@Yooper_IA I lived in Chicago during the Greg Maddux / Paul Bako era. When the Cubs got to the bottom of the lineup, it was time to grab a beer or find something else to do ๐ Bako's average in 2004 would be in the Tigers' top 10 in 2026.
@Yooper_IA I agree, Zach is not our biggest problem. A guy that can literally play anywhere brings value. Last night, AJ was our biggest problem. This pinch hitting Jones for Carp (or anyone for that matter) has to stop. And pulling Montero when he was ON was when I knew it was over.
99.9% of baseball fans pre-Posey would be ok with this attempt to break up the double play. It's actually a bit soft for 70s and 80s standards. No hard contact, no leg up, Triolo barely falls. But today, this goes viral and people want Rushing's head.
Thanks, Buster ๐
@Yooper_IA@blessyouboys If they use mallets like they do bats, only 23% of those crabs are getting eaten. Hopefully the wait staff can assist or our boys will starve.
This tweet also made me miss Baltimore. I need to get back to Captain Jamesโ ๐ฆ๐จ
2019 WAS - won World Series
2005 HOU - lost World Series
2009 COL - lost NLDS
...you're saying there's a 33% chance the Tigers will in the World Series! #DNMW
In 30 seasons in Wild Card era, just three teams have won 20 or fewer of first 50 games and rallied to make playoffs: 2019 Nationals (19-31), 2009 Rockies (20-30) and 2005 Astros (18-32, ask Brad Ausmus about them!)
The Tigers are 20-30. Long odds.