06/10/2026 6:40p EDT Minnesota Twins at Detroit Tigers

[casimir]

[romad1]

Framber vs. Mysterio 

Keep it rolling La Grassa. 

[oblong]

Gardenhire as the Tigers manager was like the gym teacher taking over your algebra class in the middle of May because the teacher had surgery... "ah, just let him do it... nobody's doing anything at this point.... doesn't matter."

 

[Sports_Freak]

I don't wanna jinx it but if the Tigers sweep? We'll pass the Twinkies in the standings.

[Sports_Freak]

Driveway weather update;

 

[Sports_Freak]

I looked at the weather for today, yesterday, and it looked clear. Now it says 100% chance of rain. It may be a delay but it looks like it will clear out by 8PM.

[Motor City Sonics]

not a fan of this song, but my dad liked it.   

 

 

[Motor City Sonics]

 

[theroundsquare]

i can't say peak madeleine stowe but if not, real close

[romad1]

37 minutes ago, Sports_Freak said:

I looked at the weather for today, yesterday, and it looked clear. Now it says 100% chance of rain. It may be a delay but it looks like it will clear out by 8PM.

Somehow feeling more confident if it rains and La Grassa is pitching ground balls.  Last night was a bit homer heavy. 

[IdahoBert]

McGonigle 3B
Torres 2B
Carpenter RF
Dingler C
Greene, R LF
Torkelson 1B
Keith DH
McKinstry CF
Short SS

[IdahoBert]

I can’t help but think there are better options than Colt Keith somewhere in this system. No HRs and 7 RBI against right handed pitching in 180 at bats? Who could possibly do worse? Is there never anybody on base in front of this guy? Whatever instruction the guy is receiving, has it destroyed him? I know other guys in baseball are sucking too, but man, it’s pretty deep into the season. What am I missing here?

[gehringer_2]

16 minutes ago, IdahoBert said:

I can’t help but think there are better options than Colt Keith somewhere in this system. No HRs and 7 RBI against right handed pitching in 180 at bats? Who could possibly do worse? Is there never anybody on base in front of this guy? Whatever instruction the guy is receiving, has it destroyed him? I know other guys in baseball are sucking too, but man, it’s pretty deep into the season. What am I missing here?

He hit a couple a long way last night, but I still think watching him that his hips are gone too soon, his lower body is done - too far in front of the rest of his swing - before it can help impart any power to his swing. This is something he came up with in the off season and it hasn't worked. I don't know what the guide line in hitting is for how long you stick with something you believe is going to be better hoping it comes around vs pulling the plug but at this point he's getting worse. He finished April with a very respectable 761 OPS, and a great OBP, even if without any HR, but since the 1st week in May he's just collapsed - OPS=473, (he and Tork both going in the tank in early May a big factor in the team's offensive collapse along with losing Glyber & Javy. Tork has pretty much recovered, Keith has not). Either the pitchers have found weaknesses in what he is doing now or hebis trying to modify things on the fly for more power and he's just stuck in no-man's land - who knows? But it's bad and still getting worse.

Edited 2 hours ago by gehringer_2

[Sports_Freak]

17 minutes ago, IdahoBert said:

I can’t help but think there are better options than Colt Keith somewhere in this system. No HRs and 7 RBI against right handed pitching in 180 at bats? Who could possibly do worse? Is there never anybody on base in front of this guy? Whatever instruction the guy is receiving, has it destroyed him? I know other guys in baseball are sucking too, but man, it’s pretty deep into the season. What am I missing here?

RBI are somewhat dependent on having base runners. Keith started out on fire this year, for a bit he was one of our hottest hitters. Then the genius started platooning him and he's been in a slump. Not blaming Hinch, it's Keith not knowing if he'll play 3rd base, be a DH or on the bench from game to game. Some players need more stability. 

[IdahoBert]

4 minutes ago, gehringer_2 said:

He hit a couple a long way last night, but I still think watching him that his hips are gone too soon, his lower body is done - too far in front of the rest of his swing - before it can help impart any power to his swing. This is something he came up with in the off season and it don't work. I don't know what the guide line in hitting is for how long you stick with something you believe is going to be better hoping it comes around vs pulling the plug but at this point he's getting worse. He finished April with a very repectable 761 OPS, and a great OBP, even if without any HR, but since the 1st week in May he's just collapsed - OPS=473, Either the pitchers have found the weakness in the new approach or his trying to modify it on the fly for more power and he's just stuck in no-man's land - who knows? But it's bad.

It’s really painful to witness…

[gehringer_2]

4 minutes ago, Sports_Freak said:

RBI are somewhat dependent on having base runners. Keith started out on fire this year, for a bit he was one of our hottest hitters. Then the genius started platooning him and he's been in a slump. Not blaming Hinch, it's Keith not knowing if he'll play 3rd base, be a DH or on the bench from game to game. Some players need more stability. 

I'd hate to believe that Hinch's handling has broken his confidence as a hitter, but of course it's possible. The other likely candidate is pressure he felt over the lack of HR even though he was being productive in April.

[Sports_Freak]

10 minutes ago, gehringer_2 said:

I'd hate to believe that Hinch's handling has broken his confidence as a hitter, but of course it's possible. The other likely candidate is pressure he felt over the lack of HR even though he was being productive in April.

True. It could even be pressure he feels like he has to produce to get playing time. And I still say he has a better chance getting a hit off a LH pitcher than Jones does PH for him. Jones is something like 1 for 28 in his last 28 at bats. Something horrid...

[Sports_Freak]

Now they say no rain. Unstable atmosphere.

[gehringer_2]

58 minutes ago, Sports_Freak said:

True. It could even be pressure he feels like he has to produce to get playing time. And I still say he has a better chance getting a hit off a LH pitcher than Jones does PH for him. Jones is something like 1 for 28 in his last 28 at bats. Something horrid...

Colt did have some BaBIP luck in April, and of course it has fallen since. High BaBIPs are often luck, low ones can be luck too but can also be low EV - but I haven't done that deep a dive.

[Tiger337]

It seems like every year, Keith is up and down.  He hits for a while and then pitchers figure him out.  Then he adjusts and then they figure him out again.  And he never hits for consistent power.   Maybe this is what he is.   

[gehringer_2]

1 minute ago, Tiger337 said:

It seems like every year, Keith is up and down.  He hits for a while and then pitchers figure him out.  Then he adjusts and then they figure him out again.  And he never hits for consistent power.   Maybe this is what he is.   

Yup. That would be unfortunate since they are going to have to play him or trade him. Would another team take Keith at $5M/yr without the Tigers picking up part? Probably not as he is now.

[Nate7474]

15 minutes ago, gehringer_2 said:

Yup. That would be unfortunate since they are going to have to play him or trade him. Would another team take Keith at $5M/yr without the Tigers picking up part? Probably not as he is now.

A team would love to buy low on Keith but I would think that we would still ask for a pretty decent haul for him.  We traded Suarez and Parades in the past to soon and I believe he could be that level of player.

He is plenty big and strong enough to hit for more consistent power and it has shown that in the past. For some reason he has been off this year and I personally believe the team needs to play him more consistently, stop yanking him out of the lineup and changing positions consistently.

[Motor City Sonics]

absolutely pouring in Dearborn right now.  And it's hread right for downtown Detroit. 

[Motor City Sonics]

Loud rain now.  Very loud,  like there might be some hail with this 

[Motor City Sonics]

Looking at the radar for my neighborhood and this storm just exploded like a kernel of popcorn