They very badly wanted Schwarber and that was public. They made a very competitive offer for him and were willing to match the Dodgers for Diaz. If they were intent on punting, why would they do that? Just because they missed out on those guys, they’re just gonna give up now?

It’s not a down fifth year that’s the concern, it’s a high probability of a total offensive collapse by the second or third year. And there are lots of markers to indicate that’s coming.

How about Luis Gonzalez (D-Backs) or Stanton (Marlins)

I exercise and have a very fast metabolism so I usually need at least 2,500 calories to get through the day without getting hungry and snack like a maniac, so a soup or toast or something like that is definitely not gonna get me through.

I distinctly remember one year they had PSY on. That guy went away

Alonso had his mega deal in hand and turned it down, which everyone knew was a mistake at the time, including the agent he fired. Everything that happens after is his fault.

Manfred has trial ballooned so many whacky rule changes. Some of them have been implemented, a lot of them have not.

Hey man what happened in 2016