SoCalTiger

1 hour ago, romad1 said:

5-7 on the road.  

respectable considering 0-3 in LA

8 hours ago, chasfh said:

 

And now you know how the Orioles front office felt last year.

Very different. They had more key studs in place in key positions as well. Foundation pieces. We don’t have any. 

7 hours ago, chasfh said:

Of the Pipeline top 100 guys we have in the minors right now—Max Clark, Kevin McGonigle, Josue Briceno, Thayron Liranzo, and Bryce Rainer—which of these would you be willing to give up this July in exchange for an established major leaguer who gives us a much better chance of going deep into October or even November this year?

I will add Colt Keith to that list.

7 hours ago, chasfh said:

Of the Pipeline top 100 guys we have in the minors right now—Max Clark, Kevin McGonigle, Josue Briceno, Thayron Liranzo, and Bryce Rainer—which of these would you be willing to give up this July in exchange for an established major leaguer who gives us a much better chance of going deep into October or even November this year?

Hard to answer not knowing the return but none of them which doesn't answer your question. So to be fair maybe Liranzo or Rainer if the return is very solid with multiple years of control. Certainly not for a half season bat or reliever even with years say 1 plus year of control. 

I would prefer to trade from our pitching depth since we seem to develop it so say Montero, Jaden Hamm, Melton, Owen Hall. I think they would bring back a good enough return while maintaining our core minor league talent/depth. 

I’m keeping Briceno. Great eye and power. 

5 minutes ago, casimir said:

So that chopper to Torkelson where he threw the runner out at home rather than take the out at second allowing the runner to score….. that kind of loomed large, eh?

It's the type of instinctual play I did not think Tork had in him.

1 minute ago, lordstanley said:

Tigers record: 16W 10L

Dodgers’ record: 16W 10L

The win keeps the Tigers 1/2 ahead of the Guardians for the best record in the AL. 2 games behind the Mets for the best record in MLB. 

Dare I say we have played even better than our record indicates ?

10 minutes ago, casimir said:

Nah, it’ll be fine, trust me.

Your trust is well earned and deserved. Tigers win !!!

me getting a bit worried...

2 hours ago, davidsb623 said:

Gage Workman designated for assignment by Cubs.  Should the Tigers bring him back or let the Cubs keep him?  I think he would be a strong player to have at Toledo, preparing for another shot at the majors.  

Don’t they have to offer him bank us before designating him for assignment? So did they and we said no ?

Would the Max Fried contract extend Skubal ?

Tork still shaky at first. Spoiled nice grab by Jung. 

28 minutes ago, Tiger337 said:

Would keeping him and winning the World Series be enough compensation?

So it's Late July 2026 and the Tigers are bound for the playoffs but not World Series favorite AND have exhausted all efforts to sign Skubal to an extension. What do you do ?

And to add in my opinion we are not signing Skubal. Not with Boras involved.

No way I am giving 400 million to a pitcher and neither is Mike I or Harris for that matter. This team's identity is now based on depth and not dependent on any one player. Many  "good" players and a few great ones before they become expensive and when they do flip them for more "good" players and added depth. That's how they will roll.

When you have your star up with the bases loaded late in the game with a chance to add on BIG and do not the Baseball gods will find Baez er you. And to be fair Tork probably should of made that scoop but still just hit him in the chest.

1 hour ago, monkeytargets39 said:

When do we collectively change from McStinky to McKingstry?

Not until he starts to truly stink. Not jinxing him so until further notice McStinky reigns supreme !

If Hinch doesn’t trust Kent’s  with a six run lead for one inning then we really probably shouldn’t have him on the team

Told ya

Should have just thrown to first 

Jam avoided 

Did we out think the room starting Monteto today?

Regroup at home. 

Harris has the Japanese talent market to consider as well and cutting Maeda might not be a good look.

Another series win. Keep doing that.