SoCalTiger

Not a platoon just a desperate option for Tork other than demotion

Would it make any sense to just platoon Tork for the next 6 weeks and if he starts hitting left-handers begin playing him against some righties and if success maintains then playing him full time again. Perhaps doing all of this as a DH as well. Try to find incremental success at the major league level.

The homer is an inside the parker that got away from the outfielder.

Don't forget the LA GM..Freidman and a very good one...got hosed also as he ended up with fricken Lance Lynn as his mid season pick up who got slaughtered in the playoff. Erod/Agent were very unprofessional . It was a calculated last minute hold up if local LA talk radio is accurate. but nobody knows for sure except them. Anyways glad he is gone.

But I fear you are correct and I would be hesitant to go 6 years with pitcher as well.

I'm sure he would be happy to stay with his new found success coming in Detroit.

Don't see it happening.

Bunting = Stupid

I agree with this and think his runway goes all the through 2025...

If he can hit for power we have another foundation piece. Which makes two with Greene and two more close in Tork and Keith. If those four are solid solid by years end that’s huge.

The Roller Coaster will continue.

Thank you for that. The man was priceless.

It's a game of outs and bunting gives them away so do not bunt. Simple.

I don’t think anyone wants Hinch fired. I certainly don’t but whereas in the past I felt he was beyond question I no longer feel that way. I also acknowledge that my impatience for a winner is affecting my confidence in him.

I guess it worked 😀

Kelly batting fifth today ?

Toronto trying hard to hand us victory.

Easily the best we have for commentary.

Sometimes common sense should prevail. No harm no foul. The umpires should be ashamed of themselves. The Orioles would probably agree.

So will our TV crew gush about the Blue jays the next 3 days like they did in KC ?

Lange is lucky to still be on the roster.

I know Hinch didn't trade him but he played Goodrum and Willie Castro often and barely played Paredas. Maybe he told Al "hell no don't trade him" but I doubt it. BTW Willie Castro is doing much better a a Twin as well. They didn't waste time with Willie at short and second like Hinch did. I'm ok with Hinch but no longer convinced he is as advertised.

Thats a bloody good question. I also wonder if there is such a thing as too much coaching. There isn't much time to think when you're at the plate. Good to have book on the pitchers but the rest seems pretty straightforward ( said the guy that never played the game). G2 has been expressing concerns for some time about the negative effect of "controlling the strike zone" and it does seem that hitters might be over thinking. I think knowing the strike zone is just a skill some players have and some just don't and I don't think it's teachable. I mean do we want Tork and Carpenter focusing on walking ? I want them and all power hitters to eat. Baez has gotten worse every yer under HInch. Parades turned into a HUGH power hitter AFTER HINCH. .512 slugging with a .907 OPS.. HINCH didn't even play him. How can a manager not see that ? He' the best third baseman in the game and third is our weakest position. S*** like that make me wonder and worry about our manager. Tampa Bay Rays Batting Stats 2024 More MLB TeamsArizona DiamondbacksAtlanta BravesBaltimore OriolesBoston Red SoxChicago CubsChicago White SoxCincinnati RedsCleveland GuardiansColorado RockiesDetroit TigersHouston AstrosKansas City RoyalsLos Angeles AngelsLos Angeles DodgersMiami MarlinsMilwaukee BrewersMinnesota TwinsNew York MetsNew York YankeesOakland AthleticsPhiladelphia PhilliesPittsburgh PiratesSan Diego PadresSan Francisco GiantsSeattle MarinersSt. Louis CardinalsTexas RangersToronto Blue JaysWashington NationalsMore MLB Teams Batting Pitching Fielding 2024 Regular Season2023 Postseason2023 Regular Season2022 Postseason2022 Regular Season2021 Postseason2021 Regular Season2020 Postseason2020 Regular Season2019 Postseason2019 Regular Season2018 Regular Season2017 Regular Season2016 Regular Season2015 Regular Season2014 Regular Season2013 Postseason2013 Regular Season2012 Regular Season2011 Postseason2011 Regular Season2010 Postseason2010 Regular Season2009 Regular Season2008 Postseason2008 Regular Season2007 Regular Season2006 Regular Season2005 Regular Season2004 Regular Season2003 Regular Season2002 Regular Season2024 Spring Training2023 Spring Training2022 Spring Training2021 Spring Training2020 Spring Training2019 Spring Training2018 Spring Training2024 Regular Season All SplitsLast 7 Daysvs. Leftvs. RightHomeAwayDayNightPre All-StarPost All-StarBaltimore OriolesBoston Red SoxNew York YankeesTampa Bay RaysToronto Blue JaysChicago White SoxCleveland IndiansDetroit TigersKansas City RoyalsMinnesota TwinsHouston AstrosLos Angeles AngelsOakland AthleticsSeattle MarinersTexas RangersAtlanta BravesMiami MarlinsNew York MetsPhiladelphia PhilliesWashington NationalsChicago CubsCincinnati RedsMilwaukee BrewersPittsburgh PiratesSt. Louis CardinalsArizona DiamondbacksColorado RockiesLos Angeles DodgersSan Diego PadresSan Francisco GiantsAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberNone OnRunners OnScoring PositionScoring Position, 2 outAs PHBases LoadedBatting #1Batting #2Batting #3Batting #4Batting #5Batting #6Batting #7Batting #8Batting #9All Splits Team Leaders Batting AVG Isaac Paredes3B .308 Home Runs Isaac Paredes3B 9 RBI Isaac Paredes3B 28 OBP Isaac Paredes3B .395 Hits Isaac Paredes3B 53

I think the argument could be made that we bring up all of our position players too quickly.

We're still awaiting the promised "calculated risk".