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Not finishing in top 5 for Cy Young would probably not concern me much. If he is in 6-10 range as Brian suggested, it would still be a very good season. It would depend on the reason for the drop off though. If there is a velocity drop or anything like that, it would be concerning. If it's just a higher ERA, then it shouldn't affect any decisons about trying to sign him long-term.

That is fine. It could work. I just hope that is not going to be their big off-season signing.

I don't know what was said, but it seems traditional for management not to suggest that a rookie has a good chance to make the opening day roster.

Gallen was bad last year, but has been good most of his career. He has had injuries, but looking him up just now, he has been better than I thought.

They've lost a lot of their reliever depth from the last couple of years (at least on the 40-man roster) and will need to replenish, but I'm still not worried about losing Foley. He now joins the large group of freely available replacement relievers which Harris is very adept at cycling in and out of the system.

Beck rarely makes mistakes, but it doesn't seem possible for a DFA to be followed by a tender.

I kind of forgot about him last year, but he's a pretty solid player when he's healthy. He was basically replaced by Perez last year which hurt the team.

What if I told you that we are going to the championship game again this year and this time we are going to kick THE Ohio States ass all over Hard Rock stadium?

I've re-developed a shallow interest in Notre Dame football. Should I be ashamed of myself?

It's not even speculation anymore. It's computer generated garbage.

Thas been his MO so far - find someone who they can get on a short-term deal and try to fix him. Skubal has made it clear he wants them to take it to another level, so if they want to keep him (which is sounding like a little more of a possibility lately), they might have to spend. I am not too confident they'll do that, but I am hopeful.

I hope they pursue Cease, Valdez, Suarez and King. King is a big injury risk, but he is too talented to ignore.

He told Harris to acquire Cobb, Morton and Paddack.

Avila was terrible. When you collect first round draft picks for so long, they are bound get in the playofs eventually. I expect Harris to keep them contending and making the playoffs consistently. As far as the last two years though, Harris did not contribute in any extraordinary way. I think any new GM could have done that. In 2024, They Tigers had given up on the season and Hinch (who was hired by Avila) was more responsible for the miracle than anyone else. In 2025, they almost blew it down the wire. I think Harris will prove to be a really good GM (I hate the term POBO) though

LOL, There is no nostalgia for Avila. I think you need to get over Avila. Are you still agonizing over Randy Smith too?

The media! As far as posters on this board, I would say their final record aligned with what the median poster expected.

Harris gives us a lot more hope of sustained success for years to come and that is really really imporant. I am glad he is leading the organization.. As far as what they have done performance wise in the Majors the last two years, I give Avila as much credit as Harris.

They were in position last winter and I think this season and the playoffs proved it.

If they can't find a replacement for Ibanez among their assortment of infielders, then that would be a big fail. I don't think there is reason to hold onto Ibanez at this point given his age and recent performance.

I know that there are businessmen who make public statements in an attempt to influence markets. It has been my observation that the current Tigers administration doesn't have a history of doing that, but that can change. I don't doubt that they could approach the off-season differently this time. None of knows what they are thinking.

This is not Dave Dombrowski! I was surprised that Harris said that because he usually doesn't say anything, but management speak which is fine. Regardless, after signing Torres, I am not expecting a big offensive acquisition.

I would definitely like to see them add a quality bat, but they have already said they are going to focus on pitching and I don't see them spending big money in both areas.

I have asked that question many times about both pitchers and hitters. Big people tend to be stronger, but I feel as if they are just as likely or even more likely to get injured. They have to carry around more weight than a smaller person which I think would create more force in every movement and puts greater stress on their bones and joints.

I am not expecting them to sign any significant offensive help. I expect them to sign a couple of legitimate relievers. I am hopeful they will also add a good starter, but not confident about that.

I don't think anyone over 60 can see those arrows! But thanks again Edman.