JoeC

Related to that.... I think VV is one of the biggest "glue" guys on the staff. With how fickle the health of the staff seems to be, having a relief valve for Kopech (not to mention the other starters that may need rest as the season goes on) will be huge.

I wonder if this had anything to do with Lorenzen's gripes and the Justin Upton HBP.... https://sports.yahoo.com/angels-pitcher-michael-lorenzen-rips-mlb-balls-after-hitting-justin-upton-in-head-with-pitch-150837089.html

He’s been pretty productive in June.

My army or relievers makes up for the WHIP / ERA deficiencies.

I started Berrios in my fantasy team today. You're welcome.

You have to admit that Joyce's nickname is badass ("Volunteer Fireman")

Can we all just agree that Yermin will get called up in time for the July 1 ~ July 3 trip to San Francisco and torch us for 8+ RBI across those 3 games, including a monster home run off of a position player on a 3-0 count with an 11-run lead?

Surprised his BABIP is only .333. Still "lucky," but not nearly as much as I thought. Please please please play him every day at 2B. GG caliber defense there, and imagine how much "energy" you've got coming off the bench.

I think I should have been more explicitly sarcastic (mocking TLR)

Then clearly we should put either TA or AJ in the 9 spot. You know - the "other" leadoff spot.

Mendick getting the 2021 Jose treatment now.

Well then. Happy thus far with Zavala's framing so far today, in that event.

Can we just DH for him instead of the pitcher? At least when Cease is on the mound?

Really happy with what I'm seeing of McGuire's framing skills.

I was. i was also 19 and a college athlete who worked out 4 hours a day for the summer. besides the point though

I'd take this kid. He's in his 40s now and has a good track record.

Not sure how Hendriks' injury is La Russa's fault.

The game was worthy of a pizza party.

Chicago Style Pizza = thin crust. I grew up on Rosangela's, but then discovered Vito & Nick's later in life. Rosangela's "travels" better (takeout), but V&N is hands-down the best. They'll also half-bake it for you to take home and finish in your oven. Chicago Style Deep Dish = made for tourists and high school kids who learned how to ride the L or Metra on their own for the first time to go out to eat downtown. Detroit Style = also very good. If ever in Detroit, do Buddy's for the "original" experience. If you're looking for Neapolitan pizza, go to Pizzaplex in Detroit's Mexicantown neighborhood.

So who pitches the 7th?

Does Yoan have a shot at making that play?

So you're saying it's possible?

Clear skies where I am (10 miles north of the ballpark).

A mustached reliever making fielding gaffes for the Tigers? Unheard of.

I'm not sure what, but I am convinced that this could be an awesome name for something like a beer, hipster band, or an NHL player if you stick an "i" or "y" sound at the end.