2023 Detroit Tigers Spring Training Thread

[oblong]

Imagine a 20 year reunion of the 2012 team and a 350 pound Miggy comes out to the seating area. 

[RatkoVarda]

 

[buddha]

2 hours ago, mtutiger said:

Clearly...

Whats the over under on appearances for Miggy this year... 60?

he looks ready for a more ambassadorial role.

like the ambassador to burger king.

[casimir]

1 hour ago, RatkoVarda said:

 

He’s going to need it.  I think his defensive “success” had a lot to do with favorable shift results.  And of course his offense needs to rebound.  This is probably not only a free agency season for him, but quite possibly a significant fork in the road for his future.

[casimir]

2 hours ago, mtutiger said:

Games

You’re probably correct about 60 games.  60 plate appearances is probably an unlikely possibility unless injury creeps in.

On the other hand, if he’s not in shape and the Tigers have enough guys that looks to determine their futures, does Cabrera find himself relegated to PH rather than DH?

Edited February 19, 2023 by casimir

[1984Echoes]

39 minutes ago, buddha said:

he looks ready for a more ambassadorial role.

like the ambassador to burger king.

"Official Bear-Hug Ambassador for the Tigers, 2023: MIGGYYYY Cabrera!!!"

[1984Echoes]

20 minutes ago, casimir said:

You’re probably correct about 60 games.  60 plate appearances is probably an unlikely possibility unless injury creeps in.

On the other hand, if he’s not in shape and the Tigers have enough guys that looks to determine their futures, does Cabrera find himself relegated to PH rather than DH?

I'd like him relegated to the dugout as a "coach/ ambassador" and off the 40.

buddha suggested ambassadorship. I concur.

[HeyAbbott]

6 minutes ago, 1984Echoes said:

I'd like him relegated to the dugout as a "coach/ ambassador" and off the 40.

buddha suggested ambassadorship. I concur.

I think this is a marvelous idea. Make him assistant bench coach.

[mtutiger]

37 minutes ago, casimir said:

You’re probably correct about 60 games.  60 plate appearances is probably an unlikely possibility unless injury creeps in.

On the other hand, if he’s not in shape and the Tigers have enough guys that looks to determine their futures, does Cabrera find himself relegated to PH rather than DH?

The answer should be "yes"... 2022 has made everyone cynical as all get out, but in terms of outfield, there is a world where Riley/Meadows are putting up really good numbers and  Vierling/Baddoo/Carpenter are playing well enough where they should be in the lineup most days.

Not saying that world happens, certainly injuries will play a factor as well, but if it does, I don't know how easy it is to give Miggy regular ABs... 

Edited February 19, 2023 by mtutiger

[Motor City Sonics]

Team is raving about Bonderman's Change Up this spring.    

[casimir]

2 hours ago, 1984Echoes said:

I'd like him relegated to the dugout as a "coach/ ambassador" and off the 40.

buddha suggested ambassadorship. I concur.

If he’s off of the 40 man roster, he needs to not be in the dugout unless he has serious chops as a coach.  Otherwise, he’s just a sideshow (which I kind of think he is at this point anyway) as a “dugout ambassador” once the regular season begins.

[1984Echoes]

1 hour ago, casimir said:

If he’s off of the 40 man roster, he needs to not be in the dugout unless he has serious chops as a coach.  Otherwise, he’s just a sideshow (which I kind of think he is at this point anyway) as a “dugout ambassador” once the regular season begins.

I think he is EXACTLY nothing but a sideshow at this point.

[casimir]

3 minutes ago, 1984Echoes said:

I think he is EXACTLY nothing but a sideshow at this point.

Then why further it by having him in the dugout?  I thought the Tigers already have more coaches than they can have in the dugout during a game.

[1984Echoes]

It wouldn't bother me to have him as a cheerleader in the dugout. And let him glad-hand fans and opposing teams every single game.

And I don't care if they call it "Ambassador", "Ambassador Coach", "Detroit Fans Designated Coach", "Official Hat-Waving Coach", or whatever.

I could care less what position he holds. Coach or otherwise. He will have zero effect on the field, Hinch will make certain of that. So call it whatever you want to call it.

[gehringer_2]

LOL - the solution to the Cabrera 'problem' is for Kerry Carpenter to hit....

Edited February 20, 2023 by gehringer_2

[1984Echoes]

2 minutes ago, gehringer_2 said:

LOL - the solution to the Cabrera 'problem' is for Kerry Carpenter to hit....

Which means he has to be on the roster in order to do so...

[Tiger337]

Jonathan Schoop, best shape of his life.  

[Jim Cowan]

Sorry fellas, Cabrera is playing out the contract.  There was never the slightest chance that he wouldn't, not a snowball's.  If he is genuinely injured, he will go on an injury list.  Otherwise, he will get 400 PA's.

 

 

 

 

[Tenacious D]

9 minutes ago, Jim Cowan said:

Sorry fellas, Cabrera is playing out the contract.  There was never the slightest chance that he wouldn't, not a snowball's.  If he is genuinely injured, he will go on an injury list.  Otherwise, he will get 400 PA's.

 

 

 

 

Let’s hope he can make the best of them.  I don’t think he has a Pujols final season in him, but let’s hope he can contribute.

[gehringer_2]

17 minutes ago, Tenacious D said:

Let’s hope he can make the best of them.  I don’t think he has a Pujols final season in him, but let’s hope he can contribute.

it's very likely going to look just like last year. He'll hit for a little average, maybe a couple of HRs, then at some point, probably still relatively early in the season, the knee will reach its limit of use, any remaining power will go, and his OPS will crater though he might still manage a 300 OB

Edited February 20, 2023 by gehringer_2

[1984Echoes]

40 minutes ago, Jim Cowan said:

Sorry fellas, Cabrera is playing out the contract.  There was never the slightest chance that he wouldn't, not a snowball's.  If he is genuinely injured, he will go on an injury list.  Otherwise, he will get 400 PA's.

He is going to be...

A whole lot closer to 40 PA's this year than 400.

[Jim Cowan]

18 minutes ago, 1984Echoes said:

He is going to be...

A whole lot closer to 40 PA's this year than 400.

Wishing for it will not make it happen.  It doesn't matter what any of us wants.

[Jim Cowan]

32 minutes ago, gehringer_2 said:

it's very likely going to look just like last year. He'll hit for a little average, maybe a couple of HRs, then at some point, probably still relatively early in the season, the knee will reach its limit of use, any remaining power will go, and his OPS will crater though he might still manage a 300 OB

Yes this is likely I think although I think it will be later in the year, end of July probably.

[1984Echoes]

49 minutes ago, Jim Cowan said:

Wishing for it will not make it happen.  It doesn't matter what any of us wants.

There is no wishing there.

It's an educated guess and I stand by it.

Miggy will get closer to 40 PA's this year than 400.

Book it.

[gehringer_2]

5 hours ago, 1984Echoes said:

There is no wishing there.

It's an educated guess and I stand by it.

Miggy will get closer to 40 PA's this year than 400.

Book it.

Oddly enough - if Hinch only played him twice a week there might be a chance for him to stay productive enough for it not to be so painful to watch. If you decide to cap him at 200AB going in you have a shot a 200 decent AB. Let him start playing consecutive days you are sure to get last year over again.

Edited February 20, 2023 by gehringer_2