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Joel Sherman suggests that a player get 2 runs for a homer that is longer than the top 50 longest homers from the last season. Also, a courtesy runner, as was allowed until 1950.  A player can be the designated runner and run for a player without removing that player from the game.

For Jermaine Palacios.  Good move for the Twins.  Looks like Berrios is going to be the #1 starter for a while at least.

The date to exchange figures is today.  Some teams are "file & trial" teams, meaning that they do not negotiate further after numbers are exchanged, where others will continue to negotiate to avoid the trials.  Trials are very contemptuous events, as the team tells the arbitrator what is wrong...

https://www.baseballamerica.com/minors/2018-mlb-top-10-prospects/#ld3JdVSTJPK3xqDV.97

Hmmmmm........

For those of us who aren't fans of winter sports. http://www.springtrainingcountdown.com/#sthash.IK2UUT8H.dpbs

Could MLB adopt a salary cap/floor?  This would force teams to spend at least X amount of money and not allow them to spend more than Y amount of money on salaries? Lets say salaries must be in the range $75MM -- $200M.  Would that work?

An agreement was reached between the MLBPA and NPL on posting fees: http://m.mlb.com/news/article/262241200/shohei-ohtani-mlb-posting-deal-reached/ He will be subject to the international signing bonus pool, so the Yankees, Rangers, Twins and Astros may have the advantages.  This said, he will...

Every year dozens of players change teams without anyone really noticing.  Here is a list of the players that are available for next to nothing: https://www.baseballamerica.com/minors/minor-league-free-agent-tracker-2017/#1u5dJCMptomFoaQK.97 Someone will strike gold with one of more of these...

Here are Baseball America's top 10 prospects by team.  They are through with the NL East and are into the Central. http://www.baseballamerica.com/minors/2018-mlb-top-10-prospects/#eLpSiwOJ28k4zbcq.97

Up from $17.2 last year with a few changes in the system. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/08/offseason-primer-the-new-qualifying-offer-rules.html

Nov. 6: BBWAA Finalists MLB Network, 6 ET Nov. 7: Gold Gloves ESPN, 9 ET Nov. 8: Players Choice MLB Network, 8 ET Nov. 9: Silver Sluggers MLB Network, 6 ET Nov. 10: Defensive Players MLB Network, 6 ET Nov. 13: Rookies MLB Network, 6 ET Nov. 14: Managers  MLB Network, 6 ET Nov. 15: Cy Youngs MLB...

Each year, 3 players are listed as finalists at each position.  Here is the list of this year's finalists: http://m.mlb.com/news/article/259748786/gold-glove-award-finalists-named/ AMERICAN LEAGUE Pitchers: LHP Chris Sale, Red Sox RHP Marcus Stroman, Blue Jays RHP Alex Cobb, Rays Catchers: Yan...

Last night, Todd Fraizer was embarrassed a bit being picked off at 2B by Ryan Goins.  Here is a list of the best tricks: http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/255706164/hidden-ball-trick-goins-gets-frazier

They have announced that Brad Ausmus will not be back as their manager and they have a lot of expensive, older players on their roster.  What should they do this winter?  

At the University of Iowa's Kinnick Stadium last Saturday, all 75,000 fans turned to face the newly constructed Children's Hospital and waved.  This was planned and urged by many on social media and should have brought a smile to some faces that are having trouble smiling right now.   Although...

I like the idea of allowing all of the players on the 40-man roster being able to come up in September, but having a 20-man pitching staff is a bit much.  I would like to see teams have 30 players eligible for every game and have a maximum of 10 pitchers eligible (meaning 9 relievers).  The...

Giancarlo Stanton may yet be moved by the Marlins, even with his huge contract.  The Angels, Nationals and Giants have all been in negotiations with the Marlins on a deal for the slugger.   Could you imagine Stanton paired with Trout or Harper in a major league outfield?  How about being paired...

For those interested in following the young kids that teams sign: http://www.baseballamerica.com/international/2017-top-50-international-prospects-july-2/#Yc8RBuM361FLzjqM.97 These kids are, in many cases, very raw and will not make an impact on the major league team for at least 4 years...

From Baseball America: http://www.baseballamerica.com/minors/2017-midseason-top-100-prospects-july-7/#aDhvAYR2UK5EjoWs.97 The top 10 1 Yoan Moncada 2B White Sox 2 Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 3B Blue Jays 3 Gleyber Torres SS Yankees 4 Amed Rosario SS Mets 5 Eloy Jimenez OF White Sox 6 Rafael Devers 3B...