casimir Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 Detroit Tigers (51-85) at Los Angeles Angels (60-76) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtutiger Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 Patrick Sandoval day for the Angels. Over under on runs 0.5? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerbomb13 Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 Is this the most depressing team in Tiger recent memory? I think preseason expectations factor in, as I never felt this bad about the 2003 or 2019 teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabretooth Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 (edited) I never ever felt this bad even about the 2003 team. It seemed like it was only a matter of time before Mike I and DD would step in and make things better. With Chris I in charge, I could imagine them announcing the hire of Sam Menzin next week and a virtually bottomless pit of failure ahead....not because Menzin is a bad guy or has no skills, but because he represents more of the same from Chris I. Even if they hire a very qualified GM, unless it's Theo (and it's not going to be Theo, I've understood that from day 1, even though I have promoted the concept), I am not going to get behind it until I can plainly see that this GM has the resources and support and space to turn this ship around and win without some huge re-rebuilding project and another 5 - 7 year plan or tanking or some other BS. Edited September 7, 2022 by sabretooth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dan Gilmore Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 Happy Hutchday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raind Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 (edited) I'll give them 3 K's before turning off, how long till is that Chris Iitch? Edited September 7, 2022 by raind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtutiger Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 2 hours ago, sabretooth said: I never ever felt this bad even about the 2003 team. It seemed like it was only a matter of time before Mike I and DD would step in and make things better. With Chris I in charge, I could imagine them announcing the hire of Sam Menzin next week and a virtually bottomless pit of failure ahead....not because Menzin is a bad guy or has no skills, but because he represents more of the same from Chris I. Even if they hire a very qualified GM, unless it's Theo (and it's not going to be Theo, I've understood that from day 1, even though I have promoted the concept), I am not going to get behind it until I can plainly see that this GM has the resources and support and space to turn this ship around and win without some huge re-rebuilding project and another 5 - 7 year plan or tanking or some other BS. I'll probably be crosshairs of some folks by saying this, but I dont even mind so much if Menzin ends up surviving in the org - he's relatively young and could learn under a better executive But it'd would be a Godawful move to give him the big President or VP title - even if it isn't Theo, this is a mess that requires someone with a track record or some resume to fix. Someone like a Byrnes or Dana Brown or someone like that who comes from a winning culture and has seen ups and downs in this league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabretooth Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 5 minutes ago, mtutiger said: I'll probably be crosshairs of some folks by saying this, but I dont even mind so much if Menzin ends up surviving in the org - he's relatively young and could learn under a better executive But it'd would be a Godawful move to give him the big President or VP title - even if it isn't Theo, this is a mess that requires someone with a track record or some resume to fix. Someone like a Byrnes or Dana Brown or someone like that who comes from a winning culture and has seen ups and downs in this league. I am with this 100%, it wouldn't bother me a bit to see guys like Menzin stay around if they have the skills and approach that the new GM is looking for. Menzin may be a fine up-and-coming talent that just needs the right mentorship and situation to fully realize his potential. Given what has happened here, I doubt he is marketable in an executive role elsewhere at this time -- even if another GM liked him, they would be afraid of hiring a guy with Detroit's current stink on him. Being part of a turnaround team here in DET under a new successful GM is probably the only ticket for Menzin to be a MLB executive long-term here or anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raind Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 Ha - not many people want to sit in that heat in LA, can't blame them. Of course the teams aren't that good either, except one is better than the other lol - eh Chris>>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Cat Gentleman Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 was that a TORQUE BOMB? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Cat Gentleman Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 434 feet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gehringer_2 Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 Is anyone else struck by the absurdity/unreality of Trevor's interview with Lester's father? Sure it's a 'feel good' story that the guy is getting his cup of coffee as reward for being a good MiLB solder, but does anyone seriously believe Lester has an MLB future, and that being the case isn't an interview like Trevor just did borderline emotion predation on the family? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Cat Gentleman Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 I'll admit to not even knowing who Lester is. just thought it was hella weird to have such a long interview (or much of any interview) with an opposing player's family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edman85 Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 20 minutes ago, gehringer_2 said: Is anyone else struck by the absurdity/unreality of Trevor's interview with Lester's father? Sure it's a 'feel good' story that the guy is getting his cup of coffee as reward for being a good MiLB solder, but does anyone seriously believe Lester has an MLB future, and that being the case isn't an interview like Trevor just did borderline emotion predation on the family? His slip up calling it a fairy tale ending was kinda funny. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtutiger Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 23 minutes ago, gehringer_2 said: Is anyone else struck by the absurdity/unreality of Trevor's interview with Lester's father? Sure it's a 'feel good' story that the guy is getting his cup of coffee as reward for being a good MiLB solder, but does anyone seriously believe Lester has an MLB future, and that being the case isn't an interview like Trevor just did borderline emotion predation on the family? I dont want to crap on the moment for Lester or his dad, because it's cool for them. But yeah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Cowan Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 It used to bug me when Willi and Harold were in the starting lineup but now I don't even care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtutiger Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 Jason Foley... finally someone who can retire Mike Trout lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Cowan Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 When you buy a ticket to watch Hutch, you don't get cheated - 84 pitches in 4 innings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Cat Gentleman Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Jim Cowan said: It used to bug me when Willi and Harold were in the starting lineup but now I don't even care. timely. even if Willi/Carpenter had a little help from a bad outfield arm. Edited September 7, 2022 by Crazy Cat Gentleman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Cowan Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 Kerry Carpenter's last 15 games: .844 OPS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Roy Slade Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 Herget’s white socks are showing underneath his stirrups. I thought this was illegal. I always liked that look. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Cat Gentleman Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 35 minutes ago, Jim Cowan said: Kerry Carpenter's last 15 games: .844 OPS and just went up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Cat Gentleman Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 KREIDLER! B2B! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasfh Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 (edited) Rookie power!! Carpenter and Kreidler! Who needs early first rounders via tanking! Edited September 7, 2022 by chasfh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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