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The role of the Angels in the Tyler Skaggs case
We learn more about what led to the accusation of Eric Kay in this case.
Litigation around Tyler Skaggs’ death continues as focus turns to the question of Angels’ liability
Both Skaggs’ parents and widow have filed lawsuits against the team.
Jim Thome becomes president of the MLBPAA
He will be supported by the former president, Brooks Robinson.
We are thrilled to announce Jim Thome as our new president! Jim will assume the duties of president immediately under the guidance of former president Brooks Robinson. pic.twitter.com/LdBEQNDXKb
—MLBPAA (@MLBPAA) February 23, 2022
The Yankees have a former receiver in their sights
They are considering retaining the services of Devin Mesoraco for their last coaching position which is still open.
#Yankees considering former All-Star catcher for last coaching vacancy https://t.co/Ax8LmKliYY
—Randy Miller (@RandyJMiller) February 23, 2022
Still far from an agreement
There is less than a week left before the league is expected to start canceling games.
Five days before the deadline MLB says will postpone regular-season games, here’s the gap between the sides in their latest proposals:
CBT: $31M
Pre-arb bonus pool: $95M
Minimum salary: $135K/player
Draft lottery: 3 picksThat’s a lot to cover in less than a week. Like, a lot.
—Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) February 23, 2022
Another hard spring ahead
Jupiter traders will have to come to terms with having a lower than usual income for the second time in three years.
One bar owner estimated that, for most of the restaurants around Roger Dean Stadium, about 25 percent of the year’s total business comes in March. So now they’re all bracing for another bad spring/hoping a deal is reached: https://t.co/AeGJ9n47wC
— Jesse Dougherty (@dougherty_jesse) February 23, 2022
Matt Carpenter wants to improve his swing
He calls on other players on the circuit to advise him.
“Help me fix this.” Inside Matt Carpenter’s cross-country quest to remake his swing. With insight from Carpenter, Joey Votto, Matt Holliday and others. https://t.co/kdKAmxlHMR
—Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) February 23, 2022
Rich Hill wants to bring a championship back to Boston
It will be his first goal this season.
There’s an entire generation of young baseball fans getting 𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 antsy that the @RedSox haven’t won a World Series in four years.
Rich Hill is here to help. pic.twitter.com/8cFLZ2Oq6j
— MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM (@MLBNetworkRadio) February 23, 2022
