Panthers quarterback Cam Newton turns 30 on Saturday. (Yes Stitched Cameron Artis-Payne Jersey , that means you’re old.) But as he embarks on his fourth decade, Newton vows not to change a thing about a game that has caused him to suffer plenty of injuries during his time in the NFL.“I’m too old to change,” Newton said Friday at his charity kickball tournament regarding his playing style, via Joe Person of the .Although Newton has missed only five games in eight seasons, he has had multiple offseason marred by surgery Youth Fozzy Whittaker Jersey , both shoulder and ankle. He has yet to throw during the ongoing offseason program after having surgery to remove scar tissue from his right shoulder, and it’s unclear when he’ll be healthy enough to throw, or to play.When he is healthy, it’s unclear how long he’ll stay healthy — especially if he plans to keep playing the way he always has. Although he’s a giant on the football field (and everywhere else), he’s made of the same flesh Stitched Fozzy Whittaker Jersey , muscle, ligament, tendon, and bone as the rest of us. And by embracing impact over the years, he has suffered injury.If he wants to extend his career deep into his 30s Youth Daryl Williams Jersey , he needs to change. His ability to do so could impact, more immediately, whether the Panthers choose to give him another big-money extension at some point before his current contract expires after the 2020 season. The Panthers’ head coach is speaking to the media at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Keep Sounding PodcastPanthers 2019 NFL DraftCSR Film RoomPanthers 2019 NFL DraftHighlights from Panthers head coach Ron Rivera’s NFL Combine press conferenceNew,116commentsThe Panthers’ head coach is speaking to the media at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis.ESTShareTweetShareShareHighlights from Panthers head coach Ron Rivera’s NFL Combine press conferenceRon Rivera spoke to the media at the NFL Combine this morning on a variety of subjects. The most notable of those were the search for a running back to complement Christian McCaffrey, their plans for acquiring a backup quarterback Stitched Daryl Williams Jersey , Eric Reid’s fit with the defense and the status of left tackle Matt Kalil.Here are a few highlights from Rivera’s time with the media in Indianapolis.On Matt Kalil’s 2019 statusOn the importance of finding leadership in 2019On the search for a backup quarterbackOn the team’s focus for building the rosterOn Eric Reid’s effect on the secondaryOn getting a backup for Christian McCaffreyOn Greg Olsen’s status for 2019 (after the presser)There you have it, folks. Which comments stood out to you the most? Ron Rivera is expected to speak at any moment now. You can watch his presser live by clicking this link from the Panthers’ team site.If you can’t watch the presser, you can follow along with our live Twitter feed.A Twitter List by CatScratchReadrUpdate: He has been rescheduled for 10:30 a.m. ET. Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera is speaking to the media at the 2019 NFL Combine in Indianapolis, Ind. right now. You can watch his presser live by clicking this link from the Panthers’ team site.Stay tuned to CSR for a recap of Rivera’s presser after it’s over.

Welcome to Forgotten Falcons Black Grady Jarrett Jersey , a 2019 offseason series where we remember some quality players who have been largely forgotten by the fanbase over the years. Today, we’ll take a look back at a..."Welcome to Forgotten Falcons, a 2019 offseason series where we remember some quality players who have been largely forgotten by the fanbase over the years. Today, we’ll take a look back at a current radio personality and former receiver in Brian Finneran.Time in Atlanta: 2000-2005, 2008-2010Stats: 236 receptions, 3,072 yards, 19 touchdowns, 13.0 yards per reception, 31 tackles, 2 pass deflections, 2 forced fumbles, 5 punt returns, 9 yards, 5 kick returns, 47 yardsChances are that you haven’t actually forgotten about Brian Finneran, given that he’s a fixture on local radio in Atlanta at 680 The Fan. But chances are pretty good you’ve largely forgotten about his career, which was a story of quality play, devastating injuries Grady Jarrett Jersey 2019 , and a surprising comeback. Let’s remedy that today.Finneran’s career path is a familiar one to those who followed football in the late 1990s and early 2000s, when NFL Europe was a thing and the NFL had something resembling an actual minor league. Legends like Kurt Warner came out of that league, and so did Finneran, who was an All-Europe receiver for the Barcelona Dragons in 1999. That wound up earning him a short-lived look from the Philadelphia Eagles, and more importantly, it led to him latching on with the Falcons in 2000.Finn would go on to play his entire career in Atlanta, and he was one of Michael Vick’s favorites in the early going. He put up a 23/491/3 slashline in 2001, a year that saw him average over 23 yards per reception, and followed that up with a career-best 2002 where he posted 56 receptions, 838 yards, and 6 touchdowns. His versatility was noteworthy from early on, as he factored in as a core special teamer and occasional returner from early on, but primarily he was a useful possession receiver who frequently surprised teams with his speed early on. His height made him a problem at times in the red zone, though he’ll never be quite as legendary in real life as he was briefly in Madden, because EA mistakenly listed him as 6’7” and he became the jump ball champion of the game. Finneran would never get close to those numbers again, but he remained a damn useful player for years on a team lacking top-flight receiving options until a July 2006 knee injury robbed him of the next three years of his career. It’s difficult to understate just how huge of an impact that had on Finneran’s career, given that he was exactly the kind of player who due to his height, hands and special teams value might have played a decade straight without blinking minus that.Despite the injuries, the Falcons held on to him and he wound up returning in 2008 Black Brian Poole Jersey , serving as a useful reserve for the Matt Ryan-led Falcons through the 2010 season. He posted 51 receptions, 446 yards, and four touchdowns over the final three seasons of his career, becoming one of the few Falcons (alongside the likes of Jonathan Babineaux) who survived the series of regime chances in Atlanta and continued to contribute.Finneran was never a foundational piece for Atlanta, but he was a fan favorite for several years because he was a talented receiver and useful special teamer for some of the best Falcons teams in recent memory. Again, chances are good you haven’t forgotten him because of his stint on local radio, but his career deserves a hat tip, especially those post-injury years where he clawed his way back to the Falcons after a three year absence. ATLANTA (AP) — Larry Fitzgerald, Drew Brees and Travis Kelce are among NFL stars rewarding military veterans with trips to the Super Bowl.Through USAA, they will be joined by Christian McCaffrey, Kirk Cousins, Case Keenum, Falcons coach Dan Quinn and former Browns great Joe Thomas in honoring the veterans for their service.Fitzgerald is bringing Army Lt. Jameson Lopez to Atlanta. Lopez was responsible for coordinating more than 300 combat missions with the Iraqi and Kurdish security forces.“Teaming up with USAA and The Pat Tillman Foundation to honor military veterans this year has been a very rewarding experience for me, first with My Cause My Cleats, and now with a Super Bowl ticket giveaway,” Fitzgerald said. “I had the opportunity to meet Jameson Lopez earlier this year and I’m happy to be able to help send him on a trip of a lifetime to the Super Bowl.”Brees, teaming with the USO, is rewarding a Saints fans, hardly a surprise. Retired Army Sgt. Patrick Gray won several medals for his work in Afghanistan.“As a lifelong Saints fan who has served our country for 20 years Brian Poole Jersey 2019 , this is simply a small way to say thank you,” Brees said.Kelce’s recipient of a Super Bowl trip is former Army Sgt. Patrick Benson, a Bronze Star winner who founded the nonprofit War Horses for Veterans after he left the service.“Sgt. Patrick Benson first served his country in the Army and now he continues his service by helping fellow veterans as they return home,” Kelce said. “In honor of his service, I am pleased to award, with the help of USAA and the VFW, a trip to the Super Bowl to Sgt. Benson.”Quinn, a recipient of the NFL’s Salute to Service Award, worked with TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors) to honor Zachary Boland, a marine private who passed away in 2016.“Zachary Boland made the ultimate sacrifice, passing away during training, but his commitment to our country lives on courtesy of his father Bob, who served in the Army, and his brother Nathaniel, a current Marine,” said Quinn. “It’s a special privilege to team up with USAA and TAPS to award Bob and Nathaniel a trip to the Super Bowl.”

Royals Review reader Kirk (who you can find kicking around in the comments and on Twitter) asks:Something I’ve heard from time to time is Kennys Vargas Jersey , "Give me a team full of &lt;blank&gt; and I’d win..."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Royals Trade Rumors & Hot StoveRoyals Minor Leagues & ProspectsRoyals Review ClassicRoyals Review Users GuideThe 100 Greatest Royals Of All TimeRoyals Review Laboratory: A team full of Whit MerrifieldsNew,14commentsESTShareTweetShareShareRoyals Review Laboratory: A team full of Whit MerrifieldsRoyals Review reader Kirk (who you can find kicking around in the comments and on Twitter) asks:Something I’ve heard from time to time is, “Give me a team full of <blank> and I’d win championships.” So my question is, what would a team of Whitleys look like? (Besides very white.) I would expect some variation with his defensive value based on the position, but would could we assume his offensive output would remain the same? I look forward to your take on this, and I’ll listen off the air. Jayhawkkirk“Give me a team full of Whit Merrifields and I’d win championships”First off, I’m sure Rex Hudler has said this either on-air or inside his head when watching Merrifield.You may be familiar with an experiment from a few years ago where someone put together a team made solely of Adam Dunns, Dee Gordons, Bartolo Colons, and The Koji Ueharas.As Kirk points out, yes, this team would be whiter than Cool Whit Whip and mayonnaise mixed together and put on white bread in a snowstorm. But more importantly, would this be a good team? Yeah...it probably would be pretty good. There have been teams in the past that featured mostly good and above average players, disregarding the stars and scrubs approach. This years LA Dodgers batting core didn’t feature any one star for most of the season (save for midseason acquisitionManny Machado) and still made it to the World Series. That squad had six batters finish between three and five wins above replacement:Justin Turner (4.5 bWAR)Max Muncy (4.5)Cody Bellinger (4.2)Chris Taylor (4.1)Yasmani Grandal (3.3)Enrique Hernandez (3.3)With Yasiel Puig coming in close at 2.7. Even the “laggards” on the sheet were still average or so, with Joc Pederson (2.3) and Matt Kemp (1.1) filling out the overall lineup card.But what would a team of Merrifields actually look like? Well let’s find nine players, one matching each position (AL rules here so eight and a DH) that are closest in results to Whit’s 2018 season. We are going to narrow it to players since 1973 (the start of the DH rule) and look at single seasons. This could lead to random names who had just one good year filling out our lineup but we’ll defer to guys who had good overall careers if it is close. Now there is going to be some trickiness in the positional adjustment. We’ll call Merrifield roughly a league average at second base. However a league average defending 2B isn’t as good in value to league average SS, just as an average defending right fielder isn’t as good as an average defending center fielder. To adjust for that, FanGraphs has their defensive metrics which take raw run totals and adjust them for a position. For a baseline, here is 2018 Whit Merrifield12 HR45 SB.134 ISO120 wRC+7.4 BsR2.8 DEF5.2 fWARCatcher - 1986 Bob BrenlyOkay so not many catchers steal 40+ bases (John Wathan’s 36 bases stolen in 1982 might be the record for a catcher), so we are going to be automatically working at a disadvantage in finding someone. Still, the best I could find (while trying to match as many criteria as possible) is 1986 Bob Brenly:16 HR10 SB.157 ISO113 wRC+-0.5 BsR1.3 DEF2.8 fWARA little disappointed in that WAR total but we are working with profile boundaries here.First Base - 2014 Todd FrazierAs with catchers, racking up steals as a first baseman isn’t a trait often seen. The same handicap is given for defense as well. Meanwhile 1B is known for power, and Merrifield took a step back in that in 2018. So we’ve got 2014 Todd Frazier.29 HR20 SB.186 ISO122 wRC+4.4 BsR0.9 DEF4.5 WARSecond Base - 2008 Brian RobertsYeah, I suppose we could just use Merrifield here but where is the fun in that? Let’s use Brian Roberts, who actually might be the best criteria fit in this entire thing.9 HR40 SB.154 ISO119 wRC+5.8 BsR1.2 DEF4.7 WARShortstop - 2006 Derek JeterWe are going to hit the heavy over on wRC+ with Jeter but we are going to come in fairly nicely in the other peripherals. Jeter’s defense was always overrated but in 2006 he was putting up near career high hitting numbers and a career high in stolen bases.14 HR34 SB.140 ISO138 wRC+5.2 BsR-1.2 DEF6.1 WARThird Base - 2016 Jose RamirezThe year Ramirez broke out and told the world he was an elite player (he was 23 years old to boot), Ramirez is an excellent base runner who can add value on the bags without racking up gaudy stolen base figures. He’s of course also a good hitter and decent fielder at the hot corner.11 HR22 SB.150 ISO119 wRC+8.6 BsR1.6 DEF4.6 WARRight Field - 1974 Bobby BondsOkay I hope you noticed the year and the first name on a second read. While Barry Bonds is the better half of the father/son duo, Bobby was no slouch. The elder Bonds was worth almost 60 wins in his career, put 300+ home runs and 400+ stolen bases to his name. His 1974 season fits very tightly.21 HR41 SB.178 ISO121 wRC+4.2 BsR0.2 DEF4.4 WARCenter Field - 2000 Johnny DamonHey we found an ex-Royals player! This would be Damon’s final season as a Royals before being shipped off to Oakland (then signing a big deal with the Red Sox), Merrifield actually kinda shares of profile traits with Damon. Bonus points that they are both leadoff hitters.16 HR46 SB.168 ISO115 wRC+5.2 BsR1.4 DEF4.5 WARLeft Field - 2006 Alfonso SorianoOkay we’ve definitely gone off the track in the power department but we’ll pick up some points in other metrics. Soriano had two big years in 2003 and 2004 before going to the Rangers in the Alex Rodriguez trade. There he would be a “disappointment”, being worth about half his value in those two year. Immediately after joining the recently created Washington Nationals, Soriano bounced back with a career high ISO and home run total. Putting up only one of four 40/40 seasons in baseball history.46 HR41 SB.283 ISO129 wRC+3.9 BsR-0.5 DEF5.4 WARDesignated Hitter - 1988 Paul MolitorWe aren’t going to find an above average fielding DH, just by nature of the position and the metric. There were though some above average base running designated hitters. Molitor fits our overall bill mostly, and also checks in with a nice steal total for a DH. Truth be told, Molitor fit our criteria in three different seasons (1988 http://www.twinsfanproshop.com/authentic-max-kepler-jersey , 1992, and 1994) with 1988 probably being the closest fit of them.13 HR41 SB.140 ISO133 wRC+3.8 BsR-3.7 DEF5.3 WAROur lineupWe ended up over on home runs, under on stolen bases, and missed baserunning and difference by ~2.5 runs. I think we hit wRC+ spot on (came in 3% high) and got as reasonably close as we could ask for ISO and WAR.How many games would that team win? It would have to be 90+ at least when the worst hitter in your lineup has a 113 wRC+. If a team made up of replacement level players come in ~45 wins, then adding the Kansas City Merrifields (~47 wins) gets you to92 wins and we haven’t counted pitchers yet. Even a cromulent pitching staff should get you 13-15 wins, so now we are at ~105 wins.This would be a good baseball team, even if we don’t know the pitching staff or the backups to the starting nine. Having a lineup of Merrifields in-and-of itself should make you a contending team.We run into a snag just out of hand. We are comparing players across different eras of baseball. While wRC+ adjusts for that, a home run in the early-2000s isn’t worth the same as a home run today (it’s worth more today). So while the raw totals of home runs, steals, and ISO might be wide, we’ve got an adjustment made in wRC+. That helps a bit and reflects how Soriano can go 40/40 and be worth not that much more than Damon’s 16/46 a half decade earlier.Here is what the real experiment would be, and maybe worth an article down the road: since we know most of the inputs for WAR, we could simply take Merrifield’s offensive and defensive runs above average, adjust them for each different position, add the baserunning/replacement/league adjustments, and then we’d have WAR totals for Merrifield. That takes a little bit of math and elbow grease. It is doable (and I think you would just need to make the positional adjustments but I could be wrong), so we’ll keep it in our pockets for next time. Baseball America writer Kyle Glaser talks about Dodger prospects including Dennis Santana, Jeter Downs and Jeren Kendall"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections 2019 Spring TrainingProspectsCommentaryNews and NotesInterviewsProspectsPart two of interview with Kyle GlaserNew,51commentsBaseball America writer Kyle Glaser talks about Dodger prospects including Dennis Santana, Jeter Downs and Jeren KendallPDTShareTweetShareSharePart two of interview with Kyle GlaserRon Chenoy-USA TODAY SportsHere is the second part of my interview with Baseball America writer Kyle Glaser.In the first part, Glaser talked about prospects Tony Gonsolin and Gavin Lux, the Dodgers farm system and how teams raising the pay to their minor leaguers would make for even better development of their skills.In the second part, Glaser discussed pitching prospects Dennis Santana, Mitch White and Yadier Alvarez, what he hopes to see from infielder Jeter Downs and how Jeren Kendall has to hit better to become a major league outfielder.Two years ago, Yadier Alvarez, Mitch White, Walker Buehler and Dennis Santana were all in the Rancho Cucamonga rotation, what are Glaser’s thoughts on the progress of Alvarez, White and Santana?In the 2019 Dodgers Top 30 prospects, Glaser ranked Dennis Santana seventh and Mitch White ninth.He had them both ranked as starting pitchers.Yadier Alvarez was ranked 14th as a right-handed reliever.Going into the 2017 season, Alvarez was ranked second, Buehler was 11th, White was 19th and Santana was not ranked.“You know Rod Carew Jersey , it’s funny going into that season, everyone was all about Yadier Alvarez and he was considered the guy,” Glaser said,” when I went out there and did some reporting and talked to coaches and managers around the league, every single one of them said, you know, Dennis Santana’s the guy, he’a better than Alvarez.”“So I go, ‘okay,’ so I am curious to see this for myself and then I did see this for myself.” “Dennis Santana has a fastball with movement,” Glaser said, “and no, his command’s not great, he throws it for strikes.”“He has a slider, you know, that is definitely an out pitch against right-handed batters and he knows how to keep it over the plate to make it competitive pitch.”“It was clear even then that was those were two things Yadier Alvarez didn’t have, as much as his fastball had velocity, there is close to zero command of it,” Glaser said, “and his slider as much as there is some break to it, it is a non-competitive pitch at least two out of every five because you can see it out of his hand and it wasn’t going to be anywhere near the strike zone.”“It’s interesting to me that right away, even in A-Ball, people said Santana’s the better of the two of these guys and we’ve seen that.”“Santana’s a big leaguer, obviously health knocked him out last year before he could make his first start, he made his first appearance, supposed to make his first start but it knocked him out”“The changeup has continued to develop,” Glaser said, “depending on how much more it continues to develop, maybe it’s a number four starter.Even if it’s not, that’s a power arm reliever with a upper 90s fastball and a power slider that can get same-sided hitters out.”Mitchell White pitched a career high 105鈪?innings in 2018 but he also missed the first month of the season while staying in extended spring training.The 2016 draft pick has pitched just over 200 innings in his career.“Mitchell White, people have always liked him but again, health,” Glaser said, “and it’s tough to ever be fully convicted on a guy Brian Dozier Jersey , there’s always something that is keeping him off the mound for a month or six weeks every season.”“When he’s right, he has a chance to be the best of them but it’s just been tough for him to quote-unquote be right because he’s rarely ever healthy enough to be right for long stretches of time.”“Alvarez threw hard, he was the least effective actual pitcher of the three and that wasn’t that hard to see,” Glaser said, “maybe Yadier Alvarez if he figures out some fastball command and then the slider takes a step forward, and then the last year in Double-A, they moved him to stretch full-time and it got a lot better.So maybe he can build off of that.”“Dennis Santana has a chance to be an effective starter in the major leagues, Mitchell White, if he’s healthy, has a chance to be an effective starter in the major leagues,” Glaser said, “Yadier Alvarez is a reliever and while relievers are valuable, he’s really not a closer because he doesn’t throw enough competitive pitches and he also doesn’t have the competitive makeup.”“You are kind of looking at a sixth or seventh inning guy who throws hard and might have some control issues. Again, it is better to have that arm and try and work with it then lack any power arms in your system but again it goes Santana, White, Alvarez in the rankings for a reason.”The Dodgers enhanced their depth with the addition of Jeter Downs Jeter Downs was assigned to Rancho Cucamonga where he will begin his first season as a Dodger prospect playing for the Quakes.Downs was the Cincinnati Reds first round pick in 2017 and played in Class-A Midwest League in 2018.“Yeah I mean you are talking about a really impressive athlete, you have seen the speed in terms of stolen bases,” Glaser said,” and even though he might not be shortstop long term, he already didn’t play shortstop primarily last year, he can play second, he can play third and again he didn’t tear the Midwest League up offensively, you saw some ability to control the strike zone.”“Anytime you mix some athleticism with at least on paper and early scouting reports indicate baseball smarts to go on top of that, controlling the strike zone, knowing when to run, he has a chance to be pretty good.”“Now, he’s still young, he’s still a teenager, and the jump from Low-A to High-A is big one, so we’ll see,” Glaser said, “I think it is important to remember he’s a very talented young man, even in terms of coming out of the draft and where he would ranked in the Red’s system, a very good player never seen as superstar franchise type but you see some ingredients you can dream on Justin Morneau Jersey , he’s still young.” “The Dodgers have certainly taken some young guys and had them make big jumps before especially that age 19 into 20 and 20 to 21 seasons.I’ll be curious to see what’s he able to do in Rancho this year but there is no doubt he’s ready for the level and I think at the very least you will see some athleticism and some baseball smarts and an effective player.And then again whatever developments he can make offensively under the Dodger’s watch, you know there’s a chance to be more.”In order to succeed as a major league player, Jeren Kendall has to improve his hittingGlaser wrote back in January in Baseball America that “the average major league reserve or platoon outfielder hit .283/.357/.439 in his minor league career.”Jeren Kendall, the Dodgers first round pick in 2017, has hit .224/.301/.377 in 608 at-bats with 207 strikeouts and 65 walks.I asked Glaser about his article and Jeren Kendall.“It is something that is pretty well established, I mean even the guys in the big leagues you think of as all-glove, no-hit backups,” Glaser said, “they all hit in the minors, you don’t get to the majors hitting .220 against A-ballers, you just don’t, no matter what your defense is, so it is a big year.”Glaser said that there is still hope with Jeren Kendall because you can look back to the summer of 2016 when he played on Team USA at Dodger Stadium and he showed what kind of baseball player he could be.“He was the best player on the field, he was hitting for power,” Glaser said, “he was showing the ability to make contact, play the small game, play the big game. do it all.”“And even at Vanderbilt, when the strikeouts that junior season started to become concerning,” Glaser said, “I could still see a competitive stance and solid quality contacts even though the strikeouts were a little more often than you like.”“What he shown last year with the Dodgers it was just, I wrote this in the Handbook and it was true, it was a non-competitive inanimate stance,” Glaser said, “he was behind everything.”“He just needs to kind of find what it was that made him successful in years past, it’s in there but if he goes through another season like he did last year and the trend has been it gotten a little worst every year,” Glaser said, “in 2016 hey this guy could be a top ten pick, and then in 2017, okay we can’t take him in top ten but we’ll still take him in the first round and now 2018, it’s like man this guy might not get out of Double-A.”“The trend needs to be reversed and I think that in that sense, this is a big year for Jeren Kendall to show he can hit and he can get back to the competitive at-bats he had shown in 2016 and prior.”

The Dodgers have won just one time in five previous seasons in which a tiebreaker game was needed. Here is the history of those five different seasons."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections 2019 Spring TrainingProspectsCommentaryNews and NotesDodgers History & RecordsHistory has not been kind to the Dodgers in tiebreaker gamesNew http://www.bluejaysfanproshop.com/authentic-curtis-granderson-jersey ,155commentsByRyan Walton@RyanWaltonSBNOct1, 2018,9:30am PDTShareTweetShareShareHistory has not been kind to the Dodgers in tiebreaker gamesThe aftermath of the“Shot Heard ‘Round the World” as seen from center field in 1951Baseball Hall of FameToday will mark the first time in Major League Baseball’s history that there is a need for two separate tiebreaker games to decide a division. The Cubs and Brewers will settle the NL Central, while the Dodgers and Rockies battle for the NL West.Both games have the safety net of the wild card came on Tuesday, something the previous 14 tie breaking scenarios didn’t include.For the Dodgers, breaking the tie hasn’t been kind to them in their previous five appearances. The only win came in 1959 when they would go on to win the World Series in their second year in Los Angeles.There were no divisions in the two leagues prior to 1969, and through the 1962 season, ties were settled with a best-of-three series to decide who represented the league in the World Series. The Dodgers played in four of the five series decided this way, winning just the one.1946The first tie that needed extra games came in 1946 between the Cardinals and Dodgers. St. Louis won the first two games to earn a trip to the World Series against the Red Sox, where they would win in seven games. That was the Cardinals sixth championship in nine tries from 1926 to 1946.1951Then there was one of the most famous instances in baseball history in 1951 when the Dodgers and Giants played a series to decide who would play the Yankees. Brooklyn lost the first game but came back to win 10-0 in the Polo Grounds in Game 2. The Dodgers broke a 1-1 tie with three runs in the top of the eighth inning, taking 4-1 lead into the bottom of the ninth. But as we all know, the Giants put four on the board in the ninth, ending the Dodgers season on Bobby Thomson’s three-run homer that became known as the “Shot Heard ‘Round the World.”The Giants would go on to lose to the Yankees in six games.1959When the 1959 season came to a close, the Dodgers and Milwaukee Braves needed a series to settle the National League. Los Angeles took the first two games to quickly dispatch Hank Aaron and the Braves Freddy Galvis Jersey , going on to beat the White Sox in six games for their second title in five seasons.1962It was the Giants and Dodgers again in 1962, with San Francisco winning two of the three. The Giants took the first game, knocking Sandy Koufax from the game with no outs in the second inning. Koufax had missed two months of the season, coming back September 21 to give up seven runs in 7 2鈦? combined innings in three starts prior to the games with the Giants.The Dodgers took Game 2 and had a 4-2 lead in the ninth with just three outs separating them from another trip to the World Series. But the Giants would score four times in the top half of the inning, holding on to win the series.San Francisco would again go on to lose to the Yankees in the Fall Classic.1980The Dodgers only shot of the one-game variety came in 1980 when they played the Astros at Dodger Stadium for a trip to the NLCS. Houston jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the first and never looked back, tacking on two in the third and three in the fourth for a 7-1 win.Houston went on to lose to the Phillies in five games, needing extra innings to decide the final meeting.——The Dodgers are the only team in baseball with more than three trips to a tiebreaker, going 1-4. The Rockies are mailing their second appearance, beating the Padres in 2007 and eventually appearing in the World Series. Colorado would be swept by the Red Sox. Let’s hope there isn’t another Matt Holliday situation, because he still hasn’t touched home plate. The Dodgers have six weeks to find their starting catcher."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections 2019 Spring TrainingProspectsCommentaryNews and NotesDodgers News & NotesThe Dodgers need to figure out the catching situation New,515commentsPSTShareTweetShareShareThe Dodgers need to figure out the catching situation Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY SportsIn the late hours of Tuesday night, Ken Rosenthal reported that Yasmani Grandal had agreed to a one-year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers. Grandal, a free-agent, was arguably the best available catcher currently on the market. In November Randal Grichuk Jersey , Grandal turned down a one-year deal worth $17.9 million from the Dodgers. His new deal with Milwaukee is reportedly for $18.25 million, roughly about $350,000 more than the Dodgers offered. The Dodgers weren’t the only offer he rejected, after he supposedly turned down a four-year contract worth around $60 million from the New York Mets as well. With Grandal off the market, the choices for the Dodgers are very slim heading into 2019. As it currently stands, it looks like Austin Barnes will be the starting catcher on opening day. After a season in which Barnes hit .205, LA may be likely to look towards someone else. Luckily for the Dodgers, they have a pretty good catcher in their farm season. Keibert Ruiz was recently named the No. 1 prospect in LA’s minor-league system, according to Baseball America. Unfortunately for the Dodgers, Ruiz won’t be ready for the start of the 2019 season. Only 20 years old, Ruiz has yet to play ball above the double-A level. He played 101 games for Tulsa last year, hitting .268 with an OPS of .728. With Ruiz not being ready, it looks as if the Dodgers will test the free-agent market, looking to sign a player to a one-year contract. And no Jose Bautista Jersey , they are not trading for J.T. Realmuto. Well, at least I don’t believe they will. The first, and likely best option at this point is Martin Maldonado. Hitting only nine homers in 2018, it’s definitely a drop-off compared to Grandal in regards to power. However, he would be a significant upgrade in regards to his defensive ability. He’s been a finalist for the Gold Glove award the last two seasons, taking home the honors in 2017. Many make the case he’s the best defensive catcher in the game today. At 32, he’s only two years older than Grandal, and will be a lot cheaper. Another 32-year-old option would be Matt Wieters. From 2011-2016, Weiters made four All-Star teams, and was one of the best catchers in the game. Over the last few years, his game has slowly declined, hitting only .238 last season with eight home runs. His health is a major concern as well, as he’s only appeared in 424 games over the last five seasons, an average of 85 games a year. As we take a leap in age http://www.bluejaysfanproshop.com/authentic-curtis-granderson-jersey , we come across Nick Hundley. At 35, Hundley actually showed the most power amongst the name mentioned, hitting 10 homers in 2018. His .241 average is right on par with Grandal’s too. Though, he is a defensive liability, posting a -0.5 defensive WAR. If the Dodgers don’t sign a catcher, there’s a possibility they trade for one. Last month, LA was rumored to be interested in Francisco Cervelli, the starting catcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates. In 2018, the 32-year-old hit .259 with an OPS of .809. He had 12 home runs and drove in 57. It’s unclear how much truth there was to that rumor, but adding Cervelli definitely would be a solid addition for LA. It would also work out perfectly, as he has only one year remaining on his contract. Spring training begins in only six weeks, and it’s unclear what the Dodgers plan to do. With a void at second base as well, LA is likely to make a handful of moves still.

NEW YORK (AP) — It took a long time and a lot of money http://www.oriolesfanproshop.com/authentic-j.j.-hardy-jersey , but the Philadelphia Phillies finally landed Bryce Harper with a record contract.The young star outfielder and the Phillies agreed Thursday to a $330 million, 13-year contract, the largest deal in baseball history.Harper’s agent, California-based Scott Boras, said the deal was agreed to at 10:34 a.m. PST, subject to a successful physical.Phillies manager Gabe Kapler and his players learned of the agreement from fans behind Philadelphia’s dugout who saw media reports on their mobile devices during a spring training game in Clearwater, Florida.“If the reports are true, it’s a huge moment for our baseball team,” Kapler said. “Certainly I think that the city of Philadelphia would embrace Bryce Harper. I think he would be very happy in this city because our fans care deeply about winning.”A 26-year-old All-Star who had spent his entire big league career with the Washington Nationals, Harper topped the $325 million, 13-year agreement outfielder Giancarlo Stanton reached before the 2015 season with the Miami Marlins.“Harp’s goal was he wanted the largest contract and he wanted his value,” Boras said. “He wanted the largest length he could get because he really wanted to stay in one city and one uniform, wanted to get a ballpark he hit well in, saw the ball well.”Harper has a .279 career average with 184 homers and 521 RBIs, including a .268 average with 14 homers, 32 RBIs and a .930 OPS in 47 games at Citizens Bank Park. He likely would hit third or fourth, according to Kapler.“We get a whole lot better on the field,” the manager said. “Bryce Harper is a sensational teammate.”Harper’s agreement surpasses the previous high for a free agent, set last week when infielder Manny Machado signed a $300 million, 10-year deal with the San Diego Padres. Harper’s average annual value of $25.4 million ranks 14th in baseball history, well below the high of $34.1 million set by Arizona pitcher Zack Greinke as part of a $206.5 million, six-year contract that started in 2016.Harper gets a $20 million signing bonus in equal installments this June 1 and Nov. 1, a $10 million salary this year, $26 million in each of the following nine seasons and $22 million in each of the last three years. None of the money is deferred, and he gets a full no-trade provision.Philadelphia will forfeit its second-highest draft selection http://www.oriolesfanproshop.com/authentic-j.j.-hardy-jersey , currently No. 55, and $500,000 of its 2019-20 international signing bonus pool allotment. Because Washington paid luxury tax last season, its compensation pick will be after the fourth round, about 140th.Following a slow offseason of negotiations that sparked outrage from the players’ association, three players in a 10-day span agreed to deals guaranteeing a total of $890 million. Colorado third baseman Nolan Arenado, who would have been eligible for free agency next offseason, signed a $260 million, eight-year agreement this week.“We want our best players to sign the biggest, longest contracts,” said Milwaukee Brewers star Ryan Braun, the 2012 NL MVP. “Overall, it’s a good day for all baseball players to see him get properly compensated.”Phillies owner John Middleton met with Harper in a Las Vegas hotel suite and at dinner around the time of the winter meetings in December and then again last weekend. Boras said Middleton’s wife, Leigh, and Harper’s wife, Kayla, were part of the gathering.“Bryce just really enjoyed John’s passion for winning and the commitment he could make to the franchise,” Boras said.Philadelphia has been among the most active teams this offseason, adding outfielder Andrew McCutchen for $50 million over three years and reliever David Robertson for $23 million over two years, and acquiring catcher J.T. Realmuto and shortstop Jean Segura.“We thought we were a complete team. Now, we’re even more of a complete team,” McCutchen said.Philadelphia also gave ace Aaron Nola a $45 million, four-year deal.“Pretty cool,” Nola said. “Glad to claim him and looking forward to him getting here.”After leading their division in early August, the Phillies went 16-33 over the final 49 games of last season and at 80-82 finished with a losing record for the sixth straight season. Harper will return to his old home in the season’s second week Jonathan Schoop Jersey , when the Phillies play at the NL East rival Nationals on April 2 and 3.San Francisco and the Los Angeles Dodgers had also pursued Harper in recent weeks, and the Giants offered $310 million over 12 years, a person familiar with the talks said, speaking on condition of anonymity because the proposal was not publicly revealed. San Francisco’s plan would be less lucrative to Harper because of high California taxes.Boras said shorter-term offers had average annual values as high as $42.5 million.Boras was the agent for a record contract for the fourth time after pitcher Kevin Brown’s $105 million, seven-year deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers ahead of the 1999 season, Alex Rodriguez’s $252 million, 10-year agreement with Texas before the 2001 season and Rodriguez’s $275 million, 10-year contract with the New York Yankees before the 2008 season.Harper has been an All-Star in six of seven big league seasons and was the unanimous winner of the 2015 NL MVP award.An up-and-down defender and an unusual mix of popular and polarizing, Harper is known for the occasional contretemps with opponents, one particular exchange with a reporter about a “clown question,” and, most infamously, a dugout dustup in which he was choked by then-teammate Jonathan Papelbon during a game.Washington took him with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2010 amateur draft and called him up to the majors less than two years later at age 19. He would go on to become the 2012 NL Rookie of the Year for a Nationals club that won its first division title and made its postseason debut.Harper was also an integral part of the team that added NL East titles in 2014, 2016 and 2017 and never finished lower than second place in his seven seasons. Another key stat, though: The Nationals never won a playoff series in that span.His best year was 2015, when at age 22 he hit .330 with 42 homers, 99 RBIs, 118 runs and 124 walks, amassing an OPS of 1.109.Last year, he hit 34 homers and produced a career-high 100 RBIs while walking 130 times, although his batting average dipped to .249. He started more than a third of his games in center field instead of his usual spot in right because of injuries to teammates.With Washington’s Nationals Park hosting the 2018 All-Star Game, Harper stole the show the day before the Midsummer Classic by winning the Home Run Derby before an ecstatic crowd filled with folks wearing his No. 34 Nationals jersey. Harper wore a headband with the D.C. flag’s design, reflecting his oft-stated pride in playing for Washington.But that eventually ran its course. The Nationals made an offer toward the end of last season — a $300 million, 10-year contract that included $100 million in deferred money that Harper would have not entirely received until he was 60. The offer no longer was on the table after free agency opened without an agreement.A year after going 82-80 and missing the playoffs under rookie manager Dave Martinez, the Nationals will move forward without Harper.Washington general manager Mike Rizzo would have loved to keep Harper in his team’s lineup but didn’t sit around and wait to find out whether that would happen. Instead http://www.oriolesfanproshop.com/authentic-j.j.-hardy-jersey , Rizzo spent money elsewhere, adding lefty starter Patrick Corbin on a $140 million deal and righty starter Anibal Sanchez, along with second baseman Brian Dozier, a pair of catchers in Yan Gomes and Kurt Suzuki and two key bullpen pieces in Trevor Rosenthal and Kyle Barraclough. MESA, Ariz. (AP) — The Oakland Athletics will take a look at Robbie Grossman as a potential leadoff man when they open spring play.The Athletics host the Seattle Mariners on Thursday as the teams get a head start on spring training games. Both teams will also open the regular season ahead of the rest of the league when they face each other in Japan on March 20-21.Oakland manager Bob Melvin wanted to get Grossman in the leadoff spot as soon as he could. The A’s signed the free agent outfielder last Friday.“It’s one of the reasons we picked him up, he has a history of getting on base,” Melvin said. “He’s a guy who’s been tough on us as well. He’ll probably get some time there, break him in quickly.”Last year, the A’s used Matthew Joyce, Marcus Semien and Nick Martini in the leadoff spot.The Athletics’ lineup for Thursday also has Stephen Piscotty batting third, something Melvin said they may experiment with. Other candidates include Khris Davis, who batted fourth most of last season, and Matt Olson, who mostly batted fifth.“You look at Stephen’s numbers and he’s certainly an option for it,” Melvin said. “Last year, we were pretty consistent with our 3-4-5 spots so it may change a little bit more this year.”Third baseman Matt Chapman, who is coming off surgery on his left non-throwing shoulder, is not in Thursday’s lineup. Chapman has been taking batting practice but he’s about one week behind, Melvin said.Something else to watch as the A’s get started is how Semien and new second baseman Jurickson Profar work together. The Athletics acquired Profar from the Rangers in December.“It’s been going just fine,” Semien said. “We’ve been getting our work in on the same field every day and hitting together and taking ground balls together. He’s fitting in nicely with the group. I know he can hit and he gets to play second base every day now instead of moving around so that will be exciting to watch.”NOTES: Paul Blackburn was scheduled to start for the A’s on Thursday. If the game is canceled because of rain, Melvin said they would likely have the right-hander throw a simulated game. .. Former A’s outfielder Coco Crisp has joined the radio broadcast team as an analyst. Crisp, who played seven seasons with Oakland from 2010-16, will be in the radio booth for 33 games during the regular season. He’ll make his debut when the A’s face the San Francisco Giants on March 10 in a spring training game.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have to overcome a new foe from the National League Central to make it back to the World Series for the second year in a row.After battling with the Chicago Cubs for the last two seasons in the NLCS Ryan Goins Jersey , the Dodgers take on the Milwaukee Brewers with the right to play either the Boston Red Sox or Houston Astros in the World Series on the line.The Dodgers are hoping to clinch their 20th World Series appearance in franchise history, but the Brewers are more than willing to put up a fight and earn a return to the championship series for the first time since 1982.The series between the pair of division winners will be tight across the board, as both sides possess powerful lineups and impressive pitching staffs, but there will be a few players who shine the brightest and emerge as difference-makers over seven games.NLCS ScheduleAll times ET.Game 1:Friday, October 12 at Milwaukee (8:09 p.m., FS1)Game 2:Saturday, October 13 at Milwaukee (4:09 p.m., Fox)Game 3:Monday, October 15 at Los Angeles (7:39 p.m., FS1)Game 4:Tuesday, October 16 at Los Angeles (9:09 p.m., FS1)Game 5:Wednesday, October 17 at Los Angeles (5:05 p.m., FS1)*Game 6:Friday, October 19 at Milwaukee (8:39 p.m., FS1)*Game 7:Saturday, October 20 at Milwaukee (9:09 p.m., FS1)**-if necessary Odds (via OddsShark)Game 1:Los Angeles (-140; bet $140 to win $100); Milwaukee (+130; bet $100 to win $140)Ticket InfoAll available tickets for each game of the NLCS can be found on StubHub.PredictionsMoustakas Turns into Milwaukee's Most Important PlayerMike Moustakas is one of the few players on the Milwaukee roster with World Series experience.In the 2015 World Series, Moustakas hit .304 for the Kansas City Royals after driving in five runs during the ALCS.Moustakas was one of the Brewers' top hitters in the NLDS, and he'll extend that hot streak at the plate into the NLCS.Dylan Buell/Getty ImagesThe third baseman recorded four hits in 11 at-bats against the Colorado Rockies from a spot in the order beneath Christian Yelich and Ryan Braun, who are seen as the top threats in the lineup.With a handful of heavy hitters in front of him in the lineup Wily Peralta Jersey , Moustakas will have the opportunity to drive in runs and extend rallies against the Dodgers' pitching staff.Moustakas' form at the plate shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone, as he was one of Milwaukee's most consistent players at the dish in September.The midseason acquisition had a hit in eight of the final 10 regular-season games and he produced 14 RBI in September.Buehler Emerges as X-Factor on Dodgers' StaffWalker Buehler might not get the ball until Game 3 if the Dodgers follow their rotation from the NLDS, but when he does, he'll turn the series in the Dodgers' favor.Clayton Kershaw is slated to start Game 1, and Hyun-Jin Ryu should be able to go for Game 2 on extended rest, which means Buehler would open up the team's NLCS home slate.Buehler was roughed up by the Atlanta Braves in Game 3 of the NLDS, as he gave up five earned runs over five innings.Harry How/Getty ImagesDespite the tough outing, Buehler still struck out seven batters, and the Dodgers hope his form from after the All-Star break carries over into the NLCS and erases the NLDS performance from his mind.In 14 regular-season starts since July, including the NL West tiebreaker against the Rockies, Buehler gave up five earned runs twice.In September, Buehler conceded seven earned runs over six starts, with his masterpiece coming in the September 19 win over the Rockies in which he fanned 12.Buehler's last four home starts have been outstanding, as he's let up a single earned run, which is why the Dodgers should start him in Game 3 to pull back any lost momentum from the opening games in Milwaukee.The 24-year-old's performance in Game 3 will warrant another start, or an extended appearance in relief, as the Dodgers attempt to keep the Brewers off balance at the plate.Follow Joe on Twitter, JTansey90.Statistics obtained from Baseball Reference. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota’s pitching staff has finally caught up in the strikeout era, with Jose Berrios leading the way.Berrios became the first Twins pitcher in eight years to reach 200 strikeouts, throwing seven smooth innings in a 2-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox in the first game of a doubleheader before Mitch Garver’s career-high six RBIs fueled a 12-4 victory for the sweep on Friday night.Berrios finished his All-Star season with a career-best 3.84 ERA and 202 strikeouts. The last time a Twins pitcher topped that milestone was Francisco Liriano (201) in 2010, with Johan Santana (235) prior to that in 2007.“That was one of my goals before the season started http://www.royalsfanproshop.com/authentic-ryan-goins-jersey ,” Berrios said. “That’s when I wrote it down, and I accomplished it and I’m thankful to God for that.”Berrios (12-11) struck out nine batters , allowing just three hits and one run on Leury Garcia’s RBI single in the third. Berrios walked four, including Avisail Garcia to lead off the sixth, but he followed that by fanning Daniel Palka, Matt Davidson and Omar Narvarez in a 10-pitch span to finish the inning with his fastball buzzing.“Pretty special kid,” White Sox manager Rick Renteria said. “Nice mix of pitches. Breaking ball was diving, sinking. He’s got a quick arm. Just kept us off balance.”The Twins are 16th in the major leagues in strikeouts, after finishing next-to-last in 2017. From 2011 through 2015, they were last.Though Berrios had a 4.15 ERA and just a 3-4 record in 12 starts after the All-Star break, the right-hander took another step toward being the ace at the top of the rotation the Twins have lacked since Santana was traded 11 years ago.“I want to be one of the best pitchers in the league,” Berrios said. “I think I have the material to do that and to be the best pitcher on this team, so that Minnesota can construct around me and build a winning team.”Reynaldo Lopez (7-10) turned in another strong start in the opener for the White Sox, save for matching his season high with five walks over six innings. Tyler Austin’s RBI groundout in the first and Willians Astudillo’s sacrifice fly in the sixth were all the Twins needed to take a game that was originally scheduled for the mid-April weekend when they had three straight games postponed by a snowstorm.Joe Mauer, facing an offseason decision about whether or not to retire at age 35, went 2 for 4 in each game and is batting .362 (21 for 58) over his last 14 starts while reaching base at least once in each.Astudillo has 16 RBIs in his last 15 games for the Twins, who improved to 47-32 at home. They’re 28-12 since June 24, the fifth-best record in MLB in that span.The White Sox, who fell to 8-17 in September, would lose 100 games for the first time since 1970 if they don’t win Saturday or Sunday. They were 63-99 in 2013.NIGHT MOVESGarver went 4 for 5 with doubles to fuel Twins starter Chase DeJong (1-1) in his first major league victory with six strong innings, despite solo home runs by Jose Rondon and Kevan Smith. Robbie Grossman went 2 for 4 with three RBIs for the Twins.Lucas Giolito (10-13) gave up seven runs in 1 1/3 innings for the White Sox Alex Gordon Jersey , pushing his MLB-worst ERA to 6.13. Hector Santiago threw 97 pitches in relief, allowing seven hits, two walks and one hit batter in 4 2/3 innings.“This leaves a bad taste in my mouth,” Giolito said. “Definitely a lot to work on in the offseason.”WHIFFING WHITIESThe White Sox struck out 18 times during the doubleheader, raising their season total to an MLB-most 1,570. That’s also only one less than the all-time record last year by the Milwaukee Brewers. Yoan Moncada has the team lead with 215, followed by Davidson with 162.FINISHING STRONGLopez logged 40 innings over his last six starts, with a sparkling 1.13 ERA and 41 strikeouts. The 24-year-old finished with a 3.91 ERA in 188 2/3 innings.“I’m leaving this season in a much better way than how I entered the season,” Lopez said through a team interpreter. “I learned a lot.”GIVING BACKThe last time the White Sox played in Minnesota, on Aug. 20, Renteria experienced light-headedness in the afternoon and was hospitalized overnight as a precaution. He wound up missing four games. As a thank-you to Hennepin County Medical Center staff for his care, Renteria sent popcorn and donated 200 tickets to children being treated at the facility.TRAINER’S ROOMWhite Sox: LF Nicky Delmonico, who hurt his shoulder on Tuesday, was a late addition to the second-game lineup in place of Adam Engel.Twins: Garver made his first start in 17 games in the nightcap, after recovering from concussion symptoms.“Peace of mind for myself and for the people that care about me,” Garver said.UP NEXTWhite Sox: LHP Carlos Rodon (6-7, 3.61 ERA) will pitch in the third game of the series.Twins: RHP Kyle Gibson (9-13, 3.68 ERA) will start on Saturday night.

Panthers 2018 season opener countdown: 11 days to go There are just 11 days until the Panthers kick off the 2018 regular season. Today’s player is wide receiver Torrey Smith.Torrey Smith Blue Kawann Short Jersey , Wide receiverBioHeight: 6’0”Weight: 205 lbsAge: 29College: MarylandNFL Experience: 8 yearsSmith came to Carolina in a trade that sent cornerback Darryl Worley to the Eagles. Since his arrival, Smith has made an impression for two different reasons: making plays in practice and being out spoken on issues about which he is passionate.He was acquired by the Panthers for much the same reasons as new teammate Jarius Wright. Since then, he has stepped up in training camp and earned the No. 2 receiver spot. Both Smith and Wright provide a boost of speed and a solid veteran presence in the wide receiver’s room. Smith had a bit of a down year last year, numbers wise, with an Eagles offense that was happy to spread the ball around, but don’t let that fool you. He is only 29 and not too far removed from his days as a top wide out in Baltimore. There is no guarantee that he will hold on to the starting job opposite Devin Funchess for the whole season, but he has shown the skill for it in the past and — for now — it is his job to lose.Off the field is a much easier story to tell Blue Cam Newton Jersey , if new owner David Tepper doesn’t batten down the hatches on his team’s public communications the way his predecessor did. Smith is trying to move the player’s movements for social justice from protests on the field towards actions in the community through his work with the Player’s Coalition. He has also taken the time to explain the simple difference between protesting during the national anthem and protesting the national anthem. A clear and passionate voice speaking to common issues is exactly what sports should elevate. Torrey Smith is that. I, for one, am hoping that he plays well enough this year on the football field to merit keeping his voice in the Carolinas for years to come. The Carolina Panthers have added safety Dezmen Southward to their practice squad to replace Josh Hawkins, who was activated to the 53-man roster last week when Da’Norris Searcy was placed on injured reserve.Southward has been with the Panthers on and off again since 2016. He was active for one game in 2017 and spent the rest of his time on the practice squad.The Panthers only have three active safeties on the 53-man roster (Mike Adams, Colin Jones, Rashaan Gaulden), so there’s a chance that Southward will be activated after the bye week just to give the Panthers more depth at the position. While I know that bringing in Southward is a good idea to add bodies to the room Cam Newton Jersey 2019 , there’s another way the Panthers could add not only depth, but quality at the safety position—sign Eric Reid. He’s available, he’s talented, he’s young and he fills a need. There’s no good reason to let a perfectly good solution to one of the defense’s biggest problems go to waste. Bring him in Marty, even if it’s only a one-year deal, and fix the lack of safety depth before it becomes a real issue.