2021 Detroit Tigers

cephasjames · 02-12-2021, 09:57 PM

Nothing interesting to add. Just wanted to start a new thread for this season.

I'm not as excited this year as I was last year. Not sure why.

Anyway, pitchers and catchers start next week!

Hrycaj · 02-12-2021, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by cephasjames

Nothing interesting to add. Just wanted to start a new thread for this season.

I'm not as excited this year as I was last year. Not sure why.

Anyway, pitchers and catchers start next week!

Agreed. I was discussing with friends that I think the Tigers have created a new free agent category. The “C” level player. The “C” level player is a player that has MLB name recognition only. You won’t be able to flip them mid year for anything and they are simply there to give the illusion the team is trying to improve when they really want to lose. Other than Schoop (who is really underrated) that is what they have done.

CONN CHRIS · 02-13-2021, 11:21 AM

I am actually really excited for this season. I know it could be brutal in terms of W/L record but we have a great crop of young and/or recovering pitchers to watch and be hopeful about in Manning, Mize, Skubol, Turnbull, Norris, Boyd, and Fulmer. I am really excited to watch Castro, Grainer, Rodger, Stewart, Paredes, and Torkelson progress. I am still holding out hope for Candelario.

I think it could be a fun year.

Hageneezz · 02-14-2021, 12:12 PM

Tigers for the play off`s

Hrycaj · 02-17-2021, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by CONN CHRIS

I am actually really excited for this season. I know it could be brutal in terms of W/L record but we have a great crop of young and/or recovering pitchers to watch and be hopeful about in Manning, Mize, Skubol, Turnbull, Norris, Boyd, and Fulmer. I am really excited to watch Castro, Grainer, Rodger, Stewart, Paredes, and Torkelson progress. I am still holding out hope for Candelario.

I think it could be a fun year.

My comments about the players the Tigers signed in the offseason aside, I am always excited for the new season. Even with talk of the 6 man rotation it looks like Manning will be down in AAA to start the season. Really looking to see how Mize and Skubal have grown. Turnbull is another interesting case. He has some real nice potential still. Personally, I'm done with the Norris project. Maybe Fetters can figure him out. Actually, Fetters is one of the exciting reasons to pay attention to the Tigers as well. I think that was a great out of the box hire. Candelario was the best hitter on the team down the stretch. It will be nice to see if he turned the corner or if that was simply on a hot streak. I have read some things about Rogers attitude that worries me but Castor and Paredes will be fun to watch.

My biggest worry is right here though. I should note that I think Pedro Martinez is brilliant and as much as I like the hiring of Fetters I would have first tried to back up the brinks truck and brought Pedro in.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdy1NDPXjY4

CONN CHRIS · 02-18-2021, 07:37 AM

I hear you on Norris. Another guy that I am done wasting hope on is Jacoby Jones. Every time I watch him play; in the field, on the bases, at the plate - he looks like a five-tool star. The problem is, he isn't what he looks like. Never has been and sadly, never seems that he will be.

cephasjames · 02-18-2021, 10:02 AM

Okay, so a switch must have flipped today with ST officially starting because I'm excited now.

Maybe I've just been reading more about the team the past few days. Who knows?

Cap · 02-18-2021, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by CONN CHRIS

I hear you on Norris. Another guy that I am done wasting hope on is Jacoby Jones. Every time I watch him play; in the field, on the bases, at the plate - he looks like a five-tool star. The problem is, he isn't what he looks like. Never has been and sadly, never seems that he will be.

Hi, Chris. Good to see you're still around.

Cap

CONN CHRIS · 02-19-2021, 04:00 PM

Hey Cap. Hope all is well up there!

CONN CHRIS · 03-04-2021, 07:18 PM

I wasn't crazy about the Hinch hiring but I have to admit I love the noticeable change in team-wide approach at the plate. Overnight, this seems like a suddenly disciplined team.

CONN CHRIS · 03-04-2021, 08:38 PM

Oh and Mize Manning and Norris have looked (or sounded on the radio) very sharp in the early going.

CONN CHRIS · 03-08-2021, 07:37 AM

Two solid innings each from Fulmer and Skubal over the weekend.

CONN CHRIS · 03-09-2021, 03:18 PM

Willi Castro may end being the guy I had hoped Cristian Stewart would be.

cephasjames · 03-13-2021, 03:26 PM

I think Casey Mize is struggling from the Daniel Norris effect. He seems way too in his head.

Hrycaj · 03-13-2021, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by cephasjames

I think Casey Mize is struggling from the Daniel Norris effect. He seems way too in his head.

I tend to agree. He is having trouble building off his fastball. Hitters aren't biting on his secondary stuff as much as he would like. He looks like a guy that needs AAA to start the season. Get out of the spotlight, get yourself right and come back with a vengeance.

swampdragon · 03-21-2021, 02:58 PM

I think the Tigers will trend a little bit upward this season, with that being defined as 65-70 wins.

cephasjames · 03-26-2021, 07:15 AM

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I think the Tigers will trend a little bit upward this season, with that being defined as 65-70 wins.

This guy agrees. He thinks a 70-92 season is in store. I think that's a realistic prediction.

CONN CHRIS · 03-26-2021, 07:28 AM

That's a pretty good assessment.

cephasjames · 03-26-2021, 02:23 PM

Casey Mize makes MLB starting rotation; Michael Fulmer to bullpen

cephasjames · 03-27-2021, 03:22 PM

Tigers Opening Day roster set: Harold Castro in, Renato Nunez out
Detroit Tigers set Opening Day roster: Renato Nunez out, Harold Castro, Akil Baddoo in
Detroit Tigers option Joe Jimenez to Triple-A Toledo, finalizing 2021 pitching staff

TIGERS’ OPENING DAY ROSTER (26)

Position players (13)
Catchers (2): Grayson Greiner, Wilson Ramos.
Infielders (6): Miguel Cabrera (DH/1B), Jeimer Candelario (3B/1B), Harold Castro (IF), Willi Castro (SS/2B/3B), Niko Goodrum (IF/OF), Jonathan Schoop (2B/3B/1B).
Outfielders (5): Akil Baddoo, Robbie Grossman, JaCoby Jones, Nomar Mazara, Victor Reyes.

Pitchers (13)
Starters (5): Matthew Boyd, Julio Teheran, Tarik Skubal, Jose Ureña, Casey Mize.
Bullpen (8): Gregory Soto, Buck Farmer, Jose Cisnero, Bryan Garcia, Michael Fulmer, Daniel Norris, Derek Holland, Tyler Alexander.

02-12-2021, 09:57 PM	#1
cephasjames Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,735 Blog Entries: 1	2021 Detroit Tigers Nothing interesting to add. Just wanted to start a new thread for this season. I'm not as excited this year as I was last year. Not sure why. Anyway, pitchers and catchers start next week! __________________ 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

02-13-2021, 11:21 AM	#3
CONN CHRIS Global Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 28,386	I am actually really excited for this season. I know it could be brutal in terms of W/L record but we have a great crop of young and/or recovering pitchers to watch and be hopeful about in Manning, Mize, Skubol, Turnbull, Norris, Boyd, and Fulmer. I am really excited to watch Castro, Grainer, Rodger, Stewart, Paredes, and Torkelson progress. I am still holding out hope for Candelario. I think it could be a fun year. __________________ Check Out My Cards!

02-18-2021, 07:37 AM	#6
CONN CHRIS Global Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 28,386	I hear you on Norris. Another guy that I am done wasting hope on is Jacoby Jones. Every time I watch him play; in the field, on the bases, at the plate - he looks like a five-tool star. The problem is, he isn't what he looks like. Never has been and sadly, never seems that he will be. __________________ Check Out My Cards!

02-18-2021, 10:02 AM	#7
cephasjames Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,735 Blog Entries: 1	Okay, so a switch must have flipped today with ST officially starting because I'm excited now. Maybe I've just been reading more about the team the past few days. Who knows? __________________ 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

02-19-2021, 04:00 PM	#9
CONN CHRIS Global Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 28,386	Hey Cap. Hope all is well up there! __________________ Check Out My Cards!

02-14-2021, 12:12 PM	#4
Hageneezz All Star Reserve Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: The Hague,Netherlands Posts: 839	Tigers for the play off`s

03-04-2021, 07:18 PM	#10
CONN CHRIS Global Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 28,386	I wasn't crazy about the Hinch hiring but I have to admit I love the noticeable change in team-wide approach at the plate. Overnight, this seems like a suddenly disciplined team. __________________ Check Out My Cards!

03-04-2021, 08:38 PM	#11
CONN CHRIS Global Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 28,386	Oh and Mize Manning and Norris have looked (or sounded on the radio) very sharp in the early going. __________________ Check Out My Cards!

03-08-2021, 07:37 AM	#12
CONN CHRIS Global Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 28,386	Two solid innings each from Fulmer and Skubal over the weekend. __________________ Check Out My Cards!

03-09-2021, 03:18 PM	#13
CONN CHRIS Global Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 28,386	Willi Castro may end being the guy I had hoped Cristian Stewart would be. __________________ Check Out My Cards!

03-13-2021, 03:26 PM	#14
cephasjames Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,735 Blog Entries: 1	I think Casey Mize is struggling from the Daniel Norris effect. He seems way too in his head. __________________ 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

03-21-2021, 02:58 PM	#16
swampdragon Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Lonely Mountain Posts: 2,509	I think the Tigers will trend a little bit upward this season, with that being defined as 65-70 wins. __________________ “Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies." -- C.S. Lewis

03-26-2021, 07:28 AM	#18
CONN CHRIS Global Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 28,386	That's a pretty good assessment. __________________ Check Out My Cards!

03-26-2021, 02:23 PM	#19
cephasjames Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,735 Blog Entries: 1	Casey Mize makes MLB starting rotation; Michael Fulmer to bullpen __________________ 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

03-27-2021, 03:22 PM	#20
cephasjames Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,735 Blog Entries: 1	Tigers Opening Day roster set: Harold Castro in, Renato Nunez out Detroit Tigers set Opening Day roster: Renato Nunez out, Harold Castro, Akil Baddoo in Detroit Tigers option Joe Jimenez to Triple-A Toledo, finalizing 2021 pitching staff TIGERS’ OPENING DAY ROSTER (26) Position players (13) Catchers (2): Grayson Greiner, Wilson Ramos. Infielders (6): Miguel Cabrera (DH/1B), Jeimer Candelario (3B/1B), Harold Castro (IF), Willi Castro (SS/2B/3B), Niko Goodrum (IF/OF), Jonathan Schoop (2B/3B/1B). Outfielders (5): Akil Baddoo, Robbie Grossman, JaCoby Jones, Nomar Mazara, Victor Reyes. Pitchers (13) Starters (5): Matthew Boyd, Julio Teheran, Tarik Skubal, Jose Ureña, Casey Mize. Bullpen (8): Gregory Soto, Buck Farmer, Jose Cisnero, Bryan Garcia, Michael Fulmer, Daniel Norris, Derek Holland, Tyler Alexander. __________________ 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 Last edited by cephasjames; 03-27-2021 at 03:30 PM.