Tenacious D

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.

Apple TV typically offers a 7-day trial window, even if you’ve subscribed before.

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.

This is the type of analysis and content that keeps me paying my monthly subscription to Motown Forums.

Or extend one for 10 years/$400M+

Cute story, but Breaking News?

Or Steven Strasburg.

Ironic because Hinch in his postgame presser mentioned that internal help was forthcoming, calling out Lange and Urquidy.

I think we’re giving too much credence to some ESPN slappy who is just throwing out ideas for clicks/chatter. I suspect at least 75% of the folks in here are more qualified to put forward more thoughtful and realistic proposals.

I think our Magic # is 57.

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PSA. Blame it on “Old Friend” Mother Nature

Can someone explain this to me?

A Zenyatta Mendatta? Again? That’s the 35th time this season.

I can think of a couple of big differences between the two of them.

These power rankings are bull**** and not worth getting worked up over, but I think the first 3 games of the season, especially when the Dodgers had the advantage of already having a couple of regular season games under their belts when they faced us, should be immaterial.