It essentially comes down to what is it that TNP is not panicking about?
Is it making the playoffs? Okay sure, there is like a 15% chance. Not great but it’s baseball and almost anything can happen
Is it the direction of the franchise and the bones of the structure? TNP seems only focused on making a playoff push to save face and say see I told you so at the expense of the future. Masterbather is right, the opportunity cost looms large
I wonder where the line in the sand is when it comes to selling at the deadline for them?
I like Barker too he’s grown on me a lot. I didn’t like him as much early in his career but I can appreciate him now. He can speak to the average fan which is important as not everyone gives a s*** about xwoba on contact or whatever
I’ve listened to quite a few games on the radio this year and always enjoy listening to itchy and scratchy after the game
I believe it 100% affects guys. Some players can be used in any situation and some guys develop their whole persona around being the man or the closer. Jordan Romano for example