Tenacious D

But it’s usually just good old fashioned horseplay.

From ChatGPT: Here’s a refined take on Detroit’s 2025 trade‑deadline outlook 📌 Team Needs High-strikeout bullpen arm(s) Tigers’ current pen ranks bottom five in key strikeout metrics. They could benefit from one or two late-inning arms with swing-and-miss stuff . Closer to lock it down No established ninth-inning option. A dependable shutdown guy would be a major upgrade as Detroit pushes for October . Supplemental bat The offense is solid, but adding another impactful bat—especially if any of their current key hitters miss time—could further fortify the lineup . Catcher depth (bonus) If Dingler or Rogers falter or get hurt, Detroit lacks left-handed catching insurance 🌟 Top Trade Targets 1. Kyle Finnegan, RHP (Nationals Closer) Why he fits: 18 saves, 2.38 ERA, 1.279 WHIP. Perfect veteran closer to stabilize late innings . Bottom line: Fills need #2 practically overnight; cost likely moderate, manageable for a buyer. 2. Jeff Hoffman, RHP (Blue Jays) Why he fits: All-Star caliber arm, big contract Toronto might move . Bottom line: High-K reliever who strengthens the strikeout bullpen unit. Toronto’s motivation could mean Detroit gets great value. 3. Eugenio Suárez, 3B (Diamondbacks) Why he fits: Former All-Star slugger; won’t restrict Detroit defensively, and he brings solid gap power . Bottom line: Provides offensive depth at a premium position; could complement Torkelson and Torres nicely. 4. Bo Bichette, SS/2B (Blue Jays) Why he fits: Electric bat, could lengthen the lineup offensively . Concerns: Defense lapses, and he’d command a steep prospect price. 5. Nolan Arenado, 3B (Cardinals) Why he fits: Elite bat, clubhouse leadership . Concerns: Heavy $64 M through 2027, would require significant prospect haul. ✅ Trade Strategy Summary Priority Add-on Purpose Risk/Cost 1 Kyle Finnegan Closer (need #2) Moderate prospect cost 2 Jeff Hoffman High-K bullpen arm (need #1) Toronto cap relief, reasonable cost 3 Eugenio Suárez Offensive 3B/bench bat (need #3) Moderate-to-high prospect package 4 Bo Bichette Lineup spark High prospect cost, defense concerns 5 Nolan Arenado Superstar bat Massive cost, salary commitmenY 🎯 Final Take Absolute must: Acquire a closer (Finnegan is the top target) and at least one high‑K reliever (Hoffman, Bednar, or similar). Strong consideration: A middle-of-the-rotation bat like Suárez—boosts depth and lineup versatility. Go for gold only if value is right: Bichette and Arenado are headline moves but come with steep costs and risks.

Not quite ready to give up on Cristian Santana—shown some signs of life at Lakeland this season. Only 21 years old.

Next 18 games against Baltimore, Cincinnati. Pittsburgh, Oakland.Tampa Bay and Minnesota. How we feeling? 10-8

Pitching! Skubal and Flaherty are aces. Mize not far behind.

Do what I do—just squint while watching the games.

Is this good?

Lee and McGonigle will be knocking on the door next season. Combined with Keith and Jung in the middle infielder mix, I don’t see them extending Torres. Both player and team entered into this with the idea that it would be for one season. Could change, but I doubt it. He’s only willing to play one position, which limits his flexibility and is not the type of profile Harris and Hinch love.

The extent of my reading comprehension and information is fully formed here. Just hope none of you put up a paywall on your significant insights.

I don’t see the Tigers blocking a path for all of the middle infielders coming. And they are going to start having to do what the Lions have—pay their own players. Skubal being the obvious, but at some point you’ll want to lock up Greene, Carp, maybe, Tork. Our payroll could soon climb.

Our Rooftop Jones!

You’re comparing apples to oranges, a bit. An apt comparison would be Jason and Andy and both of those guys would be all over this like a bum on a ham sandwich.

6/3/25: Revenge of the Nerds

Aren’t we all?

Finally get to see a win in person. Helps that it was the ChiSux.

Woodward Cruz

Is Jackson Strong legit? 7th rounder. Low A, but looks promising so far.

Meh

Skubal looks to be scheduled for Thursday. Use a bullpen game and push him to Friday night at home vs the Cubs?

Also, in addition to today’s Tiger win, each of our four minor league affiliates won. I believe this is the 3rd Flying Dutchmen of the season, and it’s only June 1!

This is nuts

Yep. Finally gonna see some prospects dealt for established players.

Gonna be lucky to finish 5 IP tonight.

What’s up with Mize? Please get the ball down next inning.

Next season would be shot either way, so might be worth waiting.