Here's what is potentially a huge change from past years. That could be coaching. Imagine coaches actually helping young guys be ready for MLB baseball.
You are most likely correct.
Hopefully he's excited about a chance to earn a roster spot and stick with the club. Out with the old, in with the new.
It's like mountain climbing, climb high, sleep low until you're acclimated.
Ramos must be so pissed. He knows he needs more years in MiLB but here he is rushed to the majors. Pay raise. Plane rides. Big crowds. Ok, maybe not the big crowds.
When I was working at Six Flags I noticed they sent sand bags strapped in like people to test new rides or when they reopened the park for the new season.
That's how the Sox are using Maldonado.
Hmm, a trans player in other sports causes forfeits. How about Bauer cuts his nuts off and joins the team? I think folks might walk back their "I'm done if they sign him pledge".
Yes, by drafting first the Bears could have the biggest bust in franchise history. It didn't really matter who they picked in that spot. And many people will argue that anyone less than a HoF career is a bust.
I know I'll watch more games this year than the last ten years. He's already selling tickets.
When you started to pass me I looked at my speedometer and realized how slow I was going, bumped up my cruise control to the speed limit, and cruising nicely again.