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It should be noted that the vaunted Russian Military was widely expected to take Kiev and decapitate the government in a matter of weeks and even days. And didn't. It's amazing how frequently the Ukraine haters gloss over that....

Wait, Joe Tacopina is a real name?

OK

Nice comeback.... would be surprised if Mason Englert gets returned to the Rangers.

Hard to overreact to much of anything in Spring Training, but not loving all the walks the past couple of games

That's Matt Shepard lol

The best argument I see is that Parker needs everyday reps, and he probably doesn't get them if he's in Detroit. The same likely applied to Lipcius as well. I am a little surprised they didn't get more consideration though.

Sure, people shouldnt be expecting the second coming of Mariano Rivera. But nonetheless, the WBC presents a unique scouting opportunity for a lot of players who dont have a ton of exposure. It's nice to see the org utilizing it as a means to identify talent.

Well, Tork had a nice day.... thats about it lol

Nice to see him have a little BABIP luck for a change lol

Tigers farmhand (and Team AUS ace) Jack O'Loughlin helps Australia advance.... good stuff

The pitching was OK today, Lange just had an off day and Matt Wisler (who is probably not headed north at this rate) appears to be shot.

I'm taking Big Red, Spencer Turnbull... I think he’s gonna be their best starter this year.

Dan and Jim clearly relishing no longer having to gild the lily with respect to Willi Castro lol

The use of "allow" by Senator Foghorn Leghorn is something even in context... like, believe it or not, a lot of us bratty, ungrateful youngsters are currently working and putting money into SSI, helping to fund the retirement of those currently at age and with the same promise that previous generations had that it would be there for us in the future. Just the nerve of this guy.... Correct... ah say, ah say, Senator Leghorn doesn't have his facts straight on this as well. Seems like common knowledge that number has been heading in the wrong direction of late...

Where do we even start... lol

The same people who complained about stimulus checks during the COVID pandemic as well... Socialism for me not for thee, as always

Funny... I look at AJ's comments and don't have the same reaction that McCosky does.

At the very least, he has to be in direct competition with Carpenter and Baddoo for that last LHOF spot at this point. He could always hit an 0-for at some point and come back down to earth, but he's earned that consideration.

Haven't seen any discussion on Here yet about it, but it's amazing how quick the Libertarian, boot-strapper, Musk-adjacent tech-bro class all of a sudden is taking so much interest in having Silicon Valley Bank insured beyond the limits stipulated in law... If it was the First National Bank of Alpena or something like that, they wouldn't care less lol

Kinda think that a portion of the worry rationed to Spencer Torkelson needs to be pointed at Manning tbh. At least for me, he's the most concerning player in camp

The "Baddoo or Carpenter" debate rages on, but Parker lurks in the background of it... he's probably the better player long term compared to both

I tend to associate it with the types of commentators who tend to comment on literally everything that happens regardless of their knowledge base (or lack thereof) on a given topic. Think Matt Yglesias, for instance... I am not entirely clear what makes his opinions have more value than anyone elses, but nonetheless people will apparently separate themselves from their money for the ability to read them.

Regarding Carpenter/Baddoo, I am sort of on the fence in that it's easy to lean toward Carpenter on the hope and promise of his bat, but Baddoo brings a skillset on the basis that this team doesn't have. Of course, it is all predicated on Baddoo actually getting on base, but he tends to create havoc when he gets there. It is ST, but the first run of Thursday's game (Baddoo stealing home while Kreidler was caught in a rundown) was a good example... he brings a package of skills there that others can't. You can see why the Tigers still remain intrigued by the guy, at least. But it all comes down to if he can get on base enough with his opportunities