SeattleMike

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.

I don't know where this idea comes from, but if I had a nickel for every time I read somewhere that the Tigers played .500 after going 35-5 I'd be, well probably not rich, but have enough for a nice dinner out. Sixteen game over is a far cry from .500.

34 runs in 3 days will do some serious damage to your ERA

I don't think anyone would trade the Tigers enough for them to consider including Briceno. I'm not sure why Tiger fans consider him expendable. He isn't a two-way player, like McGonigle or Clark, but he may have the best power bat in the system. Guys with strong potential to hit 35-40 HRs a year don't come along very often. If we must, trade Liranzo before Briceno.

When is the last time 2 100 prospects got moved at the deadline for anything less than a Juan Soto type?

I never thought managers mattered all that much. Last year has me rethinking that assumption, at least a little.

Tigers have lost 3 of Skubal's 5 starts. Baseball.

I ended up subscribing to the Root Sports app. I like to watch the Mariners live sometimes after the Tigers finish and this is the only way (unless you go the cable route, which I dumped years ago). Really hate that the Tigers only trip to Seattle this year was in March. But went last night and glad I did.

So Tigers pitching has allowed 3 HRs in all four of its games. Crazy. Just glancing at scores around the league wonder if scoring will be up this year.

Don’t believe so

Not a bad start

Note to self: Margot not a speed demon.

My audio on MLB TV broadcast is about 10 seconds behind. Amateur hour.

Look around the league. Mize is a pretty good 5th starter. In more than 2/3 of his starts he allowed 3 runs or fewer. Handy guy to have around.

It's one thing to trade away a player at the deadline for a top 100 prospect and guy who starts almost immediately for you at SS and then resign him in in the offseason. It's a whole another level of insanely good fortune to also make the playoffs in the same year.

The Alvin Davis era, Mr Mariner