Nate7474

Texans look like they got extra time to prepare for this game so far.

I agree with you but with a different prospect. I think it’s Briceno that’s more likely to man first base out of current prospects. Liranzo has some tools to work with so I’d imagine they keep working on that with him for the time being.

Sure, unless it works. Or maybe 2 penalties on the 1st 3 plays set back the offense from running the plays they wanted to. On defense I’m sure Glenn didn’t tell the end defender to bite across the field. its ok to blame the player as well for poor play.

Why is it always coaching with you? Can players not make mistakes. That’s simply the laziest take ever and it’s all you ever do.

I don’t think there is anyway short of looking terrible in spring training that Jobe will be in the Minors. He’s going to be up at some point anyway and they want the ability to get a draft pick. I think he’ll start as the 5th starter with a pitch/inning limit per start and will get extra schedule days off to limit workload.

I get what you are saying. I don’t want Carpenters glove in the outfield. Not just because he’s a below average fielder but because I want to keep him healthy which he hasn’t done, so he’s my primary DH. So that’s put Vierling as the starter in RF for me. Bregman is who I want at 3rd or to trade some package of players/prospects to get someone that plays good defense and has a good bat there. I think Jung/Manning plus more package could be very intriguing for someone trying to rebuild.

I would think that the league and Fox vetted through all of this with Brady and there was a specific rules of engagement laid out for while he is calling games. If not then Brady decided he didn’t want to be a broadcaster any longer and he will be stepping away. My guess is we will get an answer to that from Fox in the near future.

I'm not sure that true but you may be right. They've got others to resign and might not want to commit the resources to Bregman.

Something like this is what I would look at... Offense- - Try and sign Bregman 3 years with an option for a 4th to play 3rd Base. - Vierling Plays Right Field and backups CF. - Carpenter hasn't stayed healthy and hes poor in the field so he goes to DH for the majority of his at bats short of when we need to rest other players and against lefties. - Jung is trade bait potentially or told to pick up a 1st baseman glove and be the sub for the corner infield. - Sweeney to start at SS, you either platoon Baez or cut him. If hes on the roster then there isn't a spot for McKinstry. - Rogers and Dingler to share Catching duty. Sign a vet for Toledo. Pitching- - Sign a number 2- Would love Flaherty but doubt it. Maybe Bieber on a 2 year deal? - Sign another late innings bullpen arm - Cut Maeda - Bring in a coupe vet arms for Toledo - Jobe starts in Detroits with the plan he is there all year.

Me to, wish he could play better defense but even as a pinch hitter part time player he can help balance the left sided offense we have.

I agree and honestly Malloy has had some really good at bats this post season. That one included.

Montero has pitched well against Cleveland this year. Only given up 4 hits struck out 7 and walked 1 in 27 at bats. He also really settled down game 1. My guess is they will let him go as long as possible until any sign of trouble or breakdown in stuff and then a quick hook.

I agree with that

Nothing on the replay show that it for sure hit the ground. Unfortunately that was a a great catch by a great fielder.

Get off of TBS and go over to TruTv and it’s been fine.

I think I make a hard run at Bregman to play 3rd. He knows Hinch and I’ve never heard anything negative on their relationship. Also always positive about Bergman’s leadership in the clubhouse. He’s very good on both sides and balances to the lineup being a righty. I would get Jung experience at 1st base or use him as trade bait to bring in pitching depth. i would try to add a 2 or 3 type arm for the rotation and possible a backup SS unless they want to keep McKinstry in that role. Cut Maeda and Baez and wish them well. look to try and get extensions done with key contributors.

Listen yes but not on TV. Radio guys call the game and describe in detail because we don’t see it and it gives them more content and less time. TV personalities have a lot of space to fill in. They are also catering to a less informed fan base as the radio listeners don’t want to miss a game. Hence the jokes and feel good stories that get added in that the hardcore fans dislike. This of course is all just my opinion.

You watch/listen to anyone for an entire baseball season and they are going to start to annoy you. To me the simple fact is when given a passable partner Benetti is elite and we are lucky to have him in comparison to the last couple years. Now when paired with a bad partner and we’ve had a few of them this year he tends to try and do to much to help them.

I think there’s other opportunities to free up some space on the 40. I wouldn’t be surprised to see a few players currently playing for the tigers be shipped out to round out the roster better. I’m looking at players like Carp although I hope not because I like watching him hit. however, he doesn’t add a ton of value in the outfield and has been injured a lot. Jung I could see going in a trade to find a right handed bat or pitching definitely if they went after someone like Bregman to play 3rd and you have right handed Lee coming up thru the minors. Malloy and McKinstry would be 2 others I could see moved and that’s just from the hitting side of the roster.

I’m not saying he has to go and I have no problem if he stays. However he is 31 and likely not part of a contending team in Detroit so it just wouldn’t upset me either way. I do fully admit that he fills a niche role here very well and we would almost assuredly take a step back in hitting lefties without his bat.

I thought about that as well but I’m just not sure as I’m already counting 13. I think infield wise you are at Tork, Keith, Baez, Jung, Sweeney, then Vierling as the swing. outfield- Greene, Carpenter, Meadows, Malloy, Perez Catchers- Rogers and Dingler. Maybe he fits in there and you send Sweeney or Malloy back to the minors which I think the end of this season will tell us that. Also I’d like to see them bring in a 1st basemen that competes with Tork unless you cross train Keith or Jung there.

I would be surprised to see Ibanez on this team next year. He’s 31 and heading into 1st arbitration. They may try to trade him for just about anything. I just don't see them wasting a spot. I think the only spot they will look for on the position side would be a 1st basemen that can complement or replace Tork who probably hits from the left side. I will be interested to see what they do with 1B this offseason.

I’m not who you asked but for me it would be something close to this that would make me consider it. Holliday, Povich, Young, Fabian

I agree that you can’t count on him for 200 innings and that they will need to get a veteran to fill in for the rest of those. All I’m saying is if he’s ready and the best option to get MLB hitters out then he should be in the majors. I don’t believe that the amount of innings he can safely increase should have any bearing on where they are thrown at.