Sports_Freak

Good stuff. Too bad these "professional" announcers can't pronounce Rasmussen's name. What a quick shot he made, right off the face off.

The Lions haven't lost 2 games in a row since October of 2022. I know most games within the division are close but I see a rout coming. The Lion fans will outnumber Bears fans. Well, they'll be louder...

But when the Lions get up by multiple scores, look for the Lions to rest Gibbs. Reynolds can handle the run game.

I was just looking at that. Yes, the Vikings game wouldn't matter for the division. Last season, the Lions didn't rest players, if there's still a chance for the 1 seed, I don't see them resting players. A 2 week layoff is kinda long. Maybe the Vikings will...

I wonder if Baddoo was signed though? Last I heard, he signed last season for over a million $$. Kind of expensive for depth stashed away in Toledo.

But if a team would have claimed him, they would have had to take on his current contract, I think?

True. But many of the new fans only watch because we have a winning team. I used to have season tickets in the Silverdome days because of so many blacked out games. Those tickets sure were inexpensive...

Good comparison. And as a longtime Lions fan, no matter what happens, it's been a great and fun season. Sure, thousands of fans will be jumping off the bandwagon but as a fan, all I ever asked for was close exciting games. And the last 2 seasons have given fans that.

Meh...I don’t care. It really is a non-issue because the Tigers aren't trading Skubal. My main point is his value will never be higher than it is right now. Let him walk in 2 years and take a comp pick. Maybe we can turn it into a utility infielder...😆😅

I wonder if Aaron Donald has stayed in shape? Make the call, Brad. 🤣🤣

As I said, I love Skubal's game. He's a bulldog. A very valuable player. When he's on the mound, it almost guarantees a victory. It will be great watching him for however long he's here

He traded away players last trade deadline and the Tigers went on a roll and made the playoffs. Sending a message to the players by making trades is over-rated, the message should be he's trying to win every game by trading a pitcher who only plays once every 5 days. This talk is pointless anyway, Skubal isn't going anywhere, at least until the trade deadline in '26.

? Why would the team ever do that? Not only would that waste valuable resources (FA money) but it would also make Skubal less valuable on the trade market.

No. I just hate to wait until the trade deadline in '26, when he'll be a rental, to trade him. With 2 years of team control, his value will never be higher. The playoff run was great but this team still has holes to fill that we saw for most of the season. 3rd base, SS, 1st base and a catcher who can hit. As well as BP help (a closer who misses bats.) If trading Skubal can fill 2 of those spots, I wouldn't be against moving him. As I said, his value will never be higher.

Skubal can help them win a game every 5 days. Get a couple/few hitters and they can help for 162 games. The Tigers could be a better team by trading Skubal. But...it's not going to happen.

I don't agree. Skubal will be very affordable for the next 2 seasons. If they sign a couple of good FA pitchers, it will cost more. But Skubal is very valuable right now, less so as time passes. If we can get 3 or 4 quality players for him, do it. There's no way Boras will allow him to be extended when he could be looking at $30 to $35 million per year in a free agent contract. And no way the Tigers offer that kind of crazy money for his 30 starts per season. I love Skubal but, like you said, Harris wants to build a contending team for years and getting a few quality players for a pitcher who will be walking in a couple of years is the way to go.

Double post...

TP on Twitter?

We need a thread just to keep up with all the Lion injuries. 😒😒

The Lions still control their destiny. Win out and we get the bye as the #1 seed.

The injuries test our depth. A few, yeah, we can cover. But 3/4 of the defense injured? Not many teams can overcome that many.

Deflecting all the blame on himself. It's why players love playing for him. The Lions are going to destroy Da Bears next week.

If only you could hear how stupid you sound.