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I always wondered about the Dombrowsi/Avila regime and their lack of positional talent from our own system. Were they bad at judging talent? Were they bad at developing talent? Was it a little of both? But this run has helped me see that Al Avila may have been a decent judge of future talent, but never knew how to get the best out of that talent and develop it. He does deserve some credit for this season. A lot of guys he drafted are part of this If you look at individual stats, very few hitters are showing eye-opening stats, but as a collective it's working. The Giants team that Harris GM'd back in 2021 won 107 games. If you look at the individual stats, nothing stands out. Only 1 guy hit over .300 (Buster Posey) and nobody had more than 30 home runs (4 with 20+). Their offense was better than the Tigers this year, but they just used timely, situational hitting. The Tigers seem to be -" it's okay to go 1 for 5 - just make sure your 1 lines up with several other's 1's" Own an inning, maybe 2. People are wondering about how they are getting guys with ERA over 5 in the Minors to be under 3 in the Majors. It's all about placement. In the minors you want your prospects pithing against every kind of hitter and every kind of situation to see what you've got - you let them struggle. Hinch/Fetter only put their pitchers in situations where they are likely to thrive. This 3 starter/2 opener rotation (or even 2:3) may actually be their strategy next season because it worked so well. Having a staff of 3 starters and 10 relievers may be way to go - especially with the cost of starting pitcher. Having a 3/10 split may allow them to sign Tarik Skubal long term without nearly as much pain. It's not magical, it's surgical.

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I think it actually works in the Tigers favor. Keeps that underdog vibe alive.

Wow. Michigan's offense is a disaster. Mullings is the only thing saving it. That Minnesota player on the onside kick was not offside, but a Minnesota player touched the ball before 10 yards anyway. Refs are in the bag for Michigan.

Are they going to give Jaydn Davis a shot at QB?

Minnesota touched it before it went 10 yards.

What a TD catch by Minnesota................That was incredible.

27-24 now..................get ready for the Obscene Kick.

That's a TD for Minnesota. If they don't overturn that call, then the refs are corrupt.

That's all the tears from Michigan losing to Minnesota today

Any chance Jackson Jobe starts today or tomorrow?

TBS POSTSEASON BASEBALL commercial still shows a quick clip of a Twins player. Might want to update that, you losers.

I just wanted to see that thread title, but yes, it does deserve it's own thread.

I remember the speculation by many that 86 wins would do it............and it did. 88 would be better, regardless of anyone else's record. Honestly, I don't give a flying **** who we play. We're there, man. And whomever it is, has not been playing as well as the Tigers the last month.

LOVE YOU GUYS !

The Twins are still not eliminated then, are they?

This was so improbable in the way that it was done that baseball wants to change the rules for starting pitcher. SCREW YOU MANFRED !

Looks like Detroit in October. DAYM !

YES, the person who put that together is probably 16 and an intern.

That was just about the most interesting 3 outs to clinch a title I can remember ever seeing.

Wow, allergies all of a sudden - I mean, really bad allergies..........my eyes...........

I haven't met anyone here in person. but I love you guys and I love sharing this moment with you all. I've missed this.