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Official MLB SPRING TRAINING THREAD (Cobb signs with O's)

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Pilchard said:
Mike Napoli to the Rangers. The number of remaining MLB free agents that could be expected to make even a limited contribution this year is dwindling (even these guys have major question marks):

- Travis Wood
- Matt Wieters
- Adam Lind
- Colby Lewis
- Aaron Hill
- Coco Crisp
- Doug Fister
- Joe Blanton
- Pedro Alvarez

Then there are a bunch of guys, who at one time were solid players (Luke Hochevar, Marlon Byrd, Billy Butler, Matt Harrison, Jarrod Parker, CJ Wilson), but are coming off injuries or just really horrible seasons.

Then, you have the old guys that can't give it up (Ryan Howard, Chase Utley, Jonathan Papelbon, Tim Lincecum, Jered Weaver), but appear to be done.
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Byrd picked up his second PED suspension last year - he's done.

Utley had a decent season overall and can still probably produce, though he tapered off in the second half. I'd be surprised if he doesn't catch on somewhere in a platoon situation.
 
Also, I had to double-check, but this is Napoli's third separate stint with Texas. Get a room.
 
Byrd got suspended last June. His suspension is 162 games. He could return this June. That said, agree that he is done.
 
Marlins reportedly are about to be sold for $1.6 billion (more than 10 times what Loria paid for them) to a "New York-based real-estate developer" (DJT would fit that description).
 
I'm pretty sure I hate this new extra inning rule that places a runner on 2nd to start the inning. Apparently, it has been used overseas for awhile and will be tested in the GCL this year.

Are people complaining about the length of games? Is it a player/team complaint?
 
DaDeacs said:
I'm pretty sure I hate this new extra inning rule that places a runner on 2nd to start the inning. Apparently, it has been used overseas for awhile and will be tested in the GCL this year.

Are people complaining about the length of games? Is it a player/team complaint?
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Don't they already do it in the WBC?
 
I wouldn't mind assuming they dropped it for the playoffs (like NHL with the shootout).
 
Pilchard said:
Marlins reportedly are about to be sold for $1.6 billion (more than 10 times what Loria paid for them) to a "New York-based real-estate developer" (DJT would fit that description).
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Was kidding when I referenced Trump. Turns out the Marlins' purchaser includes Charles Kushner, Ivanka Trump's father-in-law (who happens to be a convicted felon).
 
 
Rays have made an offer to Wieters. Doubt the Rays leaked this; would guess that Boras (Wieters' agent) felt that the offer was too low and is trying to get other teams to drive up the price.
 
considering the source is heyman i would agree.
 
also big fan of the tommy hunter signing especially on a minor league deal.
 
oh it looks like the rays beat writer is the source. this is the leak before he signs elsewhere for the same money.
 
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