The Offseason: 10/23/2020

You know, I think it’s high time we stopped worrying about television ratings for the World Series. Who cares anymore what the numbers look like? Baseball is a regional game where if you’re a casual fan, you’re not going to be as invested. Football will always and forever have better numbers because of gambling and fantasy sports, so let’s just move on.

On to the (very late) links.

Phillies news:

• Bryce Harper, whether we want to believe it or not, will always have some influence on decisions. How will he and the team get through this offseason ($)?
• Rhys Hoskins is going to play a big part of the team’s 2021 success, good or bad.
• Over at Baseball Prospectus ($), old friend Justin discuss the Phillies organization since David Montgomery left us.

MLB news:

• Gold Glove finalists were unveiled yesterday and, well, I don’t know whether to laugh or cry.

Rumor roundup:

• Didi back to NY may not be as easy as it seems.