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Fair enough. Their lack of LHP is s definite advantage for AJ. Doesn’t have to worry about them matching up against Keith, Carp, Greene, and McStink. Gives him some nice options settting his batting order as well.

Keeping Sweeney on the roster is another example of the overemphasis on defensive flexibility within the organization. I’m not saying flexibility isn’t important. It absolutely is, but I don’t believe it’s nearly as much as they treat it.

There are 2 things that scare me about this series: First is this video of Cal Raleigh’s 37th HR at Comerica in July. This is insane. It’s an 85 mph change up well off the plate. He’s not on the pitch at all and still puts it out in a deep part of the field. Maybe a few other guys could stay back and hit one out to right, but nobody else in mlb does what Raleigh did with that pitch. This guy is a different level of dangerous. The second is Playoff Randy. 2020 was the last time he got an extended taste of the postseason and he absolutely dominated. He’s super streaky so fingers crossed that he doesn’t catch fire. We’re done if he does.

Touch schedule but we’re the old man in the call an ambulance meme.

I’m still waiting for my public apology and large donation to a liberal charity of my choice.

Gaddis got Berted!!!

Javy’s glove has proven to be not much of a drop off if any

Buckle up. We’ve seen too many times this year where Jack looks masterful first time through only to lose command in the 4th.

Very confused at why AJ let Parker hit vs lefty with 2 out there. That’s a perfect Jones or Andy situation.

I want them to win today but I’m not going to be upset if they lose. Without going full TP, I’m pretty much done with this team and their infuriating approach at the plate.

Not a surprise as yesterday’s 1st base ump that called every questionable check swing a strike is behind the plate today. Just hope he calls it both ways

Agree in 2026. Don’t think it’s off the table in seasons following. Part of that will depend on what they get back in Skubal deal.

May this day be forever remembered in Tigers lore as The Jack Flaherty Game.

I don’t agree with that. If they trade him this offseason, there will be at least one team in the NL who would do it for the long term. They would most likely have parameters of a deal worked out with Boras before consummating any trade with the Tigers. If they were to wait until the deadline then yes the possibility exists of a rental deal that allows Skubal to hit the market and choose at the end of 2026. Another reason for the Tigers to move him this offseason.

I don’t think it’s possible for the Tigers to re-sign Skubal. Scott Boras wants him to hit the open market. It’s good for his business. The Tigers have no choice but to trade him next year. They need to have some control over his destination and send him to the NL. They can’t afford to let him walk for a compensatory pick and then sign with the Yankees, Red Sox, or Blue Jays. It would be disastrous losing him to a team that you have to face in a short playoff series.

Forget who was batting. I’m wondering why AJ didn’t elect to bunt in the run with either Greene or Jones. Seems like that would’ve been a viable option in the 7th.

Would love to understand his reasoning going to Melton in that situation over Kahnle or Montero.

We need a miracle

Seems like a waste for Vogt to go to lefty to matchup with Meadows. A position player could probably get him out at this point.

Sean McDonough isn’t pro anyone. He’s just an idiot.

Not sure how I’m going to do this again tomorrow. I’m definitely not going to be able to handle another tie game in the 8th or 9th in a do or die situation.

Is it too much to ask the baseball gods for another example of sometimes in life you don’t always get what you deserve.

That was such a huge miss by the ump.

IMHO, You need to look at this situation where a single run is most likely the difference in the ballgame. Whether it’s the 9th inning or not. It’s been that way with most of these games with Cleveland. I think you have to play it like a one run game. That being considered, the risk didnt outweigh the reward. They completely changed their philosophy on sacrifice yesterday and it paid off because the situation called for it. I think the same should’ve been true today as the situation called for it.

Easy rule is if it’s not a hockey game and Sean McDonough agrees vehemently about something the opposite answer is almost always correct. Looked like a terrible slide and the tag glanced him on the helmet before the other hand touched the bag.