Forty-some games into the season, and I've tried to keep a level head. Since Opening Day, I've acknowledged the injuries, pointed to a division that's far from a powerhouse, and held onto hope that the Tigers would turn things around. But tonight? Tonight, for the first time, I started to wonder: what if this team is just... bad?

We're a quarter of the way through the season, and it feels like we've watched this exact game a million times. The same script, the same frustrations. The Tigers put up some early runs, but couldn't build on the momentum. The starting pitcher—Jack was utterly abysmal—couldn't find the zone and failed to complete four innings, forcing A.J. Hinch to dip into the bullpen way too early. And then came the defensive breakdown. At this point, you could argue that the infield's ability to botch routine plays is the team's most consistent skill. It's amateur-hour stuff, and fans are exhausted.

I still believe that once the roster gets healthier, things will improve. That may well be true. But right now, this team is borderline unwatchable. And the problems aren't going away overnight. They might get healthier, but they're not going to suddenly become a better defensive squad. They're not going to magically develop a stronger bullpen or a deeper pitching staff. I can sympathize with Hinch—no one expected the starting rotation to be this depleted. But the pitching chaos you're relying on to get through this stretch isn't working. There are no dogs in this bullpen.

I'm tired of preaching about how much this team needs to change. The talent is there, but the execution is not. For fans who love the game—and who love repping their team's gear—it's a tough watch. Here's hoping the second quarter of the season brings a different story.