2026 Exhibition Spring Games

[gehringer_2]

9 minutes ago, Tiger337 said:

I am not optimistic that either will hit.  Baez went two straight years where he was garbage.  One year he was injured, the other year I assume not.  They can both be useful with their gloves, but their at bats should be limited.  It's not ideal for both to be in the line-up at the same time.  

I think one of them is going to get a lot PA though because I don't really see a reasonable CF choice for that ballpark beyond those two unless Clark shows up early in the season.

BTW - what are we calling it now that Comerica is in the corporate dustbin? Are they really going with the completely non-sensical '5th/3rd' moniker? There won't be an out of town announcer that recites that with a straight face.

Edited 4 hours ago by gehringer_2

[Tiger337]

15 minutes ago, gehringer_2 said:

I think one of them is going to get a lot PA though because I don't really see a reasonable CF choice for that ballpark beyond those two unless Clark shows up early in the season.

BTW - what are we calling it now that Comerica is in the corporate dustbin? Are they really going with the completely non-sensical '5th/3rd' moniker? There won't be an out of town announcer that recites that with a straight face.

Perez and Vierling can play CF, but you don't want them playing there regularly.  I think Hinch will be playing his usual musical chairs

[gehringer_2]

46 minutes ago, Tiger337 said:

Perez and Vierling can play CF, but you don't want them playing there regularly.  I think Hinch will be playing his usual musical chairs

Perez's can make good plays, but the consistency of his concentration level as a fielder has left something to be desired. Vierling has not graded particularly well as a CF. If neither Javy or Meadows can hit enough to stay in the lineup the team is going to suffer it.

Edited 3 hours ago by gehringer_2

[Tiger337]

12 minutes ago, gehringer_2 said:

Perez's can make good plays, but the consistency of his concentration level as a fielder has left something to be desired. Vierling has not graded particularly well as a CF. If neither Javy or Meadows can hit enough to stay in the lineup the team is going to suffer it.

I'd like to see a Meadows/Baez platoon in center with McGonigle at shortstop.  They can maybe move Baez to the infield when Valdez is pitching.  

[IdahoBert]

I’m disappointed that I have something previously scheduled when JV pitches tomorrow 3/6 but there’s no TV. It’s only radio. Which would be nice, but I don’t think I’m missing out on too much. I hope everyone else enjoys the game if they follow it one way or the other.

[tiger2022]

2 hours ago, gehringer_2 said:

I think one of them is going to get a lot PA though because I don't really see a reasonable CF choice for that ballpark beyond those two unless Clark shows up early in the season.

BTW - what are we calling it now that Comerica is in the corporate dustbin? Are they really going with the completely non-sensical '5th/3rd' moniker? There won't be an out of town announcer that recites that with a straight face.

Clark has no business being in Detroit this season.

[IdahoBert]

Max Clark has been underwhelming. He is not ready for prime time. 

[IdahoBert]

3 hours ago, gehringer_2 said:

BTW - what are we calling it now that Comerica is in the corporate dustbin? Are they really going with the completely non-sensical '5th/3rd' moniker? There won't be an out of town announcer that recites that with a straight face.

Rebranding is expected to occur during the 2026-2027 off-season, with the new name in place for the 2027 season. It will be rebranded Boaty McBoatface at Fifth Third Yard.