Sports_Freak

Yeah, I never liked the spin the Tigers front office put on it. Blaming the player for something that is in writing in his contract never made sense to me. Harris has months to make changes to the contract in regards to a no trade clause. Waiting until the last minute and working out a deal with one of the teams on the no trade list never made sense. Have a backup plan in case it falls through. With that being said, there are 2 other points. One, Harris wasn't the one who gave that contract. And it was a lesson for Harris to learn from, hopefully. And yes, I know ERod was/is a knucklehead.

I think this year yet.

When players sense management has given up on them, they subconsciously go ahead and give up. The Lions 1st preseason game is next week. And Leyland's number retirement in coming soon, the last of the Tigers 2024 highlights.

What's the word on Olson? It would be nice to have 2 major league starting pitchers.

We're talking to some teams to trade away one of our 2 top pitchers. They want to improve their team. We're just looking to rebuild our team, going on 40 years. But yeah, get your tickets before they're all gone. 🤨🤨

Well, that was fun. AAA players against the division leaders...

Would it kill Cleveland to give Ramirez a day off?

I feel so much better and confident that we'll get good player(s) than I did with Avila making these trades. Is Scott we trust...

I give up defending that guy. WTF...a pulled hammy...2 months? Did he blow a knee out and fans are being kept in the dark? Jeezzz...him and Tork...1-1 picks.

Buried at the bottom is "Casey Mize transferred to the 60 day IL". Retroactive from when?

Fry an egg on it right now, it's hot as....hades?

There's always next season, less value. Or 2026, even less value. Or any of the off-seasons. If he were to win the Cy Young this year, we may get very good value this winter...

Twitter won't work with my Android phone at all when it's plugged in and charging. It just won't load any tweets or let me post anything. I have to unplug it and reboot. It's a Galaxy S23 Ultra too, a quality phone. (Or...used to be..lol)

This was my point. Can't trade possible damaged goods.

Yeah, I agree. Maybe a 2 tear deal, tops. But I doubt Flaherty would go for that. Comp pick will work...

Yes, July 13th.

And who would be our ace? Montero? Olson, when (if?) he returns? Keep Skubal!

It's hard to stretch pitchers out at the ML level. Many times, velocity is lost. But a couple of these guys were starters in their past, so there's that...

Yeah, this. I thought it was obvious, but I guess not. I hope he starts and wins. And I really don't want him moved. And I trust Harris much more than Avila. But please, don't trade Skubal!

I've seen players, especially pitchers, held back in case of injuries.

I would guess Dingler will catch or DH most games. Can't let his development stall by sitting on the bench. He'll be our catcher of the future, if he can have some success. And I'm sure he'll be given a long leash. I look at this trade more like Kelly for Dingler, since this is how it will impact the team.

If Flaherty isn't dealt by gametime tomorrow, still start him? Risk injury? What time Tuesday is the deadline? 6 PM EST?

Just making room for Dingler. Addition by subtraction?

I wonder if they had to get insurance in case the Lions do win the SB?

I think the trade was made more to clear a spot for Dingler than anything else.