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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

Same goes for Spring Training statistics as well... the evaluations on these players are no doubt more holistic than just looking at the ST stat sheet and making decisions accordingly. Aside from the outfielders, this is probably the case for Torkelson who, despite the stat sheet looking rough, seems to have improved his approach at the plate.

Very little reluctance on my end in saying that I'm less worried about Tork than I was coming into Spring Training. He got off to a slow start but his mechanics are clearly better than they were last season. And he's stinging fastballs in a way that he wasn't before as well

Spencer looking really sharp.... hopefully he saves some for the season lol

Matt Shepard drops an "all intensive purposes" 🤦‍♂️

It's so odd considering how frequently many of these same people will accuse anyone outside of the MAGA fold of being out of touch... like, most normal people, to their credit, aren't on Twitter and aren't reading the generally self-important writings of those who earn their living writing on Substack. Like most things, it just seems like projection to me.

This may explain why J. Davis may be given more runway than some Tigers fans want

That is hideous

Love all the people mocking her for this... I'm guessing that most Americans, to their credit, aren't all that familiar with Substack.

Again, like with Fetterman, it's one thing when we are talking about policy differences..... but this just signals that you are a terrible human being. It tends to be a pattern with Trump groupies....

Pirate outfielders continue to not cover themselves with glory in this game.... yikes

Can anybody for Pittsburgh play outfield?

Maton!!! And on a breaking ball as well

Cartoon is correct... Kreidler caught in a rundown, Baddoo with the heads up play to steal home.

Lorenzen has to be the most ripped Tigers starter in history lol

Adding to your point, Davis is also a plus defensive OF. Baddoo and Carpenter are not. Doesn't mean that he's a better option than either overall, but Davis has at least one tool that they do not as well.

J. Davis bats RH, and depth wise they are light in that category in terms of true outfielders. Don't think he makes the team, but I get why he's there and why they want him in the org at least.

Todd Jones is far from the most polished guy in the booth, but he's way better than Jack lol

Not just you, do not care for it either.

Tyler Holton is pretty good....

I'm sure the hit chart is a bit more complex, but it feels like he hits more balls to CF than most hitters lol

110 MPH off that bat, .980 xBA per Statcast.