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Detroit Pistons (18-51) vs Orlando Magic (18-52) (Nobody is going to watch this even though this is the only NBA game of the night.)

Somebody needs taken to the concussion tent.

I would hate dealing with Oakland. By default I would think the Tigers got worked because of how Oakland seems to get useful parts back for whomever they deal away. I'm sure its not true for every trade that they make, but it seems that way.

So just for giggles, sunrise on New Years Day is around 8am and sunset after 5pm. It will now by 9am/6pm? I'm cool with that.

Agree. A minor league deal with an invite to Lakeland is fine. Now go steal Castillo from the Reds.

Good to see. I think his 2021 stats should be taken with a grain of salt.

In case anyone has missed it: PISTONS BROADCASTER GEORGE BLAHA TO MISS REMAINDER OF NBA SEASON DUE TO MEDICAL PROCEDURE George doing his part for the tank. All kidding aside, here's hoping for a full recovery.

How about some cheap pizzas instead of peanuts?

That fruit is past expiration date.

I've heard rumors that in lieu of the shift, RHBs would have all balls hit to RF counted as outs and all LHBS would have all balls hit tot LF counted as outs. Additionally, if there weren't enough players available for a particular game (maybe they didn't finish up their chores in time to play or maybe they were away on family vacation or something), instead of throwing the baseball to the bases to record outs, the defense could use the "pitcher's mound out" rule.

AJ is such a tease.

Detroit Pistons (18-50) vs Miami Heat (45-24)

He may not even be healthy enough to pitch much at the MLB level anyway.

I suspect they will agree to an incentive laden one year deal.

I think the BAbip sticks out a bit to me. Above league average the past two seasons. So, I would be willing to chance that being around league average (depending upon what would need to be traded away). Plus, let's see what Chris Fetter can do with him.

I didn't think that was possible, but, alas, you learn something new every day.

Hmmmm...... And it sounds like Correa and the Astros aren't necessarily done with each other. I kind of wonder if they might agree upon a one year deal and then Correa can revisit FA next offseason?

Agree. I think Funkhouser in particular was the beneficiary of a lot of good luck last season. He's been good at keeping the ball on the ground and in the yard, but he issues way too many walks while his strikeouts lag behind.

Los Angeles Clippers (39-34) vs Detroit Pistons (18-49)

I’d be fine with that. Here’s the other thing with bringing in additional arms. At the beginning of the season, pitcher stamina is going to be weaker than a normal April. Stock up with veteran arms, use options for maybe ready pitchers, do whatever is needed to get through, say, Memorial Day. Through short term incentive laden deals or deals with buyouts or whatever to guys like Greinke/Sanchez and see what happens. If they can help eat up innings and can be kept for the season, fantastic. If they’re not worth keeping past Memorial Day, ok, hopefully they’ve eaten enough innings to have not overburdened the rest of the pitching staff.

You’re a swinger, eh?

What’s up with Moya?

The odd number of games vs all other leaguemates makes good sense to create natural tiebreakers.