There are few rules for game threads. Virtually nothing is off topic. Let the conversation flow, like rain water, down hill, to the gutter. But there is a limit. And I have the power to set it. So let it be known, henceforth and forevermore: NO MORE MENTIONS OF COLONOSCOPIES. EVER. Are we clear? ARE WE CLEAR? CRYSTAL??
Nitpic: I believe it will be five out of six seasons with 90 losses (counting 2016), not six of seven. And...so far at least, yes. You are what your record says you are. And to date, they're historically bad. I don't think they maintain this pace, though.
I disliked the Hughes extension myself. But most here liked, or loved it. Fairness in conversation: I disliked the original Hughes signing (which would have been a fantastic deal just based on the first year if they had just left it alone), and kinda liked the Nolasco signing as well.
It would be, uh, high comedy to waive the guy, have him clear waivers, put him back on the 40 and 25 man, and back in the big league rotation within a month. For any other team, I mean.
Nice list. I strongly agree with 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, and 9. I am not as hard over on 3 and 5, but I can see the rationale. I would expand 4 to "year round" instead of "at the trade deadline."