Tenacious D

I like that they are burning Clase.

Would be nice to win one game, so we get two at home.

Great infield D by the kids.

That Kwan AB was a killer in many ways.

It’s a moral victory when our batters put the ball in play vs this bullpen.

I guess we’ve resolved the whole Skubal should have started Game 1 nonsense.

Would not have mattered—-he was dead out. Did Malloy hesitate between first and second?

Please, please, please don’t squander this Skubal start. Tigers offense needs to make the next 1-2 innings happen, because we likely lose the battle of the bullpen.

In hindsight, given our offensive output from yesterday, I’m glad we didn’t waste a Skubal effort. The team looked a bit tight yesterday—hopefully with the first game under their belt and Matty Boyd pitching, we’ll see a much better outcome.

Have to jump on Boyd. Trying to scratch out runs in the 6-9 innings is going to be a huge challenge against the Guardians.

Do they owe you an explanation? It’s pretty clear they are prioritizing his health and effectiveness. He’s never come close to throwing this many innings (and counting). One guy can’t carry this team. The plan that got us this far has to continue to work. But more importantly, our young lineup needs to figure out their bullpen, which is full of Tyler Holton’s. We’re playing the best team we’ve faced in the last 40 games or so. If this ends up being the end of the road, it will not tarnish the season for me.

Yes, not pitching Skubal was the reason we lost last might. It has nothing to do with being shut out.

I’ll bet Pete Alonso is a target. Apparently the Mets don’t want to pay him.

What’s valuable in a head to head matchup with the best team in your division, you can see our deficiencies so you can start to address during the offseason.

He was going to his right—might not have been able to get Ramirez at first, but at least keep it in the infield. Guardians have a very good lineup. Skubal will be tested.

Our boys look a bit flustered. Just put this game in the rear view mirror.

Get that pitch count up!

I think it’s a brilliant thread. And well timed. While we’re at it, would the Yankees accept Max Clark and Reese Olson for Aaron Judge and Gerrit Cole?

How we feelin’?

If you do this, you’re walking away from Jace Jung. There is no other obvious spot for him. Now, if Bergman could go back to SS, that would make a big difference, but I doubt he’d have the range to be effective. I’d prefer we focus on upgrading 1B and make a run at Alonso.

It was a tweet that is a few days old—it included teams that have already been eliminated. Just thought it was funny that the Tigers continue to overachieve. Please gamble at your own risk* *Gambling is bad and can be addictive. Also, studies have shown that gambling can be a gateway to even worse behaviors, including making excessive Amazon Prime purchases and jaywalking.

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I’d still use the opener—either Holton or Brieske. And with all of the off days, both of those guys can go 2 IP each.

He’s gone or on the shortest leash ever. Very telling that he’s not with the team right now (he’s been working out, so capable of traveling). He just doesn’t fit in.