“Hey” ― with no other text or context accompanying it ― suggests that the sender is waiting for a little chitchat before getting to their point. And “hey” with no follow-up or with a heavy pause? That ...

Hey, Hoynsie: Do you think the Guards will try to acquire a veteran starter at the deadline? I love the youth in the rotation, but they’re going to exhaust the bullpen if they don’t start getting six ...