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Thank you very much for the explanation. Greatly appreciated.

Good start, more please.

Question: if E Rod opts out, and becomes a free agent, do we get a draft pick from the team that signs him? I know we will have to offer him a qualified offer, but I don't know if we get that opportunity if a player opts out of an existing contract.

Well, JV got his money and got to be in Houston anyway.

Baseball cards 10 years apart

Cup of coffee in 1968

Good 'ol Pat Sheridan.

Winner winner chicken dinner! Lynn Jones, 1974 graduate of Theil College. Also in their HOF.

Many bonus points if you can name this former Tiger/Royal. Hint: this is his college senior picture, right before he was drafted in 1974.

I hope he can find another team that needs some MLB outfield help. I root for guys like him to hold on long enough to get their 10 years service time. He is approaching 9 years now, So he has his golden ticket, but needs another year plus to hit 10.

I agree. I was listening with my last night and told her it was time for Jim to hang up his spikes. She asked me how long he had been with the Tigers, and I said on and off since 1967. She said if you were the same team 55 + years you started, and you were in your 80's still doing what you loved, would you quit? She has a point.

I heard Dan say two games ago he was taking an extended All-Star break and enjoy some family time in west Michigan. Probably his first true summer vacation in 30+ years. Thoughts on Jim and Greg: Greg interrupted Jim several times early in the game yesterday, so they don't have their timing down at all. Later in the game Greg got better by asking Jim questions and letting him speak. I just think Greg likes to talk a whole lot and fill all the space. Does anyone know if he is solo in Erie? That may have a lot to do with it.

I just looked up that photo, that was 10 years ago! I have no recollection of the Tigers honoring him. I guess enough time had passed to fondly remember 1984 and forget 1987 when he was with the Twins.

Looks like he has maintained his playing days weight.

Don't forget this guy

First time I get to hear Olson pitch, and we have a rain delay. The photo up top reminds me how much I miss Ernie. I grew up with Ernie and Paul, my kids grew up listening to Dan and Jim. Now that I have three grandkids, all under the age of 3, I wonder who they will be listening to in a few years. I think Dan will be around forever, like Ernie. I think this will be Jim's last season. I really like both Andy and Cameron with Dan. Both seem natural and a good fit. I think Bobby has a lot of work to do to get the full time gig. Or it could be someone completely off the radar. As it stands now, who would you guys like to replace Jim?

Something good happened.

I hope he stays around long enough to get his 43 days of service time. ( and a lot more).

It has been 40 years ago, at least. But does anyone remember the details when Sparky pulled Gibson mid inning because he made a mental mistake in the outfield? Seems to me that finally woke Gibby up and he stopped being a total ass (at least on the field) after that. Hopefully Javey gets the message.

Keep doing that, please.

Kenny has left the building

Tim Brookens What a baseball family that was. 3 brothers and two cousins played minor league ball. Two, Ike and Tom, made it to the majors. Another useless fact, Tim, Tom, and Ike were in the Tigers' system at the same time.

So far, I'm liking his input. He doesn't sound too polished in the booth, but I think that will come. Already 10x than Monroe on the radio.

I'm still not sure what the connection between Bobby Scales ND the Tigers is. Besides he went to UofM 14 year career in pro ball, two cups of coffee in the show. https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/scalebo01.shtml

Where is Jim? I know he isn't doing a lot of road games this year, but he couldn't make the trip from Lakeland to Tampa? I'll miss him today.