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Ron

3:17

Sure would be sweet if the Braves let their best player bat in the first inning instead of letting Ender Inciarte watch 3 straight pitches. Just one guy's 2 cents

geoff78

3:17

So the phillies fan on my twitter timeline seem, um rather happy

Tim Tebow's Thunder Thighs

3:18

With so many teams obviously tanking - in some ways, baseball has mirrored the shrinking middle class in America - how long until we see another epic 2003 Tigers-esque team? Could that next team be the Tigers?

Jay Jaffe

3:18

i mean, the Orioles are RIGHT HERE

Harper's first official plate appearance as a Phillie

Craig Edwards

3:19

The Braves have sort of a Cubs situation from last year with multiple middle of the order hitters and nobody who can hit leadoff. The best solution is probably Acuna at leadoff but somebody has to hit third when you want Freeman cleanup. That was a long way to go to say I agree that Inciarte shouldn't be leadoff.

Neal

3:20

After the huge disappointment with Gordon Beckham and the lackluster start to Moncada’s career, the White Sox fans are desperate for Eloy to be the real deal right away. Is he the player you guys are most excited to watch today?

Craig Edwards

3:20

In terms of debut, I'd say yes. I'd like to see Reyes pitch today.

Jay Jaffe

3:20

Harper grounds out. Contract is a waste of money. Boo.

Joe

3:20

I never understand the "purity of the game" argument. The game has fundamentally changed countless times over the years and will continue to do so

Jay Jaffe

3:21

But the 45-foot pitching distance is sacrosanct! Wait...

Matt

3:21

Wait. Harper is a Phillie?!

Nate

3:21

ESPN calling McCutchen a "former Yankee" is like calling Paul Konerko a former Red.

Jay Jaffe

3:21

Former Dodger Paul Konerko, former Giant Andrew McCutchen

Dan Szymborski

3:22

Former Mariner, Carlos Santana

Tyler

3:22

Tatis Jr. and Eloy are definitely the two I'm most excited to watch

Guest

3:22

Ben Lindbergh convinced me on the DH

Matt

3:22

Who are the potential mid-season rentals this year? Anyone of note?

Dan Szymborski

3:22

Bumgarner!

Craig Edwards

3:22

Debuts are great. It is good for baseball and is exciting.

Eamus Catuli

3:22

White Sox legend Ken Griffey Jr.

Chris

3:23

Former Marlin Mike Piazza

Dan Szymborski

3:23

Beloved Ranger Jason Hammel

Moncada Hype Man

3:23

Moncada is going to be good. His plate discipline is improving! Last year he was 18th overall in O-Swing%

Jay Jaffe

3:23

Marlins legend Ichiro Suzuki

Walter Whitehurst

3:23

Is Trey Mancini interesting?

Craig Edwards

3:23

I think Moncada is going to get better. Easier to coach aggression at the plate than the reverse

Jay Jaffe

3:24

he's less interesting than Henry Mancini

Dan Szymborski

3:24

Mainly if the Orioles and The Godfather, Part III are in the same universe and he's Andy Garcia's son.

Mike

3:24

If anybody is watching the Phillies game, Gameday just showed a ball down the center of the zone (pitch 2). Can anyone confirm? Could be in running for worst of season!

Craig Edwards

3:24

a Rays employee I know might be interested in that bit of info

Derek

3:24

I don't understand why people want to watch (and actively argue for) watching people who are terrible at hitting and not in the MLB because of their hitting ability hit. I've yet to hear any cogent argument for it ("purity" or "tradition" don't make sense as reasons either)

3:24

PETER ALONSO GOT A HIT AND NO ONE SAID ANYTHING. GREATEST HITTER OF ALL TIME. (it was a bloop single)

Jay Jaffe

3:24

But Bartolo! is really not a great answer

Dan Szymborski

3:24

Mr. Blue Sky on the organ!

Guest

3:25

doesn't the nats removing miller after facing 1 batter violate the new rule?

Craig Edwards

3:25

New rule doesn't start until next year

Oliver

3:25

Waiting to see Hanley Ramirez make his debut for the Cleveland baseball team.

Craig Edwards

3:25

Baseball fever. Catch it.

Anonymous

3:25

Adam Ottavino's still good, you guy. Just heads up

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