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  1. THOMAS JOSEPH
    I like Nick and wish him the best. It's great to be trading from a position of abundance.
  2. THOMAS JOSEPH
    Houston is a great destination - playoff-bound and boasting a legacy of success.
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    I'd like to be the Marlins PR team, writing about not trading either Alcántara or Cabrera: "We are delighted with the progress our young, aggressive core has achieved. We are in the Wild Card hunt, and we want Sandy and Edward to lead a strong finish this season. Miami, your team is playing great baseball!" Oh, well. Trading one or both won't deter the enthusiasm I have. For many Marlins fans, though, leaving the team substantially intact is balm on a wound. Start now with that healing.
  5. THOMAS JOSEPH
    And I think every Marlins fan is delighted with that news.
  6. THOMAS JOSEPH
    Oh, I didn't see that yet. The vibes are ominous.
  7. THOMAS JOSEPH
    Complaining about the Marlins' aggressive base play is misplaced. It's an integral part of the team identity that shouldn't be tampered with because of an unsuccessful inning or two.
  8. THOMAS JOSEPH
    Good day. Things are going well, so the Cards will sweep the Fish this time. MVP is Walker.
  9. THOMAS JOSEPH
    That is an excellent idea. My response is the proverbial "why not?" If De Los Santos is not ready, Johnston isn't getting a shot, and it's not the next position experiment for Jacob Berry, let's go with Heriberto. If Sánchez is traded, Marsee is likely the callup, which makes the first base idea even better. The dude has truly earned more playing time with his big (clutch) hits.
  10. THOMAS JOSEPH
    As always, eff the Red Sox and anything else to do with Boston.
  11. THOMAS JOSEPH
    OK, I will be the one to say it: Can't have too much pitching. The Marlins are quickly entering a realistic contention window. Sadly, as with my 1994 Expos, the work stoppage in 2027 (and a highly possible lost season) will intervene. As in everyday life, recovering from such chaos is much harder for those further down the totem pole. The only silver lining is that the 2027 sacrifice, we hope, is settled with systemic changes in MLB.
  12. THOMAS JOSEPH
    Bendix follows his two principles: discipline and incremental upgrading. There is apparently no financial issues as we now stand, so the process should be nice and clean.
  13. THOMAS JOSEPH
    As always, eff the Cubs,
  14. THOMAS JOSEPH
    Best wishes, Jesús.
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    Most of us are used to professions that require entry-level work and wages, respective and relative to the profession. Paying someone before there is any work production seems incongruent, especially in a game/business with huge failure rates. This is, of course, only a single step in the necessary systemic revamping required for sustainability in the sport. The upcoming CBA will be about that red line. Given the short careers and unique elements (as you noted) to even enter the system, I think MLB would be better off paying every Major Leaguer $15 million per year (based on the 187-day season) with increases for standout service time, without accoutrements or guaranteed deals. You make the big leagues, you are paid. You stay in the big leagues, you are paid. Failure is not institutionalized in guaranteed contracts for which hundreds and hundreds of horrendous deals can be recounted without much trouble. That's the system the MLBPA might consider benefitting all of their members, while creating league parity for fans. Top players will still be paid more, earn monster endorsements, and be set for life.
  16. THOMAS JOSEPH
    Nice work and thanks for the detailed information.
  17. THOMAS JOSEPH
    If the crowds become objectively large, does this mean that the stadium is suddenly no longer in a bad spot, start times are ok, and public transportation is adequate?
  18. THOMAS JOSEPH
    Arquette makes more than six-year major leaguer, Jesús Sánchez, on our roster. Silliness just never ends.
  19. THOMAS JOSEPH
    The first Padres run was ok, but the plate umpire missed calls badly that led to the second run. I switched over to other games on MLB.tv for a bit, as I am won't to do. Within a few pitches of my quick look-ins on two other games, announcers for the Angels and Rays directly criticized their respective plate umps for impactful missed calls. Who else noticed another example of MLB's prima donna syndrome when Bogaerts jogged to watch, anticipating a home run that wasn't - again. Barely made it to second base, largely because Lopez wasn't on the base for a relay. So tired of the high-priced self-admirers MLB. Luckily, though, our sport tops the other top-tier leagues in jewelry and earrings worn during actual games. Yeah!
  20. THOMAS JOSEPH
    That's interesting. I'd like to see that. Sounds like a lot of work, though.
  21. THOMAS JOSEPH
    I wonder if the analytics era will usher in more draft "successes?" I realize the definition of success is key to any answer. Shouldn't more information and available metrics improve the draft segment of "the game of failures?" It doesn't appear to be the case so far. As with thoroughbred horses, superior physical traits do not directly translate into success. As Dan Fogelberg sang in "Run for the Roses," there is the "something unknown" that drives success. All the metrics and experienced scouts can't measure the je ne sais quoi. What are your thoughts?
  22. THOMAS JOSEPH
    Although I have no interest in the ASG and related events anymore, I am happy for Stowers. He seemed to enjoy his experience thoroughly, topped off by that extracurricular home run. I hope he rides that high throughout the remainder of the season. As for Stowers' teammates, may the welcome rest and restoration bring them a second wind to close strongly and confound the pundits.
  23. THOMAS JOSEPH
    Orioles win the series 2 games to 1, taking a little wind out of Miami's sails going into the break. MVP will be Laureano.
  24. THOMAS JOSEPH
    The Marlins are catcher-rich right now, so it makes sense. Fortes is dependable and has come up with some timely hits. Moreover, I hate to mess with a good team chemistry. That said, we know the Bendix strategy of incremental improvement will not change. I see three or four guys moving at the deadline, including Cabrera.
  25. THOMAS JOSEPH
    Thanks for the work and pod links. Cheers.
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