Arizona Towns Angry
They rely on training camps to bring life to the city, but the lockout changes the situation.
MLB owners lured cities to build taxpayer-funded ballparks for spring training, with the promise of all those tourism dollars. Now MLB owners have locked out players, and with them the tourists and the dollars. On anger and angst in Arizona:
https://t.co/XJoBeKZBQn—Bill Shaikin (@BillShaikin) February 16, 2022
And we must not forget the fans, who are disappointed with the turn of events.
With the ongoing lockout, fans struggle with the idea of yet another lost spring training.
“Like kids in a divorce.”@ZHBuchanan & @DanHayesMLB talked to fans across the country who are mourning a delayed spring ⤵️ https://t.co/4BWICtuCke
— The Athletic MLB (@TheAthleticMLB) February 17, 2022
Aaron Judge would like to be captain
With reason. But for that, he will have to stay in the Bronx.
Aaron Judge says he would be an “incredible honor” to be named Yankees captain. Said this on @R2C2 podcast. @CC_Sabathia, @RyanRuocco — really good interview. pic.twitter.com/9o2SyObhQz
— Brendan Kuty (@BrendanKutyNJ) February 17, 2022
A record that will never be broken?
84 rescues in a row, it’s stock.
Searching for a modern unbreakable record?
84 consecutive saves by Eric Gagne. #Dodgers | #2000sWeek pic.twitter.com/SaihNM4nYZ
— MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM (@MLBNetworkRadio) February 17, 2022
Moreover, since the time of Gagne, the Dodgers have been successful, but their system of hopes is on the mark. How? ‘Or’ What?
The Dodgers have not selected in the top 10 of the amateur draft since 2006.
Yet, they have @TheAthletic‘s top farm system in baseball, with @keithlaw referring to the group’s depth and upside as “hilarious.”@FabianArdaya details how ⤵️ https://t.co/Heh4LjR16y
— The Athletic MLB (@TheAthleticMLB) February 17, 2022
Ryan Zimmerman’s Legacy
He gave the Nationals a soul.
“He was the man. We all just wanted to be him.”
Some Ryan Zimmerman stories from past coaches and teammates: https://t.co/0l7MMnV15m
— Jesse Dougherty (@dougherty_jesse) February 17, 2022
Mariners motivated to make playoffs
However, the season will have to be played out for that to happen…
The Seattle #Mariners are primed to snap their 21-year playoff drought – but lockout needs to end before the real excitement starts https://t.co/taiLP8H3e5
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) February 17, 2022
