SoCalTiger

Wow Miggy has an 8 million buyout of his 2024 contract. So 40 million on maybe average production from a DH for 2023. Avila is bad but DD is overrated also. Way overpay for Miguel. Let Max walk and then Al trades Verlander for trash. Sure wish we would have just paid Max and Verlander and offered Miggy a more team friendly extension. Revisionist evaluation for sure but out of the three the Tigers made the wrong decision on all of them.

I think he is already challenged at AAA but yes these are desperate times indeed.

AAA

Baez creating 2 runs with his base running.

Baez is a solid shortstop. We’re fine there.

It’s very possible you are correct and it makes lots of sense. A wife or child in peril would be something a person would forego their career for but not something the employer would compensate for.

last I read recently was they hope to have him back "sometime' in August.

Does someone actually walk on 77 million because they are unhappy with their working environment? It must be something real.

Totally agree. Bombs away.

Thanks. Next question : Will his playing help or hinder our playoff chances ? Are we better with a zero power .680 ops DH ?

Miggy getting picked for the all star game is a nice gesture in what could be his final season. All Star and hit .300 would be a good way to retire in grace. We all know he will be paid next year but will he play ?

El Mago is frustrating at times but very entertaining. I am glad we got him. Defense is so good and we are turning so many double plays compared to years past. When he starts hitting it’s going ton very cool. He is a star.

I don't get the rebuilding and not rebuilding themes. Teams should always be rebuilding from their current position to a better one. Turnover should be accepted and almost embraced and $$ is an asset that can always be redistributed. Grossman and Candy out and the 15 million saved can get better players. Relief pitcher gets hot then trade them off for a better return. Good teams develop those and Fetter/Hinch seem to be doing that which is the best development this year after RG. Constantly add players to help now and some to help later. If you find a true cornerstone then sure cement it in. We currently have one. So keep working Al. Start by resigning. That would fix your mistakes.

590 slugging 902 OPS 1.8 War 13 Homers in 134 AB's....26 more already than he ever got in one season in Detroit (108) during covid no less and as a 21 year old.

Reyes drive in 3 and sits the next game.

If we platoon in left then that’s four outfielders so Reyes is out or he platoons with Badoo. But Willie Castro’s production as a righfielder can’t be ignored. Can’t believe I said that but the stats are real good and his defense and arm plays in right. I think he will continue to get playing time there so we will see. Meadows position is DH. The Miggy situation could get sticky in 2023.

But remember Hill was left off the 40 and exposed to the rule 5 draft which fortunately for Al was cancelled this year.

And does the draft pick turn out ?

I’m encouraged to hear you say that.

I am by no means saying that Willie Castro is a major leaguer better than the 2021 Badu or even potentially fourth outfielder Reyes but what I am saying is if there is a place to play him on the field it seems to be right field in right field only but it is improvement for him

I have been very down on Willie Castro defensively. Harsh even but he looks not too bad in right field and his arm plays. I would be interested if anyone else agrees ?

Best win apart from opening day.

Candy Lol

Hunch’s comment about him being safe is both curious and perhaps a hint. Maybe a divorce or marital issues led to mental issues or even suicidal thoughts which would result in him being paid and safe.

Our rebuild would have been better extending Verlander than trading him. Al traded a first ballot hall of famer for trash and sent them $$$. Think about that. How does he still have a job ?