2025 Detroit Tigers: We sure do love bargain bin pitchers! - Page 14

Hrycaj · 12-05-2022, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Cod

Agree, but a one-year deal isn't very risky. I think Boyd is just meant to be a fill-in while Mize and Skubal recover. Plus, who knows how Turnball will be in his return after missing 2022.

I think they are hoping to buy prospects with this deal. If he has a good first half that is what will most likely happen. If he doesn’t you get your 10 million back next season. The money being thrown around for pitchers actually makes this deal look okay.

Cod · 12-06-2022, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Hrycaj

I think they are hoping to buy prospects with this deal. If he has a good first half that is what will most likely happen. If he doesn’t you get your 10 million back next season. The money being thrown around for pitchers actually makes this deal look okay.

Like you, I definitely view this as a low risk / high reward deal.

cephasjames · 12-15-2022, 07:15 AM

I wonder with the Lorenzen and Boyd signings coupled with the "we're going to earmark playing time for the young guys" comment from Harris if Harris' plan this year is to see what we've got with what we've got. I realize there are a few months before spring training, but he hasn't done much to improve the team so far. This isn't a knock again Harris. He's new to the organization and needs to assess things. I'm just wondering what's going on.

CONN CHRIS · 01-04-2023, 08:56 AM

They bought a bag of balls from Baltimore who were kind enough to throw a Tyler Nevin in to sweeten the deal.

Let it not be said that the wheels aren't turning in Detroit!

BMW · 01-04-2023, 08:45 PM

The Sporting News, June 8 1955

CONN CHRIS · 01-05-2023, 06:10 AM

That is fantastic. Thank you.
Man, the papers ain't what they used to be.

CONN CHRIS · 01-05-2023, 06:14 AM

It's just 'six degrees of Kevin Bacon' material rather than a real connection but my mother-in-law had Kaline as a student when she was a young teacher in Baltimore sometime after WWII. She passed away at 96 from covid back in 2020.

dsvitak · 01-05-2023, 08:55 PM

Quick baseball note. Eric Hosmer is going to RAKE in Wrigley..at least when the wind is blowing out.

Hrycaj · 01-07-2023, 02:25 PM

Soto dealt to Philadelphia.

dsvitak · 01-07-2023, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Hrycaj

Soto dealt to Philadelphia.

Not sure why I even checked. Nope.

CONN CHRIS · 01-07-2023, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Hrycaj

Soto dealt to Philadelphia.

Great promise but so frustrating. Hopefully, the bats he brought in trade pan out in a few years.

Cod · 01-08-2023, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Hrycaj

Soto dealt to Philadelphia.

Getting Matt Vierlang in return could be a huge win for Detroit. Hopefully it works out for both teams.

CONN CHRIS · 01-08-2023, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Cod

Getting Matt Vierlang in return could be a huge win for Detroit. Hopefully it works out for both teams.

All three that they got should contribute and I wouldn't be surprised if one of them (maybe Vierlang) improves substantially before Soto finds any consistency. As much as I liked Soto, I am happy with this trade.

Cod · 01-08-2023, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by CONN CHRIS

All three that they got should contribute and I wouldn't be surprised if one of them (maybe Vierlang) improves substantially before Soto finds any consistency. As much as I liked Soto, I am happy with this trade.

I agree and think this trade is great for Detroit. The Tigers aren't ready to win and Soto's value is at a high point, so selling now is perfect.

zappa1 · 01-09-2023, 11:06 AM

I've watched Nick Maton all year as I get every Phillies game. He's young and just learning the outfield to go with his infield play. Can bomb a baseball. Good pop with 7 HRs in 189 AB and a .254 average. I liked this kid and I think the Tigers fans will too. For me, he's the one I didn't want to give up. Good luck.

cephasjames · 01-11-2023, 01:00 PM

Detroit Tigers to move in CF wall, change outfield dimensions at Comerica Park for 2023

I know there's been talk about this this offseason, but now that it's decided that they're going to do it, I'm not sure how I feel about it.

Westheim · 01-11-2023, 01:06 PM

Miggy can't hit'em that far anymore! Bring in the fences!

Hrycaj · 01-11-2023, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by cephasjames

Detroit Tigers to move in CF wall, change outfield dimensions at Comerica Park for 2023

I know there's been talk about this this offseason, but now that it's decided that they're going to do it, I'm not sure how I feel about it.

Hate it.

cephasjames · 01-15-2023, 08:17 AM

CC, being it's 2023 now, we might as well rename this thread and keep the good times rolling. Or we could start a new one again. But I kind of like having just one dedicated thread to the Kitties.

CONN CHRIS · 01-16-2023, 05:53 AM

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CC, being it's 2023 now, we might as well rename this thread and keep the good times rolling. Or we could start a new one again. But I kind of like having just one dedicated thread to the Kitties.

I gave it a temporary name change - shout out what you all want it called.

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CONN CHRIS Global Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 28,865	It's just 'six degrees of Kevin Bacon' material rather than a real connection but my mother-in-law had Kaline as a student when she was a young teacher in Baltimore sometime after WWII. She passed away at 96 from covid back in 2020. __________________ Check Out My Cards!

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zappa1 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 2,116	I've watched Nick Maton all year as I get every Phillies game. He's young and just learning the outfield to go with his infield play. Can bomb a baseball. Good pop with 7 HRs in 189 AB and a .254 average. I liked this kid and I think the Tigers fans will too. For me, he's the one I didn't want to give up. Good luck.

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cephasjames Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,736	Detroit Tigers to move in CF wall, change outfield dimensions at Comerica Park for 2023 I know there's been talk about this this offseason, but now that it's decided that they're going to do it, I'm not sure how I feel about it. __________________ 5000+ Generic Logos Free for the Taking FREE: Uniforms and logos for 500+ teams spanning 1871-present Great Lakes League: 10 Conferences, 100 Teams Pre-OOTP 23 Custom Cap & Jersey Template v3.0 by Deft and NoPepper (with layers from other various artists) that I use: Caps, Jerseys

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