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Ugliest game of the year. Worse than Cleveland game. Jenkins coming back to earth a bit. Last 2 games he is 5-24 from the floor, 1-13 from 3. Cade has 18 and 17 points in those games. They haven't had their flow these games - I do think they miss Duncan.

BA with some thoughts on Det farm https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2026-detroit-tigers-top-mlb-prospects/

Tiger Territory today mentioned Valdez, suggesting he'd require ~ 5/140. They said that's not Harris' way, but having him and Skubal at the top of the rotation would be formidable and would show Skubal that they mean business. Harris usually requires some significant injury history before his interest gets peaked. So I don't expect Valdez to be a Tiger.

I appreciated the one and only John Bilton Wockenfuss, Johnny B (RIP). He was with the Tigers through most of their lean years, post Kaline, Cash, and others, then he got traded after 1983 and missed out on the championship.

Tigers interest in King being reported. Risky, but I'd like to see it

Ponce to Toronto on 3/30 deal. The Jays are all in.

I'd rather be a cassowary than a shoebill stork

I like Bichette, but I do not see Toronto letting him walk.

So great to see. Don't see him climbing above those 4 this year, but getting closer

Hearing Spoelstra's post game interview, it's clear what he thinks about the Pistons. He said the Heat have been playing well, but last night was the first time this year they faced a team on a higher level. He praises Detroit's defense, how they cut off the passing lanes and are "relentless." He said the Heat will grow from the experience, to see what that next level looks like. It's still a bit surreal to hear that, after several years of bottom of the league Pistons ball.

Imho Torres is an asset. Same with Flaherty. After 2026 Detroit has Javy and Colt on the books, and more 1 yr deals with the youngsters. Harris can be creative with the flexibility.

Thankful for Jenkins. Cade looked spent that last quarter

Not over yet

I hope Harris doesn't wait too long to lock up Finnegan

Looks like Helsley deal is 2/28. Harris probably offered 1/12 and free soda for a year

He's a ****, but the woman who accused him is now behind bars. There was a lot of evidence that showed she made it up. I saw the documentary. She planned the whole thing, evidenced in texts to a friend. She videoed herself the morning after the alleged incident, smiling with no bruises. She later admitted bruising herself and that she made it up. I can't stand the guy, but you should check out the available info before calling him out as a perp.

Just read that some of Cease's salary is deferred and it's actually calculated as 7/182, 26 million aav.

Tough game. Should have looked for more ways to expose their bigs. That said, when White plays like that they are a playoff team.

Jays mean business. They've always been willing to take those risks. Hope Harris has some of that in his plan.

Cody whatshisname with Tiger Territory said Det has met with Helsley's camp and there are multiple teams talking with him about starting. Cody also said he has heard Det does have interest in King.

When you are dealing with money discord amongst the wealthiest of people, greed/control/power typically trumps reason. I see a long stoppage. Hope I am wrong

PSA 10 Topps Jack Morris rookie card sold for $1,244. Only 52 lower than his career whip https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1ANsTPJb3G/

Michael Kay's thoughts on ridiculous long term contracts: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/14NxfNThNQa/ It is very rare when players sustain excellence. JV and Max are outlier performers. Maybe Detroit should offer Skubal 6/300 and go with the aav

I have it on good authority that Harris follows the advice on this forum. I will blame you when Skubal leaves for a comp draft pick that turns out to be Christian Stewart's lesser athletic cousin

Per Rosenthal Detroit is interested in Helsley as a SP.