Jonathan Aranda has exceptional qHAR as well as winning the most improved vs the Evil Empire award. Chase’s walk up gets customized, and he has an exceptional birthday. We bid farewell to Kyle, Caleb (who gets a stern talking to), Spencer and Drake, both of the sad puppy dog eyes. José’s golf swing scores a clutch homer, and Sal learns from Yeli. Spectator interference rears its ugly head via yet another Yankee fan, 30 years after the Jeffrey Maier incident, but this time we have the technology. Winter ball is getting started and may take on a new look this year if the expected lock-out happens in early December. For now, the LVBP (Venezuela’s league) gets going with lots of formers on the roster. MLB brought some significant proposed changes to the structure of both the regular and post-season, tying these money-makers to player health and fan enjoyment while requiring a salary cap. In addition to noting players can play elsewhere during a lockout, the memo to owners notes team staff can attend player weddings as long as they don’t talk about baseball. We stand in solidarity with Mr. Splash.

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