Keith is joined by Tony Paul of The Detroit News to discuss the Tigers -- including what it's like to cover a bad team, how the franchise missed its window to trade Matthew Boyd, and the struggle to develop position players in recent years -- diversity in baseball, and sushi.

Rundown

2:40 The Unique Challenge of Covering a Bad Team

8:45 Showing More Patience with Young Players

12:10 Missing the Window to Trade Matthew Boyd

15:27 What Has Prevented the Tigers From Developing Position Players?

21:32 Baseball’s Recent Diversity Efforts & Improved Locker Room Environments

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Talking Tigers & diversity in baseball w/Tony Paul