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  1. casimir
    In all fairness, nobody knows what the tournament will be. So it’s a little unfair to be critical of the unknown. On the other hand, this league is good for some dumb ideas. So, cynicism shouldn’t be unexpected.
  2. casimir
    I'm not disappointed. Water will find its level. There's a reason he was so readily available last year.
  3. casimir
    Why not? He had a good season at AAA last season. This may have been what you were getting to with the Granderson comparison, but it looks like he has some speed on the bases, too. Can he field well? It looks like most of his time has been spent in CF. I know Carpenter is a bit of a favorite for some around here, but the big league roster isn't a place for his glove right now with Cabrera also on the roster.
  4. casimir
    Everything is temporary in the grand scheme of things, Grasshopper.
  5. casimir
    He was doing TV analysis during the first weekend of the NCAA tourney. I don't know what he said. All I could think of during the telecast was (1) this guy ruined the Pistons and (2) why am I sitting here listening to him?
  6. casimir
    Trayce Thompson hit 3 HRs last night. How did you spend your evening?
  7. casimir
    How does the ownership work with player movement from team to team? Do Durant and Irving still have stock in the Nets right now? How does that show up in the various trade machines? Is it possible Keith Van Horn signs a deal out of nowhere to get traded again?
  8. casimir
    And throw in the fact that of the 13 position players, 1 won't be seen using a fielding glove and 1 shouldn't attempt to. While expanding rosters might be preferable to some, that just isn't the rule right now. So the Tigers have to make decisions that affect offense/defense. Or maybe figure out a way to go with 12 pitchers and 14 position players. Or maybe figure out a way to employ more/better everyday baseball players that can hit, run the bases, and play defense The miscommunication play involved 4 players, but 1 is the everyday CF and 1 is the everyday SS. The guy that should take care of the OF and the guy that should take care of the IF. The CF had the easiest play, running in on the ball and it being within his range. Greene needs to call it, make the play, and be done with it. Maybe there's a bit of hesitancy because Baez is involved in the play, and the younger Greene feels the need to defer to the much more established Baez. No, don't worry about it. The dome ceiling can be challenging. The field turf looks awful. Make the decision to make the easiest baseball play available, do not risk giving the better team extra outs to play with.
  9. casimir
    Detroit Pistons vs Orlando Magic
  10. casimir
    Detroit Tigers vs Tampa Bay Rays Watch: Rays - Bally Sports Sun, Tigers - Bally Sports Detroit Listen: Rays - WDAE 620 AM/95.3 FM, WQBN/1300AM, Tigers - 97.1 The Ticket, WXYT 1270
  11. casimir
    A trophy similar the NIT trophy.
  12. casimir
    He’s like a tall Will Rhymes.
  13. casimir
    Yup. Lack of communication? Did he have a bad read on it? It seems like there were a couple of fly balls between he and Vierling in game one that Greene probably should have fielded but Vierling made the play.
  14. casimir
    With the expected increase in the running game, his defense is ripe for being exposed this season.
  15. casimir
    Kid’s a gamer.
  16. casimir
    Are you talking NBA teams vs non NBA teams? Now that’d be an interesting wrinkle.
  17. casimir
    Wow, you’re awfully charged up today, aren’t you?
  18. casimir
    But the players the drive the league are max contract type players. So what does $500K means to them?
  19. casimir
    Are you paying attention to the NIT?
  20. casimir
    Should we be surprised? He struggled in spring. If he could be traded, it won’t be for much. Nobody expects him to be with Detroit beyond that. If he doesn’t hit quickly, the band aid gets ripped off.
  21. casimir
    I think the concept is that now Detroit vs Charlotte means something more because there is a regular season tournament. I’m just not sure that idea actually has merit beyond theory. Maybe it will work, I don’t know. Look, sports leagues ain’t looking for us necessarily. We’re already invested/addicted. Maybe they’ll get a few extra bucks from us via betting or whatnot. But they’re after the less invested fans right now. I still don’t see how the Bucks or Nuggets would care about a mid season tournament. If their main players are questionable, they ain’t playing in a mid season tournament, but they will in the playoffs/finals. So, with that in mind, I agree, what do you or I care about it? Why do I give a rip of soccer does it?
  22. casimir
    Yes, I hate the idea. I might have to watch it now.
  23. casimir
    I don’t think Schoop is sitting vs a RHP is odd. I do think Haase being moved down is odd.
  24. casimir
    I don’t like the concept of a mid season tournament. I am probably just being an old man that is set in the ways of a regular season leading to the playoffs leading to a championship. But I guess I am not sure how a mid season tournament enhances that flow for me as a fan. I completely understand how this might generate more revenue, and surely that’s the output driving the input, so to speak. I’ve heard the minimum games played qualifier a bit the past year or so, and I like the idea. I don’t know how much it helps reduce “load management”, but it seems like a step in the right direction. So, now, how will these two parameters play with one another? Does a team like the Bucks give a rip about a mid season tournament when the ultimate goal is later on in the season? I know, I know, we just need to wait for the details to be announced.
  25. casimir
    Consummating his pro career.
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