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Lee Panas @tiger337.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Not sure whether I agree or disagree with this post, but it may be the best internet sports post comment of all time.

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Lee Panas @tiger337.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Eddie Murray's OPS+ in his preak years: 1981 156 1982 156 1983 156 1984 157 www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/mu...

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Lee Panas @tiger337.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

The lack of any dominant team in the American League makes the season look like a simulation where every team is regressed to the mean.

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Lee Panas @tiger337.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

The 2025 Tigers have now matched the win total of the 2024 Tigers.

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Lee Panas @tiger337.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

This year, the Tigers are in the process of the biggest collapse in MLB history. Last season, they had one of the most unimaginable comebacks ever. Their record is the same, but the seasons are so different.

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Lee Panas @tiger337.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

Torkelson and Greene have become the second pair of homegrown Tigers to hit 30 homeruns in the same season. The only other duo was Greenberg and York in 1937, 1938 and 1940. Hat tip to chasfh at Motown Forums.

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Lee Panas @tiger337.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

Jahmai Jones is the 13th Jones to play for the Tigers. The best one was early 20th Century outfielder Davy Jones who accumulated 9 WAR. www.baseball-reference.com/players/j/jo...

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Lee Panas @tiger337.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

It's disappointing that the Tigers had nobody better than Brieske available to pitch in the 8th inning of a 0-0 game. Their bullpen hasn't blown a lot of games this year, but I think that's where they'll be looking for help at the deadline.

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Lee Panas @tiger337.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

Ryan Cusick appears to be a classic good stuff poor command minor league pitcher who walks everybody. I am assuming the Tigers see something that they think they can fix.

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Lee Panas @tiger337.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

It's been a rough series. This is the first time since the opening series versus the Dodgers that Tigers fans have been brought back to reality. They've got a good team, but it's not going to be all magic all the time.

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Lee Panas @tiger337.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

I am finally watching Tigers extra inning games now even though it's fake baseball. That's how much I like the 2025 Tigers.

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Lee Panas @tiger337.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

Wow, the Rockies are awful. The Padres crushed them 21-0 today. The only more lopsided shutout since 1900 was 22-0 by the Pirates over the Cubs on September 16, 1975.

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Lee Panas @tiger337.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Every hitter on the Tigers active roster has a wRC+ of more than 100 except Jace Jung.

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Lee Panas @tiger337.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Rest in Peace Chet Lemon. One of the stalwarts of the 1980s Tigers, Mr Lemon was underrated because he was surrounded by so much talent. He was really good though, almost Hall of Fame quality. This one makes me sad.

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Lee Panas @tiger337.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

So far this year, this is the most entertaining Tigers team in a long time. They are playing well in EVERY phase of the game and everyone is contributing. As good as the 2011-2014 team was, they were very top heavy and always had weaknesses. The current team looks more like the mid 80s teams.

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Lee Panas @tiger337.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

Of all the great things happening with the Tigers so far, I am most happy about Torkelson. After all the frustration for him and also for fans, it's great to see him get off to a tremendous start this year including big hits at the best times.

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Lee Panas @tiger337.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

I've always believed that baseball managers get to much credit and too much blame for things that players do...but AJ Hinch's roster management might the best I've ever seen.

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Lee Panas @tiger337.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

According to FanGraphs.com, the Tigers have the highest playoff probability of any team in the American League. I know those things need to be take with a grain of salt, but when was the last time that happened at this time of year.

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Lee Panas @tiger337.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Brewer Hicklen is getting the call to replace the injured Margot...This makes sense because I used to think the Tigers organization should be more like the Brewers! I say "used to" because I like where the Tigers are going now.

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Lee Panas @tiger337.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

The Tariff calculations sound very simplistic. It's like fielding percentage or batting average Heard and McDonalds Islands...small sample size.

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Lee Panas @tiger337.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Five-way tie for first in the AL Central.

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Lee Panas @tiger337.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

I still don't like instant replay review. It takes too long and they still get it wrong too often...Also hate hate hate hate the extra inning runner.

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Lee Panas @tiger337.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

Great game ruined by replay review.

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Lee Panas @tiger337.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Brewer - or is it Tiger - Hicklen appears to be a career minor leaguer who can play all 3 outfield positions and can steal a bunch of bases. I guess he is insurance for the next injured outfielder.

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Lee Panas @tiger337.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Torkelson becomes the 7th Tiger to draw 4 walks and hit a homer in the same game. The last one was JD Martinez in 2017 (2 hrs, 4 walks). Others were Deer, C. Fielder, Fryman, Cullenbine, J.Thompson. stathead.com/baseball/pla...

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Player Batting Game Stats Finder - Baseball | Stathead.com

Find game-level player batting stats fitting certain criteria and filters

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Lee Panas @tiger337.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Anybody know why MLB network audio is in the 6th inning while the game is in the 9th inning?

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Lee Panas @tiger337.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Predictions: Tigers 84-78 Torkelson 35 HR Green stays healthy, .825 OPS Mize has best season 150 IP 3.75 ERA Torres bounces back Jobe shows flashes, but not ready Baez so bad they have to cut him. Can't find closer.

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Lee Panas @tiger337.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

So, the Tigers center fielders are Margot and Kreidler. Who would have guessed that a month ago? Meadows is going to be out at least a couple of months and who knows how well he will recover? That is a huge blow.

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Lee Panas @tiger337.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

I definitely did not have Jason Foley to Toledo on my radar.

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Lee Panas @tiger337.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

The Tigers signed Manuel Margot. I was guessing that might happen when I saw him released. Was once a good prospect who could run and field. Not very exciting now, but he is a capable outfielder and they are really thin in that area at the moment.

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Lee Panas @tiger337.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

Jobe makes the rotation, Maeda to the bullpen and Montero to Toledo per Cody Stavenhagen.

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Sarah Langs @slangsonsports.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Players in 85th percentile or better in batting, baserunning AND fielding run value, 2024: Bobby Witt Jr. Elly De La Cruz Francisco Lindor Jackson Chourio Jarren Duran h/t the wizard @jasonbernard.bsky.social

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Lee Panas @tiger337.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Whitaker and Trammell going in at the same time was always the way it should have happened. They both belong on their own merits, but even more so as a duo. The voters definitelty screwed it up.

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Lee Panas @tiger337.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

I really wish this site would increase the baseball news and discussion, so I could permanently leave the state media site.

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Lee Panas @tiger337.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

The Tigers apparently made a solid offer to Bregman. It gives me hope that they won't be shy when the right players are available. As for hitters not liking Detroit, the flip side is they were able to sign Flaherty probably because Detroit is is a good place for pitchers for multiple reasons.

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Lee Panas @tiger337.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

I really wanted the Tigers get to Bregman. They are in a winnable division and he could have made a significant difference while they still have Skubal. I knew it was a long shot though especially once they started talking about short-term deals with opt outs. Comerica is not the place for that.

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Lee Panas @tiger337.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Brebbia gets a good number of strikeouts, but is an extreme flyball pitcher who gives up a bunch of home runs. Maybe Comerica will help him. I'm not sure he is better than their top 8 relievers, but they need a lot depth and he's another decent arm.

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Lee Panas @tiger337.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

‪Seeing Tony Cloninger on the top of Baseball-Reference reminded me of one of the greatest box scores in MLB history: www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/SFN/SF...

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Lee Panas @tiger337.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Great move by the Tigers. If he has a good year, he'll almost surely will opt out, but they need help now. Pitchers are fragile, so I don't mind taking it one year at a time with them.

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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

For Maths fans, 2025 is a square. 45² = 45 x 45 = 2025 Also, 9² x 5² = 2025 40² + 20² + 5² = 2025 My favourite? 1³+2³+3³+4³+5³+6³+7³+8³+9³ = 2025 #Mathematics #teaching #education

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Lee Panas @tiger337.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

December 28, 1998 - The Tigers traded Luis Gonzalez to the Diamondbacks for Karim Garcia. Oh Randy Smith! Gonzalez became a slugger for Arizona including his shocking 57 homer season in 2001. Garcia was replacement level.

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Lee Panas @tiger337.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

The Tigers have signed Gleyber Torres according to Heyman, Petzold. 27 yrs old, bats RH, average hitter overall who crushes LHP, middle infielder, but not a good fielder. Has never played 1B/3B, so it will be interesting to see what the plan is.

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Lee Panas @tiger337.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

RIP Rickey Henderson. He was one of the most exciting and charismatic players in my lifetime. He may have been cocky, but he backed up every ounce of it with his play on the field. Just 65 years old. Who would have guessed that such a physical specimen would go so early. You never know.

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Lee Panas @tiger337.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

December 20, 1933 - Tigers traded John Stone to the Washington Senators for Goose Goslin. Goslin later got a walk off hit to win the 1935 World Series, the Tigers first world championship. www.google.com/search?q=goo...

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Eno Sarris @enosarris.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

We've traditionally voted 1.5% of baseball into the Hall of Fame. I looked at each player on the ballot compared to their peers (players born 5 years before & after). Here are the ones in the top 1.5%. (Caveat: I used an IP & PA min of 50 & compared RP to RP). Just step one. Loaded ballot imho.

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Lee Panas @tiger337.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

If I had a Hall of Fame ballot: In: Suzuki Rodriguez Beltran Utley Ramirez Sabathia Pettitte

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Lee Panas @tiger337.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Zach McKinstry makes the top 20 in Baserunning value at Savant. baseballsavant.mlb.com/leaderboard/...

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Statcast Baserunning Run Value Leaderboard

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Lee Panas @tiger337.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

December 12, 1933 - The Tigers traded Johnny Pasek and $100,000 to the Athletics for Mickey Cochrane. $100,000 was worth a lot more in those days, but Cochrane played and managed the Tigers to their first world championship. www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/co...

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