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I believe Scherzer was hell bent on becoming a FA just so he could do his job to help raise the bar for others, unless he got a very very good deal from the Tigers before. But Ilitch probably didn't want to pay him more than Verlander, or Cabrera, and as a result got butt hurt when a player dare reject his "goodwill". You don't say no to Mike Ilitch. Doesn't matter if you are future HOFer's like Max Scherzer, Sparky Anderson, or Sergei Fedorov. So Mike made Dombrowski issue a press release to announce that negotiations broke off after they offered Max a huge deal. Before the season. Classy as always, those Ilitches.

that's not sustainable is it?

fixed that

Mallory is going to be Michigan's next US Senator or Governor. If she wants to be.

well he gets paid to figure this all out, not us.... I'm not worrying about it. Just nice to have some direction now.

"fighting back" This will probably be broadcast on Fox News Channel, hosted by Mike Huckabee, with a panel featuring Jon Voigt, Chachi, Rob Schneider, and Randy Quaid.

There was confusion as to why his team would recommend him. The only thing that made sense is he signed the FISA warrant for Carter page that later had some issues. That could mean they thought he had issues with the FBI. These people don’t recognize that perpetual grudges are not something most people carry.

The migrants have filed a lawsuit.

I’m not big on buzzwords but I liked hearing the word innovation a lot. i give the Ilitch family shit but their food empire is known for innovation.

Mike Stone asks about Miggy's contract. Harris basically says it's a fair question but he needs to look at things and talk to Miggy and evaluate the system as a whole as right now it's "The Giants impression of the Tigers farm system"

Judge Dearie was having none of the Trump bullshit..... so look for the Trump Team to whine and claim it's unfair.

Chris Ilitch says Steve Yzerman participated in the process. Also shouted out to Hinch, Garko, Sartori and Mezin.

I like Pete too. I think the wild card is Harris. Not that she has a shot but I'm afraid she thinks she does and will try to run. Someone needs to get to her and say "You did your part, you helped us get elected, you will be rewarded with your choice of assignments in a new Admin, cabinet posts, ambassadorship... maybe a judge" Maybe she can say "I like this job so I'll be the running mate again" She can follow in Calhoun and George Clinton's footsteps. It'd be best if the D's could have a gentle and uniting primary, as such things can exist. Sounds like Newsom is also all in.

He wore impressive striped polos.

Scott Harris fixed the Tigers as a whole faster than ATL fixed Robbie Grossman.

I was wrong earlier when I said they wouldn’t get a guy who was a GM today. I wasn’t considering them filling the top job and leaving GM empty for now.

For comparison I believe Chris Ilitch has the title of CEO and so do some other owners. That’s what it took at the time to get DD here.

Dombrowski was the CEO and President of the entire organization, business operations in addition to baseball. This title is not the same. In theory DD was responsible for the food vendors and electricians and marketing, etc.

Official

No leaks is a good sign.

Seems alright to me based on his bio and history.

Presidents can and often do plan their funerals. Harry Truman planned a state funeral but Bessie changed her mind after he passed away. Nixon didn't ask for one, probably afraid he'd be turned down. I mean... as President I guess he's entitled to one. Maybe his will be like Benito's or Caucescu's.

2 years ago we found out Justin Verlander was having Tommy John Surgery. What a recovery, eh? I get angry seeing him succeed so much with Houston. Happy for him obviously but man...