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Everyone on the Cubs is raking. They're due for a collective slump

I've also watched *61 about a dozen times. One of my favs.

I would love to see a full length motion picture about the summer of 1976 and a dude called the bird. I was 10 that summer. It was one of the highlights of my life

Nice article on Ranier's exit velo https://www.si.com/mlb/tigers/news/detroit-tigers-star-prospect-receives-wild-praise-from-scout-after-hot-start

They will name a pizza after him

I enjoy baseball movies, but Hoosiers is my favorite sports movie

Gerrit Cole got 9/324 in 2020 when he was 29. I don't see Boras settling for less. And JV and Max got 2-3 year contracts @ 43 mil per approaching age 40. If Skubal agrees to a shorter deal he will be north of 40 per. Maybe even 6/270, something like that. He will get those kind of offers if he remains elite with no further injuries

I like Field of Dreams and have a digital copy. My son and I have visited the movie site in Iowa twice and even pilfered a couple ear of corn from the outfield. Has anyone mentioned Bang the Drum Slowly? Sort of Brian's Song-esque and from the same era. One of Deniro's early films. I also like For the Love of the Game. Some guy took some of the stats mentioned in the film and made up a record for Billy Chapel: https://lividsquid316.wordpress.com/2010/07/12/billy-chapels-career-statistics/#:~:text=Also%2C I made sure his,1.15 WHIP (learn how to

Reese has looked very good as of late. With Detroit's pitching, I don't foresee any extended losing streaks. Even when the Tigers slump in unison, pitching should keep them in most games

Just heard this morning that Rickey Peters passed away in March. It's not updated on baseball reference but it is on Wikipedia. I remember him very well. Had a decent rookie season and I had hi hopes, and even traded for several of his rookie cards with my friends. Career BA .277 and OBP .356. Very light hitting and didn't last long. Not sure if injury played a role. Anyway, was sad to hear of his passing. Too young. RIP https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ricky_Peters

The Angels are so bad. Makes me wonder if a team like LAA might throw a huge wad of money in Harris' direction. Hinch et al have also played a huge role in shaping the culture. This is so fun to watch.

Yeah, he should probably focus on relief at this point. But I also think some team would be happy to give him a shot at starting. He must be approaching minor league free agency soon

If Max and JV got 2-3 years at 43 mil per approaching age 40, I would think Skubal would be looking at 5/225-250. I think that's the minimum he might consider, should he continue his elite level through to free agency. But again, I also believe someone will offer him 9/400

I remember talking with my father before Miggy's core injury and predicting he'd hit 600 HR, 3500 hits and 2000 RBI. It really was sad how early he fell off s cliff

This might be the first off season in 15+ years that Detroit could be a positive destination for veteran free agents looking for a chance to win. Does Det bring back Beasley, Hardaway or Schroeder? Or go after some other vets? Should be a fun off season

That's a lot of curly fries

I have my doubts that Harris will ever give a huge, long-term deal. Such a small percentage turn into a positive for a team, for pitchers or position players. A small handful of teams will go there. I would hate to see Skubal go, but am already mentally prepared for it to happen.

Disappointed, but last year at this time I never thought Det would have such a season. They'll learn from this. Tip my cap to Brunson and the Knicks. Hope they find a way to take down Boston

It's been many years since I've been nervous with a Pistons game

Only one year left for arbitration, then FA. Dodgers, Yankees or Phillies will offer him something like 8/350. He's not signing for less than 300+. If Garrit Cole signed a 9/324 contract 5 years ago at age 29, Skubal will top that.

Now that I have my sleep back in order, the left coast games are gonna cost me. Discipline, I know the not.

I was surprised that Benetti didn't make any Wolfram Jack comments

70s version by a landslide

Marathon. Describes the baseball season and the greatest candy bar of all time.

I agree. I'd have him in the hall already