Detroit Tigers 2017 Season Thread - Page 12

David Watts · 07-14-2017, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by RchW

Thought it was 10.

I think the 10th came after I posted that

David Watts · 07-17-2017, 09:11 AM

I tell you what, I have a ton of respect for Anibal Sanchez. First, the whole volunteering to go to the minors to try and get his groove back, was very cool. Second, he battles. He gave up 2 bombs in the first inning yesterday, but kept plugging. Gave up another bomb, but kept plugging. He gave them 6 innings in a game that ended up going 11. He is a pro.

Got a kick out of Gibson during yesterdays game. You could tell he's getting sick of the Tigers pitching approach this season and wants to see the pitchers go after hitters. Don't know how many times I heard him reference "nibbling" and the need to stop doing it. He is so right. Not sure if this is a pitching coach issue, but watching Verlander go out to the mound this year and repeatedly have 100 pitches or there abouts by the 4th or 5th inning is ridiculous.

steady teddy · 07-17-2017, 12:53 PM

Heard Avila interviewed today on Mad Dog's show. He was asked flat out if the Cubs called him on Verlander. In fairness he wouldn't address specific players. Also mentioned there was interest in Fullmer but the club has no intention of trading him-unless they get an offer they can't refuse.

He was also asked if he's OK with Ausmus. Gave the obligatory "players are playing hard". Kinda skated around that question faster than Conner McGretzky...

cephasjames · 07-17-2017, 03:19 PM

The return on Fulmer would have to be beyond belief to trade him. He has potential to be one of the league's best pitchers. I guess if someone is willing to make that beyond-belief trade for him, then go for it. But I'd sure like to see him stick around as long as the Tigers can afford him.

CONN CHRIS · 07-18-2017, 07:14 PM

Yikes. I hope that I am missing something on those three infielders they got for J.D. Looks like Lugo (D-Backs fourth rated prospect) and a few bags of balls.

David Watts · 07-19-2017, 08:29 AM

Interesting piece in the Detroit News giving a perspective on why Tigers weren't able to get a huge haul for JD.

RchW · 07-19-2017, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David Watts

Interesting piece in the Detroit News giving a perspective on why Tigers weren't able to get a huge haul for JD.

link?

bailey · 07-19-2017, 02:35 PM

Teams just aren't interested in giving up a lot for a 2 month rental player as much as they used to be.

buckeye22 · 07-22-2017, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by CONN CHRIS

Yikes. I hope that I am missing something on those three infielders they got for J.D. Looks like Lugo (D-Backs fourth rated prospect) and a few bags of balls.

My take: Lugo should be the everyday 3B in 2019. Move Nick to 1st, Miggy to DH. He has decent power, a nice glove....but no eye.

Alcantara to me sounds like a great glove utility guy. Some think he can hang everyday on his defense alone, but it doesn't sound like he'll ever hit. Screams utility infielder (not a bad thing).

King is young but fast. Too early to get a great feel on him but again, he has a shot based on his speed.

We could have done better, but we could have done far worse as well.

David Watts · 07-27-2017, 11:18 AM

That game last night was just plain ugly. It's going to be a battle till the end to see if the Tigers can finish ahead of the White Sox.

CONN CHRIS · 07-31-2017, 06:39 AM

Adding a young SS and another 3B to a team that is fairly set at those positions and just got a group of young infielders in another deal while depleating a bad bull pen. What is going on here? Someone help me :-)

r0nster · 08-03-2017, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by CONN CHRIS

Adding a young SS and another 3B to a team that is fairly set at those positions and just got a group of young infielders in another deal while depleating a bad bull pen. What is going on here? Someone help me :-)

I think they been shopping the SS and 2nd baseman around and they wanted young backups and plus both them players NOT going to be around after a year or 2. I like this idea. Would have done the same in the game too if I know im dumping them off

r0nster · 08-03-2017, 08:24 AM

seems now the players playing better. Wonders if they get hot. Would be ironic eh ???

steady teddy · 08-03-2017, 03:44 PM

Verlander placed on (irrevocable) Waivers...

TribeFanInNC · 08-03-2017, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by steady teddy

Verlander placed on (irrevocable) Waivers...

They are revocable waivers, not irrevocable. This is pretty common in August when teams are looking for trades. Doesn't necessarily mean that much. But you never know.

steady teddy · 08-03-2017, 03:57 PM

^MISPRINT

REVOCABLE waivers. Sorry for the typo.

steady teddy · 08-03-2017, 05:22 PM

Castellanos the odd man out?

Check out this article from The Detroit News:

Castellanos’ days in Detroit, at 3B, could be numbered

http://detne.ws/2u4GOFb

steady teddy · 08-07-2017, 02:16 PM

http://m.astros.mlb.com/news/article...tin-verlander/

CONN CHRIS · 08-16-2017, 01:06 PM

I saw the video of Kinsler getting tossed last night for looking back to see if Hernandez was going to call the pitch a ball. Does anyone know what took place between Kinsler and Hernandez prior to that pitch or at bat? Something had to have taken place, Hernandez' skin isn't THAT thin.

DamPenguin · 08-16-2017, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by CONN CHRIS

I saw the video of Kinsler getting tossed last night for looking back to see if Hernandez was going to call the pitch a ball. Does anyone know what took place between Kinsler and Hernandez prior to that pitch or at bat? Something had to have taken place, Hernandez' skin isn't THAT thin.

Here's a link to the story I read on ESPN.

07-17-2017, 03:19 PM	#224
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07-18-2017, 07:14 PM	#225
CONN CHRIS Global Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 29,090	Yikes. I hope that I am missing something on those three infielders they got for J.D. Looks like Lugo (D-Backs fourth rated prospect) and a few bags of balls. __________________ Check Out My Cards!

07-31-2017, 06:39 AM	#231
CONN CHRIS Global Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 29,090	Adding a young SS and another 3B to a team that is fairly set at those positions and just got a group of young infielders in another deal while depleating a bad bull pen. What is going on here? Someone help me :-) __________________ Check Out My Cards!

08-16-2017, 01:06 PM	#239
CONN CHRIS Global Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 29,090	I saw the video of Kinsler getting tossed last night for looking back to see if Hernandez was going to call the pitch a ball. Does anyone know what took place between Kinsler and Hernandez prior to that pitch or at bat? Something had to have taken place, Hernandez' skin isn't THAT thin. __________________ Check Out My Cards!

07-17-2017, 09:11 AM	#222
David Watts Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Looking for a place called Leehofooks Posts: 10,143 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	I tell you what, I have a ton of respect for Anibal Sanchez. First, the whole volunteering to go to the minors to try and get his groove back, was very cool. Second, he battles. He gave up 2 bombs in the first inning yesterday, but kept plugging. Gave up another bomb, but kept plugging. He gave them 6 innings in a game that ended up going 11. He is a pro. Got a kick out of Gibson during yesterdays game. You could tell he's getting sick of the Tigers pitching approach this season and wants to see the pitchers go after hitters. Don't know how many times I heard him reference "nibbling" and the need to stop doing it. He is so right. Not sure if this is a pitching coach issue, but watching Verlander go out to the mound this year and repeatedly have 100 pitches or there abouts by the 4th or 5th inning is ridiculous.

07-17-2017, 12:53 PM	#223
steady teddy Major Leagues Join Date: May 2003 Location: Macomb, Michigan Posts: 407	Heard Avila interviewed today on Mad Dog's show. He was asked flat out if the Cubs called him on Verlander. In fairness he wouldn't address specific players. Also mentioned there was interest in Fullmer but the club has no intention of trading him-unless they get an offer they can't refuse. He was also asked if he's OK with Ausmus. Gave the obligatory "players are playing hard". Kinda skated around that question faster than Conner McGretzky...

07-19-2017, 08:29 AM	#226
David Watts Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Looking for a place called Leehofooks Posts: 10,143 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	Interesting piece in the Detroit News giving a perspective on why Tigers weren't able to get a huge haul for JD.

07-19-2017, 02:35 PM	#228
bailey Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 3,421	Teams just aren't interested in giving up a lot for a 2 month rental player as much as they used to be.

07-27-2017, 11:18 AM	#230
David Watts Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Looking for a place called Leehofooks Posts: 10,143 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	That game last night was just plain ugly. It's going to be a battle till the end to see if the Tigers can finish ahead of the White Sox.

08-03-2017, 08:24 AM	#233
r0nster Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,082	seems now the players playing better. Wonders if they get hot. Would be ironic eh ???

08-03-2017, 03:44 PM	#234
steady teddy Major Leagues Join Date: May 2003 Location: Macomb, Michigan Posts: 407	Verlander placed on (irrevocable) Waivers...

08-03-2017, 03:57 PM	#236
steady teddy Major Leagues Join Date: May 2003 Location: Macomb, Michigan Posts: 407	^MISPRINT REVOCABLE waivers. Sorry for the typo.

08-03-2017, 05:22 PM	#237
steady teddy Major Leagues Join Date: May 2003 Location: Macomb, Michigan Posts: 407	Castellanos the odd man out? Check out this article from The Detroit News: Castellanos’ days in Detroit, at 3B, could be numbered http://detne.ws/2u4GOFb

08-07-2017, 02:16 PM	#238
steady teddy Major Leagues Join Date: May 2003 Location: Macomb, Michigan Posts: 407	http://m.astros.mlb.com/news/article...tin-verlander/