Tenacious D

? He had TJ on his non-throwing elbow. Rub some dirt on it in March and get your ass out there. Joking aside, I would be shocked if he misses much, if any, outfield time in 2024

Did we trade Greene?

In fairness, Nick was drafted as a HS shortstop, with the intent of having him play 3B, which didn’t work out.

Agree on JD. The decision to tear it all down at once was both flawed and unnecessary.

I want the Phillies to win this series but find it impossible to root for Kimbrel, who continues to look like a douche before every pitch.

I soured on Nick when he would whine about Comerica’s outfield dimensions. He was never going to be successful here.

In an effort to appeal to a younger audience, I suspect we’ll see a PBP guy (or gal) under 40. Johnny Kane is over 40, but has a youthfulness to him. I’m looking forward to Shep’s replacement with cautious optimism.

I feel like I’m arguing with my wife. My point, which I believe I made, is that we should not enter into bad contracts in free agency just because we have the payroll. And to think I was going to ask you to grab a beer at a Pit Spitters game next season when I’m in Glen Arbor.

I agree. It’s just slim pickings, so the narrative will be that Ilitch is just cheap.

Didn’t we pass on Semien because we wouldn’t go an extra year? Wish we could have that decision back.

Not when there aren’t any decent options. The few will be overpaid and get too many years. Absent of reasonable upgrades, Im good with Keith and JHM getting PT. I am in support of going after a Tatis or Soto via trade.

the argument that since we have a low payroll, we should spend in free agency to address our offense, is stupid. Having said that, this is definitely Al Avila’s team, with the exception of Vierling, Holton and JHM. Curious how comfortable Harris will be with a team that has the potential to get much better with a core that he inherited. It’s a different situation than Dombrowski, who inherited bad contracts and a barren farm system.

Tigers fans who haven’t sniffed the playoffs in years: “Season is way too long”

I can confidently say that I could not have come up with any of those.

Pretty big pay discrepancy between Mario and Rod, if that report is accurate. Basically doing the same job, the same amount of time. I guess it’s more difficult to find a good PBP than an ex-player to do color—those guys are plentiful.

The fact that Kershaw is their ace should tell a lot about the Dodgers chances this postseason. Buehler’s TJ surgery and Urias being a douche really hurt this team. ERod would have helped a lot.

I could see them offering him some sort of non-playing role, if he feels his playing days are over. I suspect they will do right by him, though it won’t be a roster spot.

Do we really want Cronenworth at either 1B (replaces Tork), 2B (blocks Keith) or 3B (blocks Jung)? I don’t. Now ask me if I want Soto or Tatis over Carpenter?

No reason to make a public call on CMo or anyone else. They can shuffle them throughout the pre- and post-game shows, basically marginalizing whomever they want to.

Kind of boring, though I agree that they shouldn’t do anything over the top or cheesy (which I have very little confidence they will execute well). Personally, I’d like to see something around Motown or the Motor City, leaning into what we’re known for. I wouldn’t be shocked if they try to do something that appeals to the youth market, while missing wildly.

There are plenty of PBP candidates out there. Mario would be the safe pick, but perhaps not the best.

Wow. From a no-hitter to this? He just needs some more Fettering.

I’d like him back, but not sure about redemption. If any of us had co-workers who were in a fistfight, or some other physical altercation, they would like be dismissed, too. And not hired back.

Well stated.

I really don’t want middling guys. Get a superstar or let the kids play. I’d rather Keith get the PT, instead of someone like Cronenworth. At some point, both Keith and Jung should be up.