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2024.05.29 03:19 Knolanbar H: B/25/50BS EPF W: LC/RF set
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2024.05.29 03:19 Knolanbar [XB1] H: B/25/50BS EPF W: LC/RF set
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2024.05.29 03:13 teamcrazymatt My save spawned ANOTHER lefty knuckleballer (with updates on the first...)
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2024.05.29 00:37 Vegetable-Code6381 How do I fix this? BNN Player Page is zoomed in so i cant see all the ratings
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2024.05.28 02:04 Jorlung First time I've seen a pitcher get a series MVP: 14.0 IP, 0 R, 6 H, 17K.
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2024.05.28 01:40 epoch_fail Organizational Depth: Center Field
In this series, I hope to write up some thoughts, statline scouting, and aggregation of scouting blurbs on our organization's depth, one position at a time.
I'll be going by level (MLB, AAA, etc.), only highlighting those playing that position this season, ignoring players making spot starts.
MLB: Mike Trout, Mickey Moniak, Kevin Pillar
Trout is one of the greatest to ever do it. Though he's injured right now, that spot is his until (a) his contract expires, (b) he hangs 'em up, or (c) he decides to become a full-time meteorologist.
After Moniak's breakout hitting season last year, there was some optimism about having him as a starter or at least a consistent platoon guy in RF. His BABIP was unsustainably high (nearly .400), but it could be reasoned that there might still be a decent hitter in there even when his BABIP came down. Well, come down the BABIP did (to .235), and with it, his hitting stats (wRC+ of 33). His defense out in center with Trout out is solid, but the bat is difficult to justify having in the lineup every day. He's been striking out less, but it's still not enough.
Kevin Pillar has had a super hot start with us. The 35 year old journeyman's career 88 wRC+ suggest that it's likely to not be sustainable, but I'll happily ride the train until the wheels fall off.
AAA: Jordyn Adams, Bryce Teodosio
Both Adams and Teodosio are homegrown prospects in their age 24 season, but they are completely different players. Adams was a highly regarded 1st round pick with unbelievable raw tools. He's got great speed (92nd percentile sprint speed in last year's stint), good range, and solid raw power, which led to him hitting 15 HRs in AAA last season. However, in 17 games with the main squad during roster expansion, he went 5-for-39 (all singles) and no walks, showing that he still has a long way to go with his hit tool. Unfortunately, his AAA hitting numbers are down so far (62 wRC+ this season). If he can't make the adjustments, he'll peak at a 4th OF and nothing more.
Teodosio, on the other hand, started the season incredibly hot, hitting 6 triples in his first 20 games this season. His BABIP is through the roof right now, so his 126 wRC+ is likely a bit inflated, but if he can make more contact than Adams and keep up in other aspects of the game, he may warrant consideration in the future. It's hard to see him being much more than a 4th OF either.
With Moniak's struggles and Pillar's uncharacteristically hot hitting, there's a decent chance Adams gets the call-up again during roster expansion, or even before. Neither guy is a sure thing at all long-term, but Adams figures to be first in line.
AA: Nelson Rada
Rada is the crown jewel of the farm system right now. The 18 year old OF is showing capabilities beyond his years in center, with great range, routes, and instincts. His bat ain't shabby either, with a 113 wRC+ in A last season and 84 wRC+ this season. His hitting stats can be likely chalked up to him skipping A+ ball altogether, and the part where he's only 18! Power's still an issue for him; he has 3 career homers in pro ball, and his BB% is down this season. Until last game, he had hit safely in 15 of his last 16 games.
He figures to be the heir apparent for Trout if Fish Man agrees to either shift to a corner outfield spot or DH role. Luckily for Mike, MLB Pipeline's ETA for Rada is 2026, which happens to coincide with his Rule 5 eligibility. That gives Trout 2.5 years to figure out how this transition will happen.
He's ranked #98 overall on Fangraphs, and both Fangraphs and MLB Pipeline list him as our top prospect.
A+: Werner Blakely
A converted third baseman and former 4th round pick in 2020, he suffered with consistency issues in the field (a la Jo Adell). We seem to hope that a move to CF gives him more room to leverage his talents and minimize the impact of his inconsistencies. He was once a much more exciting prospect; a 145 wRC+ in 2022 A ball was overshadowed by a .450 BABIP. Since then, he's struggled with the bat at A+, posting over 30+% K rates each of the last two seasons while hitting below the Mendoza line so far this season. He's listed as having a 20 hit tool (and a 30 potential), and living up to it unfortunately.
If he has any hope of making the big leagues, it'll probably have to be as a center fielder, and even if he has the athleticism to do it, his bat is not looking good so far. Fortunately for him, there's not really anyone else at A+ looking to usurp his position; the other options have been similarly underwhelming. The guys at A-ball might be looking upwards, but none of them are quite forcing the issue. I figure Blakely has until the end of this or maybe next season to figure it out before he gets moved down in developmental priority.
A: Anthony Scull, Kevyn Castillo, Joe Redfield
They're doing a weird ring-around-the-rosie thing in low-A, where they're rotating all these guys and Randy de Jesus through the 3 OF and DH positions.
Scull, the son of a professional Cuban baseball player, has put up respectable numbers putting his lefty bat to the ball, with 19% K, 3% BB en route to a 92 wRC+ so far this season. He's a ranked prospect on MLB Pipeline (#25 in Angels), and is a footnote in the Fangraphs list. Still, he's 20, which makes him quite young. He seems to be a reasonably well-rounded prospect who can play any OF position, and he's good to have around with Blakely's struggles in A+.
It's been harder to find information on Kevyn Castillo, who demolished the Dominican League to the tune of 171 wRC+. He's not ranked in either MLB Pipeline or Fangraphs. However, he's hitting well in his first non-rookie ball season (118 wRC+) and has showcased some power while being only 18. He's mostly been playing LF, but I included him here because he's played 14 games at CF (to Scull's 19).
Redfield was a 4th round pick in the 2023 draft, and is the 24th out of 24 prospects ranked in our system by Fangraphs. As a 4-year college player, one would hope he can outplay all these international signings who would still be sophomores in college, but he hasn't exactly soundly asserted dominance over them, which is disappointing. If his bat doesn't translate and he can't beat out the Scull/Castillo pair for CF playing time, I worry about his long-term future with the organization.
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I'll be going by level (MLB, AAA, etc.), only highlighting those playing that position this season, ignoring players making spot starts.
MLB: Mike Trout, Mickey Moniak, Kevin Pillar
Trout is one of the greatest to ever do it. Though he's injured right now, that spot is his until (a) his contract expires, (b) he hangs 'em up, or (c) he decides to become a full-time meteorologist.
After Moniak's breakout hitting season last year, there was some optimism about having him as a starter or at least a consistent platoon guy in RF. His BABIP was unsustainably high (nearly .400), but it could be reasoned that there might still be a decent hitter in there even when his BABIP came down. Well, come down the BABIP did (to .235), and with it, his hitting stats (wRC+ of 33). His defense out in center with Trout out is solid, but the bat is difficult to justify having in the lineup every day. He's been striking out less, but it's still not enough.
Kevin Pillar has had a super hot start with us. The 35 year old journeyman's career 88 wRC+ suggest that it's likely to not be sustainable, but I'll happily ride the train until the wheels fall off.
AAA: Jordyn Adams, Bryce Teodosio
Both Adams and Teodosio are homegrown prospects in their age 24 season, but they are completely different players. Adams was a highly regarded 1st round pick with unbelievable raw tools. He's got great speed (92nd percentile sprint speed in last year's stint), good range, and solid raw power, which led to him hitting 15 HRs in AAA last season. However, in 17 games with the main squad during roster expansion, he went 5-for-39 (all singles) and no walks, showing that he still has a long way to go with his hit tool. Unfortunately, his AAA hitting numbers are down so far (62 wRC+ this season). If he can't make the adjustments, he'll peak at a 4th OF and nothing more.
Teodosio, on the other hand, started the season incredibly hot, hitting 6 triples in his first 20 games this season. His BABIP is through the roof right now, so his 126 wRC+ is likely a bit inflated, but if he can make more contact than Adams and keep up in other aspects of the game, he may warrant consideration in the future. It's hard to see him being much more than a 4th OF either.
With Moniak's struggles and Pillar's uncharacteristically hot hitting, there's a decent chance Adams gets the call-up again during roster expansion, or even before. Neither guy is a sure thing at all long-term, but Adams figures to be first in line.
AA: Nelson Rada
Rada is the crown jewel of the farm system right now. The 18 year old OF is showing capabilities beyond his years in center, with great range, routes, and instincts. His bat ain't shabby either, with a 113 wRC+ in A last season and 84 wRC+ this season. His hitting stats can be likely chalked up to him skipping A+ ball altogether, and the part where he's only 18! Power's still an issue for him; he has 3 career homers in pro ball, and his BB% is down this season. Until last game, he had hit safely in 15 of his last 16 games.
He figures to be the heir apparent for Trout if Fish Man agrees to either shift to a corner outfield spot or DH role. Luckily for Mike, MLB Pipeline's ETA for Rada is 2026, which happens to coincide with his Rule 5 eligibility. That gives Trout 2.5 years to figure out how this transition will happen.
He's ranked #98 overall on Fangraphs, and both Fangraphs and MLB Pipeline list him as our top prospect.
A+: Werner Blakely
A converted third baseman and former 4th round pick in 2020, he suffered with consistency issues in the field (a la Jo Adell). We seem to hope that a move to CF gives him more room to leverage his talents and minimize the impact of his inconsistencies. He was once a much more exciting prospect; a 145 wRC+ in 2022 A ball was overshadowed by a .450 BABIP. Since then, he's struggled with the bat at A+, posting over 30+% K rates each of the last two seasons while hitting below the Mendoza line so far this season. He's listed as having a 20 hit tool (and a 30 potential), and living up to it unfortunately.
If he has any hope of making the big leagues, it'll probably have to be as a center fielder, and even if he has the athleticism to do it, his bat is not looking good so far. Fortunately for him, there's not really anyone else at A+ looking to usurp his position; the other options have been similarly underwhelming. The guys at A-ball might be looking upwards, but none of them are quite forcing the issue. I figure Blakely has until the end of this or maybe next season to figure it out before he gets moved down in developmental priority.
A: Anthony Scull, Kevyn Castillo, Joe Redfield
They're doing a weird ring-around-the-rosie thing in low-A, where they're rotating all these guys and Randy de Jesus through the 3 OF and DH positions.
Scull, the son of a professional Cuban baseball player, has put up respectable numbers putting his lefty bat to the ball, with 19% K, 3% BB en route to a 92 wRC+ so far this season. He's a ranked prospect on MLB Pipeline (#25 in Angels), and is a footnote in the Fangraphs list. Still, he's 20, which makes him quite young. He seems to be a reasonably well-rounded prospect who can play any OF position, and he's good to have around with Blakely's struggles in A+.
It's been harder to find information on Kevyn Castillo, who demolished the Dominican League to the tune of 171 wRC+. He's not ranked in either MLB Pipeline or Fangraphs. However, he's hitting well in his first non-rookie ball season (118 wRC+) and has showcased some power while being only 18. He's mostly been playing LF, but I included him here because he's played 14 games at CF (to Scull's 19).
Redfield was a 4th round pick in the 2023 draft, and is the 24th out of 24 prospects ranked in our system by Fangraphs. As a 4-year college player, one would hope he can outplay all these international signings who would still be sophomores in college, but he hasn't exactly soundly asserted dominance over them, which is disappointing. If his bat doesn't translate and he can't beat out the Scull/Castillo pair for CF playing time, I worry about his long-term future with the organization.
2024.05.27 11:24 TheLotStore Finding the Best Deals: Where to Look for Cheap Lands for Sale
 | Finding the Best Deals: Where to Look for Cheap Lands for Sale submitted by TheLotStore to u/TheLotStore [link] [comments] Locating the Finest Offers: Where to Scout for Inexpensive Lots for SaleWhen it comes to purchasing land, everyone desires to snag the finest offer feasible. Regardless of whether you’re seeking a piece of land to construct a residence, initiate a business, or merely to invest in, finding inexpensive land for sale can be an excellent approach to transform your vision into reality without depleting your finances. However, where should you commence your quest for these exceptional offers? In this piece, we’ll delve into some of the prime locations to unearth affordable lots for sale.Web-Based Real Estate MarketplacesOne of the simplest and most expedient methods to uncover inexpensive land for sale is by perusing web-based real estate marketplaces. 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2024.05.27 07:27 ThrowAYeAccount I think there's a serial killer pitching in my league
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2024.05.26 20:00 Not_So_Bad_Andy [MLB Pipeline] The #Phillies’ Starlyn Caba joins the Top 100 Prospects list following the graduation of the Dodgers’ Andy Pages. Scouting report and more on the 18-year-old shortstop: atmlb.com/4bvWyG4
![[MLB Pipeline] The #Phillies’ Starlyn Caba joins the Top 100 Prospects list following the graduation of the Dodgers’ Andy Pages. Scouting report and more on the 18-year-old shortstop: atmlb.com/4bvWyG4](https://external-preview.redd.it/uZUHzvmoUNFrMF4C9wSPe2F2HH_U7OlRshx58Vl8wxc.jpg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=7f8098afbc9b55b71236092848c8286421c5cea1 "[MLB Pipeline] The #Phillies’ Starlyn Caba joins the Top 100 Prospects list following the graduation of the Dodgers’ Andy Pages. Scouting report and more on the 18-year-old shortstop: atmlb.com/4bvWyG4") | submitted by Not_So_Bad_Andy to phillies [link] [comments] |
2024.05.26 18:23 devern_hansack OOTP25: Extreme Coupon Challenge
I've been toying around with ideas for fun challenges within OOTP - for my next save I'm planning to do what I'm calling the Extreme Coupon Challenge as GM of none other than the Oakland A's. My goal here is to push to the extremes of what can be accomplished on a shoestring budget, trades, scouting, and development.
Here are the rules I'm setting forth for the save:
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Here are the rules I'm setting forth for the save:
- Only allowed to roster players with within $100k of league minimum salary (exemption for retaining salary for players on the team at the start of the save, but all players with salaries over $840k must be traded). This also extends to minor league free agent signings, so at the start I can offer a maximum signing bonus of $100k alongside MiLB contracts.
- Purchases from independent leagues are allowed and are set at $250,000 at the outset of the save.
- Must trade any arbitration eligible player prior to the free agency period unless that player can be retained for within $100k of the MLB minimum salary.
- Must draft players at or below slot values.
- No restriction on spending on development, coaching, scouting; dev center is maxed at 20 slots.
- Default trade settings.
- Aging speed 0.9, dev speed 1.1, TCR 110.
- Play until I win a World Series or get canned. (In commissioner mode so I can fix bugs in a "break glass in case of emergency" sort of way, for example if a top prospect gets waived.
2024.05.26 06:53 Technical_Pressure13 A never was MLB player who can’t let it go 17+years later AMA.
An MLB never was who can’t let it go.
This is going to be kinda long. As a high school senior, I held the title of being a top 100 MLB prospect, and top 15 pitcher. From a young age, I knew that I possessed a talent that set me apart from my peers.
It was during my sophomore year of high school that I noticed my biggest leap. A growth spurt catapulted me from a 5'7, 175-pound freshman to a solid 6'2, 230-pound sophomore. By my senior year I was 6’4, 238 pounds. My fastball gained momentum, progressing from 83 MPH to 87, then 92, and finally reaching 96-97 MPH by my senior year. My curveball possessed a remarkable 2-7 break,
The attention I garnered by my junior year was overwhelming. Colleges and MLB recruiters flocked to my games, and my mailbox overflowed with letters from fans and scouts alike. Interviews, radio shows, and local television appearances became routine as my teenage ego soared to new heights. I basked in the glory of being recognized everywhere I went, signing autographs for enthusiastic kids and shaking hands with the baseball enthusiasts at the local Texas Roashouse who appreciated my talent. Even my school held a pep rally in celebration of my selection for the 18U World Cup team. I felt like. was on top of the world. Also at this time I was invited to speak at schools, fundraisers, and churches, feeling like the center of the universe.
As the MLB draft approached, I anticipated an early selection. However, the reality fell short of my expectations. The rounds came and went, and It wasn't until the end of the 7th round that I received the call from skipper (an MLB manager). The plan was to start me in summer ball, then progress me to low A ball before eventually moving me up to High A. I was deemed a "project pick" with immense potential. Yet upset I was selected so late I made the decision to forgo signing an MLB contract and opted to attend college for a year, hoping to raise my draft stock.
Winter camp came and went, and as a freshman, I was honored to be placed second in the rotation. Physically, I felt better than ever, ready to conquer the world. However, fate had other plans. On my third pitch, a 2-seam fastball, disaster struck. Numbness and excruciating pain overtook my fingers and elbow, leading me to the hospital. The diagnosis was a fully torn ulnar collateral ligament, requiring immediate Tommy John surgery.
My coach informed me that while the university would support me, they were going to let me finish the year on scholarship. But immediately after the baseball season they were going to cut my scholarship. Months of physical therapy followed, though I didn't approach it with the seriousness required of an aspiring professional athlete. My invincibility complex led me to believe that I could bounce back effortlessly.
After 11 months, I finally received the green light to resume throwing at 100%. My pitching coach I had been working with reached out to a few smaller colleges and Juco schools that had expressed interest in offering me a scholarship to aid my comeback. A private pitching session was arranged, but it quickly became apparent that I was not in "baseball shape." My once blazing 97 MPH fastball had diminished to a mere 84 MPH disaster. Dishearteningly, not a single scout showed any interest. The Juco schools rejected me, leaving me at a crossroads.
Determined to make one final attempt at a baseball career, I dedicated six months to rigorous training. However,afterwards my fastball only reached 87 MPH during a private workout in front of scouts. It was good, but not good enough to secure a D1 scholarship offer. And just as quickly as I had burst onto the scene, I faded into obscurity..The next few years were filled with occasional whispers of my name around my small town. I was asked to speak to my alma mater's varsity baseball team a couple of times, but the adoration and recognition I once reveled in had vanished. Today, I sell insurance (Cliche I know), Occasionally, a random client will remember me and ask about my past achievements, but those moments grow fewer with each passing year.
As I reflect on my journey, I am plagued by questions. Should I have signed when I was originally drafted? Did my ego lead to my downfall? Could I have reached the pinnacle of the sport with the superior training, diet, and medical resources offered by the MLB and its minor leagues? Regrettably, the answers remain elusive, lost in the realm of what-ifs and missed opportunities.
*Feel free to AMA about any questions you may have. (short of answering questions that will give away my complete identity I’ll be happy to answer)
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This is going to be kinda long. As a high school senior, I held the title of being a top 100 MLB prospect, and top 15 pitcher. From a young age, I knew that I possessed a talent that set me apart from my peers.
It was during my sophomore year of high school that I noticed my biggest leap. A growth spurt catapulted me from a 5'7, 175-pound freshman to a solid 6'2, 230-pound sophomore. By my senior year I was 6’4, 238 pounds. My fastball gained momentum, progressing from 83 MPH to 87, then 92, and finally reaching 96-97 MPH by my senior year. My curveball possessed a remarkable 2-7 break,
The attention I garnered by my junior year was overwhelming. Colleges and MLB recruiters flocked to my games, and my mailbox overflowed with letters from fans and scouts alike. Interviews, radio shows, and local television appearances became routine as my teenage ego soared to new heights. I basked in the glory of being recognized everywhere I went, signing autographs for enthusiastic kids and shaking hands with the baseball enthusiasts at the local Texas Roashouse who appreciated my talent. Even my school held a pep rally in celebration of my selection for the 18U World Cup team. I felt like. was on top of the world. Also at this time I was invited to speak at schools, fundraisers, and churches, feeling like the center of the universe.
As the MLB draft approached, I anticipated an early selection. However, the reality fell short of my expectations. The rounds came and went, and It wasn't until the end of the 7th round that I received the call from skipper (an MLB manager). The plan was to start me in summer ball, then progress me to low A ball before eventually moving me up to High A. I was deemed a "project pick" with immense potential. Yet upset I was selected so late I made the decision to forgo signing an MLB contract and opted to attend college for a year, hoping to raise my draft stock.
Winter camp came and went, and as a freshman, I was honored to be placed second in the rotation. Physically, I felt better than ever, ready to conquer the world. However, fate had other plans. On my third pitch, a 2-seam fastball, disaster struck. Numbness and excruciating pain overtook my fingers and elbow, leading me to the hospital. The diagnosis was a fully torn ulnar collateral ligament, requiring immediate Tommy John surgery.
My coach informed me that while the university would support me, they were going to let me finish the year on scholarship. But immediately after the baseball season they were going to cut my scholarship. Months of physical therapy followed, though I didn't approach it with the seriousness required of an aspiring professional athlete. My invincibility complex led me to believe that I could bounce back effortlessly.
After 11 months, I finally received the green light to resume throwing at 100%. My pitching coach I had been working with reached out to a few smaller colleges and Juco schools that had expressed interest in offering me a scholarship to aid my comeback. A private pitching session was arranged, but it quickly became apparent that I was not in "baseball shape." My once blazing 97 MPH fastball had diminished to a mere 84 MPH disaster. Dishearteningly, not a single scout showed any interest. The Juco schools rejected me, leaving me at a crossroads.
Determined to make one final attempt at a baseball career, I dedicated six months to rigorous training. However,afterwards my fastball only reached 87 MPH during a private workout in front of scouts. It was good, but not good enough to secure a D1 scholarship offer. And just as quickly as I had burst onto the scene, I faded into obscurity..The next few years were filled with occasional whispers of my name around my small town. I was asked to speak to my alma mater's varsity baseball team a couple of times, but the adoration and recognition I once reveled in had vanished. Today, I sell insurance (Cliche I know), Occasionally, a random client will remember me and ask about my past achievements, but those moments grow fewer with each passing year.
As I reflect on my journey, I am plagued by questions. Should I have signed when I was originally drafted? Did my ego lead to my downfall? Could I have reached the pinnacle of the sport with the superior training, diet, and medical resources offered by the MLB and its minor leagues? Regrettably, the answers remain elusive, lost in the realm of what-ifs and missed opportunities.
*Feel free to AMA about any questions you may have. (short of answering questions that will give away my complete identity I’ll be happy to answer)
2024.05.26 04:16 acaba36 My First 1/1… What is it?!
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2024.05.25 22:17 Knolanbar H: AA/25/15rl EPF W: RF uni/FCJS
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2024.05.25 02:01 cbraddy22 Fun bug to deal with. Red Sox put the #9 prospect on waivers. He didn't play at all on MLB roster. They moved him up at start of off season and now moving him back down through waivers? With 3 option years left too.
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2024.05.25 00:22 Turbulent_Wing9915 Anyone know the value?
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2024.05.24 17:27 Bingerfangs Donnie Baseball and Rickey put up an MVP race for the ages
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2024.05.24 11:47 Knolanbar H: AA/25/15rl EPF W: RF uni/FCJS
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2024.05.24 04:30 coolsmokey69 Craziest TCR I've ever seen.. do I just have him start off in AAA next season? How would you proceed?
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2024.05.24 03:47 ____dj Meet Jinrou "Lumpy" Nakagawa, my favorite player the AI has created in this save.
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2024.05.23 21:38 GaddafiHalp Thanks Spring Training, I didn't need that $47 million of pitching this year. Jameyson is dead to me
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2024.05.23 18:47 itsmelen Which IFA should I try for? Only going to be able to get one of them
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2024.05.23 14:48 SirWombat14 Marlins Pitcher throws back to back no-hitters (including one against me)
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