Tenacious D

Nope. Might become a better hitter over time, but will never reach him defensively.

What if Skubal chooses to leave? He’s not under any obligation to stay. Did it prevent either San Diego or NY to appeal to other free agents when they both let Juan Soto leave? And teams have tanked numerous times to stockpile young talent. Houston did this famously and subsequently become a playoff team. Players will go where they can get the most lucrative deal for them. Not every player can go to the NY teams, Dodgers or Cubs. Thank God for roster limits. Eventually some players will have to consider other markets. The Tigers have a very compelling case to make to appeal to free agents.

You know this is ridiculous, right? That an agent would steer a player away from an up and coming team because Skubal chose to play elsewhere? How did we ever sign a free agent prior to drafting Tarik?

I like Finnegan, but not as a closer. Give him the 7th, Vest the 8th and a real closer for the 9th. 2 years/$15M is probably his ceiling.

If we’re gonna write a big check for a closer, I’d prefer a K artist like Diaz.

Interestingly, BA had a podcast where they listed the top 40 “dynasty” second baseman, which blended MLB and minors. Jazz Chisholm was #1. However, McGonigle was #2, which they acknowledged was unusual for a minors guys to be that high, but they were very bullish on his bat and projection.

I think the only bat will be an OF, if at all. Unless they try and trade Tork, opening 1B for Keith.

I can verify this. The bot’s name is Petzold

Impressively avoided both quality and quantity. I miss him.

No proof of this. Both teams built through the draft and have spent to supplement with free agents. NHL is trickier with the salary cap.

Flaherty and Torres are both on one year deals—no bearing on signing Skubal after this season. I doubt it will get in the way of signing another starting pitcher and bullpen help.

In his defense, he has had a lot of extra time the last few years to spend it.

Are we really complaining about the rookie that scored today?

Can’t see how they can turn this season around. Still a good young core that can be very good next year with a more favorable schedule. Lions in ‘27!

Will only make this win that much sweeter.

Why did Branch give up on that play?

Finally, something to be thankful for this offseason.

I like your thinking, but don’t know how we can win with a rookie and two practice squad players on the O line. Would be epic, though, to get the W

Beat the Packers

Champ Summers John Wockenfuss Milt Wilcox Andy Dirks

Tom was also a CPA and would help assist teammates with their tax forms between innings.

The Mick was at the Troy Sports Card show last month. Here he is with Henneman

In a Post-Covid lockdown, people value and are willing to pay for shared experiences. Even the WNBA

Chas-logic.