Jim Cowan Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 They didn't have Andres Torres and Cody Ross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casimir Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 5 hours ago, Useful Idiot said: I get your point...it is a valid one, there are no sure things. But my perspective is, the teams that really don't want to spend money, are going to use the wildcard as a "back door" ploy to keep fans in the bleachers as late into the season as possible...for those team owners.. "that" will be their victory. The reality that most fans hearts will be broken by crushing first round elimination...really won't matter to such owners...they'll simply claim that they "tried", and it was up to the players to "step up", who ultimately failed Tampa (payroll $64M) division winner by 8 games. New York ($209M) and Boston ($154M), wildcards. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casimir Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 2 hours ago, Jim Cowan said: They didn't have Andres Torres and Cody Ross So that’s half of the Mt Rushmore of “Tigers that got away to a World Series winner”. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyMarsh Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 *insert Michael Scott no gif* 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalTiger Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 20 hours ago, KL2 said: If this is your thinking you're in for a lot of disapointment. It certainly won't be the first time 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Useful Idiot Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 43 minutes ago, casimir said: Tampa (payroll $64M) division winner by 8 games. New York ($209M) and Boston ($154M), wildcards. I originally picked Tampa Bay to beat The Red Sox in the divisional round. But my optimism was misspent. Maybe if the Rays had spent a little more liberally for proven talent, they might still be playing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Useful Idiot Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Headline of the Day!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Useful Idiot Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 FWIW, here are the brackets I put together on Oct 5....missed a couple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyMarsh Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 I didnt make any predictions but if I did I think I wouldve went with the Brewers and Astros. I wouldnt pick a play in team since they only have a 50/50 shot of even making the tourney so I wouldn't go Dodgers. For whatever reason I just never fully believed in the Giants so I would've gone Brewers cause I loved their front 3 and back of bullpen. On paper the White Sox probably had the most stereotypical October team in the AL, strong top of the rotation, proven ace you can lean on, dominant back end of the bp and balanced offense. But like the Giants for whatever reason I never really had faith in them so I think I would've went Astros due to their great offense and steady pitching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Useful Idiot Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Of course after the Yankees picked up Gallo and Rizzo, I didn't think there was any way they would NOT win division. Especially with the talent that has left Tampa Bay on the past year. But my critics assured me that Tampa Bay was a lock for the world series. "Bullet proof" they insisted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Useful Idiot Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 3 minutes ago, RandyMarsh said: For whatever reason I just never fully believed in the Giants so I would've gone Brewers cause I loved their front 3 and back of bullpen. I liked the Brewers as a team, but I had noticed that head to head during the regular season, the Braves had bettered both the Brewers AND the Giants......so I picked accordingly after matching up a few player performances. Of course, the Dodgers won their regular season series against the Braves...so when the Dodgers bested the Giants I suspected the Braves were out the window. Too small a sample size with the way the schedules are set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasfh Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 My heart said Tampa Brewers. My head said Dodgers Astros. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romad1 Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 11 hours ago, RandyMarsh said: *insert Michael Scott no gif* Kreidler hasn't been playing either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casimir Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 10 hours ago, Useful Idiot said: Of course after the Yankees picked up Gallo and Rizzo, I didn't think there was any way they would NOT win division. Especially with the talent that has left Tampa Bay on the past year. But my critics assured me that Tampa Bay was a lock for the world series. "Bullet proof" they insisted. Nothing is bullet proof in the playoffs. Too short of a sample size. Remember, the Tigers swept the Astros in a road series earlier this year and won the overall season series 5-2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger337 Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 (edited) I put the eight finalists through a random number generator and came up with Los Angeles and Houston. Houston is winning it all. Edited October 22, 2021 by Tiger337 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casimir Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 11 hours ago, Useful Idiot said: Headline of the Day!! I don't know, I'd like this kind of a run of seasons. 8 straight division championships and playoff appearances? You know, I bet the numerical odds (not the Vegas odds) of the results of the playoff appearances line up with what actually happened on the field. 3 lost NLDS. 2 lost NLCS. 2 lost WS. 1 won WS. 1 TBD, although at worst would be a lost NLCS. Where do I sign up for this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casimir Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 5 minutes ago, Tiger337 said: I put the eight finalists through a random number generator and came up with Los Angeles and Houston. Houston is winning it all. Wait, you mean you didn't factor in TWTW and sock height? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtutiger Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 So, did Chris Taylor's asking price get too inflated last night? Lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edman85 Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 1 hour ago, romad1 said: Kreidler hasn't been playing either. This may be because he is low priority roster filler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romad1 Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 1 minute ago, Edman85 said: This may be because he is low priority roster filler. So, he's not as good at Carlos Correa? Lynn Henning hardest hit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasfh Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 57 minutes ago, mtutiger said: So, did Chris Taylor's asking price get too inflated last night? Lol By tens of millions and/or a year or two, I believe so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edman85 Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Guy who was a top prospect, struggled in the bigs but has always performed in the minors. Was injured all year this year and didn't play much last year. About to hit minor league free agency after being outrighted by the Angels. Worth a shot on a minor league flier: Franklin Barreto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Useful Idiot Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 5 hours ago, casimir said: Remember, the Tigers swept the Astros in a road series earlier this year and won the overall season series 5-2. Well, I rattled some bones around in an old tin cup, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romad1 Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Herr Gruppenfuhrer Kreidler ist kaput https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2021/10/22/detroit-tigers-spencer-torkelson-ryan-kreidler-injury-2021/6139712001/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabretooth Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 On 10/21/2021 at 12:21 PM, Useful Idiot said: Personally, as far as roster building is concerned, I believe that "cheap and controllable" are going to trump acquisition of proven talent (from outside the organization) , for years to come. When they said they considered the Grossman signing to be a big splash, I think there was some double entendre intended. If it comes down to a choice of paying for a top tier shortstop, or waiting for internal development to produce a serviceable alternative,....I think the latter option is going to win everytime. And the need for patience to accommodate the wait will continue to be buttered with the explanation that in pursuit of a sustainable future...yada yada,... ad nauseam. They are going to try and build a perennial threat for a wildcard slot, not a team that can crush all comers. I think you are right. And that is depressing as hell. They are going to waste all of the epic losing that they used to get Tork and Greene to build a basically craptastic team around them and hope to sneak in every so often with 82-85 wins, while guaranteeing a bottom-10 salary structure every year. Unless they learn how to reliably turn a couple of non-tanking picks every year into solid or above average regulars, the above will be as good as it gets. I still hate the fact that this cheap-as-hell owner can't fathom a league-average payroll to support a playoff team. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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