Jonn

If Vlad performs in the Post Season it more than justifies the contract for me. I don't think anyone will ever be able to not be stunned by the kind of deal he got. But if he gets it done when he needs to get it done nobody will care how much he is making. It seemed like during the regular Season those moments he was hitting into groundball double plays maybe he would get a Sac Fly in that situation. But against the Yankees he takes his game to another level and right now that's all that matters. If nothing else his contract commands a lot of respect around the league. Blue Jays have set a president that they will pay their stars. We know they are in a lot of big contract negotiations every off-season. A lot of times falling short but the Jays are always there with money and a finalist. I think his deal has long term ramifications that we haven't even benefitted from yet. It also helps that everyone who signs here is raving about it. Even watching random Baseball podcasts from guys that played here for a bit all say great things. It all bolds well for the future.

I do like this mentality. Just gotta go into New York and focused on winning a ball game

Series is going to Detroit 1-1. I feel like people thought the Tigers would lose Game 1 and win the Skubal start but apparently not. Either way they stole the one they needed in Seattle and they go home to Detroit where the Mariners aren't a very good road team. Thinking this series goes 5 for sure though.

I feel like I have never seen Munoz pitch bad ever.

Bro did you just quote yourself?

And the Tigers give it right back... Honestly I would have rode Skubal longer.

A lot of the miserable old farts are out of the game and the younger generation that was bat flipping in High School are now the Stars of the game. Baseball is more fun when you enjoy big moments. I mean from time to time you're going to see some hurt feelings. More on slow Homerun trots over bat flips though.

Skulbal is still in the game at 97 pitches. Interested to see if they bring him back for the 8th or go to the pen.. He's been great outside of seeing Polanco.

Tigers just tied it in the 8th off that amazing Mariners bullpen. Brand new game.

That Fox panel is pretty great. That's 3 big personalities and former rivals lol

https://x.com/MLBONFOX/status/1974984587576283437

Lets go Skubal send the Tigers up 2-0. Would be huge upset but stealing game 1 set up this moment.

That was the greatest post game interview I have ever seen.

He definitely wants long term contract this time around. I don’t think the Jays or many teams want to go 4 or 5 years with him.

I would be shocked if they let Max start a game this Post Season. Seems like Bassit would be option 4 if anything

You’re right but it feels like it shouldn’t have been this difficult. Low leverage options really made this a lot more of game than it should have been.

Max isn’t on the roster he can’t pitch in this series.

Sometimes thats what it takes. 10 relievers on the roster. None of them threw a lot of pitches.

2 more outs. Best hitter on planet due up

3 more tough outs. Top of the Lineup.

Well Luke Weaver recorded an out so he now has an ERA this post season.

Normally this would be me. But you have to stop the bleeding and get a clean inning. Way to much damage against low leverage guys.

I’m annoyed that the whole narrative of this game. Isn’t going to be about the beat down. And how the Yankees didn’t quit and can build on this Tuesday.

Getting a run back here would be huge.

Gotta treat this game like it’s 13-12. Varland, Dominguez, and Hoffman should all be in play. Especially with the day off tomorrow.