Kevin Wilson Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 People getting mad about it are so weird. We have technology and use its improvements in literally every aspect of our life. I am sure all the purist don't use keyless car entry, phone apps to order food, or use the People Mover in the airport either. Baseball (and maybe golf?) are the only sports that some fans think any change is bad and it should be the same sport as it was in 1920, while the NFL has been beaming plays into the QB's helmet since 1994 and soccer has had VAR for five years. It should be this simple. "Will this improve the game in some way with no downsides?" "Yes." "Ok, do that." 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raziel Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 As someone who spent a good portion of my youth behind the plate, yes please to the new tech. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra Commander Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 I wish Spring Training was longer (and that I figured out how to get the radio feeds through the app before yesterday) because it really is fun to listen to some other game. Although I misheard "Rip Flare" as "Ric Flair" and for a brief moment thought Eddie Rosario hit a "ric flair" into the outfield in this game. Rip Flare sounds like it would be a good gimmick name if you were trying to deceive people into thinking Ric Flair would be there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DangerMark Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 13 hours ago, Kevin Wilson said: People getting mad about it are so weird. We have technology and use its improvements in literally every aspect of our life. I am sure all the purist don't use keyless car entry, phone apps to order food, or use the People Mover in the airport either. Baseball (and maybe golf?) are the only sports that some fans think any change is bad and it should be the same sport as it was in 1920, while the NFL has been beaming plays into the QB's helmet since 1994 and soccer has had VAR for five years. It should be this simple. "Will this improve the game in some way with no downsides?" "Yes." "Ok, do that." Other sports absolutely had these arguments, including the "it'll spoil the purity of our game," that always gets bandied around, and my personal favourite "video technology will undermine the on field officials," as if broadcasters beimg able to pull up evidence of these things within fifteen seconds didn't undermine them twice as much. There are always a few luddites who argue vociferously against change, and watch out for them crowing in the first season or two as there are teething problems and the officials get to grips with the best way to actually use the technology. (or not, if the traditionalists actually win,) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolfan in NYC Posted April 6, 2022 Author Share Posted April 6, 2022 The Guardians and Jose Ramirez have agreed on an extension of 5/124. Ramirez is guaranteed $150m total now between this and his old deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolfan in NYC Posted April 6, 2022 Author Share Posted April 6, 2022 Houston extends Astro-4-Life Ryan Pressly for another 2/30. Team option for another year at 12 mil. Baltimore trades Tanner Scott and Cole Sulser to Miami for a couple of prospects (Velez & Guerrero). (Sulser is probably going to be Miami's closer while Dylan Floro is hurt, so you may want to throw a $1 at your auction draft for him) Bryson Stott has made the Phillies main roster and will be with the team Opening Day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabe Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 3 hours ago, Dolfan in NYC said: The Guardians and Jose Ramirez have agreed on an extension of 5/124. Ramirez is guaranteed $150m total now between this and his old deal. That seems like a good value for Cleveland. 35-homer 3B aren't exactly super-plentiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Cincinnati Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 The Ramirez extension includes a full no-trade clause. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nice Guy Eddie Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 Detroit acquired slugger Austin Meadows from the Rays late Monday night for infielder Isaac Paredes and a Competitive Balance Round B Draft pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabe Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 2 hours ago, John from Cincinnati said: The Ramirez extension includes a full no-trade clause. That's actually not a big deal since he's a 10/5 this year anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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