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Yes. @Shades of Deivi Cruz got me hooked. I take some measure of pride in jogging my memory for the team & team combos. But there was a question about Marlins & Cy Young winner that made me realize I am losing touch with MLB as a whole and maybe becoming too focused on the Tigers. I couldn’t correctly guess Sandy Alcantara from way back in 2022.

I saw his baseball card (as a Tiger) at a restaurant last night and was inspired. No, Fruit Loops was not on the menu.

I wonder if 30 starts per season is following more than 3 times through the batting order for starting pitchers.

Yeah, I was strictly talking about the trade.

I don’t know. Young players, and Wiseman hadn’t even gotten a lot of playing time. Different environments can be beneficial to players and, in turn, teams. It’s obviously an extreme example, I’m not at all suggesting it’s the rule. But we all knew what Ben Wallace was when he got to Detroit, right?

Well, Omoruyi or not, I think moving players is going to happen. I think draft night was too quiet for Weaver. I didn't mind the trade for Bagley. Give him a try, see what happens. I think we've seen it, and its time to move on. That's fine. Bogdanovich specifically, I wonder if its better to be patient and wait out other transactions. I wonder if his market increases as things progress and options become fewer. The lack of defense is tough, maybe as the offseason goes along, given the relative lack of offense in free agency, what can they expect to get for him? Hayes, again, I think he can serve a bit of a purpose on his way out the door. Maybe he takes the lack of an extension to heart, plays like it, and they can move him at the deadline. Along the way, Sasser isn't forced into too much time at the beginning, he can be a 4th/5th G and earn his stripes to move up the chain of command. That probably seems the most optimistic outcome.

I thought about the size with DiVincenzo also. It might be an issue, but the 3 point shooting needs to be added. Cunningham & Ivey with Sasser/Hayes & DiVincenzo off of the bench. Duren & Bogdanvoich & Thompson with Wiseman/Bagley & Stewart & Burks off of the bench? Obviously not that linear, and some matchups dependent upon game flow and situational. Heck, it might not even be a 10 man rotation, could be 8/9 with some spot duty. Hayes is going to be phased out while Sasser gets through his rookie season, but with Cunningham around and hopefully with a more healthy team and experienced Ivey, Hayes' inability to score isn't as glaring and his defense and passing can be beneficial to the cause. Bogdanovich being moved now would really be helpful, I think. Sure, they would miss his shooting. But if he could be replaced with a somewhat offensive equivalent that plays better than zero defense, thanks for the memories and please bring back some future draft picks. Gotta think his offense would be desirable given the market.

Those talents are acceptable. I think that's a reasonable offseason. Barnes has 10 seasons under his belt already? Good grief....

I've had those days at work. Get up from the desk, pace around the office/hallway muttering. Not sure which scenario looks crazier.

Yeah, that comment seemed questionable. If anything, he may not be comfortable throwing from 3B yet.

* - if healthy.

The 2006 Cardinals think this is a World Series contender.

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I think he mentioned something like that earlier in the game. Something was mentioned about Marisnick following ball spin which was probably moreso following where the bat path was when the ball was hit. Hands on the inside of a hit pitch meant basically a slice effect. I like this kind of analysis (even if I did have this bit of understanding before).

Overall I liked his appearance in the booth. It broke up the monotony and he had some nuggets worth listening to.

I get the frustration, but dude, please, do not throw out your shoulder in the dugout.

A 4 game series is tough to sweep.

This is a worthwhile move to have a veteran of Burks' skill set in the backcourt to start the season.

I don't think I new this technicality. NBA transactions have a degree of timing and/or fine print such as this that can get me confused at times. Like, when is Chris Paul going to actually dress up and play for the Lakers?

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I'll gladly take something for Cisnero. Maybe the return is Olson. Maybe the return is Maton. If they don't trade Cisnero, the return is nothing, except maybe Cisnero next season.

So, let me see if I get this straight. The Tigers can actually win a game in which Rogers hits a HR. But two pitchers need to be sacrificed in the process? I don't know if that's a worthwhile long term strategy.

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Pssst. Rich Aurilia says hello. The funny thing is Seattle signed him and dealt away Guillen in that same offseason.