2025 Around The League Thread

[Hudson2]

Yeah, there is so much uncertainty about how things will look in MLB this time next year. A work stoppage is almost a certainty.

Yep. I think some big changes are gonna be on the table. That's why I hope AA breaks the bank.

 

[Hudson2]

Another reason Kim is likely to opt out

It's just weird that he hasn't already. I think they are trying to work out a deal.

 

[msstate7]

It's just weird that he hasn't already. I think they are trying to work out a deal.

I agree. Seems he wants to stay at least.

 

[bravesnumberone]

Quick bullet points on Lombard:

Grew up in Atlanta
Drafted by Braves
Debuted with Braves
Various minor league roles
1B coach for the Dodgers WS run
Bench coach for the reborn Tigers
Noted for high baseball IQ

I can definitely get behind his candidacy.

Is also fully bilingual, which isn't nothing.

 

[NYCBrave]

Is also fully bilingual, which isn't nothing.

Also feel like that needs to be a pre-requisite in today's game. If for no other reason than to be able to form a deeper connection with half the roster.

 

[Tapate50]

Is also fully bilingual, which isn't nothing.

I hope his wife is ok with that.

 

[50PoundHead]

It's just weird that he hasn't already. I think they are trying to work out a deal.

I thought he had to wait until five days after the World Series ends to announce his intentions.

 

[50PoundHead]

I hope his wife is ok with that.

I hear women enjoy cunning linguists.

 

[CrimsonCowboy]

ICYMI, Royals 3rd Base coach Vance Wilson a candidate for the Giants

 

[msstate7]

I thought he had to wait until five days after the World Series ends to announce his intentions.

Alonso and Bregman already announced opting out

 

[50PoundHead]

Alonso and Bregman already announced opting out

Thanks. So many rules that I have lost track of.

 

[msstate7]

Thanks. So many rules that I have lost track of.

I don't know if it was official or just them saying they were going to

 

[CyYoung31]

Giants and Vitello closing in on a deal? Is that real?

 

[bravesnumberone]

That’s interesting…

 

[msstate7]

Giants and Vitello closing in on a deal? Is that real?

As a fan of a sec school that isn't in Knoxville, I think this is a wonderful hire. Now NFL take notes and hire lane kiffin and Kirby smart, and nba hire oats

 

[CrimsonCowboy]

and nba hire oats

I disagree

 

[Hudson2]

Dumb for Vitello. He has it made at UT.

 

[CrimsonCowboy]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1979642193565679927

 

[msstate7]

Dumb for Vitello. He has it made at UT.

There's only so much sucking up to teenagers I could take. College coaching would suck these days

 

[Hudson2]

There's only so much sucking up to teenagers I could take. College coaching would suck these days

Yep but he's got a pretty good thing going here and could ride this out a few more years but there are a lot of openings so I get it.