Each October, I’m astounded to learn that Halloween is the second-largest retail holiday of the year. I’m not a fan of Halloween, though I do like the occasional, or frequent, Kit Kat.

It’s a treat to be able to watch the World Series on Halloween, though the Aubrey Huff and Edgar Renteria sightings are undoubtedly the “trick” part of the equation.

• In our highest vote-gettin’ poll of the season, Fungo readers were emphatic on what the Tigers’ next offseason move should be: target Nationals’ slugger and free-agent-to-be Adam Dunn.

  Twenty-four percent (148 voters) of the 628 readers casting votes selected Dunn as their top choice. Here are the runners up:

  • Sign Jason Werth (16%, 103 Votes)
  • Sign Victor Martinez (15%, 97 Votes)
  • Trade for a starting pitcher (14%, 88 Votes)
  • Pickup Jhonny Peralta’s option (14%, 88 Votes)
  • Sign Magglio Ordonez (12%, 73 Votes)
  • Other (5%, 31 Votes)

  Thanks to everyone who voted and a special thanks for those that left comments. It was a great discussion. Keep those comments rolling in.

  Continue reading “The Non-Sequiturs: Trick or Treat Edition” →