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I have not read the whole article but was surprised by how often positive Law was about lots of guys, sometime gushing about their potential. Always best to bet against guys because most of them will fail/flail.

Jonathan Davis?

Law's Top 100: Jobe and Jung in 80s; Lawler at 9; Mayer 11

have they drafted talented guys who went onto success elsewhere? They are definitely bad at both, but I have no idea which is bigger problem

Scott "Calculated Risk" Harris still hard at work I see.

illogical decision on his part; love it!

what is Connor Cook doing?

this is surprising, mock from The Athletic 6. Detroit Lions (via L.A. Rams): Christian Gonzalez, CB, Oregon After Anderson and Carter, there is a clear drop-off to the next tier of non-quarterback prospects in this class. Christian Gonzalez flashed enough at Colorado to earn the No. 9 spot on my summer top-50 board, and he lived up to that hype in his one season at Oregon. With his speed/length athletic profile and the Lions’ need at cornerback, Gonzalez (the brother-in-law of former Lions’ backup quarterback David Blough) should be on Detroit’s short list for its first of two Round 1 picks. 15. Detroit Lions (via Green Bay): Anthony Richardson, QB, Florida Projected trade: No. 15 for Nos. 18 and 48 In last year’s first round, the Lions made a major trade with a division foe to move up for a high-upside offensive star (Jameson Williams). They could do it again this year and invest in their future at the quarterback position. Thanks to his size, athleticism and arm, Anthony Richardson is a total freak show with a high ceiling, but he’s still figuring out how to be a consistent passer. Jared Goff’s presence would let Detroit develop Richardson at his own pace.

Lynn bemoaned the lack of an international draft; admitted that the Tigers are not currently in a position to exploit the current exploitive, unseemly system; made a good point that they only signed DR and Ven kids; other teams are operating elsewhere. It’s a virtually lawless, sordid world, the underground that doubles as a baseball environment while it plays out with these teens

LHR - Chafin would be their 2nd best, or best, reliever if they signed him; probably won't happen another LH infielder would be nice

Cisnero will be 34; the next oldest guys in the bullpen are Alexander (29 in July) and Vest (28 in June); maybe they wanted an old guy mixed in with the youth?

deadline for arbitration salary numbers is today; Garcia and Cisnero only 2 left; if they settle before hearing, 2023 salary guaranteed current straight payroll at 118M, 17M less than last year

Short somehow is still on the 40, so Uceta might make it a while. I see the As of all teams signed a Japanese player after grabbing an American who played in Japan as well. International signings for teenagers come next week, but Asia is one more thing Harris needs to look at

churn

I just saw this from Nevin: He already knows what he wants to do at Comerica Park. “It’s a big park, and that’s going to be good for me because I’m going to keep it simple,” Nevin said. “Keep it simple, try to hit some line drives and build upon that and become a solid player for the organization.”

he is out of options; no one has ever been impressed with his D at 3rd, but if he can be competent there, he could be the short side of platoon until better option comes along; his splits are good vs LHP and seems to have plate discipline; worst case, if Tork bombs, he plays some 1st the current FG position player roster is pretty accurate as of today https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/depth-charts/tigers

Pitching strategist: Ollie Kadey. At Erie he was Development Coach, but now at Toledo, Petzold described Kadey as Pitching strategist.

Al was bad at his job is the simplest explanation.

usually I focus at the top of the draft, and it is great they have 5 of the top 81 picks but Holmes should feel free to work his voodoo on every pick

the Lions 2022 draft is effing solid gold.

Aaron, I have done my own research.... LIONS WIN!

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