MLB News & Notes (other than Cubs or Sox)

[1060Ivy]

Good review of the AL East with focus on the Nationals need to win over next couple of seasons considering the expected losses of Harper, a couple soon-to-be aging starters, and a number of back loaded contracts.   The Nats have had the talent to compete for a few seasons but still haven't won a playoff series. Lucky for the Cubs and all other MLB teams, Dusty is at their helm. 

 

https://theringer.com/the-nationals-worl....vzyif82p8

[VanSlawAndCottoCheese]

Good review of the AL East with focus on the Nationals need to win over next couple of seasons considering the expected losses of Harper, a couple soon-to-be aging starters, and a number of back loaded contracts.   The Nats have had the talent to compete for a few seasons but still haven't won a playoff series. Lucky for the Cubs and all other MLB teams, Dusty is at their helm. 

 

https://theringer.com/the-nationals-worl....vzyif82p8

 

Imma go out on a limb and say that there's no chance that the Nationals win the AL East this year nor in the foreseeable future.

[1060Ivy]

 

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Good review of the AL East with focus on the Nationals need to win over next couple of seasons considering the expected losses of Harper, a couple soon-to-be aging starters, and a number of back loaded contracts.   The Nats have had the talent to compete for a few seasons but still haven't won a playoff series. Lucky for the Cubs and all other MLB teams, Dusty is at their helm. 

 

https://theringer.com/the-nationals-worl....vzyif82p8

 

Imma go out on a limb and say that there's no chance that the Nationals win the AL East this year nor in the foreseeable future.

 

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And I would agree with you even if the Nats were playing in the AL. 

 

You never know there could be a massive re-alignment of the divisions resulting in the Nats move to the AL. 

[VanSlawAndCottoCheese]

I've got a new favorite non-Cub prospect to get all syrupy about.

[rok]

Can't wait to see how he stacks up.

[Butcher]

My hunch is he'll make an excellent batter.

[jstraw]

They'll end up flipping him for prospects.

[chshdsck]

I wonder how many Friday nights Joey's girlfriend told her mom, "Mom, I'm just going out to eat some Pankake(s)"?

[rok]

So this is kinda cool, whether you care about the WBC or not. Team Israel has a mascot, Mosche, otherwise known as the Mensch on the Bench.


https://twitter.com/standwithus/status/8...3115377664

[chshdsck]

Does his shirt say Jew Crew?

[jstraw]

I sure hope so. I'd buy one.

[rok]

I sure hope so. I'd buy one.

You can now.

https://www.americasfinestapparel.com/co...5105294403

[chshdsck]

Looks like an official report was released from Florida stating Jose Fernandez was going 65 MPH - while intoxicated - on his boat before hitting the rocks, killing himself and his two passengers. The families of the passengers are now suing his estate.

 

Oh boy....

[Kid]

So is it weird that my reaction to seeing that Scott Feldman would be the Reds' opening day starter was to feel sympathy for them.

[rok]

I'm just grateful that they're in our division.