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Hey, he’s playing for a contract next year. I like that.

Tork’s got his work cut out for him on the ‘stache.

All of a sudden it appears the Tigers are back. Great team win.

Mize out. AJ didn’t wait long.

Mize ain’t got it.

Ryne Sandberg died today. Terrible news.

The Tigers traded for Chris Paddock.

What a huge lift Melton could be if this is any indication of who he is.

Troy Melton has been impressive.

Riley has become a feast or famine guy with his bat lately.

Now, that’s interesting.

That’s provided he shows up. One of the worst contracts ever, for so many reasons.

Bullpen time 🫣

Jason said this is the first three run lead the Tigers have had in 20 days.

Scherzer loves a struggling offense.

What’s the over/under on Flaherty hitting the 60 pitch mark before the 4th inning, if he gets that far?

OK, I’m legitimately concerned now.

It has been my impression that at the top of all the problems the team is having, it all started with the erosion of quality starts by the rotation. In my very own unscientific observations, the bullpen problems originated with being asked to cover too many innings due to poor starts in the rotation. I know pitching chaos was intriguing last year but I didn’t imagine it would still be a thing this year, out of necessity for the most part. With what I’ve scribbled above, I’ll also say I believe the poor starting pitching has put more pressure on the offense now. Falling behind in games early and often puts pressure on the offense to keep the team in the game. I’d guess some guys are pressing offensively. The Cobb signing was not thought out well in my opinion. Cobb has missed a lot of time the past couple of years. Harris knew Cobb from his time in SF so I guess he saw something he liked. It would be wonderful if Cobb could give them five innings every fifth day beginning very soon. I’m not optimistic. This week will be very interesting. Starting pitching would be at the top of my list. GOOD starting pitching.

You’re waaaay too close to the ledge. 🍻

This should be a very interesting trade deadline for Detroit/Harris. The team hasn’t been in this position at this point of the season in some time now.

Surely you jest.

Until Ozzy and the band split, I was a huge fan of Black Sabbath. I will always be a fan of the original band. I managed to see the original band four times: March 6, 1972 Dorton Arena Raleigh, NC Opening bands: Wild Turkey & Sweathog December 7, 1975 Coliseum Greensboro, NC Opening bands: Savoy Brown & Journey January 21, 1977 Memorial Coliseum Jacksonville, Fla Opening bands: The Outlaws & Mike Pinera (Iron Butterfly) September 1, 1978 Hampton Roads Coliseum Hampton, Virginia Opening band: Van Halen (First US Tour) These guys were just everyday guys that made it. I read Geezer’s book, Into the Void. I never read Ozzie’s or Toni’s. Geezer’s book was 👍 hilarious stuff. Ozzy was one of a kind. RIP Ozzy. Back to the Beginning

Skenes 19 pitches through two innings.

Need this game tonight. Skenes starting tomorrow.

I’m more than ready to see the challenge introduced next year.