CaliforniaDreaming

I actually like the new uniforms as well and am happy with less of the city connects. But if they EVER bring back that tiger coming through the D logo again, I will never forgive them.

My softball story....I was in a league where just over the left field fence (standard 5 foot chainlink fence) was a playground for little kids. Big guys would regularly hit homeruns right onto the playground where the kids were playing. I wrote to the city telling them about the danger but heard nothing back. After the next ball landed in the playground I wrote them again. I was seriously scared for the kids and must have written 5 or 6 times through out the summer. In my last message to them I noted that I was keeping a copies of all my messages to them and when a kid is ultimately hit and killed, I will give it to whatever lawyer is representing the kid's parents. The fence was extended 20 feet higher within the week.

This. It is the smart move.

I never realized that the Tigers didn't use uniform #35 since Verlander left in 2017.

I'm guessing this is his farewell tour...all of his home starts will be sellouts...the Tigers more than recoup their $13 million.

This would be the smart move. I'd take the guaranteed extra year of control over the possibility of getting a draft pick any day. It gains you a lot more playing time when he should be playing really well while losing less playing time when he is still developing.

Amen. i completely agree with this.

I don't think they trade Skubal...and this is what I was hoping they would do. Sign his "replacement" a year early and greatly increase our odds of not only making the playoffs but having a long run in the playoffs in 2026. Assuming that is what they do, I like how it sets us up for the future. If we make a long postseason run this season, it makes us an appealing destination for a FA pitcher (including Skubal) next offseason. They would get to pair with an already signed top quality starter and enjoy the fruit of our developing hitting prospects.

Well...that is disappointing. Do you think there could be any leaks, or are both sides pretty willing to play by the rules?

💰Happy Skubal Arbitration Day!💰

But can he bowl?

I think he gets a 6 year contract with an opt out after 2. If he continues winning awards, he could go back on the market after 2. If he doesn't, the team isn't on the hook for 10 years.

That would mean the Tigers signed him since the next summer Olympics is in 2028. Bold prediction!

I'm curious to hear (because I value your Tiger wisdom)...what is your prediction on McGonigle for this coming season? Do you see him on the roster in the spring or do you them waiting until August when they can keep his rookie status for 2027? Or maybe something different? (If you posted this somewhere else, I apologize.)

I too think this is good news. My guess is now we don't go after Bregman (if we ever were going to).

You are very gracious to keep your real life friends as friends, because that is a pretty major flaw in their character.

This seems like it could be good motivation to go ahead and give out a big contract now before the CBA changes. It could be a short term work around for the coming salary cap.

I have absolutely no idea how it works to go from one CBA to a new one. But, wouldn't there be some transitional mechanism so that teams working under the old agreement aren't punished by the new agreement?

I wonder if Jack Flaherty looked at possible options and just really liked Detroit. He has said that he likes the manager and coaches, enjoys playing with these teammates, and probably assumes there is a great chance at being in the playoffs. Add to that an offseason of personal and family stability and it might be worth not taking a chance on opting out.

Andrew Graham out as manager of Erie. 🤷‍♂️

Darrel Evans

But...the Tiger's offense has out scored the Mariner's offense in this series 18 to 16. Maybe we should be talking about how the Mariners' offense is having more trouble scoring runs.

You know what Jim Price always said about thinking...

Absolutely @casimir!

I vote in favor of this!