Baseball

[TakeYouToTasker 2.0]

The Dad’s had better hope they got this one right. That’s an awful lot of cheddar for someone who has played in exactly 143 career games and is only 21 years old.

 

 

[B-Man]

 

 

On an otherwise bad Wednesday, at least. . . . . . . . pitchers and catchers report today.

 

 

2021 MLB spring training dates, schedule: When do pitchers and catchers report for all 30 teams?

MLB spring training got underway Wednesday

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/2021-mlb-spring-training-dates-schedule-when-do-pitchers-and-catchers-report-for-all-30-teams/

[B-Man]

 

 

Did NOT get $340 million contracts...............

 

[Koko]

11 hours ago, TakeYouToTasker 2.0 said:

The Dad’s had better hope they got this one right. That’s an awful lot of cheddar for someone who has played in exactly 143 career games and is only 21 years old.

 

 

 

~$24 million per year isn't bad for being 21 years old.

[B-Man]

 

 

I saw him when he played in Buffalo.

 

 

Tim Tebow retires from professional baseball after five years in Mets' farm system

The former Heisman Trophy winner and NFL quarterback joined the Mets in 2016

 

 

 

The Mets announced on Wednesday that Tim Tebow, the former Heisman Trophy winner and NFL quarterback, has decided to retire from professional baseball. Tebow, 33, signed with the Mets in September of 2016 despite not having played organized baseball since high school. Across parts of three minor-league seasons, Tebow batted .223/.299/.338 with 18 home runs, 48 doubles, and five stolen bases in 287 games.

 

"It has been a pleasure to have Tim in our organization as he's been a consummate professional during his four years with the Mets," Mets president Sandy Alderson said in a statement released by the team. "By reaching the Triple-A level in 2019, he far exceeded expectations when he first entered the system in 2016 and he should be very proud of his accomplishments."

 

Tebow began his professional baseball journey in the Arizona Fall League and, as noted, made his way to the highest minor-league rung in 2019. Tebow did not play in 2020, as the minor-league season was cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This spring, Tebow had again been invited to major-league camp with the Mets. 

 

 

 

[Uncle Joe]

17 hours ago, B-Man said:

On an otherwise bad Wednesday, at least. . . . . . . . pitchers and catchers report today.

 

 

Wasn't such a good start with Phillies catcher Realmuto.

 

'J.T. Realmuto's second chapter with the Philadelphia Phillies is off to a rocky start.

The star catcher broke the thumb on his throwing hand and is expected to miss about a month,

'

[B-Man]

 

Ex-MLB star Johnny Damon arrested in Windermere, suspected of DUI

 

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/crime/os-ne-johnny-damon-arrest-windermere-florida-20210219-4o7ah5hwarcvvohxb3o4r4l7sa-story.html

 

[B-Man]

MLB hot stove: Mets sign Taijuan Walker to further bolster rotation

Walker had a 2.70 ERA in 11 starts in 2020

 

 

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-hot-stove-mets-sign-taijuan-walker-to-further-bolster-rotation/

 

[Uncle Joe]

1 hour ago, B-Man said:

 

Ex-MLB star Johnny Damon arrested in Windermere, suspected of DUI

 

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/crime/os-ne-johnny-damon-arrest-windermere-florida-20210219-4o7ah5hwarcvvohxb3o4r4l7sa-story.html

 

That's definitely not the Yankee haircut!

[KD in CA]

On 2/17/2021 at 7:18 PM, B-Man said:

 

 

Did NOT get $340 million contracts...............

 

Hard to fathom what type of contract guys like that would get today.

[B-Man]

 

 

I wish that I could have done this...........

 

Ian Desmond

Colorado Rockies outfielder Ian Desmond opts out of his second straight season to spend time with his family

[Alaska Darin]

On 2/19/2021 at 7:58 PM, KD in CA said:

Hard to fathom what type of contract guys like that would get today.

When Tatis' new contract ends...the METS will STILL be giving a check to Bobby Bonilla.

[KD in CA]

3 hours ago, Alaska Darin said:

When Tatis' new contract ends...the METS will STILL be giving a check to Bobby Bonilla.

 

Some day I need to run an NPV calc to see the impact of paying $30mm deferred instead of $6mm at the time.

[B-Man]

 

 

I am confident in saying that this will never happen again.

2 grand slams, in 1st innings, in his first ever two at-bats.

 

 

 

[Ann]

So he got fired, oh excuse me, "resigned" for pointing out several people do not speak English well and someone was on their last year of a contract and not offered a new contract? Is there more to this story?

Mariners president Kevin Mather resigns after 'inappropriate' comments at speaking engagement

[TakeYouToTasker 2.0]

On 2/19/2021 at 12:05 PM, B-Man said:

 

Ex-MLB star Johnny Damon arrested in Windermere, suspected of DUI

 

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/crime/os-ne-johnny-damon-arrest-windermere-florida-20210219-4o7ah5hwarcvvohxb3o4r4l7sa-story.html

 

“Looks like Jesus, acts like Judas, throws like Mary.”

[TakeYouToTasker 2.0]

20 hours ago, Alaska Darin said:

When Tatis' new contract ends...the METS will STILL be giving a check to Bobby Bonilla.

Apparently these deferred compensation contracts are fairly common. The Mets have several of them, including one that pays Darryl Strawberry 1.6m annually until 2036. Albert Pujols has one that will pay him 10m a year for 10 years beginning as soon as he retires. Ichiro has one which, in addition to an annual lump sum, compounds at 5.5% interest annually. And that’s just a few.

[TakeYouToTasker 2.0]

Prince Albert begins his farewell tour.

 

Or maybe not.
 

His wife, who initially made the statement on social media, has now retracted.

 

 

[B-Man]

When peak Aaron faced the ageless Paige

The matchup of a lifetime

February 23rd, 2021

 

 

https://www.mlb.com/news/satchel-paige-pitches-to-hank-aaron

[KD in CA]

On 2/23/2021 at 4:38 AM, TakeYouToTasker 2.0 said:

Prince Albert begins his farewell tour.

 

Or maybe not.
 

His wife, who initially made the statement on social media, has now retracted.

 

 

 

Great player....top 5 all time in total bases, RBI and HR, probably finish 12th in hits.

 

BUT.....kudos to the Cardinals for having the sack to make the right call on him ten years ago.