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I am hypercritical of Baldelli for his early hooks. But this early in the pitching year? 80+ is sufficient, particularly if Baldelli is conferring with his catcher and pitcher. Note: I said, "IF." -
Vazquez worked over that Astro lineup, his former teammates.
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Area Bozo Troubled by Quicker Games
Dave Borton replied to RandBalls Stu's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
The irony is that his scorecard reads 73. -
The old MLB trick of counting tix sold, not butts in the seats.
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Game time: 1:57
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10,000 fans. I lived in South Florida. It is baseball country. Huge Latin following yet this franchise can't figure out how to draw. What a way to mess up a viable market.
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Started 30 Mar. He signed w/Fukuoka SoftBanks Hawks, $1.35MM. Went 0-3 in first game.
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Jake is starting in RF for the Phils this afternoon (on Fox broadcast). I remember the first time I saw him. Sprinted to his position and off-the-field as well. Last game I saw him? Sprinted both ways still. Effort counts when talent is suspect. Reminds me of what my basketball coach whispered to me more than once.
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I would still argue that Donaldson had no leadership qualities whatsoever despite the vague references you cite. His behaviors, his actions, his interviews, his performance suggest he was nothing but a prima donna, masquerading as a self-appointed leader. With respect, don't force fit a non-leader into leadership category. We have all seen them at our worksites. Needn't do that w/JD.
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Pulled by Spenser Pence, not Posey. Just for the archives as I tune into the Mets'Marlins audio,
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Those fans weren't in the clubhouse nor was I. From the moment I saw his first interview, I said, "OMG, what a clown. Why him for $+20MM?"
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Miranda at 3B still scares me (.950 career wise if memory serves me).. My guess is that he moves to DH when Buxton is ready to go in CF. Farmer moves to 3B. Lots of flexibility with this roster.
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It is well written, with excellent application. Teams are teams whether they are playing ball, delivering healthcare, or brainstorming business plans. Well done. In part III, I would like to see some discussion of formal leaders (Joe Maddon, Tito Francona, Craig Counsell and the like) and their gifts which make them unique.
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Mr Donaldson.
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Trevor Hildenberger. Now 32, he was on last roster cut from Giants. Active in unionizing MiLB (owners accepted union without a necessary vote!), now on the Sacramento River Cats roster. https://www.thenation.com/article/society/minor-league-baseball-union-bill-fletcher/ Plouffie is a co-host on podcasts Talkin' Live and Baseball Today. Randy Rosario went to Cubs/Iowa/KC/Japan and now plays for the Saraperos de Saltillo in the Mexican League.
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Am in Arizona for opener. Have one for me. d.b.
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Seth, superb summary for those of us who haven't dialed in this Spring. Been busy with WBC in Phoenix and college ball/high school ball in Tucson. Thanks much. db
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Last Spring, 2022. The D'Backs are arm-wrestling with the Maricopa County Stadium District, owner of the stadium over improving the stadium. Lease runs thru 2027. Rumblings of "move to Vegas." https://arizonasports.com/story/3504499/diamondbacks-leaders-weighing-options-for-future-home-ballpark/
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A footnote to the topic. Chase Field did not open the dome. Not once. Safety issue. Cables in bad shape. Field must have no occupants while opening or closing. 4 miles of cables and they can't ensure their integrity. https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/mlb/diamondbacks/2022/04/01/cable-problem-prevent-chase-field-roof-motion-arizona-diamondbacks-fans-present/7251859001/
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Just recv'd a ridiculously long survey from the WBC on my experience. I dumped it after 7 minutes when they had 12 questions on one page asking me how much I spent by category. (hotel, food, transportation, etc) and no end in sight to the survey. Give me a break. I understand the intent of the question/data for promotion purposes to cities for future games. But once again, a survey designed by a consultant who thinks I have an hour for them.
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Big Ol' will say just about anything to score ratings.
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I had the good fortune to attend 6 games in Phoenix. I have never seen such electric crowds at a baseball game. Was I at a European soccer/football game or was this the Olympics? Mercy. The COL-MEX and the US-MEX games were outstanding in their own rights from a baseball perspective. But from a crowd sense, the excitement and enthusiasm of the crowd were just as thrilling. Great stuff. We are now up to 35-40% foreign born athletes (stats vary) on the diamond. Talent of the future needs to come from somewhere as our home-grown kids don't play baseball or don't have access to a field like I did as a kid. Want those rosters filled? Promote the WBC.
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CNATHOL: Ah, the unreported injuries the players aren't yet sharing w/the FO. Hold your socks, kiddies. We have just begun. https://www.menshealth.com/trending-news/g19521233/dumbest-baseball-injuries-ever/?slide=1
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Projecting the 2023 AL Central
Dave Borton replied to Ted Schwerzler 's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
Guardians, 88W Twins, 82W WSox, 80W Royals, 78W Tigers, 66W -
Matt Moses? I will be 75 next month. I played semi- ball for his grandfather, Isaac Moses (pictured below), with the Mt. Sinai Peninsulers. Moses managed for a helluva long time until he gave the on field management to his brother Aaron. Moses had 10 rules, none of which I kept very well. Always make the 1st or 3rd out at 3rd base. Ignore metrics. Only manage semi-pro. You will never have a Div III former pitcher telling you what the lineup is for the evening. Make sure that your announcers are not from Mt Dumont. Umps are free game, open season 12 months a year. Get tossed once every 10 games. Chew tobacco. Red Barn, preferably. Catchers can never have a knee on the ground. Every member needs to bring a case (12) balls to the first game of the year. Kids can keep ‘em if they go foul. Try one left-handed shortstop every year. It will confuse the opponents. Let the pitcher hit. Interjects some humor into drubbings. He made an 11th rule at the end of my playing days. Never hire the Mayor of Ft Myers for 3rd base coach.
