Article: The Hunt For An Ace Starter

[Thrylos]

 

That class is certainly more heavy on star batters (Harper, Machado, Donaldson, Blackmon, Dozier, McCutchen) than pitchers...

 

Quick:  Point to the one that does not belong in the list   

Edited October 27, 2017 by Thrylos

[Guest]

Matt Harvey’s velocity and quality have trended down significantly since he was good in 2013. He’s had a lot of injuries and issues in the clubhouse and off the field. Expecting him to again be an ace is like expecting Tiger Woods to win another Masters.

[Thrylos]

 

Matt Harvey’s velocity and quality have trended down significantly since he was good in 2013. He’s had a lot of injuries and issues in the clubhouse and off the field. Expecting him to again be an ace is like expecting Tiger Woods to win another Masters.

 

Harvey did not have any clubhouse issues.  He had partying in NYC issues.  And injuries.  If healthy, getting him out of NYC might help him lots.

[Guest]

Harvey did not have any clubhouse issues.  He had partying in NYC issues.  And injuries.  If healthy, getting him out of NYC might help him lots.

When Jose Reyes thinks your conduct is unacceptable, you’ve lost your own clubhouse.

[Mr. Brooks]

Harvey did not have any clubhouse issues. He had partying in NYC issues. And injuries. If healthy, getting him out of NYC might help him lots.

Well he lied about why he didn't show up, so that changes it from a partying issue to a clubhouse issue.

But, we all make mistakes, and he admitted he screwed up, so I certainly wouldn't hold it against him.

[Major League Ready]

 

They are independent contractors, so the team wouldn't pay payroll taxes.
Health and pension comes from MLB, not the team. Payroll and salary are going to be near identical in the case of mlb players.

 

It would make sense that MLB would be the administrator of health and pension plans but are these programs funded by the teams?

 

I could not find anything that confirms MLB players are contract employees.  Are you assuming they are independent contractors because they have a contract or is there verification somewhere?  It would be nice to know as we discuss the viability potential FA acquisitions and extensions.  It might also come into play where minimum wage for minor league players are concerned.  They too have contracts but are they employment contractors or are they independent contractors?

Edited October 29, 2017 by Major Leauge Ready