SoCalTiger

Didn't Wencel have the yips at second base ? A mental block throwing to first ? I think that's why they moved him to centerfield.

Could it be the opposite ? Maybe he isn't mad just "messing" with them good naturally ? Possible ?

Didn't he just miss a scoop two games ago ? And can't all first baseman scoop throws. It seems like a basic skill to play the position. I don't think this is a measure of a good first baseman. I can't think of any regular first sacker who played for Detroit or any team that can't scoop throws.

Defense is just ignored in baseball and especially in Detroit over the past decade or so, everybody gives it lip service but they don't really commit to it. It's not just the errors on paper but the missed plays, missed cuts-offs , mental mistakes etc. I mean what good is a 2 run homer when you give up unearned runs ? Errors will happen but when managers put players in positions they can not play well it's the definition of insanity. The old adage "if he can hit we will find a place for him",,,well so will the batted ball.

Excellent!!

I bet Verling is better than Tork at first right now and Carpenter could be just as good after training not straight away. Tork stinks as a first baseman. He is a DH.

It's the downside of constantly moving players around. I guess the upside is match ups and happy clubhouse because everyone plays but to me it's not optimal. Perhaps with better players it will be less frequent.

I like the condensed games on MLBTV. About 9 minutes and you see parts of almost every inning.

Ha ha. That was good. Ok I surrender.

Just speculation of course but it wouldn’t hurt to take some reps pre game and try in the future because he does stink in the outfield as Tork does at first. Carpenter had a better arm. So if he proves good it’s one less bad outfielder and one less poor first baseman. Isn’t multiple positions the Hinch requirement anyways ?

During our rally the scroller said we had an 85 % win probability. Had that changed?

Greene Meadows Verling left to right daily please. If not them then Chana. Maybe try Carpenter at first ? Seriously. Solves two problems.

Already this season has been a roller coaster of highs to low. Being a fan only makes that worse. Sitting here today on the down slope it does seem we do have quite a long way to go unfortunately. I suppose that's why Harris is moving more deliberately thank I like. It's just we have sucked so bad for so long and to see the Orioles not only pass us but reach the top is frustrating. Greene looks good and Keith maybe but at the major league level thats it for position players. I guess Verling might take another step but even so that is three players that can help with the bat and make plays in the field. The rest are one trick ponies.

I think KMcGonigle will be a star for Detroit. Hopefully shortstop and if not second Base.

This is the bottom line on April 18th. Quite a bit can happen between now and the end of the year and hopefully most of it’s positive. Having said that they need to add first base to their planning at least on some level. Tork has played first probably since he was 10 years old. He’s a DH. Take his negative defense away and he might have some value. Playing first base he has to hit 25 homers to be replacement level.

I have a pair also and the shipping $ to California had me sleeping in the garage for a awhile as well..😀

So Meadows hits a homer and walks and then sits the next day against a right-hander ? Isn't that lost momentuem ?

The reserved upper deck seats in Tiger stadium were all good. I miss that place. Too bad it couldn't be saved.

No clue on these guys

Which proves tanking sucks !

Watching Langford circle Carpenters double two games ago like a blind squirrel highlighted the defensive concerns that were mentioned in his draft analysis. He was already playing deep and took a poor route and the ball fell short of the wall behind him. I guess thats why he is mostly a DH. Still impressive he is in the show so quickly but maybe not for long as you suggest. I think Meadows will get a super long runway. Good thing about defensive players is they contribute when not hitting whereas bat only...seems at the moment we have either or on our team unfortunately apart from Riley. Hopefully more developing.

Can't blame Al Avila for the Tork pick but I wonder if Harris thinks he and others are not so good and that's why he passed on Langford because his evaluation of the inherited talent makes him think we are still 3 years away so he went high school high ceiling draft.

I hope they don't push back. Carlos is breath of fresh air and brings his MLB approach where they commented on all teams without being employed by one. He has analytical comments rather than sugar coating comments.

McStinkey did hit into a double play but Simien bobbled the transfer otherwise its two.

Canha has the highest OBP so try him with Greene second..then pull them out of a hat.