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  1. THOMAS JOSEPH
    I suppose it has to be Wags. Bride performed well last year and should have some cred for it.
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    A good bet that we will see him soon in the Bigs.
  3. THOMAS JOSEPH
    Interesting all the difference numbers. SpoTrac shows $87m, including benefits.
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    The Guerrero, Jr. deal is a serious mistake, one which will be a Cabrera-esque millstone around the Jays' team neck. With all of their whiffs in the FA market (and subsequent fan discontentment), it was ludicrously predictable that Toronto would vastly overpay. The amount and length of the deal are proof that fear of loss rules the MLB executive suites despite heavily skewed data against such inane commitments. Although Toronto might be able to afford such a millstone now, I wager this contract will be one of the top five or so in buyer's remorse. Investing this sum and term in a one-dimensional (with all due respect to his offense) player who represents 1/26th of a team is not wise.
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    Hate this, but I will also go with a 2-1 Mets series win, largely because of Sandy's understandable absence. I will go with Brandon Nimmo as MVP once again.
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    I add my puzzlement to Quantrill's early exit, given his pitch count, MLB starter experience, and rather thin bullpen. Are the Marlins concerned about confidence? I'm pleased with his very reasonable acquisition, I just cannot understand this obligatory tentativeness with starters. How will anyone ever stretch, plow through the dreaded third time through the lineup, and upgrade the players' own expectations of what constitutes satisfactory performances for MLB starting pitchers. The "quality start" is a measure of mediocrity. We must return to starters who can pace themselves with a pitching-to-contact strategy, The velocity conundrum (injury proclivity) and five-inning blowout pitch counts are starkly apparent league problems. These are juxtaposed over the multi-generational league BA and BAbip, that are hardly improving. Home runs and strike outs, and that's pretty much it despite offensive rule advantage changes. The NFL realized QB protection was paramount, but baseball experts believe velocity is the only effective pitching quality, despite the injury toll for the sport's pitching talent.
  7. THOMAS JOSEPH
    Marlins take the series 2 games to 1. MVP: Stowers
  8. THOMAS JOSEPH
    Mets win the series, 2 games to 1. MVP is Nimmo.
  9. THOMAS JOSEPH
    I agreed with Carver's Gillispie comments on Sunday's X live stream (3/30). Without tangential commentary regarding the reasons for such a strategy, Bendix and the Marlins have a successful approach to low-risk, low-cost player acquisitions. Gillispie might be another, in the Otto Lopez vein, and it's prescient as the team faces another round of starting pitching injuries. PS - Carver is likeable, and is zealous in his niche. My daughter was listening to the show and commented on his somewhat staccato delivery. She said he "seems passionate" but asked "didn't he say the same thing four times," even using the same words? Well, I said, "yeah, he does that." An "outsider's" perception is often interesting and revealing. I must remember the spelling for "Gillispie." I want to turn the second "i" into an "e" every time. Had to edit this comment to fix that.
  10. THOMAS JOSEPH
    Only four games in, yet the opening series brings smiles and hope. A young, hustling team can overachieve, growing together as a unit with their coaches. Players are aware of the universal low expectations which is ample fuel for that overachievement. Now, let's ambush the Mets. PS - Dane Myers is in Miami to stay, so let's get him a proper baseball number!
  11. THOMAS JOSEPH
    Certainly hard to disagree regarding the rotation and injuries. The Marlins' recent experiences perhaps even exceed the league -wide problem. So, it's likely other teams will continue the trend along with the Marlins. Keeping Stowers after his rough spring must revolve around the team's dearth of power options. But, I think power from Conine, Norby, and Mervis will also exceed the low expectations most pundits have. Team performance low-pressure should prevail in the clubhouse. I realize each player has career ramifications. But for the players and the coaches, there can hardly be another team that should be playing loose this season. How will that translate?
  12. THOMAS JOSEPH
    I'm pleased the Marlins opted to affirm Stowers. Given the alternatives, the team didn't have all that much to lose anyway. Of course, he could still go south, but we badly need his power. We shouldn't discount the confidence boost his walk-off will provide.
  13. THOMAS JOSEPH
    Get well wishes for Timmy Hutton. I remember him best as a former Expo. I try not to think about the Phillies. Lol.
  14. THOMAS JOSEPH
    Right. Sorry for the misspelling. I believe it should be "Moniak."
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    I like it!
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    Another FA contract disaster - Jordan Montgomery. MLB GMs epitomize foolishness, literally throwing darts and hoping with a rabbit's foot. This is multiplied with pitchers, but the decade-long mega deals are millstones around team necks, too. So very few of the deals are positive vis-á-vis the financial commitments made that I seriously question the basic competency of the top executives in the industry. Perhaps we should offer owner vanity and fear of MLBPA complaints as factors in the repetitive lunacy. Oh, well. Not our money and it is entertaining.
  17. THOMAS JOSEPH
    Wondering your thoughts about Mickey Monika, just released in Anaheim? He had a reputation as a sparkplug.
  18. THOMAS JOSEPH
    There's no reason to overact on Stowers, given how the season is aligning. We need the power. Give him plenty of leeway. All we need is another early dump, a la Bleday. What's the damn urgency? Frankly, I've seen too much Spring Training to go wild over a good one or despair over a poor one. The only exception is a player that is out of shape or mentally uninterested.
  19. THOMAS JOSEPH
    The Miami Herald guy wants spending. If he owned the team, would he reach into his own bank account for player contracts? If the team shouldn't stand on its own revenue, why not? How much does the team actually make? Twenty million dollars net? Great. We can sign Kiner-Falefa.
  20. THOMAS JOSEPH
    I can dig the "growing boy" possibility, but... It's wild that there were so many changes with the technology as the impetus.
  21. THOMAS JOSEPH
    Thanks for the compilation. PS - I wouldn't mind that uni combination all year. Cheers.
  22. THOMAS JOSEPH
    Damn. Those sliders look great. Definitely looking for them on my LDP visits this year. I was glad to see LMF on the Locked on Marlins podcast. I also noticed his avatar on the last FOF live show on X. Surely, the odd circumstances around the Marlins Minor League POTY won't continue. I read your full article thinking the earned more opportunities and it was a shame that circumstances in Miami ,mitigated against them.
  23. THOMAS JOSEPH
    I hope the record-setting number of players used because of all the trades and injuries isn't eclipsed, but the roster's bound to be more fluid than most teams. With the young composition and competitiveness at some positions apparent, we should welcome the opportunities as much as the players will.
  24. THOMAS JOSEPH
    Cabrera is like a funky-colored shirt in your closet. You hate to throw it out, but it never seems to fit in your plans.
  25. THOMAS JOSEPH
    Thanks for the downloadable Media Guide - you guys are great.
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