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Every time I see this kids last name the word ‘schadenfreude’ pops into my head. I hope this doesn’t end up there.

And a HOF manager.

I started to mention this myself but that would create another controversy. It seems like for every problem MLB seeks to resolve they create two more. I do agree with your comment.

Other than creating constant criticism of a known problem, the pitch box during games is serving no purpose. MLB will record all the information on umpires themselves anyway. Either institute ABS or Challenge or…stop talking about it.

If you find something enticing let me know. For a couple of years now I’ve been trying to sell that idea to my wife.

Reminds me of my foray into the 1990’s market rise and 2000 crash. Lots of good war stories have been written about that time period in the markets.

Phil Mankowski is one of our neighbors. Great guy.

They started the season without three of their five starters. They got Shane Baz back a couple of weeks back and they’ll get Jeffrey Springs back shortly after the break. As you pointed out, the offense is very inconsistent. Should be an interesting second half. And of course, losing Wander Franco was a huge set back.

Spoken by the resident psychology major/ baseball manager. "Colt is in such a good place mentally and physically and most importantly, emotionally," said Tigers' manager AJ Hinch. "I know from the very beginning he felt like he belonged. But you still have to prove it to the boys and you have to prove it to the fans and you have to prove it to yourself sometimes."

Donations will likely skyrocket this weekend! 💥

These guys throw a lot of non competitive pitches.

Javy’s back tightened up. The dive play yesterday gets the blame. Killer play on his part.

Wentz is toast.

NM

Keep Carson Kelly!

I had hoped the Tigers org would have drawn from the above uniforms, with some tweaks to update of course, to design their City Connect unis. But alas, …

The Tigers did not get screwed on the challenges. They were both correctly overturned. As far as the strike zone is concerned, the Challenge System can’t come soon enough.

You beat me to it. Mental mistakes aren’t something an average, at best, team can overcome. Riley getting picked at first was ridiculous. credit to Roberts for challenging the two overturned calls.

And there goes Skubal’s W.

I believe I’ve seen the “Restricted” language applied to suspended players that have been busted using PED’s in the past? I think, but don’t know for certain, that the word restricted is code word for, termination of pay. Whether it be for 30 days or permanently, depending.

For the most part I agree. However, organizations do find trading partners to fulfill needs at every level. I imagine most organizations have good players that have no upward mobility due to a more senior player/salary blocking them. Think Baez in Detroit. My preference is to keep Flaherty.

I would be shopping Manning, Tork, and Dingler. Probably off season moves unless one of these guys light a fire out of nowhere. See what return is out there at least. You can move minor leaguers for prospects as well. I’d keep Kelly if he’s interested in staying for the reasons I cited above.

Biden will not be on the ticket in November. Book it.

Additionally, there have been two signings this year that I was really happy to see at the time of the signings, not in hindsight. They were/are Carson and Kelly. They had a history in St. Louis, which Cody covers well in the above link. They’ve both struggled, failed, and learned. They’re not finished products, per se, but they are seasoned and experienced and still at a relatively reasonable age. Kelly is on a one year deal as is Flaherty. Why wouldn’t a team that is trying to be better not try to keep these guys around. I know it’s the money. But flipping players every year isn’t going to move the needle but so far. A rotation of Skubal, Flaherty, Olsen, Mize, and Montero would be solid.

The attached article is a great piece on the Flaherty/Kelly relationship and history written by Stavenhagen. Kelly has caught all but two if Flaherty’s start this year. Personally, I would hate to see Flaherty leave the Tigers. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5632592/2024/07/12/tigers-jack-flaherty-carson-kelly-success/