kdog

Here is some cope/hope if you are looking for it..via ESPN

I would almost guarantee they are not going 'all-in' on 2026. The entire ethos is about sustainability and long term success. What I want to see them do is make some baseball trades and improve their pitching depth.

Morton is a polished version of Paddack..he throws hard and misses bats. But he still can’t locate consistently and gives up ev bombs just the same. Hinch has had enough of it so he is done.

If they get good run prevention, they will have a chance in most games because the offense is pretty good. If not, they will exit early in the playoffs.

Finnegan on the IL with a right adductor strain..Meadows activated.

Meadows is doing work in the outfield...Looks like he is back tonight.

He left on his own..Menzin left because of his conduct. I guess it's better.

Jeff Passan article indicated that Flaherty is opting out..I found that surprising.

I submit that they can carry him in the lineup..they need his defense in CF as he is just replacing Sweeney.

Nobody is good by this standard.

Cleveland already lost...KC is 2 innings away from losing. The Tigers are playing against themselves.

Jake was the best pitcher tonight lol.

Paddack is going from rotation removal to DFA pretty quick.

This is basically extended spring training. They're trying to find a few answers with starting pitching....thus far, everyone aside from Skubal and Flaherty(every other start) has been unplayable.

They have no move to announce for Bailey Horn yet.

Chase Lee optioned for SGL; Bailey Horn has a locker..optioned for Sommers?

We need to watch other teams. The tigers are about as flawed as every other good team. They need to keep their stars healthy and hope they get some luck.

Every team in the AL has a flaw...there are no great teams in either league right now. The goal of the next month is to tick off the milestones(winning the division, clinch a bye or #1 seed, get healthy). After Skubal pitching game 1, I have no idea on which starting pitcher perform well. They probably need a true LOOGY to get lefties out as well. Other than, the offense and back of the bullpen will be fine. I have no guess on how this will turn out.

Mize hasn't been good recently either. But I'm taking Paddack out and trying Montero or SGL.