Laika

I just believe that they are a stupid org now. They are 10 years behind the times on pitching development. It's a nightmare. They have obviously been a solid organization in several ways for the last decade+. They do (or have done) some very good things in terms of developing hitters, old school scouting, and transactions at the MLB level. But the cracks are showing... Couple years ago they traded Adolis Garcia for cash, then Randy Aronzarena for Matthew Liberatore!!! Some might see the Arenado and Goldschmidt performances at their ages to be dumb luck and nothing more.

Dude is 6'6", 250 Carlson might have a separated shoulder or something but this was a a foot away from being a Walker concussion + a Carlson blown ACL Walker is a -20 OF. It is hilarious. I hope the Cards keep him out there all year.

On March 25th. These f***ing idiots. I mean, mostly Jordan Walker.

Yeah Shi didn't think of it on his own. Team told him they did it probably

But he was also good in the minors and in 2022

(3) Any Player who has a right to refuse the assignment of his contract under paragraph 2(a) above may grant consent to an assignment of his contract in advance of any specific contemplated assignment if such consent (a) is granted not more than ten (10) days prior to the start of the championship season for which the consent is given, ( is in writing, © designates the assignee Club and (d) requires that the assignment take place within 45 days from the start of the championship season or the date on which the consent is granted, whichever is later. The Club shall provide a copy of the Player’s consent to the Association contemporaneously upon the Club’s receipt of such consent. Any Player with at least 4 years and 127 days of credited Major League Service may grant consent to an assignment prior to accruing, and to be effective after he accrues, the five years of credited Major League Service necessary to refuse an assignment without his consent, in accordance with paragraph A(3). No Club shall attempt to secure, by any Major League terms included in a Minor League Uniform Player Contract, an advance consent to an assignment to a Minor League club, and any consent so secured shall have no force or effect. All effective advance consents shall include the option for the Player to elect free agency. Any such elections made pursuant to the advance consent shall require written confirmation by the Association, as set forth under Article XX(D)(3).

did you miss the part about this "advanced consent" s***? I guess if DV says yes before the season begins, the Jays could outright him or cut him up to 45 days into the season and only pay him his pro-rated salary.

Having Mike Mayers in AAA will be great.

but muh projekshuns!!!!!!!!!!

Mayza is f***ed. Sitting 91, touching 93. That's 2-3 ticks below 2023.

91.... 91.... 93

let's see if Mayza is good

nah don't get hurt, that's the key right now

52 pitches for Goose I guess they are being cautious with him. Or maybe he will throw a bit on the side right now.

I need Davis Schneider to not suck It's important for my brand can he please not suck?

Gausman looks 100

Hate the idea of Yimi as "THE CLOSER" even if it would only be a few chances. Would prefer they just play matchups. Mayza (if healthy) vs lefties and certain hitters, Green vs certain hitters

Palmegiani really had a hitless spring? wow

I feel like Montgomery is a lemon I would not care if any AL Easy team signs him. If Baltimore wants to use that chunk of their long-term budget on a mid-rotation guy, go ahead.

One thing we could do is get rid of most of the current stickied threads, and move Around Baseball and General Blue Jays Discussion and the MiLB Discussion threads to the stickied section.

Yeah I dunno why it happens this way. There is no law or whatever against other threads. People can create them. There is almost always a new thread for big news. We do have the Minor League thread, which is a good example. Not sure though that hitting, starting pitching, or bullpen threads would make sense on their own. Hmmmm. Maybe.

what does this have to do with Schneider

Absolutely

A mobster bookie who knew the guy has a massively rich friend who would probably pay his debts