Boston hopeful freed for racist remarks
Brett Netzer posted a series of racist and homophobic tweets and the Red Sox did not condone the situation.
I’m told the Red Sox have officially released former third-round pick Brett Netzer following a series of racist, homophobic, anti-Semitic posts on Twitter.
— Chad Jennings (@chadjennings22) February 26, 2022
Rob Manfred wants the right to change rules
This is part of his demands of players. For example, it could more easily implement a dial for launchers.
During conversations with player leadership in Florida this week, Major League Baseball has asked for a shortened period of time to implement on-field changes it desires, specifically mentioning a pitch clock. Wait time in old CBA was one year. https://t.co/heF8jhilFm
— Evan Drellich (@EvanDrellich) February 26, 2022
Answer: by giving more space to the guys from the minors.
With minor-league schedules beginning in six weeks — whether big-league baseball is being played or not — here’s how the Blue Jays are preparing as 170 non-roster players report for spring training in Dunedin https://t.co/5oHheMTS8M
— Arden Swelling (@ArdenSwelling) February 25, 2022
Jordan Groshans benefits in particular.
Groshans has started just 41 games at 3B across his 3 milb seasons (82 SS, 12 DH), but could certainly ramp up that playing time in the upper minors this year: #BlueJays https://t.co/ocZxa7uY7v
— Mitch Bannon (@MitchBannon) February 26, 2022
Moreover, note that the spring games were to start today.
The Toronto #BlueJays were supposed to open 2022 spring training against the Minnesota Twins today. ????
— Mitch Bannon (@MitchBannon) February 26, 2022
Austin Wells should remain a receiver
That’s the club’s plan, at least.
Yankees committed to keeping prospect Austin Wells at catcher https://t.co/GpZDjdZs8W pic.twitter.com/yv4BavG0ni
— New York Post Sports (@nypostsports) February 26, 2022
Expand the catch area?
That’s what Tyler Chatwood wants.
Should MLB expand the strike zone? pic.twitter.com/qJcWzsqPfS
— Dave (@pugganoche) February 25, 2022
One player to add per team
What will the National clubs do?
1 player each NL team should sign when lockout ends https://t.co/7x59C0FAZq pic.twitter.com/BM083C8cAI
— theScore MLB (@theScoreMLB) February 26, 2022
