SoCalTiger

Is anybody worried about Tork ? I am bracing for disappointment myself but it's only based on a gut feeling. He seems so "robotic" at the plate and has not really hit good pitchers the second time around. Greene seems so so much better.

September Baez for 2023 please.

Don’t forget Uncoolbaugh

I was thinking Peraza for second base and infield depth. Not necessarily to move Baez who I have said and think is fine at short. Donaldson would be the cost to get Peraza without having to trade much back and he would fill 3B for one year as Kriedler plays AAA. Maybe a red ass might help if channeled also. The Yankees want to sign Judge and pare payroll to do so and that might present opportunity.

Ya he was. And Miggy looks not too good.

Those all sound like good options. Al missed Wily Adames when Tampa traded him to the Brewers. He has 30 bombs ( E sock with 20 ouch ). The Yankees have two budding AAA shortstops and are trying to sign Judge and unload some salary to do it so maybe we try for one of those shortstops and take on Donaldson salary in the trade? The lefty catcher you listed could team with Haase so that works and KC wants pitching and Melendez is blocked by Savy good stuff

I doubt he is available. Just someone that met your inquiry and represents risk taking to acquire. Don’t think we have the right assets they need. Sure would be fun though.

Yes. How about Shoehi Othani ??

61 is also the American League record.

Jordan Zimmerman Mike Pelfry and a relief pitcher I think named Lowe all in one off season ! The tri fecta of bad.

Baez is definitely someone Harris would never sign so it will be interesting to see if Baez adjusts to Harris. I liked how Harris gave Javey high praise when that was pointed out so let's hope we can get a .280/.330/480 hitter with half the errors next year plus the added spectacular plays. That would equal El Mago.

Well they say you can never have enough pitching so who knows ? I don't think Mize or Skubal can be counted on at all next year. maybe Skubull but with our luck doubtful. Turnbull will be pitching the first year after TJ and everyone not named Verlander often struggles so he's not solid. Everyone after Manning ( and he was shut down for arm trouble this year) and Erod ( who disappeared) is either a second year guy ( see Badoo.Akil) or rookie so I would guess they will add starting pitcher(s) at reasonable cost or via trade.

I don’t think Harris needs a year to evaluate the current roster and minor leagues. I am sure he has an evaluation in place of all major league and minor league players at all times. That’s why he’s here and a rising star in the game. A person that sharp probably had a good idea how to proceed right now. I expect a large turnover in personnel this off season.

Thanks

is there a link to watch a replay of the press conference somewhere ?

I like the hire. Not an internal promotion and not associated with AJ Hinch or Houston. No obligations to the past or any current employee. Anxious to hear him speak. Going to be a fun off season.

Agreed that Hinch "seems" like a very player friendly manager ala the NBA which might explain his reluctance to shut down harder on the Houston situation when there. However the trend is naturally going to be that way as salaries rise for players so does their influence. I'm sure owners don't want the manager "upsetting" their big investment also so it's a tough spot. I guess that's why Baseball managers main job is handling personnel rather than in game management.

Where is Mike illitch when you need him ?

Ya well you can never factor in stupid

Green, Tork and Baez trending positive over the past small amounts of time. If they are good next year that’s a big boost.

ok move the centerfield wall in please. 10 feet.

I also don’t think Carlos Correa is coming to Detroit although if the Twins don’t make the playoffs his “intangibles “ will suffer and his expectation might not be met by the market so a similar deal like the Twins got might be in the offering.

I have no idea what will transpire this off season but I am perfectly fine with Baez and Schoop up the middle. Baez had a bad stretch but seems better and with Tork even more so. Despite his errors he has made many many good plays and the main goal of turning all makable double plays has been achieved and that is huge. Schoop should hit better and his defense it top shelf. Finding two solid bats, OF and 3B and one stud starter might suffice if Tork and Greene settle in and Meadows and Baez perform close to normal levels. But that is still assuming quite bit.

Funny thing is Baltimore moved the fences out and their offense improved. Now their hitters can slug but I think our few good players played poorly and most of the others are just bad or not quite ready for prime time. Having said that some adjustments are warranted. Triples alley is cool but 400 foot flay balls should be home runs.

Also agree and as you have also said repeatedly Norris can not pitch in relief. So duh switch them ??