The 3-2 pitch
three observations ...
• The Dodgers must consider shutting Clayton Kershaw down for the rest of the season and getting his back right. That is a career-altering ailment.
• It seems like there's pressure on the Cubs not just to win but win with flair and dominance, which is a lot to ask of a team.
• Glad Bryce Harper wants to play in the 2020 Olympics, but it won't happen as long as MLB has games during that time. Now, if the league went to a 154-game game schedule, maybe it could carve out two weeks in August to let major leaguers play.
... and two predictions
• Deciding to sacrifice defense in center field for offense is a mistake that will cost the Mets the playoffs.
• Kurt Suzuki will be the Twins catcher on Opening Day next year.
