Mat Germain
@matgermain.bsky.social
Proud Canadian #ElbowsUp, Father to two outstanding girls
Healthcare should be well funded and non-profit
Will fight ignorance & hatred in any way possible.
Covering #Rays since '12 through @BaseballBiz Podcast (current)
SB Nation & Fansided (past)
Healthcare should be well funded and non-profit
Will fight ignorance & hatred in any way possible.
Covering #Rays since '12 through @BaseballBiz Podcast (current)
SB Nation & Fansided (past)
Pinned
#WorldBaseballClassic is very close & I'm starting to get intrigued by #Canada 's potential roster makeup. With Vladdy jr wearing #Canadian jersey into the stadium Game 7 & signing a long-term deal, could he finally make the leap & play for #Canada?
Let's look at the others on team #Canada
(thread)
Let's look at the others on team #Canada
(thread)
#Rays regular OF in this case would become:
Chandler Simpson in LF
Jake Meyers in CF
Cedric Mullins in RF (similar role to Manuel Margot)
Jake Fraley & Ryan Vilade chipping in for Corners, Mullins and Simpson spelling Meyers in CF when needed.
Chandler Simpson in LF
Jake Meyers in CF
Cedric Mullins in RF (similar role to Manuel Margot)
Jake Fraley & Ryan Vilade chipping in for Corners, Mullins and Simpson spelling Meyers in CF when needed.
#Rays get Jake Meyers & a prospect
(2 yrs control, Arb ~ $3.9M in '26)
#Astros get Shane Baz & a prospect
(2 yrs control, Arb ~ $3M in '26)
Done deal?
#MLB
(2 yrs control, Arb ~ $3.9M in '26)
#Astros get Shane Baz & a prospect
(2 yrs control, Arb ~ $3M in '26)
Done deal?
#MLB
a baseball game between the rays and mets
ALT: a baseball game between the rays and mets
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December 9, 2025 at 1:56 AM
#Rays regular OF in this case would become:
Chandler Simpson in LF
Jake Meyers in CF
Cedric Mullins in RF (similar role to Manuel Margot)
Jake Fraley & Ryan Vilade chipping in for Corners, Mullins and Simpson spelling Meyers in CF when needed.
Chandler Simpson in LF
Jake Meyers in CF
Cedric Mullins in RF (similar role to Manuel Margot)
Jake Fraley & Ryan Vilade chipping in for Corners, Mullins and Simpson spelling Meyers in CF when needed.
#Rays get Jake Meyers & a prospect
(2 yrs control, Arb ~ $3.9M in '26)
#Astros get Shane Baz & a prospect
(2 yrs control, Arb ~ $3M in '26)
Done deal?
#MLB
(2 yrs control, Arb ~ $3.9M in '26)
#Astros get Shane Baz & a prospect
(2 yrs control, Arb ~ $3M in '26)
Done deal?
#MLB
a baseball game between the rays and mets
ALT: a baseball game between the rays and mets
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December 9, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Rumour: #Rays and #Astros discussing Shane Baz
Baz has 2 yrs remaining of control, set to make ~ $3M in '26
He was a 2 fWAR pitcher in '25
Just ahead of Spring, Alcantara, Bibee, and Bello
#Rays love def minded OF, so imo, this puts Jake Meyers as the most likely return - could shift Mullins to RF
Baz has 2 yrs remaining of control, set to make ~ $3M in '26
He was a 2 fWAR pitcher in '25
Just ahead of Spring, Alcantara, Bibee, and Bello
#Rays love def minded OF, so imo, this puts Jake Meyers as the most likely return - could shift Mullins to RF
a man wearing an astros jersey is dancing on the field
ALT: a man wearing an astros jersey is dancing on the field
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December 9, 2025 at 1:50 AM
#BlueJays could add both Bo Bichette & Kyle Tucker, then go out and sign Edwin Diaz, and they still wouldn't have as much committed for 2026 as the #Dodgers spent to "win" #WorldSeries in 2025.
The Winter Meetings are for dreamers.
Ross Atkins didn’t want to say much… at all… but the #BlueJays are still swinging big.
More on Bo Bichette and Kyle Tucker:
www.mlb.com/bluejays/new...
Ross Atkins didn’t want to say much… at all… but the #BlueJays are still swinging big.
More on Bo Bichette and Kyle Tucker:
www.mlb.com/bluejays/new...
After signing Cease, Atkins not tipping hand on other big offseason dreams
ORLANDO, Fla. -- This feels like a place to dream big.
Outside the window of the Blue Jays’ suite at the MLB Winter Meetings, you can see Walt Disney World for miles, all of its colors, castles and go...
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December 9, 2025 at 1:25 AM
#BlueJays could add both Bo Bichette & Kyle Tucker, then go out and sign Edwin Diaz, and they still wouldn't have as much committed for 2026 as the #Dodgers spent to "win" #WorldSeries in 2025.
In the world of “duh”
We all knew this from the beginning
Some just chose to side with oil
We all knew this from the beginning
Some just chose to side with oil
EVs beat petrol cars on lifetime emissions — even on “dirty” grids.
Battery production is carbon-intensive, but EVs quickly repay that debt and end up 21–71% cleaner over 250,000 km.
We can’t wait for perfect grids: electrify transport and clean the grid now.
Battery production is carbon-intensive, but EVs quickly repay that debt and end up 21–71% cleaner over 250,000 km.
We can’t wait for perfect grids: electrify transport and clean the grid now.
December 9, 2025 at 1:13 AM
In the world of “duh”
We all knew this from the beginning
Some just chose to side with oil
We all knew this from the beginning
Some just chose to side with oil
The guy is a convicted felon and rumoured pedophile who owns the Supreme Court. Do you really think he gives a crap about any "accusations". Go ahead, throw the book at him. THERE IS NO LAW.
Trump has been vocal in calling out political adversaries for claiming more than one primary residence on loans.
Trump Critics Pounce on Report Alleging He Committed ‘Mortgage Fraud’
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December 9, 2025 at 1:02 AM
The guy is a convicted felon and rumoured pedophile who owns the Supreme Court. Do you really think he gives a crap about any "accusations". Go ahead, throw the book at him. THERE IS NO LAW.
Best thing that could happen to Democracy right now?
The end of the internet.
The end of the internet.
December 9, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Best thing that could happen to Democracy right now?
The end of the internet.
The end of the internet.
José Berríos was unhappy with being bumped from the #BlueJays’ rotation and eventually chose to be away from the team during the World Series.
Story with comments from Ross Atkins, who still wants and expects Berríos to be part of the 2026 rotation:
www.mlb.com/bluejays/new...
Story with comments from Ross Atkins, who still wants and expects Berríos to be part of the 2026 rotation:
www.mlb.com/bluejays/new...
Atkins explains Berríos' absence from WS: 'He was not happy'
ORLANDO, Fla. -- José Berríos is a constant. He’s old reliable, which is why it’s so noticeable when he’s suddenly not around.
During the World Series against the Dodgers, Berríos was away from the Bl...
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December 9, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Guess he's talented after all, Don.
December 8, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Guess he's talented after all, Don.
December 8, 2025 at 11:19 PM
How competitive would this version of #Pirates be?
DH Schwarber*
CF O Cruz
2B K Marte*
3B Triolo
1B Horwitz
RF Reynolds
SS Gonzales
LF J Garcia
C Bart
--
UT H Davis, E Valdez, M Luciano, J Suwinski
SP Skenes, Keller, Ashcraft, Chandler, Jones
RP Santana, G Soto*, Mattson, Mlodzinski, Bidois
DH Schwarber*
CF O Cruz
2B K Marte*
3B Triolo
1B Horwitz
RF Reynolds
SS Gonzales
LF J Garcia
C Bart
--
UT H Davis, E Valdez, M Luciano, J Suwinski
SP Skenes, Keller, Ashcraft, Chandler, Jones
RP Santana, G Soto*, Mattson, Mlodzinski, Bidois
a baseball player is swinging a bat in front of a sign that says day
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December 8, 2025 at 10:00 PM
How competitive would this version of #Pirates be?
DH Schwarber*
CF O Cruz
2B K Marte*
3B Triolo
1B Horwitz
RF Reynolds
SS Gonzales
LF J Garcia
C Bart
--
UT H Davis, E Valdez, M Luciano, J Suwinski
SP Skenes, Keller, Ashcraft, Chandler, Jones
RP Santana, G Soto*, Mattson, Mlodzinski, Bidois
DH Schwarber*
CF O Cruz
2B K Marte*
3B Triolo
1B Horwitz
RF Reynolds
SS Gonzales
LF J Garcia
C Bart
--
UT H Davis, E Valdez, M Luciano, J Suwinski
SP Skenes, Keller, Ashcraft, Chandler, Jones
RP Santana, G Soto*, Mattson, Mlodzinski, Bidois
Reposted by Mat Germain
“Nearly 20 years after the Montreal Expos left for Washington, the prospect of bringing an MLB team back to the city is once again gaining traction, with discussions fueling the possibility.”
#Canada
#MLB
#Montréal
#Canada
#MLB
#Montréal
Montreal fans, entrepreneurs explore bringing MLB Expos back to city | Globalnews.ca
Montreal is exploring a return of Major League Baseball, with entrepreneurs and fans showing interest as the city eyes a possible new team.
globalnews.ca
December 8, 2025 at 12:26 PM
If #Pirates land both Schwarber & Marte, they would be somewhere near the $100M committed for 2026.
In 2015, they spent $ 99,945,500, so it could be a new high.
In 2015, they spent $ 99,945,500, so it could be a new high.
December 8, 2025 at 12:35 PM
If #Pirates land both Schwarber & Marte, they would be somewhere near the $100M committed for 2026.
In 2015, they spent $ 99,945,500, so it could be a new high.
In 2015, they spent $ 99,945,500, so it could be a new high.
#Pirates offered Kyle Schwarber over $100M/4 yrs
They are also reportedly in on Ketel Marte
Let's say they land both. Lineup?
DH Kyle Schwarber
CF Oneil Cruz
2B Ketel Marte
3B Jared Triolo
1B Spencer Horwitz
RF Bryan Reynolds
SS Nick Gonzales
LF Jhostynxon Garcia
C Joey Bart - Henry Davis
#MLB
They are also reportedly in on Ketel Marte
Let's say they land both. Lineup?
DH Kyle Schwarber
CF Oneil Cruz
2B Ketel Marte
3B Jared Triolo
1B Spencer Horwitz
RF Bryan Reynolds
SS Nick Gonzales
LF Jhostynxon Garcia
C Joey Bart - Henry Davis
#MLB
December 8, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Monitoring the #MLB Winter Meetings in 2025...
This is ALL of the excitement we're feeling...
This is ALL of the excitement we're feeling...
a man wearing glasses and a black nike shirt is sleeping on a couch
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December 8, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Monitoring the #MLB Winter Meetings in 2025...
This is ALL of the excitement we're feeling...
This is ALL of the excitement we're feeling...
The Supreme Court hears arguments in a case about President Trump's firing of a Federal Trade Commissioner. At stake is a 90-year precedent limiting the president's power over independent agencies. n.pr/44VrHkJ
Supreme Court to hear case that could vastly expand presidential powers
The Supreme Court hears arguments in a case about President Trump's firing of a Federal Trade Commissioner. At stake is a 90-year precedent limiting the president's power over independent agencies.
n.pr
December 8, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Real life equivalent to "The Emperor has no Clothes"
Embarrassed for #UnitedStates & #Americans who deserve better
Embarrassed for #UnitedStates & #Americans who deserve better
December 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Real life equivalent to "The Emperor has no Clothes"
Embarrassed for #UnitedStates & #Americans who deserve better
Embarrassed for #UnitedStates & #Americans who deserve better
….if we’re waiting until 2028, I guarantee it’ll be too late.
December 8, 2025 at 10:19 AM
….if we’re waiting until 2028, I guarantee it’ll be too late.
If anyone is keeping count:
#Russia, #China, #NorthKorea, #Iran, and now #India are ALL attacking #Ukraine. We know who the #Axis are, and the #UnitedStates is enabling all of them through an authoritarian runaway government that refuses to act.
#Russia, #China, #NorthKorea, #Iran, and now #India are ALL attacking #Ukraine. We know who the #Axis are, and the #UnitedStates is enabling all of them through an authoritarian runaway government that refuses to act.
India is reportedly set to help Russia produce drones that could be used against Ukraine. Moscow is offering tech transfers and battlefield experience in return. A delegation from Russia’s FPV drone center visited India with Putin, signaling deepening defense ties. Modi called Russia a “true friend”
December 8, 2025 at 9:55 AM
If anyone is keeping count:
#Russia, #China, #NorthKorea, #Iran, and now #India are ALL attacking #Ukraine. We know who the #Axis are, and the #UnitedStates is enabling all of them through an authoritarian runaway government that refuses to act.
#Russia, #China, #NorthKorea, #Iran, and now #India are ALL attacking #Ukraine. We know who the #Axis are, and the #UnitedStates is enabling all of them through an authoritarian runaway government that refuses to act.
#MLB Winter Meetings are a Bust.
30 teams, all eating and drinking, and not a single Transactions?
Only outcome so far is the most controversial HOF entry.
I'm calling it folks, time wasted = 24 hrs and running...
30 teams, all eating and drinking, and not a single Transactions?
Only outcome so far is the most controversial HOF entry.
I'm calling it folks, time wasted = 24 hrs and running...
December 8, 2025 at 9:53 AM
#MLB Winter Meetings are a Bust.
30 teams, all eating and drinking, and not a single Transactions?
Only outcome so far is the most controversial HOF entry.
I'm calling it folks, time wasted = 24 hrs and running...
30 teams, all eating and drinking, and not a single Transactions?
Only outcome so far is the most controversial HOF entry.
I'm calling it folks, time wasted = 24 hrs and running...
Craig Biggio was top 10 in MVP voting twice, never won it
Hit 291 HR over 20 seasons, .796 OPS
Jeff Kent was top 10 in MVP voting 4 times, won it in
Hit 377 HR over 17 seasons, .855 OPS
Both belong in HOF, imo, as they defined the 2B position for their generation, along with R Alomar & C Utley
#MLB
Hit 291 HR over 20 seasons, .796 OPS
Jeff Kent was top 10 in MVP voting 4 times, won it in
Hit 377 HR over 17 seasons, .855 OPS
Both belong in HOF, imo, as they defined the 2B position for their generation, along with R Alomar & C Utley
#MLB
December 8, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Craig Biggio was top 10 in MVP voting twice, never won it
Hit 291 HR over 20 seasons, .796 OPS
Jeff Kent was top 10 in MVP voting 4 times, won it in
Hit 377 HR over 17 seasons, .855 OPS
Both belong in HOF, imo, as they defined the 2B position for their generation, along with R Alomar & C Utley
#MLB
Hit 291 HR over 20 seasons, .796 OPS
Jeff Kent was top 10 in MVP voting 4 times, won it in
Hit 377 HR over 17 seasons, .855 OPS
Both belong in HOF, imo, as they defined the 2B position for their generation, along with R Alomar & C Utley
#MLB