06/18/2023 2:10pm EDT Detroit Tigers vs Minnesota Twins

[Sports_Freak]

9 minutes ago, Tigermojo said:

Forgot about him but you don't really want the 23 year old saving the game.

We need to score a boatload of runs tomorrow to give Foley and Lange some rest.

[Dtrain72]

Nice win, but am I the only on disturbed by Lange's performance?  That was extremely brutal...it's not like he was giving up hits, he was literally un-pitchable/dangerous.  I get guys have bad outings, but he's fallen off as of late, and today was beyond the pail...wouldnt be surprised to hear he's "hurt" and goes on the 10 day DL after this.

Edited June 18, 2023 by Dtrain72

[Tigermojo]

Bullpen pitchers not named Lange: 9 IP 6 H 1 R 0 BB 14 K

[Sports_Freak]

Just now, Tigermojo said:

Bullpen pitchers not named Lange: 9 IP 6 H 1 R 0 BB 14 K

But Lange;

[Sports_Freak]

5 minutes ago, Dtrain72 said:

Nice win, but am I the only on disturbed by Lange's performance?  That was extremely brutal...it's not like he was giving up hits, he was literally un-pitchable/dangerous.  I get guys have bad outings, but he's fallen off as of late, and today was beyond the pail...wouldnt be surprised to hear he's "hurt" and goes on the 10 day DL after this.

I agree. Like my dad used to ask me "What'sTheMatterWithYou" 😅😅

[RatkoVarda]

against the "best" team in the division, take 3/4 and could have very well been a 4-game road sweep, which is really rare

when they play good teams, they are going to look bad, but they are doing well against their peer group

[Sports_Freak]

1st major league win for B. White.

[Sports_Freak]

2 minutes ago, RatkoVarda said:

against the "best" team in the division, take 3/4 and could have very well been a 4-game road  sweep, which is really rare

when they play good teams, they are going to look bad, but they are doing well against their peer group

The Twins have the last place Red Sox next, we have the last place Royals next.

[RatkoVarda]

its KC, Minn, @ Tex, @ Col, Oak and Tor before AS break. 4 of 6 series they should do reasonably well in

[ben9753]

As bad as the Tigers are, the pitch clock makes it so easy to watch compared to past years. 

Edited June 18, 2023 by ben9753

[Sports_Freak]

Tigers have to call up a long reliever for tomorrow with Olson starting. Just in case.

[Sports_Freak]

3 minutes ago, ben9753 said:

As bad as the Tigers are, the pitch clock makes it so easy to watch compared to past years. 

I've noticed that in several games this season. The off button on the remote works too. 😅😅

[gehringer_2]

1 hour ago, Dtrain72 said:

That's why AJ get's paid the big bucks...schlubs like us clearly cant see what hee see's with our own I eyes I reckon🤷‍♂️

He probably wanted him to be able to get himself back together after plunking Taylor on the theory of avoiding having him taking it in to his next outing, but he guessed wrong that Lange could do it! Lange hit both batters with curve balls but it seems the more over arching problem for him recently is he can't throw his FB for a strike, and once guys start waiting for the curve they can hit it with some regularity. And it's not even inside/outside command on the FB, it mostly just that he can't bring it up a little - he keeps putting it at guys' ankles,

Edited June 18, 2023 by gehringer_2

[Adullin]

I was convinced we lost the game in the 8th I was very wrong. 

[kdog]

 

[SoCalTiger]

Foley and Holden might be our most sought after relievers. 

[gehringer_2]

30 minutes ago, SoCalTiger said:

Foley and Holden might be our most sought after relievers. 

Holden is a curious case. The results seem to out pace his peripherals. If there some special sauce in the way he hides or spins the ball? Or is he destined to have his results regress?

[casimir]

 

[Sports_Freak]

5 hours ago, Tiger337 said:

I think he's for real, but I don't expect him to get better and he can't field.  I think he'll be a good platoon DH, extra outfielder.  

He made a good throw home from short LF to prevent a run in the 8th. Looked good. But yeah, he's a bit shaky on flyballs.

[gehringer_2]

1 hour ago, Sports_Freak said:

He made a good throw home from short LF to prevent a run in the 8th. Looked good. But yeah, he's a bit shaky on flyballs.

As long as he is the 1st or 2nd best hitting OF on the roster, I'll  live with his left field play. If the time comes we have some OF's that can provide more total wins, then we can worry about it. My team building philosophy would always be to  first concentrate on replacing the bad players with decent ones, then worry about trying to upgrade the decent ones to top tier.

Edited June 19, 2023 by gehringer_2

[Jim Cowan]

His career reminds me of JD Martinez and I am hoping that the improvement continues to the point where you have to keep his bat in the lineup, and you live with his glove.

[SoCalTiger]

7 hours ago, gehringer_2 said:

Holden is a curious case. The results seem to out pace his peripherals. If there some special sauce in the way he hides or spins the ball? Or is he destined to have his results regress?

Maybe both ?