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The pitching is actually looking pretty strong too, just farther away. Sears could help potentially as early as this year if needed, and there are a number of strong prospects in High A especially, as well as double A. Don't forget about Ryan who is expected back in September.

Sears looking strong in Toledo. 5 innings, no hits, 2 walks, 7k

Bless You Boys has been talking about the similarities between he and Carpenter (late draft picks from small schools with similar development in minors) except he has speed and can play all 3 of positions.

I’d say for this year anyway, they won that trade with the Rays-for Mason Englert and his career -0.7 WAR.

And didn't even make BA's Top 20 Hot Sheet

We are right at the top of the league in runs scored since June 1. I know you are at least my age (52). It’s not good for us in life to be so up and down by what happens each day (or week) and not put it in context in the grand scheme of things.

What if they did bring in bullpen help in those 2 trades that we just won’t see for a couple weeks? I’d imagine that’s where Ryan ends up in September. I also wouldn’t be surprised to see Wolf up shortly as his first 2 outings away from the PCL have been considerably improved.

Twins lost, so we’re still 1/2 game ahead of them.

They actually acquired 4 from the 2 main trades. Wolf pitched in Toledo tonight.

I’ve got Callahan as Carpenter 2.0 with upgraded speed and defense.

Up to 22 on the year between low and high A

Yeah, if he ends up hitting .270, it's a best case scenerio and his slug is going to be well over .500. Like you said, his slug isn't going to drop to .400. His avg and OBP may drop considerably, but his slug is going to be high.

Jacob's underlying numbers are much better than his actual numbers. His biggest issue right now is walks - from what it sounds he was really squeezed in his last outing - still was scoreless with high k's.

You said all along that this team was garbage and had 3 first division regulars, and had no business being competitive.

Interesting article, but there definitely appears to be some funkiness in the projected numbers. Jobe and Anderson only getting 24 and 28 IP the rest of the season? From what I can tell, there should be 8-9 starts for them (and or Flaherty) left, so they're projecting only 3-3.5 IP per start? Not to mention the projected ERA's, especially Melton and Jobe,( that he talked a bit about seeming off. It doesn't make me trust their projection systems that much. I also don't think it takes into account where the Tigers were days before the deadline when they lost that Skubal start. At that point, even I who was all about keeping him as long as possible, determined they needed to trade him if the offer was worth it (which I for sure think the Dodgers was). Add in the fact that Ryan hopefully will help them this year also, and I don't think it really effects their chances of making the playoffs. I think it more effects their chance of winning a short series.