Tenacious D

Can’t they just do his obligatory TJ surgery at the same time? Sort of the opposite of Mize, who started with TJ and decided to get his back fixed.

Mets are all-in this season. Will be interesting to see how they replace him. Wish we had a closer we could send them—their desperation would make them a great trade partner.

Lumbar spine? So, not arm-related.

Why is anyone doubting Holmes’ moves? It’s fine to second guess, but I trust in Brad.

As a survivor of travel baseball, as both a coach and a parent, I’m sad to say that is the norm.

The Eagles have lost some key players from last year’s Super Bowl team. Are the Lions, with their recent additions and impending draft picks, in the conversation for best team in the NFC next year?

Really hope Jamaal doesn’t go to the Bears.

It was a bit of hyperbole. Indifference is probably more accurate. I really don’t hate many things—except for you now.

I agree—no harm done. But he’s already 21, 5’10” and doesn’t throw very hard, so expectations need to be managed.

Nevermind—have my answer. Not a prospect.

I hate the WBC, so not aware of this kid. Legit prospect?

Who knows if any of these free agents want to come to Detroit? We’re definitely more relevant now, if not a darling, but other considerations factor in. Like where players want to live. Or more importantly, how their significant others perceive Detroit vs other markets. The “free” in free agency gives them the latitude to factor in these considerations. as for Anzalone? I trust Holmes and Campbell.

The only positive I saw in that video was the catcher.

Two must-wins

I’m good with Schoop getting cut. Contract is a sunk cost no matter.

The point I was trying to make is that there won’t be a 4th outfielder. 4 outfielders? Sure, but they are all going to play a ton, including Austin likely getting AB’s at DH, too.

We don’t have a starting LF—any one of Baddoo, Carpenter or Parker Meadows will get significant playing time, along with Vierling. If he’s ready, he’ll play.

I think the Matt Wisler experiment will soon be over.

Aaron Sanchez thinks he’s throwing batting practice.

Any tee-vee coverage for this game?

A bunch of old guys hanging out on the internet showing unconditional support for a 25-year old baseball player. It’s ridiculous and a complete waste of time. Oh, and I pick Miggy. Suck on that, haters.

Parker has more seasoning and is more accomplished than Baddoo was when he originally made the team, though the circumstances were different. I don’t think it’s a stretch to start him in Detroit, but I’m OK with Carpenter getting that spot. Baddoo is a distant 3rd in the competition.

That’s fair, but I’m basing it more on what I saw last season—this spring training isn’t factored in. And I have my doubts about Carpenter, too.

Why are we questioning anything with Baddoo? He’s Chris Shelton, Brennan Boesch and Nico Goodrum—send him to Toledo until we need his 40 man roster spot. Or other outfielders push him out.

In this scenario, you put Rogers at C and Haase elsewhere. However, I reluctantly agree with KL2 that we shouldn’t be panicking with Tork yet. Though I am ready to move on from Baddoo—OK with him toiling in Toledo, but don’t want to count on him for anything meaningful this season.