What on earth could they possibly be saying to Cahill that would be useful? "Hey man, you still suck, right?" "Yup. Consider the bed sharted. Can keep it up if you'd like." "That'd be great, k thx byeee."
It is difficult enough for the fiancée to tolerate baseball. Based on my interpretation of her incredibly subtle comments, thanks to that horn I'm either going to not get to finish watching this game or alternatively find a new fiancée.
I think it has to be for immediately ready top prospects or high ceiling guys that just made it to the show. How often do teams trade those types of players away. What does it say to Trout if it is for top notch A ball players that are 3 years from the majors? "Thanks for signing that contract! We're punting the next 2-3 years of your prime, hope you don't mind!"
Terrible optics, even if smart on paper.
He's going to come back just in time for La Stella to return as La Stella of the last 5 years and not the dude who somehow has 7 HR in a month after 10 in 5 seasons and who has 16 hits, of which 7 are HR, right?
If so, damnit.
I think the only semi comforting thing is that he was going to be out regardless at the end, no way that gets held up even if he decides not to take a stroll after getting called safe at 2nd.
Your AA meeting would probably not be useful for those in need of help, unless that need was of more beer, but I'm in. Will PM you next time I plan on going in case you need a giant AA (small font: Angels Anonymous) banner.