After a 3-3 week, questions continue to percolate around the hitting prowess of the Detroit Tigers. Mark and Evan dive into the offensive concerns and break down if stronger bats should have been acquired in the off-season. Based on what they've seen so far, have the guys' thoughts on this season changed? After the break, the "Days of Roar" crew continues evaluating the offense and welcomes back Tigers radio analyst Bobby L. Scales II to the show. The trio talks about what they've seen in the nine matchups played, how cold temperatures influence the game, player development, the nuances of timing in hitting and more! 

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After the first weekend of real baseball for 2024, the Detroit Tigers are 3-0 for the first time since 2016. With the caveat that the White Sox will most likely struggle this season, Mark and Evan discuss major takeaways from the series. The guys break down A. J. Hinch's masterful coaching maneuvers and Andy Ibáñez's clutch pinch-hit. The "Days of Roar" duo also discuss team culture and how the pitching staff can help ease the workload of a talented but young hitting core. While vibes may be great at the moment overall, the guys also cover the struggles of pitchers Kenta Maeda and Alex Lange. Later, the guys preview the upcoming series against the New York Mets and the home opener against the Oakland A's. 

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Opening day is finally here this week! With the 2024 regular season just days away, Mark and Evan catch us up on the final pitching starting rotation spots now filled by Reese Olson and Casey Mize. What do the guys make of Matt Manning being sent down to AAA? Later, the guys discuss the poor slow April performances that have plagued the Tigers the last few seasons and game out if the ball club could have a hotter start this year. After the break, the "Days of Roar" crew welcome Star Tribune's Minnesota Twins reporter Bobby Nightengale on to the show. The trio discuss the Twins' cost-cutting off-season moves and how they'll compete for the AL central this season. 

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Opening Day is just 10 (!!!) days away, and things are heating up down in Florida with plenty of interesting storylines. Mark and Evan open the show by discussing the Tigers' strong pitching performances this week and then get into a realistic time frame for Jackson Jobe to make his MLB debut after his exhilarating appearance last week. The guys also discuss Evan's final roster predictions, the continued concerns surrounding Javier Báez, who is winning the race to be the starting third baseman, plus a whole lot more. 

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Mark and Evan continue our spring training coverage this week. With two weeks worth of spring games already in the books, the guys start the show by analyzing how things are shaping up with hitting so far. Later, the guys talk how Matt Manning, Casey Mize, and Reese Olsen are competing for the two remaining spots on the pitching rotation. After the break, the "Days of Roar" crew welcomes play-by-play announcer Jason Benetti on to discuss his approach to broadcasting, his perspective on the organization, and if the Tigers could with the AL Central in 2024. 

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The spring training grind continues with Evan remotely joining Mark this week from Florida. After an offseason full of discussion and speculation on what Javier Báez needs to adjust in his batting approach, the guys finally have a small sample size of at bats to review. While the "Days of Roar" crew don't think it's quite time to hit the panic button just yet, tune in to hear what one co-host finds concerning about Báez's hitting. Later in the pod, the guys walk us through the team's impressive pitching heat, Tarik Skubal's ace mentality, and more. 

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Our coverage of spring training continues with Evan still reporting from Lakeland. Evan joins Mark remotely to discuss the recent signing of Gio Urshela. The guys break down if Urshela is likely to be the everyday third baseman, analyze how the deal could benefit the Tigers, and bring up some questions on his health history. The "Days of Roar" crew also go over Evan's roster prediction 3.0. Later, the guys discuss the upsides to this lineup, the possibility of Báez hitting left-handed, how Casey Mize has looked so far and more. 

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With the first week now behind us, Evan and Mark help us focus on which players should have our attention this spring training. The guys also discuss the open DH spot, what Scott Harris and A.J. Hinch expect for the 2024 season, recent player signings, the heat Jackson Jobe has been throwing and even more coverage from Detroit Tigers' 2024 spring training. 

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Evan joins Mark remotely from Florida as spring training is nearly upon us. The "Days of Roar" duo analyze how the Detroit Tigers might sort out their starting pitching for the year. Find out how the team might employ a five-man rotation with six starting pitchers. Later in the pod, the guys contemplate if there are any additional free agents the front office should have gone after in the offseason. 

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With spring training just around the corner, Mark and Evan are looking closely at how this year's Detroit Tigers roster could shape up. The guys talk what the plan could be for third base and if Jim Leyland's Hall of Fame plaque will feature a team logo. Later in the pod, Evan sits down with recently acquired outfielder Mark Canha. In their conversation, Evan asks about Canha's spot in the batting order, realistic goals for 2024, and the youth on the team. Also, in a shocking turn of events, Mark has complimentary things to say about the Al Avila administration. 

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