General Baseball Chit-Chat Thread

[Clem Fandango]

Buster Olney of ESPN writes that the universal designated hitter being used in 2021 is a "safe bet."

The DH spot is currently set to be used only in the AL in 2021, but Olney believes that will change "unless the MLB and players' union animus erupts to the point of complete dysfunction." Olney's colleague, Jeff Passan, reported previously that owners want to keep the expanded playoffs in exchange for the universal DH sticking around, although some executives told him they think there will be a universal DH regardless of whether the MLBPA agrees to expanded playoffs or not. The consensus is that the universal DH will almost surely be part of the new CBA which will be negotiated next offseason, and it wouldn't seem to make much sense to have a one-year gap without it before it becomes a permanent fixture.

[Bertz]

 

As a team that might be sneaky buyers this winter I hope they do something dumb.

[jersey cubs fan]

 

As a team that might be sneaky buyers this winter I hope they do something dumb.

Show up Cohen by hiring Michael Steinberg

[WrigleyField 22]

 

As a team that might be sneaky buyers this winter I hope they do something dumb.

I'm putting money on some non baseball executive coming in.

[Bertz]

 

Okay this is actually pretty cool. I think she's been in the league office the last few years.

[jersey cubs fan]

 

Okay this is actually pretty cool. I think she's been in the league office the last few years.

 

[Outshined_One]

I think this is the first time I've ever said this, but that's a really smart decision by the Marlins.

[Derwood]

I'm sure all the gamergate incels on Twitter will be treating her very kindly

[Clem Fandango]

Because it's the Marlins, I hate how much I admire this move. Good on them.

[jersey cubs fan]

Guess who liked this tweet

 

[NonProfitCow]

[javy knows my name]

 

I mean, Tim Hudson, then Torii Hunter, but also probably neither? Buerhle as the undeserving anti-stats pick dark horse

[17 Seconds]

Guess who liked this tweet

 

 

you gonna tell us or what?

[Andy]

It was Bruce Miles

[jersey cubs fan]

Guess who liked this tweet

 

 

you gonna tell us or what?

You gonna guess?

[17 Seconds]

klaw

[NonProfitCow]

Robinson Cano tests positive...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For PED’s. Suspended all of 2021 and forfeits 24 mil.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

[NonProfitCow]

[NonProfitCow]

Apparently the Rockies and Reds have a “significant” deal in place.

[NonProfitCow]

Apparently the Rockies and Reds have a “significant” deal in place.

And it’s not.

[Omar]

How to make baseball a more exciting game:

• - limit each game to 4 innings, similar to 4 "quarters" in basketball and football (with extras "overtime" if needed)
  - Remove 1 outfielder (only 2 outfielders = more offense)
  - remove short stop (there isn't a base for them, why should they have an infield position? = more offense)
  - If a player hits a home run, they get to hit again
  - between innings the stadium lights are dimmed, zoomer/music/strobelights are blasted everywhere with cheerleaders
  - Large slow pitch softballs instead of baseballs (but they are allowed to throw them overhand)
  - Allow metal / corked bats
  

[Banedon]

So apparently MLB is claiming that coronavirus is causing physical damage to the stadiums so that they can file an insurance claim? I don't have access to the article, so I'm going off of the excerpt in the tweet....

 

[Backtobanks]

So apparently MLB is claiming that coronavirus is causing physical damage to the stadiums so that they can file an insurance claim? I don't have access to the article, so I'm going off of the excerpt in the tweet....

 

 

The rich get richer while the poor get poorer. After they possibly collect on the insurance claim, they will increase ticket prices to cover the increase in their insurance premiums. It's a never ending cycle.

[jersey cubs fan]

So apparently MLB is claiming that coronavirus is causing physical damage to the stadiums so that they can file an insurance claim? I don't have access to the article, so I'm going off of the excerpt in the tweet....

 

 

The rich get richer while the poor get poorer. After they possibly collect on the insurance claim, they will increase ticket prices to cover the increase in their insurance premiums. It's a never ending cycle.

They will increase ticket prices if/when demand allows for it, not to cover the cost of something else.