2019 MLB off-season news & notes discussion thread

[BigMac1212]

Pirates are introducing a new alternate and possibly hinting at a new road uni.

Pirates Release New Uniform, Tease A Second | Chris Creamer's SportsLogos.Net News and Blog : New Logos and New Uniforms news, photos, and rumours

I love that script back in the day. Seeing it return is a nice touch.

 

[PG Canuck]

Anyone know how many people can use MLB TV at once? Most I’ve tried is 3 devices. I want to split it with my buddies to reduce costs.

 

[SSF]

Alex Gordon re-signed with the Royals for 1 year and $4 million

 

[SupremeNachos]

Anyone know how many people can use MLB TV at once? Most I’ve tried is 3 devices. I want to split it with my buddies to reduce costs.

I've read that it is around 5 devices simultaneously, but I can't find out if that means 5 devices that are registered or 5 devices using the service at the same time. There are also just as many posts about people having their account suspended because MLB saw there were multiple IP addresses using one account at the same time. I think if you do decide to "cheat" the system be prepared to have your account suspended if caught.

 

[Quid Pro Clowe]

Go to MLB when it was actually happening. He was complicit, it's not like he's the victim or completely innocent and a man of full integrity.

It's better for baseball that he did eventually make it known though.

The A's did go to mlb when it was happening (obv w/ info from Fiers) and the league buried it.

 

[bleedblue1223]

The A's did go to mlb when it was happening (obv w/ info from Fiers) and the league buried it.

Fair then. Doesn't fully excuse the delay though.

 

[Quid Pro Clowe]

Fair then. Doesn't fully excuse the delay though.

From what I gather, they reported it, the league did nothing, then Houston continued to cheat. He tried to go the anonymous route and let the league handle it, but Manfred didn't want to do his job properly. Going public was likely the only way they'd actually be forced to act upon it.

 

[bleedblue1223]

From what I gather, they reported it, the league did nothing, then Houston continued to cheat. He tried to go the anonymous route and let the league handle it, but Manfred didn't want to do his job properly. Going public was likely the only way they'd actually be forced to act upon it.

Gotcha, then yeah, going public was the only option if that's true. And it's not like MLB gets the benefit of the doubt for holding up the integrity of the game.

 

[Quid Pro Clowe]

Trevor Bauer accused Astros’ pitchers of cheating and their response was hilariously savage

From May 1 2018. This aged well.

 

[Quid Pro Clowe]

Gotcha, then yeah, going public was the only option if that's true. And it's not like MLB gets the benefit of the doubt for holding up the integrity of the game.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nb...re-stealing-signs-during-late-august-game?amp

I'm using things like this (dated 10/18 of a 8/18 series) to piece it together as best as I can. I may not be completely correct, but it makes the most sense to me.

 

[Terry Yake]

manfred is such a ******* joke

 

[BostonBob]

Oh no - the dreaded " swimming pool injury " strikes again.


from cbssports.com:

The Reds have had a busy offseason with nearly all positive news, including the recent signing of outfielder Nick Castellanos. Now here's a little bad news, Cincy. All-Star third baseman Eugenio Suarez has suffered an offseason injury -- in a swimming pool of all places -- and needed surgery.

Here's the team's statement from Tuesday afternoon:

Cincinnati Reds 3B Eugenio Suárez today had surgery to remove loose cartilage in his right shoulder, an injury suffered recently in a swimming pool.

Suárez' physical activity will be limited at the beginning of spring training.

The team anticipates him to be ready to play toward the beginning of the regular season.

OK, so it's not horrible news. Suarez is expected to be ready to play early in the regular season and it could be worse.

Then again, it's his throwing shoulder and setbacks can happen. Plus, it says "toward the beginning" of the season, not right at the start. What does "toward the beginning" mean, specifically? Well, it could be mid-May if you squint that way.

Full story: Reds slugger Eugenio Suarez undergoes shoulder surgery after injury in swimming pool

 

[PG Canuck]

I can’t be the only one who finds this hilarious. Aren’t the Yankees still paying Ellsbury? Don’t the Mariners have Kelenic, one of the top prospects in baseball?

Crippled? I guess if playing like an All-Star cripples a team, I’ll take it!

 

[Quid Pro Clowe]

I can’t be the only one who finds this hilarious. Aren’t the Yankees still paying Ellsbury? Don’t the Mariners have Kelenic, one of the top prospects in baseball?

Crippled? I guess if playing like an All-Star cripples a team, I’ll take it!

Without reading, I assume Cashman is deflecting for being called cheap or something.

Mariners issues over the years would have existed with or without Cano and his contract.

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

 

[bleedblue1223]

Cubs were always going to win it, but it's just another example of why the rule needs a lower threshold for a full season of MLB service time.

 

[AtlantaWhaler]

Alright Braves...go get 'em

 

[darko]

Bryant had no chance of winning.

 

[Say Hey Kid]

Holland reaches minor league deal with Royals.

 

[SSF]

 

[PG Canuck]

Mariners also signed Yoshihisa Hirano.

 

[PG Canuck]

https://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal/status/1222979698197659653?s=20
hilarious

 

[BigMac1212]

While most of the baseball world wonders the fates of Tampa Bay & Oakland, KC decided to show renderings of a possible replacement to Kauffman.

Home - Kansas City Loves The Royals

I like the design. It's very modern with some nice old-school touches. My gripe is 30,000 seems a bit small, but I've seen smaller proposals.

 

[tony d]

I like the look of those new Pirates jerseys, be nice to see this logo return as well:

 

[Unholy Diver]

I like the look of those new Pirates jerseys, be nice to see this logo return as well:

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Might as well, the payroll will be at late 1980's levels