Tenacious D

At best, he’s making $150K in real estate in those areas and type of buyers. I would think a full-time radio gig would pay at least $300K?!?

I don’t think you give up on a talent like Turnbull, yet, especially for next season. At the very least, he could be a trade chip if he can restore his value. If not, you’re out $8-10M for one season, which is worth the risk.

Good question. He’s also a realtor in Oakland County, though I don’t think his activity is in Birmingham or Bloomfield Hills, where the bigger bucks are.

Plus, why not see what you have in Lipcius or Wenceel, as you have to make decisions regarding the 40 man this offseason? I can’t imagine them keeping both again, if presented with a roster crunch. Plus, as noted, give the playing time to Short and let Diaz provide bench depth.

I would be shocked if Turnbull isn’t called up when he has to be, unless he’s involved in the decision to stay in Toledo for further refinements. If nothing else to eat some innings.

What is that? Or, why is that?

Not exactly a feel good story.

“She was just 17, if you know what I mean…” -John Lennon

2025 lineup (based on current org) 1. Clark (maybe not opening day) 2. Keith 3. Greene 4. Tork 5. Jung 6. Malloy 7. Carpenter 8. Baez 9. Rogers

It’s not a bad list. 3 potential all-stars in Clark, Keith and Jobe. The hitters are mostly high OBP guys, with the exception of maybe Meadows. Feels like the most complete top-10 list that I can remember.

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Too bad he was named after an ottoman from IKEA

Eugene Levy called and said he wants his eyebrows back.

Singles-Watch is finally over!

Hope the Tigers figure out that Dirks is so good he should be on the tee-vee. I’d be OK with Bobby S. on the radio with Dan. Let Petry be the swing guy.

Barely breathing is more apt. I was more hopeful for him, but like Workman, his plate discipline has been exposed as he was promoted. Soon those guys will be passed by Lee and McGonigle, while being blocked by Jung and Perez.

Ouch. Too soon?

Not a very good team—In the bottom 5 in many offensive categories. It’s amazing they have done as well as they have.

not sure if Maton has any more options left, but they should flip those two for the balance of the season.

Much more tasteful than the Ill-conceived Daisy Dukes night with the players.

Guys that we should not count in any significant roles next year: Haase Ibanez McKinstry Baddoo Short Maton

I probably would not count on more than one of Keith, Malloy or Meadows making the squad and contributing. Would be great if 2, or all 3 could, but it’s unlikely. We have plenty of depth at each position, but not the type to significantly improve a lineup that is in the bottom 5 in most offensive categories. We will need to fortify a few positions through external acquisitions. As others have noted, the opportunities are likely at C, OF and either 2B or 3B. Not sure if free agency will get it done, so we’re going to have to be willing to trade some prospects, which Harris will likely embrace as he didn’t draft most of them. If ERod stays, I don’t think we need to acquire a SP as there should be plenty of depth to choose from. The rotation could look like something like this: ERod Skubal Mize Turnbull Manning Depth: Olsen Faedo Wentz Madden Long Flores (?) Finally, I’d like to see a veteran option for the bullpen, maybe two if they don’t bring back Cisnero. Locks seem to be Vest, Holton, Lange, Brieske and Foley. I could also see Faedo and Wentz in the mix, too. Mattison and White are waiting in the wings, too. I don’t see this team in a rebuild. There is a good foundation to work from, and with some smart acquisitions and a bit of luck, we could be competitive quickly.

I think Maton stays if he still has minors options.

He’s the anti-Singuel

We know exactly where the Tigers money went