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Recovering White Sox fan.
Brentford and Seattle Reign supporter
Brentford and Seattle Reign supporter
Jones, Buehrle, Manny Ramirez, Chris Sale...
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and a distant (and undeserving but voters continually vote for him) last place, Omar Vizquel.
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and a distant (and undeserving but voters continually vote for him) last place, Omar Vizquel.
January 21, 2026 at 8:43 AM
Jones, Buehrle, Manny Ramirez, Chris Sale...
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and a distant (and undeserving but voters continually vote for him) last place, Omar Vizquel.
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and a distant (and undeserving but voters continually vote for him) last place, Omar Vizquel.
Plenty of players drafted in that era still around.
But outside of the draft, Benintendi was signed by Hahn, and Korey Lee, Edgar Quero, and Jordan Leasure were trade acquisitions by Hahn. All of whom should feature on the 2026 roster.
But outside of the draft, Benintendi was signed by Hahn, and Korey Lee, Edgar Quero, and Jordan Leasure were trade acquisitions by Hahn. All of whom should feature on the 2026 roster.
January 21, 2026 at 5:28 AM
Plenty of players drafted in that era still around.
But outside of the draft, Benintendi was signed by Hahn, and Korey Lee, Edgar Quero, and Jordan Leasure were trade acquisitions by Hahn. All of whom should feature on the 2026 roster.
But outside of the draft, Benintendi was signed by Hahn, and Korey Lee, Edgar Quero, and Jordan Leasure were trade acquisitions by Hahn. All of whom should feature on the 2026 roster.
Plus, with comparatively tiny budgets and revenues, the majority of collegiate baseball programs don't have the same institutional power to relax grading, course load, etc. that football and basketball programs are often extended.
January 21, 2026 at 5:02 AM
Plus, with comparatively tiny budgets and revenues, the majority of collegiate baseball programs don't have the same institutional power to relax grading, course load, etc. that football and basketball programs are often extended.
It seems like a pretty reasonable to assumption, especially given the current levels of education across the league. A "meaningless" degree requires significantly more work and classes than no degree, and 2 years of college requires significantly more than a high school diploma.
January 21, 2026 at 4:56 AM
It seems like a pretty reasonable to assumption, especially given the current levels of education across the league. A "meaningless" degree requires significantly more work and classes than no degree, and 2 years of college requires significantly more than a high school diploma.
Fair. Although, as MLB continues to outsource player development to colleges, I imagine the overall education level of the Americans will increase dramatically over the next decade.
January 21, 2026 at 4:30 AM
Fair. Although, as MLB continues to outsource player development to colleges, I imagine the overall education level of the Americans will increase dramatically over the next decade.
Also the sports in which a large number of athletes are legally restricted from voting due to their citizenship status, many of whom were deprived of a proper education!
January 21, 2026 at 4:08 AM
Also the sports in which a large number of athletes are legally restricted from voting due to their citizenship status, many of whom were deprived of a proper education!
Hell yeah!
You should extend the trip and come up to Seattle to watch them play earlier in the week as well!
You should extend the trip and come up to Seattle to watch them play earlier in the week as well!
January 6, 2026 at 10:57 PM
Hell yeah!
You should extend the trip and come up to Seattle to watch them play earlier in the week as well!
You should extend the trip and come up to Seattle to watch them play earlier in the week as well!
100% agree.
For example, I think it's a stain on the HOF and committee voters, et. al that Minnie Miñoso was elected posthumously, when it was his dream to be inducted during his lifetime.
For example, I think it's a stain on the HOF and committee voters, et. al that Minnie Miñoso was elected posthumously, when it was his dream to be inducted during his lifetime.
December 10, 2025 at 4:38 AM
100% agree.
For example, I think it's a stain on the HOF and committee voters, et. al that Minnie Miñoso was elected posthumously, when it was his dream to be inducted during his lifetime.
For example, I think it's a stain on the HOF and committee voters, et. al that Minnie Miñoso was elected posthumously, when it was his dream to be inducted during his lifetime.
Absolutely, but I also think the definition of what a HOF player is evolved as the game grew and as the Hall grew. Subsequently, it became more exclusive, specifically during the BBWAA voting
December 10, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Absolutely, but I also think the definition of what a HOF player is evolved as the game grew and as the Hall grew. Subsequently, it became more exclusive, specifically during the BBWAA voting
Fair. My knowledge of the pre-war era isn't very strong, so I tend to just shrug off most of the ostensibly weaker selections from that period!
I personally don't have an issue with a "large Hall," but if lines are being drawn, there are statistical thresholds that many committee guys don't cross.
I personally don't have an issue with a "large Hall," but if lines are being drawn, there are statistical thresholds that many committee guys don't cross.
December 10, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Fair. My knowledge of the pre-war era isn't very strong, so I tend to just shrug off most of the ostensibly weaker selections from that period!
I personally don't have an issue with a "large Hall," but if lines are being drawn, there are statistical thresholds that many committee guys don't cross.
I personally don't have an issue with a "large Hall," but if lines are being drawn, there are statistical thresholds that many committee guys don't cross.