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The Rundown: Pace-of-Play Changes, Adbert Alzolay Potential 5th Starter, Evil Empire Strikes Back

“Now is the winter of our discontent.”
-Richard III

Looking back at the start of free agency, there was so much optimism. The hot stove helps us forget about the doldrums of winter. Not this year. Subtle changes in the latest CBA have been more of a deterrent to player movement than many of us anticipated. Raise your hand if you’re as frustrated as I am.

“I am sir Oracle, and when I open my lips, let no dog bark.”
-The Merchant of Venice

Rob Manfred is doing his part to divert attention from what is now an absurdly slow offseason.