Doc wrote: ↑Sun May 19, 2024 7:56 pm
Has Tellez made five outs today so far? Can things get worse for him?
I know many believe the Bucs won’t eat the remaining money on his contract, but I think his time with the Pirates is about over. I would not be shocked if today was his last game as a Pirate.
Economics 101 introduces students to “sunk costs”. The Tellez situation is the perfect example of sunk costs. The Pirates have to pay him whether he stays, is injured, or is released. Releasing him, therefore, actually benefits the team because a better player will take his place. It’s not hard to understand yet, Bob Nutting, who I’m sure took Econ classes in school, seems not to comprehend this concept. Nitwit.
It’s proof once again that winning isn’t the top priority and, until it is, this is the BS we as fans have to deal with.
Doc wrote: ↑Sun May 19, 2024 7:56 pm
Has Tellez made five outs today so far? Can things get worse for him?
I know many believe the Bucs won’t eat the remaining money on his contract, but I think his time with the Pirates is about over. I would not be shocked if today was his last game as a Pirate.
Jake Lamb where you??
Where is he? He’s getting plenty of rest from playing in major league games. I imagine if he’s recalled, he’ll sit on the bench for two or three games before he plays, where he’ll get rusty.
Wildwoodcoach wrote: ↑Sun May 19, 2024 11:16 pm
The Bucs were the only team in the NL Central to win today
It seemed comical that Greg Brown was getting excited when saying the Brewers were losing today as if (1) the Pirates are not below .500, (2) we're in the middle of a hot pennant race and (3) it's not just mid-May. Brown tries too hard to try to make the Pirates exciting and it comes off sounding phony (because it is).