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Yes but he was paying $13.3M in state taxes in Cali he won't pay in Texas, so he actually comes out ahead.

 

I don't get this. Shark was seeking people out and a part of the problem in the scuffle. Sale hit a guy with a change-up in an 0-2 count. I didn't see him as in instigator on the field. So I really don't know we the punishment is equal for them and essentially the same as Ventura's.

 

Sending a message? lol, i dont get a lot of things.

 

What message? If a hot head does something stupid a few innings after you accidentally hit a guy then you're at fault? It just makes no sense, I was shocked when I saw Sale on the list this morning.

 

i think 7 is too lenient for that maniac. 10-15 without pay and some counseling. total wingnut.

 

http://www.si.com/mlb/2015/04/24/royals-white-sox-brawl-chris-sale-tries-get-kansas-city-clubhouse

I take back what I said about Sale. He deserves what he got.

 

Lieutenant Mitch Harris is making his Major League right now.

 

I sold off my prized sports card collection from Nov-Jan 2014-15. It was sad but I paid off my credit card debts and other bills and still pocketed a nice chunk of change.

I kept 3 things:

#3) 1919 Game 1 Black Sox tix stub

#2)Ty Cobb Autograph on his own stationary

and #1-- Babe Ruth's autograph!

 

Do to continued violence in Baltimore, the baseball game has been cancelled once again.

 

I feel like they should just play the games in Chicago with no fans and refund all ticket sales.

 

The Orioles and Rays will move this weekend?s series to Tropicana Field.

 

Wow, what a shame for fans.

 

This killed me.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...uer-wears-boxing-gloves-during-game-vs-royals

 

The Phillies are starting the first Panamanian battery in baseball history tonight.

 

http://m.mlb.com/prospects/2015?list=draft

MLB.com released their new Top 100 Prospects list today. Ones that stick out to me are:

#3 Dansby Swanson, SS, Vanderbilt. 2014 College World Series MVP.

#5 Alex Bregman, SS, LSU. Probably a little better hitter than Swanson. Good to see to good hitting SS coming out of school.

#7 Carson Fulmer, P, Vanderbilt. Has experience has a closer and a starter. Pitched very well as a big part of a national championship team.

#9 Walker Buehler, P, Vanderbilt. A part of the US National Collegiate team (along with Fulmer). Plus fastball, change-up, slider, and curve. Reigning Cope Cod League Co-MVP.

#20 Nathen Kirby, P, Virginia. Ace of the National runner-up last year. My top lefty in the class.

#65 Joe McCarthy, OF, Virginia. Never the best player on his team (UVA had 4 players drafted in the first 7 rounds last year) and is missing much of the year with back surgery. A pure hitter when healthy could be a steal in this draft. More talented than recognized.

#95 Tate Matheny, OF, Missouri St. Son of Cardinals manager, Mike Matheny. Awesome dude, played against him a little growing up. He was a 23rd round pick out of high school but didn't sign, Missouri Valley newcomer of the year as a freshman. Sees the zone well and uses the opposite field fantastically, understands the game very well.

 

For reference, the 2015 1st round draft order is:

1. Arizona Diamondbacks
2. Houston Astros
3. Colorado Rockies
4. Texas Rangers
5. Houston Astros
6. Minnesota Twins
7. Boston Red Sox
8. Chicago White Sox
9. Chicago Cubs
10. Philadelphia Phillies
11. Cincinnati Reds
12. Miami Marlins
13. Tampa Bay Rays
14. Atlanta Braves
15. Milwaukee Brewers
16. New York Yankees
17. Cleveland Indians
18. San Francisco Giants
19. Pittsburgh Pirates
20. Oakland Athletics
21. Kansas City Royals
22. Detroit Tigers
23. St. Louis Cardinals
24. Los Angeles Dodgers
25. Baltimore Orioles
26. Los Angeles Angels

Compensation Picks
27. Colorado Rockies (Michael Cuddyer)1
28. Atlanta Braves (Ervin Santana)9
29. Toronto Blue Jays (Melky Cabrera)1
30. New York Yankees (David Robertson)
31. San Francisco Giants (Pablo Sandoval)
32. Pittsburgh Pirates (Russell Martin)
33. Kansas City Royals (James Shields)
34. Detroit Tigers (Max Scherzer)
35. Los Angeles Dodgers (Hanley Ramirez)
36. Baltimore Orioles (Nelson Cruz)

Competitive Balance Round A
37. Houston Astros
38. Colorado Rockies
39. St. Louis Cardinals
40. Milwaukee Brewers
41. Atlanta Braves
42. Cleveland Indians

 

Like this kid. Dont know much about the others. The composer he shows for a kid is uncanny.

 

He's a true 55.

 

i like his teammate walker buehler. hopefully the phils can nab one.