Scholarship table
Wow, I’m amazed that politics can even enter a baseball thread! Do we have no shame?Back on the ranch, does anyone besides me find it amazing that the St. Louis Cardinals fired a manager who is a finalist for Manager of the Year? Yeah, I’m a die-hard Cardinals fan (yeup, in case you missed it Brother Newsie) but this one seems more than a bit weird.I have no idea what happened in 2021 that would fire Schlidt but something major happened in the post-mortem on the season. I know they had bullpen problems and they didn’t hit well (nobody did last year), but this is extraordinary for a team that prides itself on stability.Anyone with thoughts…?
Let him answer the question. I think it’s more than a fair one. After rereading the post I initially responded to, I think Wags was talking about 45 rather than 46 (or maybe not) so I am wondering where this diagnostic expertise has been for the last 5 years.
Of all the people to call a know it all in this thread, or this board, I'm truly baffled that I'm the one broadly painted with that brush FWIW, I meant the direct incident with the President in question. I'm not denying that he has, or overcame, a stutter. But at the same time he's nearly an 80 year old man in one of the highest stress roles in the world. I don't think its demeaning or disrespectful to have some concern about it and I don't believe that every time he falters speaking its just "oh its only a stutter". Same with his predecessor. Like mentioned earlier, its concerning that its a parade of senior citizens for the role, regardless of affiliation.But I'm so sorry that you're offended by my anecdotes. I'll DM you the next time I have a personal experience I want to share in a thread. Hopefully they pass your scrutiny. As for Jockey, we know he has absolutely no problem know-it-alls provided they agree with him
I’m glad you responded. It’s fair that you have concerns stated above and I was trying (badly apparently) to add some subtle humor suggesting you were actually referring to 45. I am not offended by your anecdotes although I will admit that I do sometimes wonder how you seemingly have one for virtually every topic on here. If you want to clear them first that’s cool Lastly, I actually think you are among the best posters here. You obviously have a ton of knowledge and your posts in threads like the investment thread are must-reads for me. I just didn’t think your post was appropriate in this case and reacted badly which I tend to do. All my way of saying my apologies.
Eduardo Rodriguez gets five (!!!) years, $80 million from Detroit.I’m speechless.
It's all funny money. Just about nothing surprises me anymore.I mean, the Panthers gave Darnold $19M sight unseen for next season, and he was the worst QB in the NFL.
The only difference, I suppose, is that in the NFL there's at least some semblance of a finite payroll due to the salary cap. Theoretically, in MLB, the ownership group can absorb whatever salaries they feel like paying. The only finite resource MLB owners have to worry about is their tolerance for reduced profit margins.
His advanced numbers were really quality.But that’s still a lot of money and years to a guy who hasn’t put it all together and has a damn heart condition
Berrios 7 (!!!!!!) years with Jays, $140 million.This is Bizarro World.
Syndergaard gets 1 year, $21MM from the Angels. Not a bad welcome back from major surgery
I actually think this is the worst contract handed out so far. Losing a draft pick for a one year deal that is wishing on an injury bounceback is just awful work.
Nightengale, who is wrong 97% of the time on all MLB stuff, but seems right 50% of the time on White Sox related things, is saying the Sox are in on Verlander.I don't hate the idea of it, but also really need to know how healthy he is, and of course numbers/years. Hypothetically if they did one year, $16 million, I think I'd be fine with it. But this pitching market has been wacky so far, so who knows.
I believe that is less than his Astros one year qualifying offer Justin is more likely to first shop for 2-3 years deals If none he will stay here for a year versus a pay cut one year deal with y’all