2023 Detroit Tigers Regular Season Discussion Thread

[RandyMarsh]

Also Vierling to the 10 Day DL with "lower back soreness" both are retroactive to yesterday. 

[Tiger337]

The Tigers have been playing well, but they don't have the kind of roster that can overcome injuries.  Hopefully, the Rodriguez injury doesn't keep him out long.

[Tigeraholic1]

36 minutes ago, Tiger337 said:

The Tigers have been playing well, but they don't have the kind of roster that can overcome injuries.  Hopefully, the Rodriguez injury doesn't keep him out long.

I hope you are right. Rupture never sounds encouraging.... 

 

Edited May 30, 2023 by Tigeraholic1

[lordstanley]

 

Edited May 30, 2023 by lordstanley

[lordstanley]

23 minutes ago, Tigeraholic1 said:

I hope you are right. Rupture never sounds encouraging.... 

 

 

[Tiger337]

26 minutes ago, Tigeraholic1 said:

I hope you are right. Rupture never sounds encouraging.... 

 

I said I HOPE he is not out long.  I always expect something bad when a pitcher gets injured.

The latest doesn't sound good.  

[CMRivdogs]

 

[Archie]

Erod could be out for a while with that injury. We could be stuck with Wentz for a long time unless Manning and Skubal get up to speed quickly. I don't know how far out they are from returning but hopefully not much longer.

[Tiger337]

Marisnick used to be a good field no hit outfielder.  I don't think he does much of either anymore.  

He was getting on base for Charlotte at least.  

Edited May 30, 2023 by Tiger337

[gehringer_2]

27 minutes ago, Archie said:

Erod could be out for a while with that injury

Yeah - no way this isn't a big deal for a  pitcher. We'll see him again in August - maybe.

And it's another odd connective tissue injury, which seem to be an epidemic in sports recently - esp basketball. I know we are supposed to believe all is well because so much testing is going on, but the other possible contributor to otherwise weird connective tissue injuries are PEDs. 

Edited May 30, 2023 by gehringer_2

[Toddwert]

3 minutes ago, gehringer_2 said:

Yeah - no way this isn't a big deal for a  pitcher. We'll see him again in August - maybe.

That’s one way not to be traded

[chasfh]

56 minutes ago, CMRivdogs said:

 

Wow, raise your hand if you saw this one coming!

This is obviously to cover Vierling to fill the RHH outfielder role. Is Vierling going to be out much longer than originally thought? Low back injuries are notoriously wonky.

This is obviously low-risk low-reward, as Marisnick is not know as a controller of strike zones. Doubtful this will be anything like a McKinstry find, but hey, might as well see what's left in the tank here.

I wonder who we are going to trade for to cover Rodriguez when it comes out he'll be on the List longer than originally thought?

 

 

[Tigerbomb13]

No idea who is is, but we called up a guy with and ERA over 10 to take E-Rod’s place. Holy lack of depth, Batman. 

[Edman85]

3 minutes ago, Tigerbomb13 said:

No idea who is is, but we called up a guy with and ERA over 10 to take E-Rod’s place. Holy lack of depth, Batman. 

 

He's the only reliever in Toledo on the 40 man that didn't get lit up yesterday... In other words, his role is to be a fresh arm.

[Tenacious D]

1 hour ago, CMRivdogs said:

 

Our version of Trayce Thompson.

[Tenacious D]

If ERod can’t be traded, the injury might impact his willingness to opt out of his contract.

[Edman85]

32 minutes ago, chasfh said:

Wow, raise your hand if you saw this one coming!

 

This move in particular? No.

But upper level OF depth has been hampered some by injuries and JDavis's opt out. It doesn't surprise me a move was made to add another body to the mix.

[gehringer_2]

1 hour ago, Tiger337 said:

Marisnick used to be a good field no hit outfielder.  I don't think he does much of either anymore.  

He was getting on base for Charlotte at least.  

Just let Baddoo play everyday and/or let Rogers back on the field and you don't need to play anyone else in Vierling's place.

Edited May 30, 2023 by gehringer_2

[SoCalTiger]

That puncher’s chance of winning the division just evaporated. 

[Edman85]

18 minutes ago, gehringer_2 said:

Just let Baddoo play everyday and/or let Rogers back on the field and you don't need to play anyone else in Vierling's place.

There's a reason why Baddoo doesn't start against LHP.

[Tiger337]

7 minutes ago, Edman85 said:

There's a reason why Baddoo doesn't start against LHP.

The reason is he hasn't hit them.  He is still young though, so it would good to see if he can figure them out.  Or have they given up already?    

[gehringer_2]

yeah - relegate a 24 yr old hitter to platoon duty and you've guaranteed a self-fulfilling but unnecessary prophecy.

[Edman85]

Is there any proof that giving players reps helps eliminate platoon splits?

And what is wrong with being a platoon player? That is the wave of the future as more and more data can be parsed. Put players in positions to succeed.

[gehringer_2]

7 minutes ago, Edman85 said:

And what is wrong with being a platoon player?

nothing - if you can persuade ownership to expand rosters enough to platoon more than a couple of positions. 

wait - take back the 'nothing', because you also leave yourself in a position be neutered by the 2nd pitching change.

Edited May 31, 2023 by gehringer_2

[Edman85]

The Tigers are late to the heavy platoon party (and Sparky was early to it). Get used to it. The days of the same 9 guys starting a majority of games are over.