We’ve been put into a space that didn’t exist before, but now does.

We’ve established, professional behavior in dealing with pro athletes. Nate Furman, Richie Palacios, Tim Herrin and Tanner Bibee have all lent us their time and stories.

The Guardians prefer that we be nobodies, that’s clear.

Silly, right?

One of my crowning achievements was interviewing Tanner Bibee.

It was an offseason interview, and it took some patience to get it done. Schedules are hectic and we never want anyone to feel like we’re pressuring them.

We’ve always been kind to those who lend us their time.

Now we have to be vetted by the Guardians communications dept.

I emailed Austin Contrilous back in May asking for their vetting criteria, and responded with the information that he asked for.

It’s been SEVEN months and I haven’t gotten a reply. Players can’t talk to us without permission now.

When I tell you that there has been a dynamic shift in attempting to get players to come talk to us, it is a HUGE shift.

It was not uncommon for us to be able to work directly with players to schedule interviews. We are always respectful of time, lifestyles and schedules and been courteous.

Now?

I’m not losing a wink of sleep.

This is as mid of a signing as it gets

Adding this to my daily tabs that open when I open chrome!!

You should be at least a little ashamed.

That said, I like it.

I do too! And I’m thankful for mid-week hockey and NBA games and the insanity that is now the CFP.

The dark days of the baseball offseason are brutal.