Clase in betting scandal, Helsley's value just went UP!
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Clase in betting scandal, Helsley's value just went UP!
Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase has been placed on non-disciplinary administrative leave through Aug. 31 as part of Major League Baseball’s ongoing investigation into sports betting, per a league announcement. Clase’s teammate, Luis Ortiz, was the first (and thus far only other) player placed on leave under the ongoing investigation. Clase will continue to be paid while the league looks into any alleged wrongdoing. He will not count against the team’s 40-man roster while on leave. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported that Clase was being placed on leave shortly prior to MLB’s formal announcement
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Luis Ortiz snitching 

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good !rockondlouie wrote: ↑28 Jul 2025 12:06 pmCut a deal, gives them a bigger fish?
GREAT news for the Cardinals though as Helsley is now likely the best closer option on the market!
commented on the other thread then I saw your thread already open.
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Looking at the time stamp he and I must've seen the news and were making our post about a minute apart.82birds wrote: ↑28 Jul 2025 12:21 pmgood !rockondlouie wrote: ↑28 Jul 2025 12:06 pmCut a deal, gives them a bigger fish?
GREAT news for the Cardinals though as Helsley is now likely the best closer option on the market!
commented on the other thread then I saw your thread already open.
But heck yea, good for the Cardinals for sure.
I know others (Bedard, ect...) are possibly out there but (IMO) w/a tweak from a smart pitching coach Helsley is now the top closer on the market.
better get something good for him!
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Here is what I like...if you trade Helsley...sign him back next year if you want! 

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Helsley now accused of betting. Reports are he is betting Mo is going to trade him by Thursday 5 pm .
Is not being suspended though .
Is not being suspended though .
Re: Clase in betting scandal, Helsley's value just went UP!
Why would a player like clase risk their 20 million like that on this stupid stuff.rockondlouie wrote: ↑28 Jul 2025 12:02 pm Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase has been placed on non-disciplinary administrative leave through Aug. 31 as part of Major League Baseball’s ongoing investigation into sports betting, per a league announcement. Clase’s teammate, Luis Ortiz, was the first (and thus far only other) player placed on leave under the ongoing investigation. Clase will continue to be paid while the league looks into any alleged wrongdoing. He will not count against the team’s 40-man roster while on leave. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported that Clase was being placed on leave shortly prior to MLB’s formal announcement
Ortiz at least hadnt yet made that much money in his career.
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Addiction leads to all kinds of terrible thought processes.Wattage wrote: ↑28 Jul 2025 13:01 pmWhy would a player like clase risk their 20 million like that on this stupid stuff.rockondlouie wrote: ↑28 Jul 2025 12:02 pm Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase has been placed on non-disciplinary administrative leave through Aug. 31 as part of Major League Baseball’s ongoing investigation into sports betting, per a league announcement. Clase’s teammate, Luis Ortiz, was the first (and thus far only other) player placed on leave under the ongoing investigation. Clase will continue to be paid while the league looks into any alleged wrongdoing. He will not count against the team’s 40-man roster while on leave. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported that Clase was being placed on leave shortly prior to MLB’s formal announcement
Ortiz at least hadnt yet made that much money in his career.
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I'm not a gambler but my guess is it's like alcohol or drugs and they're addicted to the thrill it brings them.Wattage wrote: ↑28 Jul 2025 13:01 pmWhy would a player like clase risk their 20 million like that on this stupid stuff.rockondlouie wrote: ↑28 Jul 2025 12:02 pm Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase has been placed on non-disciplinary administrative leave through Aug. 31 as part of Major League Baseball’s ongoing investigation into sports betting, per a league announcement. Clase’s teammate, Luis Ortiz, was the first (and thus far only other) player placed on leave under the ongoing investigation. Clase will continue to be paid while the league looks into any alleged wrongdoing. He will not count against the team’s 40-man roster while on leave. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported that Clase was being placed on leave shortly prior to MLB’s formal announcement
Ortiz at least hadnt yet made that much money in his career.
But crazy indeed to risk that kind of money.

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Wattage wrote: ↑28 Jul 2025 13:01 pmWhy would a player like clase risk their 20 million like that on this stupid stuff.rockondlouie wrote: ↑28 Jul 2025 12:02 pm Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase has been placed on non-disciplinary administrative leave through Aug. 31 as part of Major League Baseball’s ongoing investigation into sports betting, per a league announcement. Clase’s teammate, Luis Ortiz, was the first (and thus far only other) player placed on leave under the ongoing investigation. Clase will continue to be paid while the league looks into any alleged wrongdoing. He will not count against the team’s 40-man roster while on leave. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported that Clase was being placed on leave shortly prior to MLB’s formal announcement
Same ‘why’ thing was asked about Pete Rose.
Ortiz at least hadnt yet made that much money in his career.
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Moe is going to find a way to F this up, you guys know this
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My fear too Jobu.
Our only hope is C. Bloom gets the final say.
He may e f f it up too, but we know Mo's going to (re: his worthless 2023 deadline moves).
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That lazy putz will probably sit around with his thumb up his (donkey) and (bleep) away this opportunity.
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Yeah you would think logically this deadline should be 100% Bloom's show, especially if they are selling and nothing really benefits 2025.rockondlouie wrote: ↑28 Jul 2025 13:20 pmMy fear too Jobu.
Our only hope is C. Bloom gets the final say.
He may e f f it up too, but we know Mo's going to (re: his worthless 2023 deadline moves).
And def. dont think Bloom will be an error free savior, it is just time for a change in this stale org approach
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BINGO!Jobu's Rum wrote: ↑28 Jul 2025 13:22 pmYeah you would think logically this deadline should be 100% Bloom's show, especially if they are selling and nothing really benefits 2025.rockondlouie wrote: ↑28 Jul 2025 13:20 pmMy fear too Jobu.
Our only hope is C. Bloom gets the final say.
He may e f f it up too, but we know Mo's going to (re: his worthless 2023 deadline moves).
W T H is BDWJr thinking?

Mo should've been told to stay home in Colorado last week.