I would have lost a bet on this:
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It is in the article
Well Iâve never thought about it much. One rides a little higher than the other but they say thatâs normal.
Wait a minute what thread is this?
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She was recently on Blumâs podcast. Good listen. Gets a little into conspiracy theory in terms of âwho could be getting which ballsâ, but I wouldnât put it past Manfred to try.
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Now see, this is a useful link. Thanks.
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Someone is always complaining about the balls they get.
Donât think Iâve seen this posted anywhere yet:
And hereâs the Twitter link in case the article is behind WaPoâs paywall:
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Kyle Farnsworth was always a redass but now factor in steroids? God help those around him.
I hope no one in NYC reads that. Itâs glorious living rent-free in their heads.
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No mention of the Yankees doing the same stuff. Wonder why?
I just love the image of Yankee legend Reggie Jackson quietly telling a whining fan to get Altuveâs name out of their mouth.
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Iâm no lawyer but isnât that malpractice?
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Iâm not sure Close is either, but itâs definitely fucked up.
Close isnât an attorney, but heâs a certified player agent, which does carry certain professional and ethical responsibilities, one of which is a âduty of loyaltyâ to act in his clientâs fiduciary best interest. But heâs not specifically required to disclose any and all offers from the club. Negotiating with the agent is essentially negotiating directly with the player, in that respect. So Iâm not sure itâs âmalpracticeâ. It is a dick move, however.
Freddie, during his ATL comeback last weekend, was broken up about leaving the team. So much so that Kershaw said he didnât want the Dodgers to feel like âsecond fiddleâ. He wanted 6 years, was told only 5, and then ATL traded for Olson and gave him 6? years.
It makes a whole lot more sense now. Close should be decertified if this is all true.
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My understanding is that Freeman was demanding six years, and the Braves, even with their last minute offer, only offered 5/$140MM. The Dodgers offered 6/162MM. If Freeman was willing to take a 5-year deal, he should have made that clear to Close. I donât know if he did or he didnât, but what the Braves offered Olson is irrelevant. I understand Freemanâs emotional regret, but when you make it about the money, you have to accept the other side saying âpeace outâ.
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