Tenacious D

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Concerned

I think it’s in a player’s wiring. I appreciate the hustle and commitment, but I’d rather take the occasional ball being safe than losing a crucial player for an extended period of time due to an injury.

I would be shocked to see Turnbull DFA’d, unless they view him to be damaged. He’s the type of pitcher Harris would target in free agency—relatively low salary, one-year commitment with upside.

Do they stay the A’s or embrace a new regional name?

I don’t think he was saying “pass”

Somewhere, Charlie O Finley is still dead

I defy you to listen to a Wendy’s commercial and come away thinking that this guy doesn’t sound identical to Cody’s zany sidekick.

Agree that only Flores and Dingler are spared. They might like Peña and Campos, too, but seems like low risk of a team wanting to carry them on their major league roster.

I didn’t say that. I believe our front office will not get into a big bidding war for the top free agent pitchers. But strictly a guess, of course.

The Cardinals have said they want two starters. The Yankees and Dodgers both need them and have the deep pockets and prestige. The teams that will lose starters in free agency will need to backfill those holes. Some of this will happen via trades and farm system, but there will likely be a lot of teams shopping. I’d love to get an elite or even very good SP, but I will be very shocked if it happens.

Let’s hope he’s a big Magnum P.I. fan

Sonny Gray might be aspirational.

If somebody went through this thread and took a drink every time you shared your enthusiasm for a Yamamoto and Hader signing, they would have been drunk 100 posts ago. I appreciate your diligence, but I don’t think they are the type of pitchers that Harris would be willing to outbid every one else for. I think he likes to shop in the clearance aisle for an affordable project with upside. Basically, a Spencer Turnbull, if we didn’t already have him.

Anybody got a buck?

Paging Tarik Skubal

If they had just bought Rod and Mario a loveseat to share, we could have avoided Shep’s 5-year reign of terror.

They deserve each other. (Actually, glad he’s got a gig. The last 24 hours news cycle/reaction to Benetti announcement probably has been tough for him).

Hard pass. Nick already made his feelings clear about hitting in Comerica. Can’t field and his hitting skills will decline.

I’m in for Bauer. Wouldn’t be dull.

Dirks was excellent. Hope he’s the full-time radio guy with DD. Everything I’m learning about this guy, I love. Seems like a great hire. Any player acquisitions this offseason are just gravy at this point.

An owners dream. Doesn’t have to be told to spend wisely. Likes obtaining projects and having the development team coach them up.

Is he any good? I never listen to other team’s broadcasts.

I’d like to see him come back, mostly because I think the other elite starters will want too much or end up elsewhere. he’s quirky, yes, but is a good pitcher and seems like a fit in the clubhouse. #devilyouknow