Sports_Freak

Maybe he'll let Skubal know how much happier he was playing for the Tigers and how he wished he never would have left? And Skubal will SEE the love a returning hero gets coming back to Detroit? And Skubal will tell Scott Boras to take a hike? 😆

How many starting pitchers do you want? We already have about 8 or so. 😅😅

They gotta sell more merchandise. Different City Connect uniforms every season from now on?

We just need to cherry pick stats and point out a few that Jack was better at and then somebody else can find a few Mize was better at. Its just one of the problems with stats, people use a few to bolster an argument. Basically, I dont care. I just didn’t like watching Flaherty and wondering which inning he would have a meltdown. He would look great for several innings and then suddenly give up multiple runs. Usually in a close game that would destroy any chance of winning. Mize did start out the season strong and seemed to get weaker deeper into the season. Either tired or just not used to pitching so deep into the season. It seemed like Hinch knew, he pulled him after only a few innings in a playoff game. But I'm really rooting for him to be a solid #3 this season.

Was Flaherty better? JV? Mize looks like the Tigers #3 starter, if you want to compare last year's stats. I dont think Hinch trusts him too much either, quickly pulling him during a playoff start.

It would be the perfect time for Mize to have an outstanding season. He could possibly make several extra millions of dollars, going into his FA year. Of course, if there's a work stoppage....

So...are you saying JV is an early season favorite to win the Cy Young Award? 🤣🤣🤣

#35....Justin Verlander.

To be fair, many fans (and media) are dreaming about vintage JV coming back. Unrealistic expectations.

Yeah, that makes sense. Maybe not to start the season but first chance he gets to reset the rotation. Except, I think it may be Mize in-between the lefties.

He definitely is going to be a huge fan favorite. Sellout crowds in early season starts. If he has some success, it may continue into the summer. But what can we expect? 5 to 7 innings per start of a 4 ERA? A 125 to 150 inning season? I hope nobody expects vintage JV, they will be disappointed. But, we may see flashes of his old self. Limited flashes...

Olson is out for the year with shoulder surgery. Wow, he was hurt last season and tried to rehab it without surgery. Didn't work...

Last season was his first season back after fullly recovering from surgery. He was an All Star pitcher. That's his track record. Flaherty is way too inconsistent. He just seems to be going along and has an inning where he imploded. And JV has had a hall of fame career but is in his twilight. Mize is going to have a monster season. Book it...

Doing the math for MAGA supporters;

The main difference i see between Rogers and JV is Rogers helped influence a very young pitching staff. With the exception of Melton, who is the young guys JV can help? Do Not give advice to Takik Skubal, he's a finished product.

The corruption never ends;

No he isn't. He's our #3 starter. Behind Skubal and Valdez. Ahead of Flaherty and JV.

He's said he wants to pitch until he's 45 years old. Getting him to 300 wins will be a challenge. But he can throw strikes and usually veterans get all the calls. It will be pretty sad if the Tigers have to DFA him.

Enjoy the D League, Tolu Smith.

Paul Reed the Scoring Machine!!

Wrong thread

I dont think midget is politically correct. Go with the Rod Allen description of Jose Altuve...."Itty Bitty Fella"

I hope Paul Reed can stay out of foul problems.

He may help out some of the younger Tiger pitchers. Even if there's only a couple?

Especially if he could possibly get 34 more wins.