Tenacious D

Getting a better starter allows us to move a current one to the pen. I think Flaherty would hate it, but he’d be very good in 1-2 innings

The challenge with the MLB draft is the inability to make a trade. If Yost and Oliveto were guys they coveted, they probably felt like they couldn’t chance taking them later. In a perfect world they take the college pitcher who threw the no-no at #24, Yost at #34 and Oliveto in the 2nd round, but I trust they know much better than I.

3 guys that appear under slot so far.

Yep. No opinion or strong reaction so far. I trust the Front Office, so hopefully this will net out nicely.

Not sure he’s an under slot, with a commitment to play with his brother at Florida. Unless he was more of a 2nd rounder type.

This validates my disinterest and lack of investment in this draft. Hope he turns out well.

Hope the Tigers trade up. Oh, yeah, forgot—the MLB draft is lame.

With so many potential buyers, the few sellers will probably put a high price on any team that doesn’t want to wait until the trade deadline.

Whatever his SB numbers end up being, he will be a first-to-third maniac, which will be significant if he can maintain a .380+ OBP.

How did I miss that Briceno is LH?

Paws trolling Seattle with a “should have given the ball to Marshawn” sign behind home plate is awesome.

I missed the full list, but was in person for #1 (Maggs walkoff HR) and #3 (Miggy’s 3K hit). Other notables at CoPa: CoPa opener, Weaver vs Guillen, Austin Jackson traded during the game.

Avila deserves a ton of credit. Took him too long with the rebuild, but the current core came on his watch.

Who says we want you?

This is partially it. Plus, the guy is a tool.

Given Riley’s struggle to make contact right now, he’s probably concerned with striking out in the Derby. And, please, Javy, just say “no” if asked.

The reason he can call them old friends is because he’s never critical of a player. I suppose you have to play nice with the current team in order to have access. But, old friends? Clearly doesn’t want to ever burn a bridge.

I’ve been to two in person (US Cellular Field-White Sox and Comerica Park). Way more fun to see in person. For Comerica, I was in LF bleachers when Bobby Abreu went off and hit a bunch there. Even ended up on the tee vee for a brief, shining moment.

Apples and oranges. Rainer can stick at SS—Lee likely 2B or 3B. I’d lump Lee with Jung, Keith. Maybe McGonigle, too, if they ultimately decide he’s not a SS.

I thought he might have previously passed—I don’t recall hearing anything about him over the last 25 years or so.

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This is where I get frustrated with Hinch. Clearly he’s not fooling anyone—why keep him in there in a close game?

I don’t want Clark or McGonigle dealt. I think they were both built for Comerica and are going to be special. Right behind them is Briceno, but apparently there might be some flaws in his game. A clear cut defensive position is certainly one. Anyone else can be had—and our top 10-15 prospects are not fodder. We have depth we can trade from without compromising any sustained future success.

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Or extend one for 10 years/$400M+