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All of that is correct. The only thing to be determined will be what other things he'll get away with if he becomes president again (which is a real possibility). I think one of the main reasons he'll get away with it is that so many other politicians are also committing crimes (to a lesser degree than Trump) and they want to keep on getting away with it. They all like their lack of accountability and don't want to set a precedent.

There are definitely many variables to be considered, but I would expect more stolen bases this year with the larger bases and pickoff rule change. 64% seems like a lot, but it would be pretty cool if it happens. I think there needs to be more action in the game.

I just don't think it's stricty a position battle. I believe that if they think Baddoo and Carpenter will contribute offensively, they will keep them both. I don't think They will drop one of them just because they need a back-up first baseman. However, if one or both doesn't look like a contributor, they may go for more flexibility.

Oops, He is already on the 60-day IL.

Not nearly as much as past years, but they do have one spot which will open up assuming Skubal goes on the 60-day IL.

Yes, that was my mistake.

Yes, I believe it's the pitch clock which is something to which they will learn to adjust. The increase in stolen bases intrigues me the most.

They have a Hall of Fame back-up corner infielder!

I don't think the Tigers are going to have traditional starter and bench roles this year. They are going to have a lot of multi-position players moving around the field and the Toledo shuttle is going to be busy. They have enough players who can play 1B and 3B even if they keep Carpenter and Baddoo.

It was also reported by Forbes. It's probably true, but the story will disappear in a few days when another Trump scandal takes center stage.

That kind of thing is amusing when it's a known asshole. I don't know who this woman is so it was painful to watch.

That reminds me of when I was in Little League and one of the umpires didn't show up. My manager's girl friend volunteered to take the job and was making ridiculous calls in our favor. So, the other umps decided to remove her and just play the game short one ump.

Trump is money laundering again:

The Tigers are going to make sure he opts out after the season.

Who is this year's Libertarian who is going to get 1% of the vote in some states?

Freddy Pacheco is a great name to work in their Toledo underground network. He also has nice k rates. He has tightness in his elbow though. All around, he should fit in well!

Oh, I didn't see the "not" in your post. LOL I thught you were talking about hitters. I guess a similar thing can be said abut pitcher BB/K rates except it would be a negative rather than a positive.

I think that K and BB rates do have some relevance in Spring training. First, K rate and BB rate normalize pretty quickly. Also, BB rate can be about approach rather than ability. It seems like something that players can work on without a change in physical ability. I don't think one player can dramatically change his BB rate, but a bunch of players can combine to achieve a team level increase.

Thanks. I was wondering why those four players were optioned at the same time.

That too. He seems like more of a finished product.

I expected Meadows to be optioned. I couldn't see them rushing him to the majors after one good but unspectacular year in AA. He will get more regular at bats in AAA. I thought Lipcius had a chance only because his future seems to be more utilityman than regular.

I am glad I am not the only one who is disinterested in the WBC.

That's another thing that a lot of people do not understand. When a woman has a later term abortion, it is usually a child that the woman wanted to have and having to abort it is devastating.

That jumped out at me as well. Six incidences of cancer instead of two doesn't strike me as significant.