Tenacious D

Catchers don’t hit any more, in general. The few that hit well, but provide average to below defense get moved off the position. Liranzo might fall into this.

Dingler, who has 84 career MLB AB’s?

I’m too lazy to do the analysis, but I think evaluating draft performance requires looking at the missed picks—the players you passed on relative to where you picked. Who did the Tigers pass to select Manning, Mize, Tork, etc… As has been previously discussed, it would be disingenuous to second guess the Mize and Tork selections—they were the consensus guys at 1:1. We just got unlucky. I think Avila’s drafts were good, in general. I’d give him a B/B-. His flaws were in the free agent signings and trades, especially when we started unloading salaries upon entering the tank phase of our rebuild.

I’m not worried about bringing in veterans that will provide more offense. Rosters turn over all of the time, and fixing our offense is critical. We still have a flawed lineup, that our pitching and defense were able to mask. If this team wants to turn the corner, they need to upgrade 1B, SS and 3B. Maybe C, but if we upgrade the other spots, we can live with Jake’s bat. I don’t think free agency is the solution at the spots we have—I want nothing to do with Bregman or Adames. They are ready for decline. This will need to be solved via trades. We have the prospect capital to bring in established players.

How exciting. Future is bright, boys!

Congrats fellas on your daily diligence and mostly unwavering support. It’s pretty cool to come here and learn things and make this a shared experience. Couldn’t be happier for all of us to be rewarded with the last two months. Here’s to the offseason and 2025!

How we feelin’?

Us

This feels about right. It’s way too much to expect from Skubal to carry this team. I’m not anticipating a Tigers win, but would love to be wrong. Regardless of the outcome, it was a magical two months and probably changes how the front office might be thinking about accelerating this team’s window in the offseason.

Must win, amirite?

May be approaching midnight for us. Even if we get past the Guardians, will be tough to progress with Carp and Rogers out, if that happens. Who would get added to the roster—Baddoo and Liam Hicks?

If I didn’t dislike them so much, I’d consider buying them.

With the exception of the dinger, he was pretty good last game.

How we feelin?

Every time I watch a game, I want to visit a gas station

The supporting argument for not starting Skubal in Game 1 on short rest vs the Guardians.

Is that even repairable in an off-season? And what happens when another storm comes through next year?

I think Bibee is hittable. Expecting it.

I voted for you

Take it to the Tay-Tay thread, please

They’ll schedule the games at 11:30 am, between The View and reruns of The Price is Right.

MLB’s worst nightmare would be Tigers v Royals in the ALCS. Let’s hope it happens.

4-1 in the ‘24 playoffs (so far), boys!

Anyone think the Tigers were more willing to trade Flaherty because they didn’t have confidence in him enough to give him a lengthy contract?