Tenacious D

Just now, Motor City Sonics said:

I find it odd that they DFA Derek Hill the same day they trade Robbie Grossman.   Does that mean Kerry Carpenter is going onto the roster? 

Cameron is on the 40 man.

Avila feeling some relief that he swung a deal this deadline.  Now off to the Applebee’s with his team for some celebrating.

Close:

Not in the Braves top 30.  

Just now, Tenacious D said:

 

This is the classic “any live body” will do here.

3 minutes ago, chasfh said:

OK, well—another high risk high reward move here?

We might see Chafin after all tonight.  

This is so 2022.  One of your few expendable trade assets self-implodes on Deadline Eve.

Looks like Jose Quintana heading to the Cardinals.  Combined with Skubal’s injury, it would appear that Tarik is staying put.

1 minute ago, chasfh said:

Yeah, it makes more sense to run Fulmer out there than Chafin.

The definition of high risk, high reward.

Skubal really went to extremes to avoid getting traded.

Just now, Hongbit said:

 

Sounds a bit ominous.

It does seem odd to pull Skubal there.  Pitching a shutout, close game, relatively low pitch count.  If it was to audition relievers, why bring in Vest?  I’d be surprised if he were to move.

Just now, kdog said:

It was worth a shot...try someone else.

Call Derek Hill up (too soon?)

We’re going to see both Fulmer and Chafin tonight, I suspect. Last chance for a pre-deadline audition.  

26 minutes ago, sabretooth said:

Confused looking at-bat for Baddoo.  Takes two balls, swings late on the breaking ball, whiffs on a high fastball, takes a called 3rd strike. 

I’m more concerned about how aggressive Akil gets with Nathan in the Car Shield commercials.  Of course the poor guy likes to save money.

22 minutes ago, sabretooth said:

Yeah, I never understood the enthusiasm for him.  I get that he was considered to be plus defensively, but with his offense he would be an OK catcher, *maybe* a good one, but nothing to get excited about, even at his best.

A lot of groupthink, for sure.  I bought into the Twitter-inspired hype.  

2 minutes ago, gehringer_2 said:

He was batting a buck fifty last time I looked.

He was actually hitting better recently, but can never seem to get it together.  If only he could have avoided all of the injuries along the way, maybe his bat would be more advanced than it has shown.

20 minutes ago, theroundsquare said:

I still had hope for Derek Hill.  He just couldn't hit.  Does that really distinguish him from Robbie Grossman tho?

They must believe they can still trade Grossman.  Although, we have to clear another 49 man spot this week for Matt Manning.

59 minutes ago, Nerb said:

Derek HIll DFA'd to make room for Chafin

edit: oops wrong threasd

I think he’ll clear—most teams have 40 man challenges, too.

Hader has been brutal lately.  Was on the verge of losing his job to Devin Williams—MLB Radio speculating moving him would avoid any potential uncomfortableness around his demotion.

Soto should have more trade value than Hader—having the better season, much cheaper (that matters to teams) and controllable for more years.  I would expect a better return.

Just now, Edman85 said:

It is possible Lawler and Mayer told the Tigers to f off when they tried negotiating terms.

Yes.  High school players have all the leverage.

53 minutes ago, Jim Cowan said:

I doubt that he eats pizza very often.

At least not Little Caesar’s 

3 hours ago, RandyMarsh said:

Lawlar at 12 as well I believe. It sure would be nice to have either one of them right now. 

A lot of teams passed on Lawlar.  I’ll feel bad about our Jobe pick once Meyer and Lawlar are tearing it up in the majors and Jobe is proven a bust.  Until then, none of this really matters.

13 minutes ago, buddha said:

that says more about illitch's OTHER kids...and the people that were put in charge of the business.  not chris.

i'm not sure what about chris' time as head of thr wings and tigers gives you any idea he knows that he's doing.

I think his sister is the only with business savvy.  One is a musician and another is a Fredo.  Not sure about the others, but it appears Chris is the most competent.