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With Kevin McGonigle assigned No. 7, per @NumbersMLB, an update on @Tigers single digits: 1. Lou (retired) 2. Gehringer (retired) 3. Tram (retired) 4. Brieske 5. Greenberg (retired) 6. Kaline (retired) 7. McGonigle 8. Vierling 9. Flaherty @MLBNetwork

@tigersMLreport He simply does not elevate. People need to realize this isn't a 20-25 HR bat which is why 2nd is/was his best value slot.

Colt Keith with a missile of a single. Demolishes his previous career-high exit velo (111.4)

@whohay99 @SleeperTigers @bythewaybro @Castellani2014 @rogcastbaseball @DatabaseHit @tigersMLreport @blessyouboys @clay_snowden2 @EatEmUpPod @SleeperMLB His k reduction will come as a result of him trying to shorten up and gong oppo more.

@RFIPRAM @SleeperTigers @bythewaybro @Castellani2014 @rogcastbaseball @DatabaseHit @tigersMLreport @blessyouboys @clay_snowden2 @EatEmUpPod @SleeperMLB That’s not necessarily true. Him swinging at bad pitches out of the zone will reduce his K rate. I don’t see how that affects his power bud

Will Riley Greene have more or less than 175 strikeouts in 2026?⁉️⤵️ He had 201 last year and 156 in 2024, and has been open about wanting to cut that number down🤝 How low can he get that number this year?🤔

@EvanPetzold Hate Carp at leadoff. McGonigle is my leadoff guy. Also gets him in front of Torres and not back to back w/Greene where the oppo manager brings in his LHP. Vs RHP: KM Torres Greene Tork Carp Verling Keith Dingler Meadows

Projected #Tigers lineup — with Kevin McGonigle: DH Kerry Carpenter (L) 2B Gleyber Torres (R) SS Kevin McGonigle (L) LF Riley Greene (L) 1B Spencer Torkelson (R) 3B Colt Keith (L) C Dillon Dingler (R) CF Parker Meadows (L) RF Matt Vierling (R) Thoughts? freep.com/story/sports/m…

Kevin McGonigle made the Tigers’ Opening Day roster. Detroit’s top prospect stole the show at shortstop in spring training. We talked with McGonigle in Lakeland about his journey to the bigs, learning from vets and Alan Trammell, and why he’s ready now.

@EmilyCWaldon All good deeds are done on God's time.

One of my favorite parts about the McGonigle story is he never strayed from what he knew he could do. Never rushed, never let the noise dictate his pace. He just played. He knew his timetable better than anyone and now we’re seeing how his simplistic approach to his development has paid off. I’m thrilled for him.

@DETTigerTruther @tigers Defensively yes but I trust Perez bat way more than Meadows.

@RFIPRAM @tigers While current production might be a debate, when talking about ceilings, Meadows clears Perez by miles. It always had to be Parker

Parker Meadows last 10 games of Spring is batting .346 with an .874 OPS Anyone willing to put their hand up and admit they were wrong about him not making the team? It's a safe space here. @tigers #DNMW

@rogcastbaseball @Greg_Gania Yikes...

McGonigle is the 15th Tiger player to debut before the age of 22 since the year 2000

@KLobb711 @tigers Everyone forgets Greene's first 6 weeks last year...and Tork's first 6...

@tigers Tork, McKinstry and Carp need to pick it up. Not had good springs. We need all three when season starts to be solid!

final spring tune-up ⤵️

@Miggysbat There are no words to describe how much I hate Carp at leadoff. I'd start McGonigle there if it was me.

So, DH - Kerry Carpenter 2B - Gleyber Torres LF - Riley Greene 1B - Spencer Torkelson 3B - Colt Keith RF - Wenceel Pérez/Matt Vierling SS - Kevin McGonigle C - Dillon Dingler CF - Parker Meadows/Javy Báez SP - Tarik Skubal ..is it Thursday yet?

@clay_snowden2 I have to wonder how much 3rd he plays too.

@RFIPRAM Opening Day SS. Would you look at that

Good news. Torres wants a multi year deal which means the Tigers would be inline to get a draft pick Even if he accepts, you bring back a good hitter without any commitment past next year. They need righty bats either way Win win

@MikeRotch31669 @tigers Rhetorical question obviously..

@RFIPRAM @tigers Hopefully tork cuz he sucks ass

it's time

@SoCalTigersFan @IYKbaseball Good lord this fanbase 🤦🏽🤦🏽🤦🏽

@IYKbaseball Keith to 1B because Tork is in an even year?

my guess..McGonigle is either the starting 3B or..plays a ton of 3B

@UtahWolverine @tigers No chance Meadows goes down. Has to be Perez unless they are making a trade...

@RFIPRAM @tigers Will be either meadows or wenceel.

@MattEurich Saw it Sunday and absolutely loved it. We'll definitely see it several more times when it gets to streaming.

Going to see Project Hail Mary tonight and I'm pretty hyped

@MSmithDetroit @JimBostdorff I never heard of them till this year and I'm sure not anointing him off of spring training, but he was tremendous in the WBC which made me sit up and take notice. So we shall see.

@RFIPRAM @JimBostdorff Most people still don't even know who De Jesus is. He really came out of nowhere. I think this will change.

Predictions the morning of 3/24: - McGonigle makes the roster. Perez is optioned. - SGL is put on the IL60 to make room for Mickey G. The 30-day rehab window for pitchers is the tiebreaker here. He can ramp up in extended for a month even if he's slightly ahead of that schedule, then have a 30-day rehab into late May. Horn could be this move too but the ramp-up and rehab window better fits a starter like SGL. - De Jesus grabs the last pen spot over Hanifee (I thought last night's game was a big tell).

@ChrisBrown0914 Joey played hs ball w/Brendan McKay at Blackhawk hs. McKay was the 4th overall pick out of Louisville in 17' draft by the Rays. A Golden Spikes winner at Louisville too. Promising 2 way star who has suffered numerous arm injuries..

@ChrisBrown0914 My favorite pod, never disappoints! I do think Evan is a little over the top w/his love for Riley &his MVP candidacy. Also you talked with Cheech (Frank) Campagna and you still caught your flight? NO ONE talks as much as my boy Cheech! Great western PA guy btw!

There are games that count this week. We talk Padres, Tigers predictions, and what we saw in Lakeland last week. Check it out!