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Is it just me, or does this seem to be lost in speculation about where he goes to?

I guess I hadn't realized Canha is going to be 33 soon. I guess now rethinking it, I wouldn't go more than 2 years on him. Looking at his numbers again, there might be some evidence of the downside of his career, although the abbreviated 2020 is tough to judge. Pederson would make for a really lefty heavy OF. I'm not sure that's ideal. Grossman can play everyday. But then Pederson and at least one of Greene/Baddoo would likely make the Opening Day roster. I suppose if one of the kids is ticketed for Toledo or used as trade bait, Pederson makes sense. I don't know, it seems like a RHB OF makes more sense for a decent balance in the OF. And, yes, this assumes RHBs in Cabrera, Schoop, a C, Torkelson in the lineup. I guess Greene is assumed to be an everyday player. Baddoo showed some capability to go the other way against LHPs, although the consistency certainly isn't there (not surprising, he's a young kid, a rule 5 kid, and he's lost a good amount of development time not just due to COVID). Starling Marte just turned 33, so he kind of goes against what I said about age and decline with Canha. But he's also better than Canha, so there's that. Does an OF of Baddoo/Greene/Marte/Grossman sound like fun? Maybe Marte is the bargain due to age and the SS bacchanal?

That's an interesting theory, I hadn't thought of that. Although I do remember half heartedly suggesting an OF of Granderson and Maybin on the corners with Ordonez in CF with the point being Granderson and Maybin could cover from the lines through the gaps and Ordonez wouldn't have much of a slice of defensive responsibility.

He had to take off his arm armor before strolling the bases, otherwise he might'of injured himself.

What’s crazy about Duvall is that his first MLB experience in CF was at the age of 31 even though he’s had MLB OF time since he was 26.

I like the FA suggestions of Canha. He gets on base and has some power, and he sounds versatile enough that, if he can be used in CF on occasion, he should be fine in a corner for Detroit. Plus, if he can pick it at 1B, maybe that also helps the bench a bit without sacrificing too much offense if Torkelson can move across the diamond to give a day off to Candelario once in a while. I like Grossman to repeat. I know some are suspicious of his career highs, but I think a lot of his ratios line up to when he was a platoon player (which doesn’t always work out that way). The problem with going after an OF is that the Tigers probably have room for only 4 unless they get the pitching staff down to 12. I’m still not acclimated to 13 pitchers, but that’s the way MLB works these days. So, Grossman and Canha, then two of Baddoo / Greene / Hill? Maybe Greene starts out in AAA to work on CF and maybe cutting down on Ks? It seems unlikely to go with 2 lefty bats in that instance, considering those 2 slots would need to play CF (not sure Canha would be up to CF in Detroit’s OF)

Groundhog Day? If they see their shadow, they have to be kept on the 40 for six more weeks?

I want all of the birds. And then if and when there are too many birds, the Tigers can trade some of the birds for some reptiles and mammals to address other needs on the team. Edit to add: I ain't counting on all of the birds being able to fly.

I have a hard time with the Dodgers-Giants game not starting until 9pm ME time. But on the other hand, its 6pm for the local fanbases and they deserve a starting time that benefits themselves.

Opportunity cost and resource allocation.

2021 Wily Peralta seems a lot like 2014 Alfredo Simon.

If the Tigers end up with a crowded infield and have prospects coming up that are worthy of playing time, there's always a trade that could be made.

Dear Santa, All I want for Christmas is a MLB QO. Enjoy your cookies, tell the Mrs I said hello, and please clean up after Prancer this time. Thanks, Casimir

And somewheres in between there is when the Pillow Guy reinstates TFG as emperor of the USA?

Some people are still drinking the Bleach-Aid about Trump's involvement in fighting COVID? Is it Easter yet?

Try him at SS.

Bugs Bunny using a magnet from ACME to get into your carrot garden?

I agree about tossing out the stats around his bereavement time. $15M per is kind of what popped into my head. I don't know if that's fair or not. That's a fair point about his mobility. Team option or maybe a vesting option as protection on the back side of the contract.

Y’all saw the 17 pitch at bat between Rodriguez and Meadows, right?

Ima consider the source of this answer.

Oh, so you’re the one screwing this up. Thanks for nothing!

Reliever roulette is unkind tonight.

Is saving a .300 AVG in AAA really a priority in this day and age?

Interesting theory about Prince & Torkelson.

He has two arbitration seasons left which get him through age 29. Is it foolish to offer him a 5 or 6 year deal this off-season?