Friday Fungoes

Still in Cleveland, still at the SABR Convention.

• Heading out to the Indians-Reds game tonight with fellow SABRtooths. It’s raining right now but because I already purchased my ticket, I’m going to this game come hell or high water. Come to think of it, one or both could occur.

• Overheard (and paraphrased): “Isn’t there a disconnect between a team that plays at Progressive Field and that team’s offensive Chief Wahoo logo? Doesn’t seem very progressive to me.”

• The Tigers are holding steady at #16 in this week’s ESPN MLB Power Rankings. At last, some consistency in something.

• Todd Helton won’t play tonight against the Tigers. Dang it. Just imagine if the Tigers would’ve accepted the Rockies offer in the late ’90s of Helton for Tony Clark — or was it Bobby Higginson?

Finally, this weekend is your chance to bring closure to your relationship with Jason Grilli. Be kind.