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Even better was that Julio Franco was chatting Panda up at 1B because Franco was actually playing 1B.

Didn’t Hinch say an off-season or two ago something to the effect of “we’re building a good program in Detroit, so if you (free agents) want to win, come join us, and if not, we’ll beat you”?

Well, I guess I think there’s room for Ivey to grow. We’ve seen that this season. He’s picked up his 3 point efficiency as an example. I guess I’d like to see what else he’s capable of. A (3 man) perimeter of Cunningham, Ivey, and Thompson could be awfully fun to watch. Bring back Beasley. Holland as an energy guy. That’s a good rotation for 1-3 and some time at 4 in small lineups. And @1984Echoes brings up a good point about fit. If they move Ivey for a player that’s a better fit, ok, I get it. If a team wants to overreach for him (or anyone), I get it. Maybe a team offers up a similar talent that is more cohesive to the backcourt, maybe a better defender given Cunningham’s defense. So, I’m not saying he’s untradeable. I think the Pistons should listen to any deal. But I think there’s more potential to tap with Ivey. The fluke injury sucks for him and the team, it’s a shame.

Drawing a blank on CBT.

Ivey was showing some good improvement this season, including on the defensive end. If he’s worth only a 5th starter type, I’d prefer to hold onto him at this point.

I get why, but I think it’s a bit much. I understand Torkelson is running out of chances and Jung is the shiny new toy. But I don’t think it’s as cut and dry that Torkleson is a wash out and Jung is the 3B of the future. On the other hand, Torkleson’s recent commentary doesn’t really help his cause.

I was kidding about Torkleson at 3B.

I think this seems reasonably most likely at this point. Maybe Jung, Torkelson, Malloy, and Perez (in no particular order) are fighting for one spot.

Try him at 3B again?

Our timing was impeccable.

That’s a Shawn Kemp kind of pace.

Hope he likes Toledo.

Isn’t Lillard in the 3 point shooting contest? I know a guy that could replace a guy…..

I’m not sold on Jung at 3B, not based on what was shown in his call up. It doesn’t mean he can’t do it, but I’d feel better about some time at Toledo to work on that. If Baez can be a legit everyday SS, or at least maybe the left side of the IF is handled well by Baez, Sweeney, and Vierling, that should …. OK, OK, maybe I’m being too optimistic on a wintry mix day.

One guess as to who Rendon’s top batting comparison is on bbref.

Fouls. Too many dumb ones. Too many times in early foul trouble. Still not much of an offensive game aside from pick and rolls, but damnit if those pick and rolls aren’t an almost guaranteed two points. Defense is still lacking, but nobody plays defense these days.

I liked what Kelser mentioned about how Thompson and Holland give an on court energy similar to Rodman and Salley. I’ve had that thought about Holland for a while. Thompson, while it never occurred to me, I see what he’s saying there, too. I’m just happy to see him recover from a disappointing rookie season.

Box score fun: The Hornets actually outscored the Pistons in 3 of the 4 quarters.

The local Krogers is always out of snozzberries.

False. A WSox-Seattle game likely means better weather than the Super Bowl.

Eh… yeah, I guess. But it still doesn’t comfort me for this season.

Yes, I opted for the ESPN feed the other night vs …. whoever it was….. because of the same issue. The random pixels throughout a broadcast are annoying. I honestly don’t remember the last time I’ve watched a Fan Duel / Ballys production without them.

Just stop and think about that sentence that you typed out.

His poor 2024 would be one of the better bats on the 2024 Tigers. He’s had 4 seasons of 2.9 WAR or higher. My concern with him is in the field, both himself directly and moving Keith to another position. But the bat should be helpful and the contract isn’t onerous.

Some of that is just criminal.