The best predictor of future health is past health, and Sale is 24th in innings over the last three years while missing his annual couple of games. Anyone who thinks he's especially likely to need a major operation should present some evidence.

This can't be from Mariotti - it doesn't mention his awesome life or million dollar beach house in California ONCE.

Historically, Donaldson is only one of many A's to have a mid-career power spike as a result of a new "load process."