MLB Hot Stove 2020: Congratulations to the nations capital

Alex · Feb 9, 2020

Sadre Spinegnawer is so adamant about Rose not being in the Hall because he's a Cleveland guy.

Blitz · Feb 9, 2020

Whoa. Prospect capital went way up, Price though will only be $16 million per year for the Dodgers, that isn't bad. Looks like Joc to Angels will still happen.

I guess the Dodgers are essentially giving Verdugo, Downs, Maeda and some for Betts, Price, and it appears they will land Graterol who is a fairly touted prospect. Somewhat flipping Downs for Graterol, not bad in itself.

Dodgers - Betts, Price, Graterol
Red Sox - Verdugo, Downs, Wong
Twins - Maeda

Dodgers Acquire Mookie Betts, David Price

6:05PM: Nearing the finish line. The medicals are done and it appears as if all we're waiting on is approval …

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DickTrickle · Feb 9, 2020

Joc Pederson deal is apparently now off in the wake of this altered Betts deal. Seems interesting.

Sadre Spinegnawer · Feb 9, 2020

Sterling said:
Steroid era dudes need to compared to their era and not as all time metrics. I don't think McGwire or Sosa should get in, but Clemens, Arod, and Bonds should be no-brainers.

Good point, but I think you would agree, some line has to be drawn?

It is messed up we even have to have this debate. Fuck the whole league, at one level, for looking the other way when it was convenient.

I remember when Lance Armstrong's cheating got exposed. I was pissed above all else. I know it sounds trite, but I think this is true: how are we to explain this kind of shit to our kids?

Gankak · Feb 9, 2020

Sadre Spinegnawer said:
Good point, but I think you would agree, some line has to be drawn?

It is messed up we even have to have this debate. Fuck the whole league, at one level, for looking the other way when it was convenient.

I remember when Lance Armstrong's cheating got exposed. I was pissed above all else. I know it sounds trite, but I think this is true: how are we to explain this kind of shit to our kids?

THINK OF THE KIDS is a weak argument. Just tell them the truth. Let them learn a little something about the world as it is not what everyone thinks it should be.

Sadre Spinegnawer · Feb 9, 2020

I do not think the question is that easy Gankak. And anyway, what is the truth? Make money and fuck the haters?

That is a fast road to barbarity, sir!

Alex · Feb 9, 2020

Sadre Spinegnawer said:
Make money and fuck the haters?

That is a fast road to barbarity, sir!

This is a terrible take. Here I am, the SF liberal arguing with an Ohio dude, defending capitalism.

Sure I'm an Ohio dude too. Once upon a time.

Sadre Spinegnawer · Feb 10, 2020

Yeah my response sucked.

The real response would be, right, "People cheat. Do you really want to be a cheater?"

I think a lot of kids get that message. Which makes me a bit less depressed.

edit: I would be interested in "what do we tell the children?" stories from actual parents. I do not have any kids. As an enchanter, I view all the pets I've charmed as my kids. Sadre's kids.

Chanur · Feb 10, 2020

Further proof the Astros cheated during the world series.

As far as steroids guys Bud Sellig is in. The players should be too. It's a fucking joke.

Sterling · Feb 10, 2020

Chanur said:
Further proof the Astros cheated during the world series.

As far as steroids guys Bud Sellig is in. The players should be too. It's a fucking joke.

Indeed. Also, once again, this scandal has given Jomboy a much bigger audience which he deserves.

Muurloen · Feb 10, 2020

Aside from what is already established as truth the rest and majority of that video is opinion, commentary and theories.

The part about a guy sharing his dream about astros stealing signs against the Rays was ridiculous.

Gankak · Feb 10, 2020

Sadre Spinegnawer said:
Yeah my response sucked.

The real response would be, right, "People cheat. Do you really want to be a cheater?"

I think a lot of kids get that message. Which makes me a bit less depressed.

edit: I would be interested in "what do we tell the children?" stories from actual parents. I do not have any kids. As an enchanter, I view all the pets I've charmed as my kids. Sadre's kids.

Parent of 4. My message was cheating is bad and accomplishing anything while cheating takes away from that accomplishment. Also: the world sucks and is never fair.

DickTrickle · Feb 10, 2020

Muurloen said:
Aside from what is already established as truth the rest and majority of that video is opinion, commentary and theories.

The part about a guy sharing his dream about astros stealing signs against the Rays was ridiculous.

You're fine dismissing those opinions and theories but when it comes to opinions and theories -- not facts -- of other teams cheating (besides the Sox), it's suddenly completely acceptable. I'm sure you're being fully objective.

Fight · Feb 10, 2020

Justice for Bolsinger. Houston Asterisks have ruined lives and careers.

Muurloen · Feb 10, 2020

DickTrickle said:
You're fine dismissing those opinions and theories but when it comes to opinions and theories -- not facts -- of other teams cheating (besides the Sox), it's suddenly completely acceptable. I'm sure you're being fully objective.

And you gargling as fact is equal laughable.

DickTrickle · Feb 10, 2020

Muurloen said:
And you gargling as fact is equal laughable.

Lol, you keep the faith little buddy.

Drakurii · Feb 11, 2020

MLB plotting playoff expansion — with reality TV twist

Imagine a team picking its playoff opponent. Think about Brian Cashman and the Yankees deciding whether to face the Red Sox or avoid them in the first round of the postseason. All on live TV.

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MLB considering new format for postseason

Could Selection Sunday be coming to Major League Baseball? MLB is considering a significant restructuring of its playoff format, one which would begin with a dramatic live television show during which two teams from each league would have the ability to select their first-round opponents. The...

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Muurloen · Feb 11, 2020

Nearly half the teams in each league make the playoffs? Neat idea but pass.

If there were more teams in the league and less games then I think it would work.

DickTrickle · Feb 11, 2020

The idea of teams choosing their opponents is something I could get behind.

Rengak · Feb 11, 2020

DickTrickle said:
The idea of teams choosing their opponents is something I could get behind.

Yankees pick Twins every time for all eternity!

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