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I figured this deserves its own thread.

Not that they would be the same groups of resources going through the efforts, but the time and energy spent on trying to trade Baez or anger him to the point of opting out would be better spent to help him get back to the player that he was in Chicago.

Dems primarying Manchin just shows how they need more pragmatists, fewer ideologues running the show.

How he votes on bills is not as important as that his vote keeps Schumer in place instead of McConnell, No comparison matters much beyond that one because that is what stands between us and effective control of Capitol Hill by the Freedom Caucus.

Tom Yewcic Tom Yewcic appeared as a defensive replacement at catcher for the Tigers on June 27, 1957 in a 7-2 loss to the Washington Senators. He entered the game in the 6th inning and batted once, popping out to Senators shortstop (and future Tiger) Milt Bolling. A native of Pennsylvania, Yewcic attended Michigan State University and became a star athlete, quarterbacking the Spartans to an undefeated season and the national championship in 1952, following that up with a Big Ten championship and Rose Bowl victory in 1953. He was also an All-American catcher for the MSU baseball team, capping a senior year in which he was named the MVP of the college world series. Following his graduation from MSU, he signed with the Tigers and toiled in their minor league system both before and after his single game MLB appearance. After the 1959 season, Yewcic switched back to football and became the starting quarterback for the Boston Patriots, then of the AFL. He also punted and played running back for the Patriots, making him one of two players in Patriots history to have passed for a touchdown, caught a touchdown pass, rushed for a touchdown, and punted. You may have heard of the other player, a fellow named Tom Brady. Yewcic was inducted into the MSU Hall of Fame in 2003 and died in 2020 at the age of 88.

never underestimate the vanity of an American politician of any party.

Seems crazy only sells so much.

Thunderstorms in KC now. DTrain was last seen handing Javy a 20 foot metal pole....🤣🤣

That's pretty much the same goal as catching the leaders.

Okay, I've had enough of Maton. He's awful

Hinch has gone really passive. Why isn't Baddoo running there? You've got the backup catcher in, he's catching on one leg and you have good speed on 3rd. Odds are Fermin isn't even going to make the throw. Make KC make a play why not!

Great news CMO saw some encouraging things

Torkelson's last ~250 AB his OPS is 770, pacing for 30 HR and 90 RBI per season. His OBP still needs to come up - it's about 330 for that stretch, but considering he is just now reaching one full season's worth of experience in the majors (~700PA) he's doing fine. Tork has two problems in terms of fan perception - he's not going to hit for as high average as Riley, and he had a terrible April which keeps his season stats depressed.

I'll bever forget Busty Beam.

You get to know a guy a little bit, you naturally pull for him. Why is this noteworthy?

The 2008 contract was one of the best ever in terms of creating excitement and memories for Tigers fans. The one that goes from 2016-2023 is the problem and he's been bad longer than just 2021-2023. This is year 7 of replacement level.

Would fans really not want Miggy since 2008 just because his 2021-23 contract was too expensive? Do fans actually believe we would have spent his money on other quality players? I'll take the last few years of him being WAY overpaid for the joy he has brought me as a fan. A Triple Crown, people. Nobody can ever take away that achievement.

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/07/red-sox-seeking-back-end-starter-right-handed-middle-relief.html Red Sox looking for a Backend starter and middle relief. Lorenzen and Cisnero for Mayer /s

He's fundraising off of all of this. He may just do more crimes so he can fundraise more.

He reached for it, but missed.

Those are bad contracts for sure but who is the worst FA signee in recent memory? I'm going with Anthony Rendon.

You can't blame Cabrera on Avila. That was Mike Ilitch.

I haven't heard anything on the news, so apparently it didn't work🙄

That will definitely make perspective free agents think twice about signing here

Joe Big Coal needs what he is to get elected. Just like every other politician. If I lived in White Sulfur Springs, WVa, I'd probably vote for him over some bible quoting, false profit Trump lover. That's life, stop making everything black and white.

8 signed; 5 known; maybe they can sign everyone; though some of the HS might want to go to college. Orange: Known; Blue: I just completely made up; Green: signed, but unknown; Yellow: HS unsigned

I wonder whether they file these petitions knowing they will lose so they can rail against a Bidenist judiciary that might look like they're going after Trump, but really, it's you, your freedom, and your very liberty they're after.

Jung steals bases? Cool.

if you want a guacamole This one is good. 4 portions 1 bowl 7 pieces of avocado 1/2 Bushel of fresh cilantro 1 diced clove of fresh garlic 2 tablespoon of sour cream 2 Roman tomatoes 1/2 white onion 1/2 tablespoon salt & black pepper Juice of 1 lime 1.- Cut in half all the avocados, to remove middle piece, smash all avocados in one bowl, add the juice of the lime (this is to prevent the avocado oxidation) 2.- tomatoes and onioins are diced in small squares. 3.-cilantro: remove only 1 inch from the end of the stem. chop cilantro together with the stem ( the stem is very aromatic and gives flavor). 4.- incorporate all ingredients to the smashed avocado and mix. (Add salt and pepper as you prefer, add the sour cream for creamy texture). Highly recommend 1 to 2 Serrano peppers diced in small pieces to get a hot flavor 🔥 🔥.

never a doubt....

Haase and Maton, 2 guys I’d like to not see in the lineup anymore.

Shut yo mouth, G.

He checked his swing three times on one pitch. I kid I wasn't paying close attention. Maton ABs are not must watch TV.

You mean it's a Jersey thundercrack!?

Riley "WillieMays" Greene sends his greetings from CF.

Javy mentality they're not throwing me strikes so I have to hit the ball out of the zone. TAKE THE WALK!!!

Strike one called against Badoo 4" below the zone

I like the consistency here.

Vierling flashing the leather!

Smh Biden raised 72m. No one else was even close.

The frustrating thing about Tork is the inconsistency. That 9th inning K yesterday is the perfect example...that was a good AB...he worked the count and got the pitcher to throw him middle/middle low 90's FB...a pitch he's supposed to kill...and he was late on it. That's frustrating. Javy going up there as the $25 million man as the potential tying run and waving at pitches a HS player would take...that's not frustrating...it's infuriating.

Matt Kinzer Matt Kinzer pitched 1 2/3 innings on May 26, 1990 in a 10-4 loss to the Chicago White Sox. Acquired in an offseason trade with the St. Louis Cardinals, Kinzer was assigned to AAA Toledo in Spring Training 1990. He was recalled from the Mud Hens on May 25, making his season debut the next day. Entering the game in the 8th inning with one out and White Sox shortstop Ozzie Guillen on first, he surrendered a walk, a double, and two singles leading to four Chicago runs before finally getting out of the inning. He returned to pitch the top of the 9th, this time issuing only a leadoff walk to White Sox catcher Ron Karkovice before retiring Craig Grebeck, Lance Johnson, and Robin Ventura. Two days later, he returned to Toldeo, never to be seen on a major league mound again. Of note, however (as mentioned by RedRamage), Kinzer is, to date, the only person to have appeared in a game for both the Detroit Tigers and the Detroit Lions. On October 11, 1987, Kinzer served as a replacement player as much of the NFL was on strike. Having been the punter during his time at Purdue University, he punted seven times for 238 yards as the (mainly) replacement Lions beat the (mainly) replacement Packers in overtime by a score of 19-16. Once the NFL players and owners reached an agreement later that week, Kinzer's NFL career came to an end.