I want the Twins or Guardians to win games so the Tigers don't delude themselves into thinking they are in a race. I'm sure Harris knows the talent on this roster is years away. It's easier to sell when you are 8 games out.
I think we can quibble whether Englert is worth locking in a roster spot for the full season. But they don't have any real answers for pitching in Toledo..it's defensible.
Tigers have no interest in doing everything to win every game...shows you how little respect they have for the talent on their roster.
It makes sense because this team is very far away from being good.
They want to see if he has any major league value; They don't think any of the kids are ready; And they clearly don't care about wins or losses.
It does make sense that they are looking at the long term. Its why Harris should trade every guy he can get value for. This is going to take some time.
The only way to hold Baez accountable for poor production is playing time. It’s not even punitive. He has to find his power or he doesn’t help you win tonight’s game….that’s accounting for his good defense.
Very good interview with Scott Harris. He answered all of the questions with reasonable answers:
https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-tigers/detroit-tigers-scott-harris-on-javy-baez-spencer-torkelson