kdog

He doesn't have any defensive value or speed. His only value is the hit tool. I would expect an .820 OPS at the minimum or he is replaceable. The issue I have is he doesn't make consistent contact when the power stroke disappears. You aren't getting the consistent production. Greene and Meadows have some defensive value, speed on the bases, tools...Rogers is a good framer and defensive catcher. Tork has none of that.

Tigers managment did not expect that. They put out a development team with a few low risk vets. Low risk is the how they operate. If they contend, it's a bonus. They want to operate like Milwaukee, Cleveland, Tampa, etc. The young players have to perform....you aren't getting help elswhere.

3 straight mid to terrible starting pitching performances..3 non-competitive games. The team's success still relies on good run prevention.

Tork's problem is nothing in between his hot stretches and abymsal stretches. He doesn't make enough contact in between hitting homers. It's a homer, double with nobody on base, popout, or strikeout.

There was some logic behind bringing Olson up. He didn't give up as much hard contact. He'll get 3-4 more starts at least.

Manning will be back shortly.

Ibanez is injured.

Which would be strange given the fact that they wanted to test all of these young guys in the majors. Every single beat writer and podcast said that the arrow on Meadows was pointing up. It is only 9 games; His speed and defense are a plus but he certainly cannot hit this poorly for much longer.

speculation on Parker Meadows getting sent down. That would be a bit quick right?

For whom?

I don't want to hear about holding open spots for JHM and Jung when the young guys you already have aren't consistent. You add reasonably priced vets to up the floor of the team. Then you sort out which young guys are good, and the ones who suck.

last few years...two horrible games turns in to an 8 game losing streak. Let's see if they've improved enought to stem the tide..split against the Pirates and come back home.

We are back to games where just avoiding the shutout is the goal..not great.

This season is about trying to figure out if the 'young core' is good. If they win 84 games, that would be a nice bonus. They could have improved the offense with small moves but chose to roll with this. It's about the young players figuring it our leveling off to what they are. Every game is a data point.

I think they still have the late Sunday starts because everyone thought the Peacock deal(11:30 AM games) would be renewed...Peacock and mlb never came to terms. I wonder if they will change them back.

You have to feel bad for this guy...his injury history is unreal:

We are going to have to ride out the ups and downs of the young hitters…or accept what they are. Long way to go.

Tork's going to make these infielders tired with all of the popouts.

Oakland is starting a lefty: