MLB Offseason discussion and news: Brian Snitker extended
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Outfielder Marcell Ozuna returns to Atlanta Braves on four-year, $64 million deal
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The Rangers are preparing to send long-time shortstop Elvis Andrus, catching prospect Aramis Garcia, and $13.5MM in cash to the Oakland A’s for outfielder/designated hitter Khris Davis, catcher Jonah Heim, and right-handed pitcher Dane Acker.
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The Astros and shortstop Carlos Correa have avoided arbitration by agreeing a to a one-year, $11.7 million contract, according to multiple reports.
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The Mets have signed Albert Almora Jr., pending a physical.
The Reds are in agreement on a minor-league deal with infielder Dee Strange-Gordon
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Jed Hoyer says the Cubs will change their hiring process amid an internal investigation into former executive Jared Porter's misconduct toward a female reporter.
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The Angels avoided arbitration with Shohei Ohtani, agreeing to a two-year, $8.5 million deal with the two-way player on Monday.
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The Twins have signed outfielder Keon Broxton to a minor league contract with an invitation to MLB spring training
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MLBTR on the new baseball being used:
The new ball will be reduced in weight by under one-tenth of an ounce, and will also be slightly less bouncy (as determined by the coefficient of restitution, or COR).
While the end result of these changes won’t be entirely known until we see the baseball in action during the season, the changes seem to have been made in order to “increase consistency in the ball” and also deaden it to some extent. An independent lab cited in the league memo detailed a reduction by one or two feet of distance on fly balls hit beyond 375 feet, and an analyst who spoke with Sarris and Rosenthal believes “it’ll be like adding five feet of outfield walls to every wall in the big leagues.” The analyst believes an overall five percent reduction in home runs is possible, though it isn’t yet known how the newer ball will be affected by drag. -
Some MLB News:
The Cardinals have signed Yadier Molina to a one year, $9M deal.The Rays recently signed right-handed reliever Hunter Strickland to a minor league contract with an invitation to major league spring training.
Major League Baseball and the MLBPA have reached an agreement on health and safety protocols for spring training and the regular season, Joel Sherman of the New York Post tweets.
It looks as if we will see a 10-team playoff in 2021, Sherman writes. A 26-man roster that expands to 28 in September may also be in the offeringMLBTR: THERE WILL BE NO UNIVERSAL DH IN THE 2021 SEASON.
According to Keyser, the league will keep seven-inning doubleheaders and the runner on second base in extra innings around during the upcoming campaign. However, there will not be a universal designated hitter in 2021, meaning pitchers will go back to hitting for at least another season -
Mets agree to deal with Jonathan Villar. It is a 1 year 3.55 million dollar deal
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Thanks to everyone that reads this! I am glad that I don't type these out for no one.
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@jz2016cubs said in MLB Offseason discussion and news! NO DH, THERE WILL BE 7 INNING DOUBLE HEADERS AND A RUNNER ON 2ND DURING EXTRA INNINGS. MLB "un-juices" the ball. Molina to the Cardinals:
MLBTR on the new baseball being used:
The new ball will be reduced in weight by under one-tenth of an ounce, and will also be slightly less bouncy (as determined by the coefficient of restitution, or COR).
While the end result of these changes won’t be entirely known until we see the baseball in action during the season, the changes seem to have been made in order to “increase consistency in the ball” and also deaden it to some extent. An independent lab cited in the league memo detailed a reduction by one or two feet of distance on fly balls hit beyond 375 feet, and an analyst who spoke with Sarris and Rosenthal believes “it’ll be like adding five feet of outfield walls to every wall in the big leagues.” The analyst believes an overall five percent reduction in home runs is possible, though it isn’t yet known how the newer ball will be affected by drag.Interesting thought or question I'd have. I know the weight change is minimal, but I wonder if it'll have any affect on pitcher's arms? Lighter weight could cause them to overthrow and thus lead to more arm injuries ... I truly hope this isn't the case, but there's no way to know.
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@jz2016cubs said in MLB Offseason discussion and news! NO DH, THERE WILL BE 7 INNING DOUBLE HEADERS AND A RUNNER ON 2ND DURING EXTRA INNINGS. MLB "un-juices" the ball. Molina to the Cardinals:
MLBTR on the new baseball being used:
The new ball will be reduced in weight by under one-tenth of an ounce, and will also be slightly less bouncy (as determined by the coefficient of restitution, or COR).
While the end result of these changes won’t be entirely known until we see the baseball in action during the season, the changes seem to have been made in order to “increase consistency in the ball” and also deaden it to some extent. An independent lab cited in the league memo detailed a reduction by one or two feet of distance on fly balls hit beyond 375 feet, and an analyst who spoke with Sarris and Rosenthal believes “it’ll be like adding five feet of outfield walls to every wall in the big leagues.” The analyst believes an overall five percent reduction in home runs is possible, though it isn’t yet known how the newer ball will be affected by drag.Interesting thought or question I'd have. I know the weight change is minimal, but I wonder if it'll have any affect on pitcher's arms? Lighter weight could cause them to overthrow and thus lead to more arm injuries ... I truly hope this isn't the case, but there's no way to know.
Good point!
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@jz2016cubs said in MLB Offseason discussion and news! NO DH, THERE WILL BE 7 INNING DOUBLE HEADERS AND A RUNNER ON 2ND DURING EXTRA INNINGS. MLB "un-juices" the ball. Molina to the Cardinals:
Thanks to everyone that reads this! I am glad that I don't type these out for no one.
It’s my favourite thread
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@jz2016cubs said in MLB Offseason discussion and news! NO DH, THERE WILL BE 7 INNING DOUBLE HEADERS AND A RUNNER ON 2ND DURING EXTRA INNINGS. MLB "un-juices" the ball. Molina to the Cardinals:
Thanks to everyone that reads this! I am glad that I don't type these out for no one.
I check it everyday.
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2nd after hunger games which we should bring back
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@IIJACKINTHBOXII said in MLB Offseason discussion and news! NO DH, THERE WILL BE 7 INNING DOUBLE HEADERS AND A RUNNER ON 2ND DURING EXTRA INNINGS. MLB "un-juices" the ball. Molina to the Cardinals:
y favourite thread
@jz2016cubs said in MLB Offseason discussion and news! NO DH, THERE WILL BE 7 INNING DOUBLE HEADERS AND A RUNNER ON 2ND DURING EXTRA INNINGS. MLB "un-juices" the ball. Molina to the Cardinals:
Thanks to everyone that reads this! I am glad that I don't type these out for no one.
I check it everyday.
Thanks guys!
@WarriorsAreCool7 said in MLB Offseason discussion and news! NO DH, THERE WILL BE 7 INNING DOUBLE HEADERS AND A RUNNER ON 2ND DURING EXTRA INNINGS. MLB "un-juices" the ball. Molina to the Cardinals:
2nd after hunger games which we should bring back
We do, don't we! The only thing was that I was more busy, and the results were different people, but the same thing.
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[David Price] Did I see MLB is “slightly” deadening the baseball?! I thought MLB said it hadn’t been juiced? lol pitchers knew all along!! Baseballs had a different feel and a different sound. Happy to see they’re attempting to go back to the regular baseball...
Marlins have agreed to a 1-year deal with Adam Duvall. The Giants sign Jake McGee to a 2-year 7 million dollar contract
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So fewer real MLB homers this season, does SDS un juice the the home run widget this year?
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The Dallas Mavericks become the first professional American Sports Team to cease the playing of the National Anthem before games.
Owner Mark Cuban suggested the team would be doing this before the season, but it has become official after the team's first 13 home games.Expect other NBA teams to follow the Mavs.
(First reported: The Athletic)
Not MLB, but might impact the MLB
