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Well, Kinsler is sort’ve retired. I’m not sure there’s much to read. 😆

That’s been his history. A rough April followed by good pitching for the rest of the season. We’re talking opponents’ OPS of over .800 in April and below .700 the rest of the season over the course of several seasons. It just ain’t clicking this season for whatever reason. I thought he was going to leave earlier in this game. He was stretching his back quite a bit in the 1st. Then he took that shot off of his leg. He made the play and then fell down, which is what my dad always told us when we were playing.

The 3 point shooting would be a welcome addition.

Listening to Motor City Metrics podcast and Chris Brown mentioned Ha Seong Kim for this upcoming offseason. Clearly they’ve been reading my posts here and they recognize my avatar. Kim to Detroit. Let’s make it happen!

You’re all overthinking it. It’s the magic of the pizza spear.

I don’t know if their series vs Detroit was a microcosm of their season, but I like the brand of “put the ball in play and create havoc on the base paths” that they played in Detroit.

I did and still do question the Keith extension to an extent. A few more 4 for 6s and I’ll stop questioning. But there just wasn’t a whole lot for the Tigers to throw cash at this off-season. Chapman was the bat to go after, but there was risk there.

Perez stole 2B with an 8 run lead. The Dans said something about it being odd, but also bringing up that it was only the 3rd inning. Heck yes, pour it on. Dig into that opponent’s bullpen as much as possible to weaken it for the next game.

Play stupid games, win stupid prizes. On top of it, he had taken his shoes off at some point (maybe before going on the field). Hey, dumbass. It’s “hold my beer”, not “hold my shoes”.

I believe he had around 43 assists last night. My math might be off slightly.

Neck discomfort, nightmares, it’s all the same.

Not an “on-the-bench guy”? How is that possible? Coaching staffs have half of a section in the stands reserved for games.

I never really noticed it.

So what is going on with the jump between AAA and MLB being that much more difficult? A residual result due to the COVID hiccup? Does the reduction of minor leagues factor in? Is it the undesired byproduct of the current state of baseball strategy?

Maton and Sands didn't work out. Vierling has. And Soto has returned to his over 5+ BB9 neighborhood. An everyday player in exchange for a volatile LHRP? I'll take that trade. Candelario was a decision that could have gone either way. They released him and he had a good season which culminated in a multiyear deal which has started out well. I'd have brought him back for his last arbitration season, but I understand that decision wasn't exactly a slam dunk. It happens. The relationship between Turnbull and the Tigers had soured to the point where he wasn't coming back. He hadn't had enough recent production to where he was a tradable commodity. So, he was released or non tendered. In terms of the transaction, it is what it is. Whatever happened behind the scenes, we don't and likely won't know for certain.

Its a small sample size early on, but he's getting good wood on the ball. So, combined with his ability to get walks, if this continues, he's going to find himself up higher in the lineup.

Thanks for looking out for dopes like me.

Yes, it’s possible he was rushed. He’s only 22, has only 300 PAs at AAA (which were good). Its a great contract if he’s worthy of being a starter. If he flames out, it’s a bit of a waste, although not to the magnitude as some other contracts (Martinez part 2, the back half of Cabrera’s contract, Baez, Zimmermann).

I remember this one from channel 50, WKBD? We might have gotten it down here across the border before cable.

I think most folks assume he won’t be the top flight ave that was hoped for. But the Tigers have him for two seasons after this. Can he still be a valuable middle of the rotation guy?

Oh, sure, the game of the series that I can’t follow. Thanks a lot, @Tigeraholic1.

That’s an idea. At the very least, it’s a thoughtful answer to a question without merely complaining to complain. So I appreciate that.

So schedule more day games.

@Dan Gilmore is the straw that stirs the stupid drink.