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Doesn't change the fact that he's performing better than anyone else in the league.

If AFL season ended today, Briceno would be MVP. He's leading the league in OPS with a ridiculous 1.500 (Liranzo is third at 1.302)

Yuck! Goldy and O'Neill are the exact opposite of what this team needs. 332 combined Ks last year. We have enough of that, thanks.

I could be wrong, but even with the injury concerns surrounding Reese and Mize, I don't see them investing in 2 SPs. That would, in essence, create a 6-man rotation (as I don't see them keeping Mize out). Would just seem hard to believe we'd go from 2 SPs + chaos to 6 SPs. I'd rather that $ go to a RH bat. And I do like the potential upside of arms like Buehler or Bieber. But with as close as we are, I guess I'd rather bring in lower floor, known quantity types (like a Canha) vs. someone we're rolling the dice on.

I think this is a reasonable expectation. Skubal / FA #2 / Reese / Jobe / Mize, with Montero / Hurter as rotation depth-long men. And while reasonable, I still have some heartburn over that being our likely approach heading into next year. I'm not sold on Reese as of yet, so next year will be critical for his development. And I'm definitely not counting on Mize, but I see them giving him one more chance to remain healthy / consistent. My other concern is the weak FA pitching options. Assuming Burnes / Cole / Snell are not options, that leaves a lot of guys with question marks. I think I'd maybe target a 3-year deal for someone like Fried or Severino.

Farrell was in charge of their draft, and only 1 guy (Austin Martin) from a five-year period made it to the majors. And he was traded.

Agreed. Briceno at C, Liranzo at 1B in 2026.

Was thinking the same. We'd only miss out on 1-2 ABs from him. Now the key is keeping him around for the ALCS. A Bligh Madris sighting is enough to depress a guy.

Nothing more embarrassing and sad than a grown man so offended by a successful young woman.

Can you repeat that?

TorKK sucks!

Repeat post: "Tork sucks!" I would have McStinky in every game over Tork.

Such a dumb move to pull Montero!

If this goes to game 5 and Yanks don't, will game time be moved from 4:30 to prime time?

Completely agree. It won't tarnish the season, and it gives the youngsters a taste of what they are aspiring to get back to. That said, if we end up being outclassed and overmatched in this series, I hope it results in some soul searching on the part of Harris. And that doesn't mean going all in on next season and signing expensive FAs. But rather, recognizing what the team truly needs to be more successful: -- High contact, professional hitters -- Offensive contributions from the corner infield spots -- A legit #2 starter. If there is one spot I would spend on in FA, it's here. We cannot compete with Skubal and scraps -- More team speed

Ugh! Alonso is the exact opposite of what this team needs. He's soon to be 30, he barely hit .240, and struck out 172 times. And he'll cost a fortune. We already have enough high K, bad AB types. We need more high contact, bat on ball types. And if that means no "A" list FA, then so be it. But we don't have a single guy on the roster outside of Carp who consistently puts the bat on the ball, and that needs to change if we're going to be a real competitor.

100% agree. We need to add 2 legit bats to this lineup. And get Tork the hell out of Detroit.

I really can't stand Tork and will be glad to see him gone.

College football it is

Good. He can't get anyone out.

I don't care about the first round because we're beating either of those teams. I want the Yankees.

Very Tork-like AB from Ibanez with RISP.

Welp, this one is over.

Major props to Hinch for the early hook before the wheels come off. While this might complicate pitching decisions later in the week, I LOVE the "win now" urgency.

Some truly fantastic ABs from Perez in this game.