Mark and Evan this week break down the signing of starting pitcher Kenta Maeda. The guys talk if Maeda is a good fit for the team and how valuable the deal may be for the organization. Later, the "Days of Roar" duo welcome Nick Pollack of pitcherlist.com to help evaluate the Maeda signing and the starting rotation. The trio talk if Tarik Skubal is a 2024 Cy Young contender, what to expect from Casey Mize's return and more. With the winter GM meetings set for this week, Mark and Evan also speculate on some hypothetical trade deals. Is the team in need of Javier Báez insurance? 

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Mark and Evan have a slew of changes to the roster to cover this week. Are there any surprises as to who was kept or let go? Later in the pod, the guys review Evan's piece on Javier Báez's offseason training plans. What's different about this offseason and what new options are available to help the shortstop fix his swing? To close the pod, the guys answer some listener mail-bag questions including one that catches Evan completely by surprise. 

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Mark and Evan have a news-packed week to catch us up, on including minor league free agents, Scott Harris at the GM meetings, coaching staff changes and more. The guys also dive into the conversation on available arms for this off-season. Later in the pod, the "Days of Roar" duo are joined by Chris Castellani of Barstool Sports. The trio talk Javier Báez, the new hire of broadcaster Jason Benetti, and what may be on the horizon for the team in 2024. 

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Evan joins Mark from Arizona this week. The guys talk about the recent acquisition of Mark Canha and where he fits in with the 2024 Detroit Tigers roster. The guys also talk where this may leave some other players in the pipeline. Mark and Evan also cover Eduardo Rodriguez executing his opt-out clause, the Arizona Fall League, and preview what could be on the horizon with the upcoming GM meetings. 

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This week, the guys have coaching staff changes to review along with Evan's piece on pitcher Sawyer Gipson-Long. Later in the pod, Mark and Evan are thrilled to bring back Mike Ferrin, co-host of MLB Network Radio's "Power Alley", to the pod. Ferrin shares why this World Series may be memorable and which players he's looking forward to seeing at the Arizona Fall League. 

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This week, the guys continue the conversation around Javier Báez's need for an offensive adjustment and discuss Zach McKinstry's Gold Glove award nomination. Later, Mark and Evan are joined by broadcaster Dan Dickerson of the Detroit Tigers Radio Network to analyze the team. What's Dan overall impression of Scott Harris' first year? What about the rule changes for this year? How useful are advanced metrics in the broadcast booth? The guys go over these questions and more in this special "Days of Roar" interview. 

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This week, Mark and Evan forgo "The Big 2" format and instead opt to have an episode-spanning discussion on the makeup of the team's 40-man roster. While it's clear certain players are guaranteed locks or departures, the guys also look at some positional redundancies and analyze what to do with pieces lacking minor league options. 

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With the so-called non-game season here for the Detroit Tigers, Mark and Evan have a spirited debate over the team's payroll and future. Is it time to bring back J.D. Martinez? Later in the pod, the guys briefly talk A.J. Hinch's future with the team, Matt Shepherd's dismissal from the Tigers' broadcasting booth and Evan's stock watch article on which players have earned their roster spot for 2024. 

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This week, Mark and Evan go over the movie-esque conclusion to Miguel Cabrera's professional playing career. Later, the guys review what was learned from the end-of-year press conference held by Detroit Tigers' management. With the 2023 regular season now over, the guys also start looking fully towards next year and what lingering questions remain on the roster. Will we see Austin Meadows or Spencer Turnbull return? Will E-Rod opt out? Has Carson Kelly secured his backup catcher role? Mark and Evan parse the tea leaves to game out these answers and more. 

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Mark and Evan discuss how newly hired general manager Jeff Greenberg fits into the Scott Harris front office and break down the culture shift the 2023 Detroit Tigers have witnessed under A.J. Hinch. The guys also catch us up on Riley Greene's health and highlight the continued impressiveness of Tarik Skubal. Last but certainly not least, the "Days of Roar" crew take the time to mark the end of an era as Miguel Cabrera's professional playing career concludes.

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