The Hey its 2021 now guys MLB thread

[The Sultan]

So it appears that the Brewers are waiving Travis Shaw off the injured list.  No surprise given the acquisition of multiple infielders, most notably Escobar and Tellez.  A sincere Thank You for the contribution the 'Mayor of Ding Dong City' has made this year.  Always playing full speed, he carried the team for extended periods back in April and May. 

Yeah kinda sad but completely understandable.

[rocky_warrior]

First career start and was a Rule 5 pick last year to boot.  Absolutely amazing

Fortunately I was on mlb.tv and they posted the "no hitter" alert - watched the last 3 outs "live".  Mowed them down.  Fun times.

[Jockey]

So it appears that the Brewers are waiving Travis Shaw off the injured list.  No surprise given the acquisition of multiple infielders, most notably Escobar and Tellez.  A sincere Thank You for the contribution the 'Mayor of Ding Dong City' has made this year.  Always playing full speed, he carried the team for extended periods back in April and May.

.157 and .191 the last 2 years he played for the Brewers. Got rid of him and Arcia this year. My 2 least fave Brewer hitters in a long time.

I won't miss them a bit. 

[jsglow]

.157 and .191 the last 2 years he played for the Brewers. Got rid of him and Arcia this year. My 2 least fave Brewer hitters in a long time.

I won't miss them a bit.

As a ballplayer at this stage of his career, I agree.  But no one can ever question his hustle, leadership, and commitment to the team.  He'll have earned his ring if the Crew gets one and is always welcome back at Am Fam.

[wadesworld]

Also was playing through some tough personal times. Daughter was in the PICU at Children's his last stint. From everything I've heard, he's a really good person.

[BM1090]

Also was playing through some tough personal times. Daughter was in the PICU at Children's his last stint. From everything I've heard, he's a really good person.

Yep. And from what I've heard, the same goes for Arcia.

[Jockey]

As a ballplayer at this stage of his career, I agree.  But no one can ever question his hustle, leadership, and commitment to the team.  He'll have earned his ring if the Crew gets one and is always welcome back at Am Fam.

Yeah I agree. Plus he was outstanding his 1st year in Milwaukee.

[Jockey]

Yep. And from what I've heard, the same goes for Arcia.

People like to criticize athletes, but, generally they are pretty good people. Arcia was great in the dugout, but that big looping swing drove me nuts.

[4everwarriors]

Yeah kinda sad but completely understandable.

Did dey ax #12 if it wuz ok wit 'im, hey?

[WI_Inferiority_Complexes1]

The White Sox certainly do not play World Series Champion defense.

[The Sultan]

Jack Morris should be fired today.

[4everwarriors]

Really? BFD, hey?

[The Sultan]

Really? BFD, hey?

Ah....ignoring casual racism.  Shocking.

[tower912]

Jack Morris should be fired today.

The Elmer Fudd defense.

He apologized as soon as it was brought to his attention.

I assume he will be let go.

[MU82]

As always, I'm a big believer in second chances, so I hope he doesn't get canned. I hope he is given a chance to learn and grow.

But his apology was extremely weak -- the old "if I offended" not-really-apology -- and I certainly wouldn't be outraged if he's gone.

[cheebs09]

As always, I'm a big believer in second chances, so I hope he doesn't get canned. I hope he is given a chance to learn and grow.

But his apology was extremely weak -- the old "if I offended" not-really-apology -- and I certainly wouldn't be outraged if he's gone.

Reading some articles, I don't know that this is totally out of character for him. It looks like he's kind of known for making thinly veiled racist comments. This one just seems to be more explicit than normal.

[MU82]

Reading some articles, I don't know that this is totally out of character for him. It looks like he's kind of known for making thinly veiled racist comments. This one just seems to be more explicit than normal.

I didn't know that about him, so maybe he's already had second and third and fourth chances. If so, it's time to drop the curtain.

[4everwarriors]

Ah....ignoring casual racism.  Shocking.

Not condoning what he said, but this is definitely not chit-canned worthy, aina?

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Not condoning what he said, but this is definitely not chit-canned worthy, aina?

In most occupations, I would agree. For on-air journalists? Not sure that I do.

[The Sultan]

Not condoning what he said, but this is definitely not chit-canned worthy, aina?

You might be right, but when you say "BFD" you lead me to believe that you don't think it's a big f*cking deal.

Guys lack Jack Morris are a dime a dozen.  Not sure why you would have enough loyalty to him to give him a second chance. 

[4everwarriors]

Guess I'm not woke enough. Would be interested what Ohtani's comments were upon hearing the clip. I'm thinking he won't make a thing about it, hey?

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Guess I'm not woke enough. Would be interested what Ohtani's comments were upon hearing the clip. I'm thinking he won't make a thing about it, hey?

Doesn't just matter what Ohtani thinks hey?

[jficke13]

Guess I'm not woke enough. Would be interested what Ohtani's comments were upon hearing the clip. I'm thinking he won't make a thing about it, hey?

This is going to be some radical news, but there are more people in the world than just you. Some of them may have opinions that differ from yours. Some may be harder to offend, or easier. The fact that you don't see what Morris said as a fireable offense is, to put it charitably, irrelevant to whether he should or will be. The people who actually have a stake in the Tigers organization and Ballysports are the people whose opinions matter. Somewhat less so, the people who watch Tigers broadcasts may have opinions that matter (in so far as they could choose not to keep watching so long as Morris is employed). But a random dude with no ties whatsoever to the Tigers who just really wants to make sure that no consequences attach to Morris in this situation... uh... less so.

Do you have a reason for leaping to Morris' defense? Because regardless of how "bad" what he said was, the only reason I could see feeling compelled to argue publicly that it shouldn't be grounds for dismissal is if you think "eh, sounds like something I might say and I sure don't want those pitchforks coming for me."

[Jockey]

You might be right, but when you say "BFD" you lead me to believe that you don't think it's a big f*cking deal.

Guys lack Jack Morris are a dime a dozen.  Not sure why you would have enough loyalty to him to give him a second chance.

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He absolutely should have a second chance. But that came and went-as well as a third chance.

He should just go to Barstool where his racism and misogyny would fit right in.

[HutchwasClutch]

This is going to be some radical news, but there are more people in the world than just you. Some of them may have opinions that differ from yours. Some may be harder to offend, or easier. The fact that you don't see what Morris said as a fireable offense is, to put it charitably, irrelevant to whether he should or will be. The people who actually have a stake in the Tigers organization and Ballysports are the people whose opinions matter. Somewhat less so, the people who watch Tigers broadcasts may have opinions that matter (in so far as they could choose not to keep watching so long as Morris is employed). But a random dude with no ties whatsoever to the Tigers who just really wants to make sure that no consequences attach to Morris in this situation... uh... less so.

Do you have a reason for leaping to Morris' defense? Because regardless of how "bad" what he said was, the only reason I could see feeling compelled to argue publicly that it shouldn't be grounds for dismissal is if you think "eh, sounds like something I might say and I sure don't want those pitchforks coming for me."

Should Devin Funchess have been released by the Packers after recently telling reporters he can tell they're smiling through their masks because their eyes get all "ch*nky"? 

He was reprimanded by the Packers, nothing more, and it was barely covered anywhere, especially after the Packers reprimand the day after the remarks.

You ok how that was handled?