I remember some of the discussion at the time and I think it centred around a lot of the teams were an hour behind and it would damage tv ratings or something like that. But it was discussed.
this kind of play makes me wonder why we even have a 3b coach. Vlad didn't need to slide, if he stayed up he would have scored. The coach should be the eyes on the ball guy.
I'm watching Pittsburgh's feed for the ballgame. Holy cow, that's a difference. Full analysis of a hitter's swing and its improvements year over year. Not that Hazel Mae fluff.
Springer lead off nicely with a single. Bichette walks. Varsho (who's stroke looks good) knocked in Springer. Chappy with a long fly out to CF. Then Belt with a double.
I'm not so sure about that: I remember at the time that I thought going $9.3 was high as I don't remember anyone else going for him. My best comparison was Bellinger. There was a lot of competition for him so obviously a lot of people felt strong about his ability. I don't remember anyone interested in Belt. It was only the lack of interest that had me thinking it was a mistake.
I think Belt was injured and still is. He may be finished because of it. I also don't see who else was going to offer Belt $9.3 mm because of the health situation.