Eric W
@the-dunadan.bsky.social
Twitter Refugee, NC Resident, Father of Twins, K-State Alum, Bourbon Fan, Professional Analyst
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Expertise for all things Sherlock Holmes.
Posts about #emaw, #birdland, and #porvida / #gospursgo are likely. #startrek, #tolkien, & #007 rants are assured.
Expertise for all things Sherlock Holmes.
*standard disclaimer that I don't hate Mounty or him coming back, just that I don't see how he would have said no to ~1 year/$3.5M guaranteed vs the tender - which would have given the club more flexibility if he scuffles again.
...But maybe funds are unlimited this year.
...But maybe funds are unlimited this year.
December 3, 2025 at 2:23 AM
*standard disclaimer that I don't hate Mounty or him coming back, just that I don't see how he would have said no to ~1 year/$3.5M guaranteed vs the tender - which would have given the club more flexibility if he scuffles again.
...But maybe funds are unlimited this year.
...But maybe funds are unlimited this year.
Yeah - I think you need another guy for insurance of that going sideways.
It's really hard to compete in the AL East with sub-85 OPS+ play at 1B.
But tendering Mounty only makes sense - if it makes any sense at all (which it didn't) - if you're planning to use him. And hard to use him & Mayo.
It's really hard to compete in the AL East with sub-85 OPS+ play at 1B.
But tendering Mounty only makes sense - if it makes any sense at all (which it didn't) - if you're planning to use him. And hard to use him & Mayo.
December 3, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Yeah - I think you need another guy for insurance of that going sideways.
It's really hard to compete in the AL East with sub-85 OPS+ play at 1B.
But tendering Mounty only makes sense - if it makes any sense at all (which it didn't) - if you're planning to use him. And hard to use him & Mayo.
It's really hard to compete in the AL East with sub-85 OPS+ play at 1B.
But tendering Mounty only makes sense - if it makes any sense at all (which it didn't) - if you're planning to use him. And hard to use him & Mayo.
If he was on last year or Royals were blowing it up in a way that made me think there was a value play there - he'd absolutely be a great target.
But KC doesn't think they're rebuilding & he has 3 yrs control - they'd demand a fortune in return before you even get to rolling health dice.
But KC doesn't think they're rebuilding & he has 3 yrs control - they'd demand a fortune in return before you even get to rolling health dice.
December 3, 2025 at 1:57 AM
If he was on last year or Royals were blowing it up in a way that made me think there was a value play there - he'd absolutely be a great target.
But KC doesn't think they're rebuilding & he has 3 yrs control - they'd demand a fortune in return before you even get to rolling health dice.
But KC doesn't think they're rebuilding & he has 3 yrs control - they'd demand a fortune in return before you even get to rolling health dice.
I don't think Royals are sellers right now, so it would probably take a lot for a guy who has had ~one fully healthy season in his entire professional career.
After past 2 years, any Orioles target should have "durable" as an asset.
After past 2 years, any Orioles target should have "durable" as an asset.
December 3, 2025 at 1:20 AM
I don't think Royals are sellers right now, so it would probably take a lot for a guy who has had ~one fully healthy season in his entire professional career.
After past 2 years, any Orioles target should have "durable" as an asset.
After past 2 years, any Orioles target should have "durable" as an asset.
Can we leave Franklin out of it?
December 1, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Can we leave Franklin out of it?
Saving pitching staffs is also *a* factor.
Mgrs may or may not like the new format, but they hated having to figure out staffs after a long one - especially if it was against a new opponent with fresher pen.
And we were seeing position players earlier in competitive games than previous eras.
Mgrs may or may not like the new format, but they hated having to figure out staffs after a long one - especially if it was against a new opponent with fresher pen.
And we were seeing position players earlier in competitive games than previous eras.
December 1, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Saving pitching staffs is also *a* factor.
Mgrs may or may not like the new format, but they hated having to figure out staffs after a long one - especially if it was against a new opponent with fresher pen.
And we were seeing position players earlier in competitive games than previous eras.
Mgrs may or may not like the new format, but they hated having to figure out staffs after a long one - especially if it was against a new opponent with fresher pen.
And we were seeing position players earlier in competitive games than previous eras.
We can talk about ulterior motives, but free extra innings ball (which is not a significant expense) wouldn't be high on that list.
FWIW, the 3 other sports have tried to lower length of OT, and each of the others was extremely open that it was about TV windows.
FWIW, the 3 other sports have tried to lower length of OT, and each of the others was extremely open that it was about TV windows.
December 1, 2025 at 2:37 AM
We can talk about ulterior motives, but free extra innings ball (which is not a significant expense) wouldn't be high on that list.
FWIW, the 3 other sports have tried to lower length of OT, and each of the others was extremely open that it was about TV windows.
FWIW, the 3 other sports have tried to lower length of OT, and each of the others was extremely open that it was about TV windows.
I'd hope for 5-5 with the group as they exist today. With Steph and/or Wemby possibly back as soon as next weekend, ceiling is higher.
December 1, 2025 at 2:29 AM
I'd hope for 5-5 with the group as they exist today. With Steph and/or Wemby possibly back as soon as next weekend, ceiling is higher.
Don't know that I've seen that data on player/mgr opinions, but pitcher & BP fatigue was regularly cited as a primary reason by organizations/team principals when the rule was implemented.
If longer windows of free baseball was a factor, I'd pose that it bothered TV partners more than owners.
If longer windows of free baseball was a factor, I'd pose that it bothered TV partners more than owners.
December 1, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Don't know that I've seen that data on player/mgr opinions, but pitcher & BP fatigue was regularly cited as a primary reason by organizations/team principals when the rule was implemented.
If longer windows of free baseball was a factor, I'd pose that it bothered TV partners more than owners.
If longer windows of free baseball was a factor, I'd pose that it bothered TV partners more than owners.
I don't really think it's that so much managers and GMs hate blowing through their pitching staffs.
November 30, 2025 at 11:49 PM
I don't really think it's that so much managers and GMs hate blowing through their pitching staffs.
Paypal - a service I don't hate - turning all the wrong people into billionaires makes it one of the most damaging companies in human history.
November 30, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Paypal - a service I don't hate - turning all the wrong people into billionaires makes it one of the most damaging companies in human history.
Taking a knee from here on out should be enough.
November 25, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Taking a knee from here on out should be enough.