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Max effort pitching probably has the biggest impact on innings pitched, to be honest. There's also perception that pitchers become less effective as batters have the opportunity to see the pitcher's offerings multiple times through the order, though there are plenty of pitchers out there who have results which contradict that line of thinking. Based on personal experience, putting maximum effort into anything, from lifting weights to sprinting to chopping wood results in a massive drop off in stamina. Fatigued pitchers become injured pitchers.

Professional sports revenue is unsustainable. MLB owners need to cut costs. MLB owners need to cut ticket prices. MLB owners need to refuse regional sports channel money. MLB should only cut player pay by a factor of 10+ There is hyper inflation You cover a lot of ground here. I think the general idea is baseball and other sports are too expensive for you and you don't contribute significantly to the revenues for pro sports, but maybe you would if they made their sport way less expensive. I think a lot of people share your opinion in regard to the cost of pro sports attendance; however, until people who are contributing suddenly stop contributing to pro sports and new people refuse to take their place, costs will likely continue to increase. The part in bold is the major factor on whether or not MLB would, respectfully, care about your opinion. I actually think the entertainment industry in the United States is in pretty good shape for capitalism overall. Supply and demand are largely dictating the marketplace with some noticable warts (Ticketmaster, "Ebay" aka Stubhub, cable TV networks, cough, cough). In regard to hyper inflation, that's a much broader subject better to cover on a totally different site.

This is probably valid... but also makes me want to stab myself in the eyeballs.

I have no idea. I think it depends a lot on how much of the season is lost. Season ticket holders are going to be irate and rightfully so. If a significant portion of the season is lost, I'd be willing to bet many will not renew. In terms of impact to the sport as a whole, more important is game changes to make it interesting to watch and appeal to younger audiences.

Mitch Garver should play catcher as much as possible because that's where he benefits the Twins, and himself, the most.

So what you're saying is... it's horrible these families are receiving life alterning money and their teenagers are going to an academy which gives them some limited education and safety because MLB could single handedly alter the economic conditions of entire large countries. Got it. Aside from that, your position would probably benefit from some research. https://sabr.org/journal/article/the-path-to-the-sugar-mill-or-the-path-to-millions-mlb-baseball-academies-effect-on-the-dominican-republic/

The rules are being put in place to level the playing field between teams and avoid damaging MLB's reputation as international scouting and tactics become more aggressive. It's that simple.

I'm extremely skeptical Jax has any value. While Jax's slider shows great movement, it was not effective. https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/savant-player/griffin-jax-643377?stats=statcast-r-pitching-mlb There is some potential bad luck in there, but Jax didn't have a single effective pitch last year and the expected numbers were mostly pretty poor. Duffey's curveball was far better than Jax's slider when Duffey came up while Duffey's fastball was probably in the same area as Jax's. I think it's a lot more likely Jax could fill a spot start or middle relief, low leverage role.

Anytime you feel like stopping with the misquotes, let me know...

Are you saying players who aren't good enough to produce at the MLB level should be paid more than the $500-800k they're going to be making? Boras clients may only represent 15% of all MLB players, but it was reported in this thread (I didn't verify) his clients represent 30% of the representatives who are leading negotiations. Those reps determine whether or not the players get to vote at all. Aside from that, I'm firm in the belief Max Scherzer and Kris Bryant absolutely have dramatically more pull than Ryan Jeffers and Jorge Alcala and the elite players (disproportionately represented by Boras) in the game have more pull than the non-elite. MiLB players do not have a vote and are not part of the CBA. MLB players do not care about MiLB players and they've shown that for decades. Again, because you're building a strawman here, I don't think Boras is some sort of puppeteer. I do think the amount of power he wields is bad for the process. People do not think for themselves. It's rare. Most people listen to whatever biased and probably inaccurate source they've decided to believe. Viewership of major news channels should prove my point there.

Most MiLB players never make the MLB. In fact, 9 of 10 MiLB will never make MLB. So the 10% of MiLB who will become pre-arb eligible, yes, that tiny minority of players would eventually become pre-arbitration eligible, but many of those 10% not within the currently being negotiated CBA period. Boras often represents the elite players, not the rank and file guys, and it's not surprising why Boras would want the MLBPA to ask for the pre-arbitration pool to be applied to a very select few top elite players. The MLBPA entered into negotiation ill-prepared with poor leadership. They've been unreasonable, reckless, emotional and unprofessional throughout the process. I'm cautious about declaring Boras some mysterious puppeteer behind the scenes, carrying out some Machiavellian plot, but the idea he's exercising dramatically too much power is an understatement.

It's risk reward. The average team making the World Series has a payroll of $130MM over the past decade or so. A team paying $200MM can make more mistakes so they can be more aggressive than a team with a $100MM or $150MM payroll. Risks don't always pan out. $100MM is enough to be competitive in baseball.

It's a math thing. If Boras clients represent 1/3 of the player committee, they're going to have enough power to sway the negotiations agreements one way or the other. If 33% of the committee is willing to unanimously vote "no" on a deal, that means you'd need 75% of the other committee members voting "yes" against some of the strongest and most recognizable players in the game. For people who didn't want to listen to a 30 minute meandering rant, Bill Madden essentially talks about a whole bunch of major concessions owners made where the MLBPA committee had essentially agreed to the proposals in principle only to have Max Scherzer and other Boras clients blow up the negotiations entirely. The owners have made enormous concessions in my opinion, and those concessions have been reported on from multiple sources. No draft pick compensation for qualifying offers. Increasing luxury tax floor ask from $180MM to $220MM. Eliminating draft pick penalties for exceeding luxury tax. Raising the league minimum salary. Establishing bonus pool for pre-arbitration players. Draft lottery Age 29.5 or 6 years free agency Players have made... zero concessions. The MLBPA came in asking for the moon and stars and have asked for multiple things like the age 29.5 free agency only to see the owners agree, and then backtrack and ask for something else. I hope the owners move ahead with replacement players at this point. I want the MLBPA to burn to the ground.

That's what OPS+ and bWAR are for. Griffey, Jr. and Mays had similar performances and similar value to each other when compared to their peers. I don't know what number either of them wore and I don't care. Justin Morneau wore #33. Does that make him better than Mays? You're free to like Mays better than Griffey, Jr. but Griffey, Jr. was just as good for the start of their careers and Griffey, Jr. is arguably more popular than Mays on top of that. I like Eduardo Escobar more than either one of those guys, haha. Personal favorites aside, your assertion that Griffey, Jr. isn't in the same league as Mays offensively, defensively, popularity-wise, etc doesn't stand up to to data.

There is no dis Owners already pool 50% of their revenue for revenue sharing. So the Steinbrenners pay for the Pohlads already. The expectation well run franchises act as charity foundations for poor running franchises is hardly fair. Aside from that, the biggest issue in the sport is 3 outcomes right now. MLB is the most competitive major sport in the United States and every time MLB proposes a rule change to try and improve the sport, the MLBPA tries to block it and use it for leverage.

Every player could sniff free agency if they wanted. All they have to do is decline taking the hundreds of thousands or millions in draft bonuses with absolutely no risk for the player. Then go play in Japan and post back for MLB (free agent) after the player proves dominant in Japan. The mean average slot bonus allotment in MLB was $825,000 per player for the first 10 rounds. The median was $375,000. For 0 games played and 0 minutes worked. You know why most players don't reach free agency? They're not good enough to play at the MLB level. Not sure why they should get paid for doing a poor job.

My older brother had knee issues in sports and was told to strengthen his knees when he was in his teens/early 20s. Helped him immensely. Young or old, if the muscles around your joints are weak from not working that specific group out, the joint takes a pounding and fluid buildup, inflammation and tendonitis are sure to follow. I started having knee pain years ago and I added muscle to my legs and poof, haven't had any issues in years and years. It's crazy. Those muscles act like reinforcement for the tendons and ligaments, preventing them from stretching and pounding the joint. Such a bummer. I don't like working out, haha.

If the owners feel a deal is imminent, they could end the lockout now and get players into Spring Training while the final issues get hammered out.

Ken Griffey, Jr. was arguably just as good as Willie Mays for their age 20-29 years. After that, injuries piled up and Griffey, Jr. faded while Mays got even better in his early 30s and remained in his prime production for 6 years longer than Griffey, Jr. One of the following is Willie Mays and one is Ken Griffey, Jr. a20-29 seasons. .302/.384/.581 OPS .965, OPS+ 152, 67.5 bWAR .317/.390/.585 OPS .975, OPS+ 158, 68.1 bWAR There's no doubt Mays had the superior career, but in terms in how well they were loved and in talent and production before injuries, arguing Mays and Griffey, Jr. are in different leagues isn't reasonable, IMHO.

In reference to what you're saying https://www.si.com/mlb/2022/03/01/marlins-shortstop-miguel-rojas-comments-derek-jeter-steps-down-ceo#:~:text=Joel Sherman of The New,decision to leave the franchise. Considering Spotrac has the Marlins at a $88.5MM total projected payroll for 2022, that may be telling about the CBA. Did the $100MM floor go out the window? If it was still on the table, the Marlins would be in a spot which would require them to put in another $10-15MM.

Arraez primarily had issues with inflammation and fluid build up after ACL surgery on a knee. In addition, last year, Arraez was dealing with knee tendonitis in his other knee. Arraez was told by Twins trainers and medical staff that strengthening his lower body and slimming up could allievate his issues from my understanding. It's straightforward PT protocol for those types of knee pain issues across pretty much any activity. Strengthen the surrounding muscle to relieve stress on the joint and trim some excess weight. It has the added benefit of increasing mobility. It remains to be seen how much work Arraez has put into it, but if Arraez does commit himself, it could have a huge payday behind it.

Any team could acquire an ace at any time. Literally, every single day of the regular or off season. The Pittsburgh Pirates could get Corbin Burnes from the Milwaukee Brewers, for instance. It's all a matter of what the team wants to pay. Aside from that, what difference does it make if the Twins have Montas for 2 years? They gain two or three wins per season, maybe? They avoided 90 losses last year by the skin of their teeth and good fortune with a much more trustworthy roster than they have right now.

Yeah, it sure would be interesting to know why he felt the Marlins vision no longer matched his. For Miami, especially, I think it's valid for them to know why Jeter felt the need to make such a bold move. If the franchise is continuing to advocate for a non-competitive payroll, etc, or if it was just a difference in philosophies etc.

It's a really unexpected thing to see and bares questions about the Marlins or potentially the negotiations? "We had a vision five years ago to turn the Marlins franchise around," Jeter said in a statement, "and as CEO, I have been proud to put my name and reputation on the line to make our plan a reality. "That said, the vision for the future of our franchise is different than the one I signed up to lead. Now is the right time for me to step aside as a new season begins." https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2022/02/28/derek-jeter-steps-down-miami-marlins-ceo/6973992001/

Because the professional coaches who are paid to identify and correct things which could lead to players being unsuccessful at the MLB level thought Martin could benefit from a change is what I'd go with. Buxton has made tons and tons and tons of changes to his swing. Some at the direction of coaches; some at his own direction.