Do you really think they are going to pitch him that much if they keep the huge lead in the division? I don't think it makes any sense to not lessen his load.
Stieb and Key were both better than Morris, and I don't even think it's close.
Morris won more games and that was when wins were seen as the ultimate pitching stat. But he's way behind in WAR, ERA, WHIP
Morris might be the worst modern day pitcher to get inducted in the HOF.
The playoffs will all come down to staying healthy and if the Tigers can find a #2 & 3 option along with some bullpen arms.
I wouldn't mind the team ligthening Skubal's load a bit after the AS break.
Can Mize be relied on? I have never been a fan of his stuff...even when drafted I didn't think he would be anything better than a #3 guy. But he has been effective so far. Jury is still out.
What after those two? Yikes.
What a dumb*ss.
11 years for $182 million. Hope sleeping with a 14 year old girl was worth it.
This dude is Mel Tucker level of stupid; although still has a way to go for Aaron Hernandez level.
Might as well rush him to the majors too. He played most of last season in A ball and did okay, but he is 23 with 60 games this season in AA. Getting rid of Tork and bringing him up way before he is ready sounds like a disaster for the rest of the season and for the years ahead.
Going with the Avila approach...a bunch of bad prospects instead of one solid prospect....I dont know if all mlb teams look at their star players with such contempt
The Tigers only have Skubal for this year and next. They need to trade for mlb talent that can help them win a WS in that time period.
Realistically, most of the prospects are going to be busts anyway or turn out to be like Trey Sweeney level of mlb player. Very rarely does a team trading for prospects win any trade. Take a look at the Tigers selling off all their stars for a bunch of guys that could barely make it to AA.
The Tigers need to do something before the trade deadline. They have two years of Skubal left. They can't waste those years by worrying about trading a bunch of minor leaguers that will probably never be anything other than Trey Sweeney type of mlbers.
I would like the front office to try to add a quality outfield bat. The Orioles have some veterans they might want to dump. This might be a year where a lot of teams hold onto their guys.
I wonder if the Tigers will try to trade for a pitcher or two.
WIthout looking up their contract status, someone like Jeffrey Springs or Zach Eflin.
No point in getting to the postseason and having the starters get destroyed in a short series.