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Lee is looking more and more like he could stick as starting 2b

Maybe the curse of the 1 run losses has been lifted

Sherman Lollar and Richie Allen

Yeah, Al kaline got $35k 73 years ago. I doubt players would be signing for less today.

Washington, Atlanta and Philly could be much improved. If Orlando can ever stay healthy they'll still be a match-up problem for Detroit. Knicks should still be at or near the top of the East. Boston and Cleveland will still be in the playoff mix. 50 wins seems about right for Detroit. But the ceiling is more around 55. I won't be surprised by any total between 45-55.

I see Clark as being a solid contributor and Ranier having the better chance at becoming a star. His exit velo is crazy and several of his dingers have been oppo. Clark could become Corbin Caroll 2.0, but Caroll showed more in the minors. I just have a gut feeling about Ranier. But maybe that's the pecan brittle that I had after dinner.

I think that was on a Sesame Street episode in 1969

I'm 60 and my brain just keeps playing hee-haw episodes over and over

By my voicing concern for his mental health, are you insinuating I am somehow taking a dig at his Christian faith? How is he getting a raw deal? He was a #5 pick, landing in the city where his mom played. Then he's had injury after injury and got traded, while the Pistons flourished without him. That would be hard for most everyone. Then he got cut and so far is out of the nba. So yes, I have concern for his mental health. He said publically he was suicidal after the first injury. I hope he is getting some healing, and more than just his leg injury. I'm not mocking his faith. On livestream, Jaden Ivey says he had suicidal thoughts after breaking his leg - The Athletic https://share.google/0zWdX52IycB0sbiMt

Again, I am saying it would be almost crazy but not totally. As I posted, if Harris had another option that would push them past the tax door, then I could see it happening, as Tork will probably make about 8 mil next year. But no, without that upgrade you don't let him just walk away.

So you think continuing to have a basically 0 war 1st baseman year in and year out is the best route to a WS? 3-37 lifetime with the bases loaded. Like I posted, letting him walk would be almost crazy, but not totally, and I wouldn't be shocked. If Harris felt he could add a piece and they're knocking on the tax doors, Tork is replaceable. Tork's war this year is -0.5 and in his career war is 1.8. By contrast CJ Cronin had a 0.3 war with Detroit is 13 games. Almost crazy to let him walk, but not totally.

Almost, but not totally. He's sitting at -.04 war. Say he hits 28 home runs and ends the season at 0 war. I'd say that's actually a close estimate. He's entering arbitration year 1. This year he makes 4+ million. With 28 homes runs in arb he might get 7-8 million. I could see Harris passing on that salary for a 0 war 1st baseman. Maybe Valencia gets a shot at 1st? I still believe he stays, but I won't be shocked if he gets dfa'd or traded for a mid prospect

You have 3 hands?

San Antonio will spend that money on other players, I will wager my vintage Dr J converse hi-tops on that. And this max/super-max era creates a situation where more players end up underpaid, imho.

In the 70s the all-star game was larger than Christmas for me. Second only to top boxing matches

JH-M is really struggling at aaa for TB. Ops under .600, BA .158, slg. 277. Only plus is 35 bb. Still only 26, but not looking good Justyn-Henry Malloy Amateur, College, Minor & Fall Leagues Statistics | Baseball-Reference.com https://share.google/kbpmlr8f0t3rIdFOr

I don't get that. It means more players will get more money. That money is still 100% going to be spent on their roster

15-24 on 3-pt attemps for Chaz in 2 games. I agree with you. There could still be something there

I was 10 yo in 1976. Most magical summer of my life! I was also a complete stat geek who lived for the Sunday stat page in the sports section. I believe Randy Jones was 16-3 at the all-star break. I truly thought he was going to win 30 that year.

Trade Jansen to the Mets for Bobby Bonilla's contract.

Looks like Okorie struggled today. Still just a kid. Going to be a hi learning curve for the young man

I'm an inflatable pool chair scout......who hasn't had a pool since 1986

Read that Tork is 3-37 in his career with the bases loaded for an .081 BA. Lowest in mlb history for anyone with at least 45 plate appearances. Didn't Tork also set a record for most games as a first baseman to start the season without a home run 2 years ago?

Just saw that Tork is 1 for 18 with bases loaded over the past 2 years

Dempsey looks like he could be Reece Olson's brother