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Exactly. Last season of the contract, what’s the point? Just release him.

This was a good reality check. A close game to the end, something to push them a bit. The streak was fun, and I agree that the schedule was lax and, along with so,e opponent depth chart issues, presented an opportunity for the Pistons to take advantage of things. To their credit, they did. It’s a better team than last year, but I’m not sure they’re top of the conference yet. Still some questions to answer. But they’re headed in the right direction. The question is how do they keep that roster momentum going?

That’s kind of interesting.

I’m kind of surprised by the Cease deal being done already in the off-season. I’m probably wrong, but it seems like the bigger free agent deals don’t happen this early.

I never considered chili after running a run, but I guess the protein would be good. Actually, I never consider running. Just skip over it to get to the chili.

Both dark and light red kidney beans.

Last year of the contract. Better late than never, I guess?

Never was a SP. Hardly a multi inning RP. Has only 2 pitches. I doubt that’s material for a team to try to push a RP into a SP role. I guess I can see a team thinking they can try it. But multiple teams with the same cockamamie theory? Sorry, I don’t see it. Seth Lugo has some SP outings earlier in his career and also had 4 or more pitches. So seeing his success in San Diego and then again in Kansas City wasn’t too surprising. Not necessarily expected, but more reasonable given his history and skill set.

You’re wrong. True, Texas prefers meat soup rather than chili. Crock pots are terrible for chili? Did you turn the crock pot on? See, my bottom line was right.

Phillips was awesome. I really liked his versatility and his on base skills. Lee is right, he was probably ahead of his time in that regard.

How about some Thanksgiving Eve surfing on Lake Erie, dudes?

Valid point.

I have a sibling that lives with my remaining parent. He can deal with it.

That’s no fun.

Do you mean in 2026? I think we all assume there’s going to be decline in the long term deal. But, yeah, you’re right. Everyone assumes Cy Young type performance in this upcoming season, nobody thinks otherwise. So, to that point, how bad of a 2026 would it have to be in order to shift expectations on that long term deal?

That’s kind of fun. Is Texas interested in any of Detroit’s 14 different 2B options? Maybe some pitching for Keith?

I don’t understand how people can watch live sports on a phone. I guess if there’s not another option, you do what you gotta do.

OK, OK, if you prefer, we can call it a bill of materials.

Looks like he’s actually playing per the live box score. Or do the Clippers have all of the Leonards like the Bucks have all the Antetokounmpos?

I just gave you a chili recipe. You’re welcome.

Lazy.

I’ve done the Carroll Shelby mix before. I usually use Wick Fowler’s 2 Alarm Chili Spice mix. The spice mix is just one variable. 1 lb ground beef, browned 1 lb ground sausage, browned 1 lb frozen fajita vegetable mix 1 15 oz can each of black beans, dark red kidney beans, and light red kidney beans, all drained 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes 1 small can Rotel diced tomatoes and jalapeños 1 bottle of tomato juice Get it all in the crock pot by 11am and dinner is set. That’s what I do. I suspect chili is a lot like religion and politics for most people. They like what they like and it’s hard to sway people from their preference.

Leaves on the driveway. Rake or broom?

Yes, I prefer tandems of Stewart with Harris and Duren with Holland. It doesn’t have to be that all of the time. And I think now with all of the healthy bodies, it’s time to mix and match and see what different combinations can do.

Just enjoy the ride.