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Might as well win the series.

I was traveling through cornfield Ohio and barely getting reception on the play-by-play via the MLB app. This play in particular was slow to come across my mobular telephone. I thought we were in a dead zone, not enough deer antlers to help carry the signal. But, alas, it was only because some poor intern had to type a bible's worth of action into one single play. That poor kid probably has ice on his fingers today, and might be hitting the IL before lunch.

Which might be part of why he wants to be the only coaching voice dealing with the media. He can control the narrative a bit more, reduce the chances of the actual truth vs spoken word, so to speak.

There are times that cliche is bullwash. I think it's probably true in general, but there's some allowed deviation. The current caveat being they've got a 4 game break coming up, which is not a normal part of the proceedings.

See, I was guessing it was Amish.

I don't think I would consider Mize a core piece, but at this point can be serviceable enough to ride out his control. Honestly, I was just hoping he could bang out innings at a league average performance this season. I was ready for a rougher first half in terms of pulling back the pitching while maybe stamina affects him in the second half. The jury is still out, but if he ends up solid middle of the rotation, I think that's fine at this point. I wouldn't worried about 1/1 status at this point. If only Manning could find enough game to get there. We can still foolishly hope he's just successfully working on stuff that isn't evident in the stats, can't we?

TLDR. Is he going to do the David Letterman - Paul Schaffer thing, sign a humongous deal and then ask, "Oh ****, is there any money left for Rogers?"

That's true. If they were to resign Kelly, they would seem to be set at C for a few years with Kelly at however long he is signed and Rogers who can be held for 3 more seasons. Add in Dingler who can be added to the 40 and has minor league options, and maybe they would be comfortable at C. I don't know that sitting back on that as a default kind of position is wise, but maybe that continuity behind the plate with Fetter as coach and Skubal and Olson as a primary duo in the rotation can be foundational base for the other arms that will be in and out over the next few seasons. That might be particularly useful for the pitching prospects coming up.

Or maybe just run it tonight and see what happens.

You could always try Sports_Freak's driveway.

Spotify or some other platform.

It's not the first time this season they've not opted for Manning. I know there was a theory about him in the bullpen if starting didn't work out, but I question that validity now.

A doubleheader might be helpful given the benefit of the ability to add another pitcher amongst some of the planned and unplanned bullpen games lately.

Well, the driveway is new, but it doesn't have all of the bells and whistles. I'd post a picture of it, but I've seen what you weisenheimers do with pictures of new purchases.

Crud, I forgot to put the tarp over the driveway when I left for work.

Ken Rosenthal suggested the Tigers might be selling RP. I don't know, its tough to see much action for them given how things have gone after April.

Always good with the sarcasm. I enjoyed a lot of that banter.

I think the same thing about McGonigle's back and forth toe tap. Definitely not as high as Clark. But it seems like it might be something that needs to be shortened as they climb the ladder.

Nope. You're trying to lead me down a bad path. Not. Gonna. Doit.

This explains your photoshop wizardry.

I’ve heard mention of this person and have no idea why she’s a thing. I suspect I’m probably fine with not knowing.

Gotta be Babe Ruth.

Try a sharpie.

Hmmmm..... Move Maeda and Baez to the bullpen and then trade them?

Probably not shoveling when I get home.