Tenacious D

Any precedent for this? Not sure how managerial skills transfer.

As long as we can eventually flip Tork for Al Cowens, I'm good.

I wonder if they will do the opposite of what they've done with a lot of our younger pitchers and try and get him as many innings as possible, prepping for the 2023 season? He's missed a lot of time this year.

Of all of our minor league positions players, I'm most bullish about Wenceel, Keith and Crouch. I like the guys who don't K a ton, which is unusual, especially in our organization. Nice to see Carpenter improve his K rate at Toledo. We saw the same with Kreidler last year when he was promoted. Pacheco made big strides in Lakeland (vs. his debut last season). I like him a lot, too. I don't think he'll hit for as high of an average as Castellanos has mustered at times, but I think he'll have as good power (if not better) and be a plus defender.

keep the audio off. Dan Hasty's earnestness is a bit much. Like biting into a sugar cube. Feel guilty saying it, because I'm sure he's genuinely a nice guy, but I can't listen to his Podcast anymore, which sucks because it's the only one that interviews actual Tigers minor leaguers.

When it comes to Baddoo, we’ll always have 2021. And humiliating poor Nathan.

Someone else is probably better equipped to answer this, but without there being a Rule 5 draft last year, teams have basically two years worth of players that have to be protected on 40 man rosters, or risk losing them. Not sure if Carpenter is in that boat with us, but if he’s not, it may be a reason not to put call him up this season. Or, perhaps they want to maximize his trade value this offseason and fear he might get exposed against ML pitching. Or, the front office is inept.

With only a 6 run lead? That’s crazy.

Deivi was already a statue at SS.

I would think Dingler to Toledo and Crouch to Erie promotions are imminent.

Classic Leyland quote, talking about Miggy eventually getting his number retired: “My Mom could have done a good job managing those guys.”

Nice starts by ERod (Lakeland rehab) and Bergner (Toledo). Olson continues to struggle at Erie.

Did Shep just kick Lou out of the booth? So much for the tears shed earlier.

The Castro boys!

I never knew that. This was the reason I always heard.

Yeah, I hated that. I’m probably Trammell’s biggest fan and figured it would not end well. I’m glad he’s part of the organization again—I didn’t know if he’d embrace us again. Gibby was better equipped to be a manager—he proved that in AZ.

I understand. I’m not suggesting they scheduled it for this reason, but I’m sure they’ve embraced it as one of the few positive PR opportunities available. I’m also cynical, so take it for what it’s worth.

While the jury is still out, I think the Lions might have done that successfully getting Brad Holmes from the Rams. Of course, thru also thought they were getting that when they hired Dan Quinn from the Pats.

Not to take anything away from Lou’s ceremony (very deserving), but this reminds me of 2003 when the Tigers tried to use ‘84 nostalgia to deflect from the on-field dumpster fire. Deja vu all over again.

Cut to Shep drying his eyes during Lou ceremony. Bally Sports is awful.

Very conspicuous that neither Ilitch nor Avila were introduced. Clearly to avoid being booed mercilessly. They are on the stage but have had no role.

Playing games with hiding him on the roster defeats the purpose. Either you DFA him or you make him a part of the team in some regard. I vote for the latter, but in a reduced playing time scenario. Let him retire as planned—we’ve gone this long, why sully the relationship at this point? He retires as a Tiger on his own terms. We have enough versatile position players, that we can carry a part-time DH.

We’re losing our best hitter?

it will be interesting to see where everyone plays and how often. We already have Santana and Sequera at 2B/SS. Wonder if Graham will see time at 3B and OF?

Olson has taken steps back, so I wouldn’t put him in with the other two, but agree with your general point. Hurter looking good, too.