John Marossi

I said, come on, man, you were a part of this.

You were part of this.

It was a rough season for him, off the floor dealing with some personal issues, off the floor dealing with what happened.

still were a part of this regular season team that got to the playoffs, that ultimately got to the finals.

You're a part of this.

It's ultimately the team.

And he's like, no, I don't want to do it.

I don't want to talk.

And I really felt for the guy at the moment.

So to your point, you know, Blake, that's why I can absolutely get behind pulling for OG because even though he technically has the title right now, this would truly feel like a first win for him.

And I would love to see him get it.

All right, thanks.

All the best, man.

Blake, I'm doing great.

I hope I have found a quiet corridor here at Comerica Park for this conversation as I just stepped outside of the field there.

But you're right.

I was treated to a live viewing of a Tarek Skubal bullpen session.

So there were certainly a lot of anxious fans here in Detroit when he had that surgery to remove the loose body from his elbow.

But just to see number 29 back on the mound is a salve for the uneasiness

that many here in Detroit are feeling after the Tigers have lost five in a row.