chasfh Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 1 hour ago, mtutiger said: The overall numbers aren't great for Clemens of course, he's sub .200 at the moment. But OTOH, he's been fairly decent since his 0-17 start as well. The Grossman thing just sucks because the reasons for him staying have nothing to do with merit at this point; it's all about circumstances. He's seen as a viable trade chip (whether we feel that way or not) and, quite possibly, is a manager favorite as well While he may be a manager favorite, I think highlighting Grossman for trade value is really the only reason he's playing. There's no other logical reason, and I don't believe Hinch is managing unprofessionally and playing Grossman over obviously better-qualified candidates in the system simply because he likes him. This may get to the point where Al does one of this practically-patented get-what-ever-we-can deal last-second for Grossman. If Al can't swing even that, I would expect to see Grossman's playing time plummet, and he may even be DFA'ed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casimir Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 4 hours ago, chasfh said: While he may be a manager favorite, I think highlighting Grossman for trade value is really the only reason he's playing. There's no other logical reason, and I don't believe Hinch is managing unprofessionally and playing Grossman over obviously better-qualified candidates in the system simply because he likes him. This may get to the point where Al does one of this practically-patented get-what-ever-we-can deal last-second for Grossman. If Al can't swing even that, I would expect to see Grossman's playing time plummet, and he may even be DFA'ed. In fairness to Avila, Hinch (ah, remember when he was the author of all things good?), or any Other GM looking to peddle Grossman, what are they reasonably going to get for him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasfh Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 20 minutes ago, casimir said: In fairness to Avila, Hinch (ah, remember when he was the author of all things good?), or any Other GM looking to peddle Grossman, what are they reasonably going to get for him? Today? Probably nothing. August 2, after he has something like a .280/.370/.430 run? Maybe something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenacious D Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 21 minutes ago, casimir said: In fairness to Avila, Hinch (ah, remember when he was the author of all things good?), or any Other GM looking to peddle Grossman, what are they reasonably going to get for him? Nothing—if he were waived, he’d clear. No one would pick up his contract. I could see a team taking a chance on him for the minimum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motor City Sonics Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 Doesn't matter what you get for Grossman. He's just blocking other guys from playing time in a season that means nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenacious D Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 2 hours ago, Motor City Sonics said: Doesn't matter what you get for Grossman. He's just blocking other guys from playing time in a season that means nothing. Agree. Barring an injury or two, I’d expect that they cut him loose after the AS break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casimir Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 I don’t know. The Tigers did receive Reese Olson for Daniel Norris, so there’s always a chance, right? But this doesn’t excuse batting Grossman 3rd in the lineup or demoting Clemens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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