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I've been a diehard fan since the early 70s. I don't recall such an unlikely week as this. So much fun to watch! Now they are off until Monday and hopefully the starters are back.

One of the articles mentioned he did go up against a top ranked pitcher and got multiple hits against him. Overall not great competition, but it's still good to see him succeed. Skubal went to games and posted "he's ready."

Had a nightmare last night, woke up depressed. In it I was watching a Harris and Hinch presser touting the Tigers big get this offseason, Michael Lorenzen.

Agree. Skenes and Skubal combined for 23 wins this year. Both would likely have been robbed of the cy 15 years ago

I do understand that. The 8 year old in me still loves the look on the card. Had baseball-reference been around when I was a kid I would have failed every class except gym and math. Remember the Sunday sports page that showed all stats? Heaven. That was heaven.

I still like the rbi stat. Hank Greenberg's career stats are a thing of beauty. Like looking at art for me. Same with Gehrig, Ruth, Williams, DiMaggio etc, but they played for evil teams

Been thinking about Skubal's recent comments. He's likely hearing about all of the trade speculation, perhaps that's why he finally came out and said he'd love to stay in Detroit. I also wonder if he's read any of the posts on social media about his leaving game 5 after 6 innings? There is a lot of chatter about that, and the fact that Yamamato went 8 and 9. Skubal is such a competitor, that I won't be surprised to see him want to stretch his count out to 110-115.

Given how Harris structured the Flaherty deal, I do think he'll come up with creative options. On MLB network they were saying they expect players to get heavy front-loaded offers due to the unknown aspect of the CBA. I like your idea and hope Harris does make a creative offer to Skubal that gives him highest aav and highest total salary for a SP

Great coaching and incredible hustle - of course the coach also plays a role in that. I thoroughly enjoyed this game from start to finish, expecting them to ultimately lose. Terrible loss for the Bulls, lol

425 and going up.....

Lange dfa'd

I'll try it again Tarik Skubal trade rumors examined through Tigers' past trades https://share.google/traGkK3GseIkp5aJK

The Big Red Machine came darn close

Beck with some thoughts about the dilemma of to trade, or not to trade. He mentions past trades of DD, and when DD refrained. What Tigers history says about trading or keeping Skubal https://share.google/Wva1YFzdclkmtfa6L

In the post season interview I saw with Skubal, he made it clear he believes a teams goal should be to win the WS. I do believe he is paying close attention to Detroit's off season moves. They did very little at the deadline. He was at the AZ fall league watching and posted 2 words about McGonigle "he's ready." I do think he likes Detroit and if Detroit matches offers I believe he would be open to staying. I just don't see Harris going that route

Casey Stengel did it. So did Earl Weaver. It makes sense from a statistical standpoint if you have players like Carp.

Are players able to sign yet? I forget what the window is post WS conclusion. I still want the Tigers to go for him. A couple upgrades and Detroit has a shot in 2026

FYI Murakami hit .095 vs pitches 93+ last year. I do not see Harris bidding on him

Ali said it too

AZ fall lg all star game is today ay 7 ET Arizona Fall League Fall Stars Game 2025 https://share.google/WbGo9icyziUQvc7GX

He just turned down a 16 mil contract. Probably looking for 2/32 or more. Lifetime ops .701 and ops+ 97. He is an upgrade over Sweeney. I just don't think he moves the needle much

Read a bosox page suggesting they give up their farm all in for Skenes. Won't happen, but they'd be instant contenders

Today my gut is telling me that Harris will go after Michael King, as most will go hard after Cease.

Both Max and McGonigle are hitting .400+

I don't think he is Harris' type of player. Hi K rate. Cody talked about him on Tiger Territory today. His contact rate on fastball 93+ is low in Japan. Maybe he could adjust? Seems like a risk with potential hi ceiling and low floor.