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Lumping all Marlins players together does not seem fair unless they all broke the rules, yet singling out a few may be difficult. I can see a grievance coming if MLB slaps down the entire team.
What we reported earlier today is now also being reported by USA Today: MLB is investigating how so many Marlins got COVID (and how many games team will miss) before deciding whether to pay their players: https://t.co/b6V70xf2It
— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) July 29, 2020
If season is interrupted or delayed, March agreement states players will receive prorated pay only for the number of games their teams actually play. However, the union asked the league to make an exception for WAS, PHI and NYY, and the league agreed. Has not discussed Marlins. https://t.co/87gkycphmf
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 29, 2020
There is some confusion here about who ranked Thomas and who did not.
BA has included Thomas all along, but MLB has NOT included Thomas, even back to this past off-season. Others who joined us in taking Thomas off their lists last winter include Keith Law/The Athletic, Prospects Live, Baseball Prospectus and BaseballHQ.
The only other major prospect rater who kept Thomas on for this year on that I am aware of is Fangraphs.
So while it may have been a little bumpy getting there, what the community decided here was consistent with the majority. No apologies are warranted.
To the future extension point, I would not assume it will be automatic whenever the team wants. The free agent rules could be different in the next CBA. Also, a potential risk in delaying now is damaging the relationship with the player, who may already feel he belongs in the majors.
Continuing with the example I cited in the article, there have been various rumors in recent years about Kris Bryant turning down extension offers from the Cubs. Maybe the money and years were not right for him, but maybe he is also upset over how service time was used against him. My bottom line reminder is that there are risks with any approach taken.
We visit with @B_Walton about last night’s loss and he details the injury of Mikolas, the Cardinals lineup, and the work put in by tonight’s starter, Daniel Ponce de Leon. Presented by @LouFuszNetwork @TheHomeLoanEx @SchnuckMarkets @hair_saloon https://t.co/wADBSqiZ88
— Dan McLaughlin (@DannyMacTV) July 29, 2020
Their opening day starter…
Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara is among the 15 Miami players who are positive. Marlins are at a real pitching deficit. Have already claimed 3 pitchers. Need more (especially ones ready to pitch in bigs right away)
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) July 29, 2020
Nice running catch by O’Neill at the wall in left-center. I don’t think Ozuna would have run that one down last year.
… and then he blasted a 2-run HR on a full count…
Rats, you do know the team is 2-1, right? Perhaps you should wait a bit to head for the exits.
The Twins won 101 games last season and improved their pitching and their offense this year. Having said that, this IS Homer Bailey pitching, after all…
Euro, the question for me is not if it is prorated. The question of whether it is prorated on 50 games (for a team that only plays 50, for example) vs. prorated on a full 60. That could be a major difference for both salary and service time.
CC, I was thinking about all the incremental MLB salaries the Marlins will have to pay the replacement players, since the COVID players will get their full salaries, too.
Carlos not fooling anyone. Bader made an awful throw from center. Twins already up 2-0 in the second.
Local/State authorities are certainly an x-factor for teams and their opponents. I saw a reference out of Miami that local officials expect the Marlins to quarantine for two weeks when they return home.
It is up to when the Cardinals are ready to entertain media access in Springfield. No word yet, but they said previously it would be this week.
Our first road lineup of 2020!#STLCards pic.twitter.com/FEyN37zmmb
— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) July 28, 2020
The Cardinal Nation's earlier article on today's #stlcards roster moves has been updated with John Mozeliak's pre-game remarks. (free) https://t.co/614dt87S0h pic.twitter.com/zQ4n5OtqFs
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) July 28, 2020
stlcard25 said:
Sounds like some surgery might be on the way for Mikolas. It’s a blow to the starting depth. Hopefully Kim will go back into the rotation now. Maybe Gomber will be the guy though.
Don’t forget Ponce…
c27 said:
1) My guess would be Cabrera being added to taxi squad.
2) Or maybe Oviedo, but he would have to added to the 40 man roster.
1) Depends if he is ready after reporting late.
2) Maybe Oviedo. No, he would not have to be added to the 40-man, unless activated to be among St. Louis’ 30. No different from Schrock, who is the other taxi squadder.
Think of the taxi squad as minor leaguers/alternate camp players who are just traveling with the big-league team.
My instant analysis of today's #stlcards pitching moves involving Miles Mikolas, Giovanny Gallegos, Jake Woodford (plus several others TBA). (free) https://t.co/614dt87S0h pic.twitter.com/tborjyggpo
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) July 28, 2020
Unfortunately, this does not require a new thread. I should be able to find out within a few hours who the taxi squad replacement is.
We have activated RHP Giovanny Gallegos from the Injured List and recalled RHP Jake Woodford from our Alternate Training Site.
RHP Miles Mikolas has been placed on the 10-day IL (right forearm strain). pic.twitter.com/H7O5D1pKC8
— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) July 28, 2020
The Astros just signed 42-year old Fernando Rodney from independent Sugar Land. I wonder if Julian Taveras is still pitching? 😉
Question for Mr. Manfred. 2020 salaries and service time are prorated off a schedule of 60 games. Will players whose teams did not get to play 60 be penalized in pay or service time? Or did these calculations get more complicated with teams playing seasons of varying length?
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) July 28, 2020
Not sure how they are counting this as several players like Soto and Davidson supposedly had positive tests in recent days, but the overall story is good.
One key fact in here: No positive tests since last Friday among any of other 29 clubs. Just Marlins. https://t.co/ugq3q2sgQ2
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 28, 2020
MLB makes it official: Marlins postponed through Sunday, Yankees to play at Orioles Wednesday and Thursday, Phillies off until Friday. Full release: pic.twitter.com/eHVd0FznSE
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) July 28, 2020
The plot thickens…
JUST IN: Miami-Dade @MayorGimenez says the Marlins should follow the 14-day quarantine protocol when returning to South Florida after they were knowingly exposed to COVID-19.
— Andy Slater (@AndySlater) July 28, 2020
The Miami Marlins 2020 season at least temporarily, has been paused. This will allow the team to continue to monitor health and safety of players.
— Craig Mish (@CraigMish) July 28, 2020