Tenacious D

Parker has more seasoning and is more accomplished than Baddoo was when he originally made the team, though the circumstances were different.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.

Is he Trayce Thompson v2?

Kind of a must win, amiright?

Lipcius looking good in camp. If Schoop underwhelms, would they cut him to create an opportunity for Andre?

well, if he's not open to coaching, it won't matter where he plays. I doubt that is the case, though--apparently he was calling around MLB this offseason asking for advice, including Mike Trout. At least he's not stoopid.

where will he get the best coaching? that's where I want him.

Did I miss the link to the BA Tigers list?

Last time we traded our closer to Philadelphia for a second baseman, it turned out very well. Hopefully lightning strikes again.

I blocked the Idiot months ago—it doesn’t help when all of you are quoting him.

I was waiting for this post—I guess we can dream, but I’m confident he’ll be ours for the next 5 seasons.

Always liked this guy—happy for him

I agree—I just can’t imagine what a Detroit Tigers channel would be? They have to have games on basic cable, right? If they go to a pay model, they will get crushed. It will be interesting to see how this gets resolved.

So, are we talking three separate local networks? I don’t see that happening—there isn’t enough programming outside of games to go around. And they can’t move to a paid subscription model outside of basic cable because no one will pay (besides nerds in an online baseball forum). I think the solution will be that someone will come in and buy Bally Sports and maintain the programming similarly.

Honestly, I don’t want our home games to end at 9 pm while it’s still light out. I’m conditioned to watching games later. What am I going to do at 9:30? Read a frickin’ book?

I know this is a baseball forum, but what of the local NBA and NHL games that are also carried on the regional networks? Isn’t the solution for all three leagues to solve this together?

Didn’t mean it as a criticism—just wondering if it’s the new broadcasting reality with the pitch clock.

I listened to a decent chunk of the game yesterday—it didn’t seem as though Dan and Jim were calling every pitch or sharing what the count was. I was distracted listening at times, so might have been me. Anyone else notice this?

Just a joke—He made a throwing error.

Anyone know where to listen online? Was hoping SIRIUS would be carrying the game today.

The correct answer is, “I trust in Holmes.” He’s earned that. Our opinions are meaningless.