SeattleMike

In fairness, he pitched 39 innings for Texas's AAA team, which is in the very offensive-friendly PCL. 3.34 ERA with 12.1 k/9. Once a highly thought of prospect who has battled injury the last three years. But has pretty good stuff, including +95 fastball. I like his chances better than Jackson.

Interesting thing about the Twins. They traded everyone with a pulse from their bullpen. They didn't really tear down the offense, other than shedding a bad contract in Correa (who wasn't hitting) and dumping Castro. Twins offense has been around middle of the pack all year and they kept 5 of their top 7 hitters (by wRC+). So to see them score a few runs is not surprising (not to excuse the god awful performance by Tiger pitchers in this series). The real surprise is that the Tigers couldn't dent their bullpen. That was depressing.

I agree. Another back end reliever and mid rotation starter probably won't mean much if Mize and Flaherty continue to get nicked regularly. And Holton, Vest, Kanhle, and Hurter struggle. And it sure would be nice if Greene could snap out of this funk.

You forgot the estimable Jose Urquidy.

Today’s starting lineup (wRC+ thru today): Keith: 112 Torres: 129 Carpenter: 123 Greene: 128 Torkelson: 119 Perez: 119 McKinstry: 120 Dingler: 107 Baez: 102 Not bad

Since May 1 Morton's ERA is 3.98. His FIP 3.92. He had a terrible April, which is responsible for his 5+ season ERA. So he's not a bad depth piece to add to the rotation.

What does this have to do with cheapness? It's more a reflection of philosophy.

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So, missed most of the last 3 seasons with injuries. Pitching well this year at AAA in the PCL. Stick him in Toledo and go from there.

Considering the cost Finnegan not a bad option. He's made 40 appearances and allowed no runs in 31 of those, 1 run in 5 others and multiple runs in 4 games, three of which came this month. Before July 10 his ERA was 2.36, with a FIP of 3.24. Hopefully he can shake off July.

Neither of these Phillies prospects made Fangraphs Mid Season top 100. They have FVs of 45 and 40.

Look at pitcher strike out rates for before, say, the 80s. Guys would have long, successful careers with K rates of 4.5/9. That would not be the case today. Nothing explains the difference between today's game and previous decades more than this.

I doubt he would headline a trade but as a second or third piece a 24-year old who's always hit in the minors and can play the infield has some value. Yes, he's never hit in the majors but the sample size isn't great (147 PAs).

I wonder if Perez could be used in a trade. Throwing in an established MLBer who's only 25 and showing a bit more power and better competency in the field might make the difference in a trade, especially to a franchise like the Pirates or Marlins.

Baez is already regressing. I think the Tigers expect both Meadows and Vierling to perk up, helping to overcome Baez's expected fall off. Who knows about Mckinstry. But if he regresses significantly the Tigers can adjust his playing time accordingly. As for the other breakout, Tork, I think he may have found his groove. Even during June, when his bat was quieter, he still looked ok. Just a bit unlucky. Something rarely mentioned but last year his OPS+ after he returned to the Tigers was 125. Better than Greene's.