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I don't know. I find it difficult to believe they'll have him in the Detroit rotation right away and hoping for 150 innings given his career workload. He hasn't eclipsed 100 innings in a season yet, not even close. And he hasn't pitched in AAA yet (which is probably less of a concern than the stamina/workload of a season). Maybe he piggybacks with Maeda early in the season? Maeda's probably 2 trips through the lineup and done. That way Jobe gets the MLB exposure and they can evaluate his workload much more directly under Fetter & Nieves. While the ROY status might be a minor consideration for Jung (and Sweeney), I think the promotions are more to get a look for next season. Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses at the MLB level now and have a game plan for the offseason into spring training.

Could six-inning minimum starting pitcher rule come to MLB? In a nutshell:

No, let me rephrase it this way. Skubal and Olson are in the rotation. Mize/Maeda/FA/FA for the other 3 spots out of camp. I would think Mize has one of those. I'm uncertain what becomes of Maeda. So, that would leave open spots for 1 or 2 FA (or trade) acquisitions.

So, yeah, congrats to Jace Jung and Trey Sweeney for being promoted. Now go face Gerrit Cole in your debut. And smack him around the ballyard, eh?

Where was signing 3 MLB rotation starters suggested?

I am eager to see an outfield of Meadows, Greene, and Clark. I've always wanted speedy, rangey, athletes in that OF. Its just never come to pass. I suppose that there is downfall to that trio as far as arm strength and maybe it won't be the strongest offensively in terms of HR. But that offense could be offset on the basepaths and with the defense.

How long have you been waiting to use that?

Skubal, FA, Olson, FA/Mize/Maeda, FA/Mize/Maeda to start the season. Jobe limits innings in Toledo in April and is bumped up to be the first injury replacement. Montero, Gipson-Long, other prospects/projects in Toledo to be called upon as needed. Montero has shown glimpses, but just not enough to consider for a rotation spot out of camp. There's still time for that to change. Gipson-Long has a handful of MLB starts, coming off significant time lost. He'll need that time in Toledo. I would think Manning is out of options, but its tough to think he has much of a future with Detroit at this point anyway. I get that there were a lot of issues this season. But there's not enough pitching. And if they do have too much pitching going into the trade deadline next season, move some to address other weaknesses or get back a prospect or two.

2-1 followed by 12-67.

Well, it sounds nuts because it is nuts. On the other hand, this team has a lot of players that ain't been in an MLB playoff push. Just let them see what they can get themselves into. Maybe they're naive enough to not help themselves from making up some ground.

All your future ripened grapefruit are belong to us.

Not enough depth.

That's a good point.

It’s good that he’s figured something out. I’m sure not many want to see him return next season, but if he can prove that the first half of this season was an anomaly, having his career numbers next season will be one less hole the Tigers have to fill during the off-season.

And Faedo was all Seattle’s offense, too.

Wow, Sweeney and Jung? Just in time for the playoff push, too.

That seems an unfortunate ricochet.

The SO/BB split is particularly interesting.

Might as well, right?

I s'pose that's one way to look at it.

They have been getting good results. They've also benefitted from the schedule makers with off days on July 31, August 5, 12, and 19. For the most part, they've been pitching well since the all star break. But, yes, you kind of expect the wear and tear to arrive at some point. They have the off day on August 19 after the Little League game. Then its at the Cubs for 3, at the Jerk Sox for 4, host the Angels for 3, host the Red Sox for 3, then out to the Padres for 3 and at the Athletics for 3. Basically 3 weeks straight with an odd Tuesday off on the Tuesday after Labor Day as the only rest day. Maneuvering that could be interesting. Mize is probably due back at the end of that? Maeda hasn't been reinstated into the rotation yet. I don't know. That stretch could make for some tough sledding.

What does the fox say?

Not sure genius can be applied to bunting with 2 strikes.

No clue where Baddoo will be next season. But enjoy the moment, young man.

You’re in close proximity. Can you tell Seattle to eat it, please?