Detroit Tigers 2017 Season Thread - Page 13

CONN CHRIS · 08-16-2017, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DamPenguin

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

Thanks, ok - I'd maybe have given him the heave-ho too.

DamPenguin · 08-20-2017, 09:15 AM

And this continues...

I know another thread was started on the subject but why don't they use the technology available to have balls and strikes automated. In the worst case scenario it would at least be consistent. My mother is Cuban and I'm an avid supporter of Cubans in all sports but in this case of Angel Hernandez I'm sorry ... what's the saying? If it walks like a duck, looks like a duck, quacks like a duck ... whatever I don't know.

Ty Cobb · 08-22-2017, 07:32 PM

but if anybody is a glutton for punishment (like me), I'll be in Sec. 118, Row 7, Seat 1 or 2 with my honey to watch us try to deal with the Twinkies on 9/23. Never met any of you in real life...but that can stand changing!

CONN CHRIS · 08-24-2017, 06:33 PM

Aside from the three brawls on the field, Verlander, Martinez and Castianos were in a dust up in the dugout - I wonder what that was all about.

What a horrible season.

steady teddy · 08-24-2017, 06:40 PM

^ JV wasn't happy with V Mart playing peacemaker & being too chummy with the Yankees during the 2nd scrum.

r0nster · 08-25-2017, 09:25 AM

The umpire alleging racism ... shesh people need to get over that. And 22% of players reached said he the worst umpire. Wonders what it be if you get every MLB players thoughts on this ump

r0nster · 08-25-2017, 09:26 AM

Thought it was funny watching 2 dinosaurs at it shame they didn't do the Jackson Martin fight of the Yankees of 78 I think

bailey · 08-30-2017, 10:24 PM

Who was the first Detroit Tiger to play 162 regular season games in the same season!!?

[spoiler]Jimmy Barrett[/spoiler]

Highlight the answer after you give up:
I don't know how to do real spoiler tags, I guess

Hint:It's not Jake Wood or Rocky Colavito

cephasjames · 08-31-2017, 05:10 PM

Tigers deal Upton to Angels for prospect Long

cephasjames · 09-01-2017, 06:13 AM

Verlander sent to Astros for three top prospects

Well, I wanted it to happen so we could rebuild. I expected it to happen. But I sure am sad that it did happen. My 9 year-old son cried when I told him.

cephasjames · 09-01-2017, 06:44 AM

The only big contracts that remain are Miggy, Zimm, Ian, Sanchie, and V-Mart.

Miggy could be traded if he can get past his injuries and produce. If not, oi!
Zimm is not going to improve, so we're going to have to watch him in misery for 3 more years.
Ian has a team option for next year. I have a feeling the Tigers pick it up and try to trade him for something.
Sanchie has a team option for next year. Detroit will buy him out. See ya!
V-Mart. He really should just retire. But if he doesn't he's done after next year.

Trading the final two Justins is a huge weight off of the budget and gives the Tigers a lot more room to fiddle.

r0nster · 09-01-2017, 06:48 AM

would trade them all for anything especially Zimmerman sanchaz and more so Victor Martinez.

steady teddy · 09-06-2017, 07:39 AM

Bizarre no longer seeing JV wear the Old English D. At least the back of the Astros unis look similar to the Tigers road unis...

cephasjames · 09-09-2017, 02:20 PM

Triple play and grand slam by same team in one game. I wonder how many times that's happened in history.

CONN CHRIS · 09-22-2017, 08:59 PM

Who's the next manager?

Gibson?

CONN CHRIS · 09-23-2017, 08:34 AM

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/ml...ger/695361001/

Speculation in the Free Press - I like the idea of giving McClendon or Vizquel a chance. Hopefully, if they go that route Avila won't ditch them at the tail end of the rebuild ala Trammell.

steady teddy · 09-23-2017, 09:06 AM

I don't want a retread.

CONN CHRIS · 09-25-2017, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steady teddy

I don't want a retread.

That narrows the field quite a bit.

CONN CHRIS · 09-25-2017, 10:55 AM

There are currently 18 or 19 retreads managing in MLB. I guess it just depends upon which retread you get - I suspect that Cleveland is happy with their retread. Ditto for the Cubs, Red Sox and Yankees.

steady teddy · 09-25-2017, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CONN CHRIS

There are currently 18 or 19 retreads managing in MLB. I guess it just depends upon which retread you get - I suspect that Cleveland is happy with their retread. Ditto for the Cubs, Red Sox and Yankees.

You misinterpret the term "retread". Retread does NOT mean rehire. Managers who've had more than one job in the majors doesn't necessarily make them a retread. If they've had several jobs in the majors and have accomplished nothing, they're might be retreads. Francona had success and won championships before coming to the Indians. Madden had success and went to a WS before joining the Cubs.

I wouldn't want McLendon. I'd hire Vizquel if they decide to stay in the organization.

08-22-2017, 07:32 PM	#243
Ty Cobb Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Grayling, MI Posts: 4,620	Tough season so far... but if anybody is a glutton for punishment (like me), I'll be in Sec. 118, Row 7, Seat 1 or 2 with my honey to watch us try to deal with the Twinkies on 9/23. Never met any of you in real life...but that can stand changing! __________________ "You could not live with your own failure. Where did that bring you? Back to me." Thanos

08-24-2017, 06:33 PM	#244
CONN CHRIS Global Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 29,090	Aside from the three brawls on the field, Verlander, Martinez and Castianos were in a dust up in the dugout - I wonder what that was all about. What a horrible season. __________________ Check Out My Cards!

08-30-2017, 10:24 PM	#248
bailey Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 3,421	Who was the first Detroit Tiger to play 162 regular season games in the same season!!? [spoiler]Jimmy Barrett[/spoiler] Highlight the answer after you give up: I don't know how to do real spoiler tags, I guess Hint:It's not Jake Wood or Rocky Colavito Last edited by bailey; 08-30-2017 at 10:35 PM.

08-31-2017, 05:10 PM	#249
cephasjames Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,736	Tigers deal Upton to Angels for prospect Long __________________ 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

09-01-2017, 06:13 AM	#250
cephasjames Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,736	Verlander sent to Astros for three top prospects Well, I wanted it to happen so we could rebuild. I expected it to happen. But I sure am sad that it did happen. My 9 year-old son cried when I told him. __________________ 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

08-20-2017, 09:15 AM	#242
DamPenguin All Star Reserve Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 614	And this continues... I know another thread was started on the subject but why don't they use the technology available to have balls and strikes automated. In the worst case scenario it would at least be consistent. My mother is Cuban and I'm an avid supporter of Cubans in all sports but in this case of Angel Hernandez I'm sorry ... what's the saying? If it walks like a duck, looks like a duck, quacks like a duck ... whatever I don't know.

08-24-2017, 06:40 PM	#245
steady teddy Major Leagues Join Date: May 2003 Location: Macomb, Michigan Posts: 407	^ JV wasn't happy with V Mart playing peacemaker & being too chummy with the Yankees during the 2nd scrum.

08-25-2017, 09:25 AM	#246
r0nster Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,082	The umpire alleging racism ... shesh people need to get over that. And 22% of players reached said he the worst umpire. Wonders what it be if you get every MLB players thoughts on this ump

08-25-2017, 09:26 AM	#247
r0nster Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,082	Thought it was funny watching 2 dinosaurs at it shame they didn't do the Jackson Martin fight of the Yankees of 78 I think

09-01-2017, 06:44 AM	#251
cephasjames Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,736	The only big contracts that remain are Miggy, Zimm, Ian, Sanchie, and V-Mart. Miggy could be traded if he can get past his injuries and produce. If not, oi! Zimm is not going to improve, so we're going to have to watch him in misery for 3 more years. Ian has a team option for next year. I have a feeling the Tigers pick it up and try to trade him for something. Sanchie has a team option for next year. Detroit will buy him out. See ya! V-Mart. He really should just retire. But if he doesn't he's done after next year. Trading the final two Justins is a huge weight off of the budget and gives the Tigers a lot more room to fiddle. __________________ 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

09-01-2017, 06:48 AM	#252
r0nster Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,082	would trade them all for anything especially Zimmerman sanchaz and more so Victor Martinez.

09-06-2017, 07:39 AM	#253
steady teddy Major Leagues Join Date: May 2003 Location: Macomb, Michigan Posts: 407	Bizarre no longer seeing JV wear the Old English D. At least the back of the Astros unis look similar to the Tigers road unis... Attached Images

09-09-2017, 02:20 PM	#254
cephasjames Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,736	Triple play and grand slam by same team in one game. I wonder how many times that's happened in history. __________________ 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

09-22-2017, 08:59 PM	#255
CONN CHRIS Global Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 29,090	Who's the next manager? Gibson? __________________ Check Out My Cards!

09-23-2017, 08:34 AM	#256
CONN CHRIS Global Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 29,090	http://www.freep.com/story/sports/ml...ger/695361001/ Speculation in the Free Press - I like the idea of giving McClendon or Vizquel a chance. Hopefully, if they go that route Avila won't ditch them at the tail end of the rebuild ala Trammell. __________________ Check Out My Cards!

09-23-2017, 09:06 AM	#257
steady teddy Major Leagues Join Date: May 2003 Location: Macomb, Michigan Posts: 407	I don't want a retread.

09-25-2017, 10:55 AM	#259
CONN CHRIS Global Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 29,090	There are currently 18 or 19 retreads managing in MLB. I guess it just depends upon which retread you get - I suspect that Cleveland is happy with their retread. Ditto for the Cubs, Red Sox and Yankees. __________________ Check Out My Cards!