Nathan Richards

@DJKeenstar @M_Montemurro An "option" refers to an option year, i.e. you only lose one option per year that the player is optioned to the minors. They can be optioned as many times as the team wants during that year. This is Canario's last option year. mlb.com/glossary/trans… fangraphs.com/players/alexan…

@M_Montemurro Is that his last option or does he have one left

Cody Bellinger has a fracture in his left middle finger from getting hit by a pitch last night and is going on the 10-day IL. Cubs recalled Alexander Canario from Triple A.

@BleacherNation Nah, they'll ship him off to the highest bidder in 5 years tops.

Lol. That's what Skenes can look like, folks. Three batters who did not really have a prayer. The next seven years will not be fun.

@RedactleUnltd Having problems getting the Daily puzzle to load. Some browsers it's giving an error message, others it's just stuck on loading the article. Any ideas?

@JimBowdenGM That must be including pitching WAR for Ohtani, no?

Here are FANGRAPHS War leaders by Pos: 1B - Freeman #Dodgers 2B - Edman #Cardinals SS - Anderson #WhiteSox 3B - Machado #Padres RF - Judge #Yankees CF - Trout #Angels LF - Alvarez #Astros C - Contreras #Cubs DH - Ohtani #Angels SP - Gausman #BlueJays Closer: Hader #Brewers

@MBDChicago @BleacherNation I don't disagree with that. I suspect the owners need to feel "in control" regardless and don't want to give the players that leverage, even if they'd be unlikely to use it.

@thehiddenllama @BleacherNation If players strike, the PR hit is deff on the players regardless of who’s “right/wrong” in discussion. Plus, the game’s in a precarious spot w fan growth; I’m not sure players would strike mid season. Seems there was time for teams to milk current CBA at least a bit longer.

Houston Astros Finalize Justin Verlander Signing … During the Lockout? - bleachernation.com/cubs/2021/12/1…

@MBDChicago @BleacherNation It might be that, but mainly it's to control the timing of the work stoppage. If they let play continue with no CBA, the players could strike at some point, which would definitely caused lost games.

@BleacherNation If the terms of the current CBA are good for the owners, why lockout? All the terms are in their favor. Or do they actually think they’ll get a PR one-up on the players if this stretches into spring?

@brianleeofcl This thread is glorious LOL. How about one with his face on it though?

@adamjahns He should. Will he though? With cap going down and the lingering perception that seems to be out there (at least in the media) that he isn't truly in the tip-top tier of WRs, he made not find the AAV he covets on a long term deal.

Allen Robinson is going to get a lot of money.

@BN_Bears I mean, that was pretty clearly the kind of hit that's been a no-no for at least the past few years.

Bears gonna get flagged for hitting too hard again?

@RobEinaudi @alanisnking Agreed. Loved the car overall but moved on to a Golf R.

@thehiddenllama @alanisnking Yeah that’s why I probably won’t buy it when the lease ends. Total hoot to drive though.

Which press car are we talking about?

@RobEinaudi @alanisnking Yeah actually mine was mostly OK mechanically, but when it needed parts that was a total nightmare.

@alanisnking @thehiddenllama I’m sad for Alfa. Also, my Stelvio (lease) has been nearly flawless for two years.

@alanisnking As a former Giulia owner, this is upsetting, but not surprising 🥲

@thehiddenllama Yes

@BornOnThirdCubs Didn't he hit a HR from the right last night?

Are we sure that Happ really is a switch hitter?

@ajdavies24 @MLBExitVelocity No, not watching that game lol, just saw this tweet.

@thehiddenllama @MLBExitVelocity Did you see it? I thought it was a pop up

Lucky Hit: Freddie Freeman (2) [ATL] off Nate Pearson [TOR]: 96.6 mph, 42 degrees (Home Run - 402 ft)

@altonwang Thanks! Looks like a great tool.

@thehiddenllama purple air

Air quality in parts of #LosAngeles is currently considered “hazardous,” with health risks for everyone (not just “sensitive groups”). LA has one of the worst levels of air pollution in the WORLD right now after a night of fireworks. There is a haze across the entire city.

Hey @SIRIUSXM @SXM_Help -- pretty ridiculous that you can't cancel your subscription online and instead have to wait on hold for hours to talk to someone in a call center. Holding subscribers hostage isn't a great way to build trust/long term users...