,Gotto(.5),Dunning(1.5),Lowe(1),Dahl(3),Arihara(.5)

--Foltynewicz(2),Davis(2.5)........................................11

Rays - Zunino(2),Wacha(2),Mejia(1),Davies(3.5),Archer(2)........10.5

Twins - Simmons(3.5),Cruz(3),Colome(2.5),Andersen(1.5).........10.5

Red Sox Renfroe(2),Andriese(2),Perez(2),Richards(3),Ottavino(1).10

Cardinals - Wainwrighjt(3),Arenado(5),Molina(2).........................10

Asros - Gurriel(3),Baez(2.5),Brantley(3),Castro(1)......................9.5

White Sox - Lynn(4),Eaton(2.5),Hendricks(2.5),Rodon(.5)...........9.5

Cubs - Rizzo(3),Romine(1),Stewart(.5),Williams(1.5),Chafin(1.5)

--Pederson(2)...........................................................9.5

Royals - Minor(2.5),Taylor(1),Holland(3.5)...................................7

Mariners - Graveman(1),Flexen(2),Montero(2),Hernandez(2)..........7

Tigers - Urena(1),Grossman(2),Ramos(2),Schoop(2).....................7

Marlins - Marte(3),Detwiler(1.5),Bass(2)...................................6.5

Diamondbacks - Kelly(2),Soria(3)...............................................5

Orioles - Iglesias(2.5),Galvis(2)................................................4.5

Reds - Hoffman-(.5),Ramirez(1.5),Garcia(.5),Perez(1),Doolittle(1)4.5

Athletics-Andrus(2.5),Fiers(2)...............................................4.5

Brewers - Maile(.5),Robertson(1),Wong(2).................................3.5

Rockies - Stephenson(.5),Gomber(2).........................................2.5



Pitchers and catchers report on Saturday. I wonder when our GM will report?

A report in the Post-Gazette this morning says that MLB has decided to bring back both seven inning doubleheaders and starting extra inning games with a runner at second base.  Idiots!



However, in a fit of common sense rarely seen, the DH will not be brought back to the NL in 2021.   

0F594F5B544E5E55584F7D5A505C5451135E3D0 wrote: A report in the Post-Gazette this morning says that MLB has decided to bring back both seven inning doubleheaders and starting extra inning games with a runner at second base.  Idiots!



However, in a fit of common sense rarely seen, the DH will not be brought back to the NL in 2021.   
Once again I'll be tuning out after 9 innings. That gift runner at 2B is not baseball.

6A474A5B5C4D5A1A19280 wrote: A report in the Post-Gazette this morning says that MLB has decided to bring back both seven inning doubleheaders and starting extra inning games with a runner at second base.  Idiots!



However, in a fit of common sense rarely seen, the DH will not be brought back to the NL in 2021.   
Once again I'll be tuning out after 9 innings. That gift runner at 2B is not baseball.




No it is not. And bit by bit the owners continue to erode my interest in the entity I've loved longer than anything in my life.

0355435758425259544371565C50585D1F52310 wrote: A report in the Post-Gazette this morning says that MLB has decided to bring back both seven inning doubleheaders and starting extra inning games with a runner at second base.  Idiots!



However, in a fit of common sense rarely seen, the DH will not be brought back to the NL in 2021.   


I can see some of the write ups on obscure player pick ups: "He can't field, hit, or pitch, but he has excellent potential as a ghost runner"



Maybe this could be Pedro Alvarez's ticket back to the majors. He was always a heckuva base runner.