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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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.
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. That's a lot of curly fries
  10. 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.
  11. 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
  12. It's been many years since I've been nervous with a Pistons game
  13. 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.
  14. Now that I have my sleep back in order, the left coast games are gonna cost me. Discipline, I know the not.
  15. I was surprised that Benetti didn't make any Wolfram Jack comments
  16. 70s version by a landslide
  17. Marathon. Describes the baseball season and the greatest candy bar of all time.
  18. I agree. I'd have him in the hall already
  19. Ouch, tough game to lose!
  20. It will never be ok with gambling on one's own game. Doesn't mean it won't happen. It's just pitiful that MLB promotes different gambling lines throughout every broadcast. The NFL throws out the obligatory "and as always, gamble responsibly. " Who stole my lunch?
  21. I dislike Altuve vs Detroit, even more than I dislike loud boat whistles
  22. Mike Piazza was drafted in the 62nd round. Skubal in the 9th. I've come to trust Harris.....and Holmes.....and Langdon. Good to be a Detroit fan
  23. Just think, last year to this date Tork still hadn't hit a home run
  24. As much as I like Clark, it would be great to have Langford in Detroit's line-up. I think he is going tobe a stud for a decade https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/l/langfwy01.shtml
  25. I have a lot of cobwebs.
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