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Megill looks like a totally different pitcher this spring.  If he had no options left (I assume he does) he would be a lock to make the team.

The rise of super agents like Boras is what made service time part of the conversation...

No.  The issue is, or at least should be, has the player fulfilled the requirements of a certain number of days on the 40 man roster, or does he hot.  Mind reading has no place in contract performance, regardless of the business.

Dave-The Bryant grievance was all about intent/motive. Basic contract law starts with a covenant of good faith. This goes back to centuries old English common law. Here is the basic statement taught in law school (usually in the first week of a class on Contracts):

“In every contract or agreement there is an implied promise of good faith and fair dealing. This implied promise means that each party will not do anything to unfairly interfere with the right of any other party to receive the benefits of the contract. Good faith means honesty of purpose without any intention to mislead or to take unfair advantage of another. Generally speaking, it means being faithful to one’s duty or obligation.”

Obviously, the concept of “good faith” or “intention” (to mislead or not) has what you call a “mind reading” element. Why someone did or is doing some act or course of conduct is central to many, many components of the law. It is a cornerstone of much of our jurisprudence in virtually every field.

Yeah, Norwood labored the entire inning (which he couldn’t finish).

Shelby Miller was clocked 93-95 but I only saw one good off-speed pitch. Will have to be better than this to make the club.

Will really hurt his MVP chances if he can't.

Listed as available to pitch behind Arrieta: Biagini, Gámez, Jewell, Kimbrel, Thompson. - Jordan Bastian

Biagini.  Blah.  Gámez.  Blah.  Jewell.  Blah.

I would have loved to have Pat Hughes as the replacement for Kasper.  He has always been by favorite broadcaster.