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Reds and A’s saw the CBA, and said “we give”.

The freak out factor is high today. Mercy!

At least there’s some talk it won’t start until the 11th or 12th inning. Hopefully the 12th.

The Sox were remarkably healthy in 1990 and won 94 games. Don’t remember a huge problem league wide. Of course that’s pre-max effort baseball. But if they expanded in April 1990, they’re expanding the roster in April 2022.

They’ve said they’re waiting to discuss it, but let’s put it this way… In 1990, they ended the lockout on March 19, and opening day was April 9th. They went with 28 man active rosters for three weeks.

I’m thinking in April they expand rosters to 28 or 29, so I’m not too concerned…yet.

Noticed many teams have announced non-roster invitees. Kinda boring, but it would at least be a reminder of who is there. Can’t remember the catcher from the Nationals that signed.

I don’t think there’s any doubt Kimbrel is gone by Monday night.

Ok, fine. We’ll take Nolan Gorman.

https://www.tcdb.com/ViewCard.cfm/sid/204547/cid/13721142/2019-Topps-Update-US99-Parallel-Poise Is this card more valuable now?

Underwhelming, but fine if they get Conforto or better for RF.

I like that they’re doing this because it may make the sport more national than regional. But I’m surprised they’re going to do this considering travel costs, more west coast games for central and East teams, and there’s an outside chance a very mediocre division could have a losing record win a division. More than likely they’ll do this for a few years while they settle on the TB/Oak stadium issues and two team expansion, and then MLB will have a big realignment where the Sox and Cubs play at least 13 games a season.

That would be a nice get. He and Lindor didn’t get along, so I’m definitely on this guy’s side.

Carson Fulmer is relieved hearing that rule

While they were at it, they should’ve done something about the size of first base and clear up the throwing lane rule.

Looks like Nightengale was right that teams weren’t going to announce anything tonight.

Dan Hayes (yes, him) is reporting the Twins series will be in Chicago 10/3-5, tentatively. So the at Royals games will have to be made up during the season.

I would think: 13 games x 4 (division teams) 3 games x 15 (vs NL teams) + 1 vs cubs (2/2 series) 6 or 7 games x 10 AL teams out of division 52+ 46+ 64= 162 I like playing a variety of teams, but there’s also an outside chance a 5-team division could have a very low win total. At this point, just get rid of divisions, and play a balanced schedule.

Player photos are back. So that’s what Jason Bilous looks like.

Earth angel…

I like it, but that means more west coast games potentially, and could mean a lot of teams losing off days for makeup games. We’ll see how it goes.

Oh wow.

Ratification is in 15 minutes, and then it’s on.

Basically if it’s 19 head to head, very important to win 10 of them. Assuming it’s head to head first, then division record.

That’s ok. As long as you know what the tie breaker rules are, adjust accordingly. I also like that the 2-3 seeds need to max out on wins. No resting starters because it’s way too important to go for the 2-seed. I’m so happy they didn’t go to 14.