Tenacious D

Still have Leonard and Navigato in the system that could be plugged into SS, but I think they would punt on offense and put Kreidler in for his stellar D (and send out an APB for Zach Short).

“Gonna?”

I think Dingler will develop, but agree we are wafer-thin at C right now. None of the guys at Toledo look viable if needed for an extended period. You could make the case that Jake Rogers staying healthy is pretty critical to our success in ‘25.

The guy in the top RH corner would be a nice RH platoon option with Carp.

A lot of money and effort for a guy who has not hit in Comerica in his career. The Astros are laughing—they got max value out of his arb years when he was at his best. Now he’s on the decline and wants to be rewarded for his best seasons past. There is a reason the Astros moved on from him quickly. F him. Let him continue to decline with some other team.

Not sure, but thats a world I want to live in

You forgot the unlimited supply of Crazy Bread.

I don’t understand all of the Mize hate. He was serviceable last season, coming off TJ and major back surgery. I do think his time could be running short, but I’m anxious to see how he does this season.

We should have plenty. This could be the Toledo rotation, depending how the bullpen nets out: Mize Montero Manning Madden Gipson-Long

And faces the Dodgers in game 2

I would think so, especially since it’s not a long commitment. Nice to see a guy who wanted to be here come back. Makes the LA trade even better. Shades of Jim Slaton and the Brewers. Also makes me wonder if one of our young SP could be dealt (Mize?) for a bat.

Thinks he is the Japanese Miguel Cabrera, who was underrated funny.

I don’t understand your assumption—Harris came out when he spoke to Keith moving to 1B and said that Tork would have a role if they saw improvements in his offseason and ST performance. I haven’t seen anything reported that would suggest any decisions have been made on his status.

There is risk with Jung, but his hitting performance was encouraging in his limited time last season (much better when you compare it to how Keith started the year). The defense is concerning, but in fairness, he was learning 3B in ‘24. With Lee and McGonigle coming (soon), I don’t see a path back to 2B for him. If we don’t sign Bregman, or get another external 3B solution, Vierling will likely platoon there. In that instance, I think we go after a RH OF (Grichuk?). Another scenario is Jung/Ibanez platoon at 3B and Carpenter/Vierling in RF, which would open up AB’s at DH for Tork, if he demonstrates in ST that he can handle it.

Astros traded Tucker for Paredes—they won’t give him away. Maybe if they have a bad contract that they could package with him.

I can’t ever fault an athlete for that. No one tries to get hurt and injuries often come from hustle or bad luck.

Kick the tires on Yoan Moncada?

I don’t like creating a big hole to fill another. We’re not desperate to get a 3B—we have in-house options.

I think his desire to stay home with the only organization he’s played with isn’t a slight towards Detroit (or Boston, Toronto, etc.). He might also be aware of the challenges he has had hitting in Comerica during his career.

143?!?

Not sure what to believe anymore, but I wouldn’t be surprised if this were true. I suspect Alex wants to go back to Houston and will wait that out until he’s forced. I don’t see the Tigers pivoting away from him with external options—the fallback is likely Jung/Vierling, so the Tigers can wait this out, too.

#LoweredExpectations

Good. Dodged that bullet. Now we need Bregman to go back to the ‘Stros.

Until Skubal is prepared to make a long term commitment himself, his opinion is irrelevant.