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In response to "Well, MLB got that right" by Will Hunting

With Skenes, it feels like we better enjoy him while he lasts.

Posted by David (aka David) Jul 12 '24, 11:13

Washington paid $250 million to Strasburg for one World Series ring, and they got their money's worth. But it generally works out like Wood and Prior.

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It'll work like that for them all ... - Will Hunting Jul 12, 11:31
Though it kind of seems like MLB learned from those examples as well as the whole less trips through the lineups? - JD Jul 12, 11:17 6
- If you're a power pitcher, there are 2 types of pitchers. Those who have had Tommy John Surgery and Those Who Will Have TJS. - Will Hunting Jul 12, 11:28 1
  - I mean, we joke about it, but MLB probably should look into the cheats Clemens used since they DID seem to help him stay healthy. -- nm - David Jul 12, 11:47
- I hope so. The Pirates's Senior VP, Ben Cherington, did an interview a couple of months ago. - David Jul 12, 11:20 3
  - one of my groupers is married to his cousin -- nm - hollywood big shot Jul 12, 11:29 2
    - That's pretty cool. He's a fascinating man. -- nm - David Jul 12, 11:47 1
      - they made the mistake of wearing their dodgers swag one time when he gave them free tix and let them on the field pregame. apparently it’s verboten -- nm - hollywood big shot Jul 12, 11:52

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With Skenes, it feels like we better enjoy him while he lasts.

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