08/21/2023 6:40 pm EDT Chicago Cubs vs Detroit Tigers

[MIguy]

Tork doesn't even have the helmet off and Carp says, "watch this".   

[Motor City Sonics]

Another Kerry Bomb.  

[Motor City Sonics]

Just now, MIguy said:

Tork doesn't even have the helmet off and Carp says, "watch this".   

They are in a home run race..........I love it.  

Hey Parkie................this is your chance now

[kdog]

Meadows first mlb hit.

[AZTigersfan]

Meadows gets his first hit in front of the fam. Good for you Parker 

[MichiganCardinal]

Made it to one! Six innings late but apparently right on time.

[MIguy]

Baez swinging at pitches 16" out of the zone is so utterly ridiculous. 

[Tiger337]

Wow, the Tigers finally have a line-up with multiple hitters who I look forward to seeing bat.  How many years has it been?  

[Motor City Sonics]

8 minutes ago, MichiganCardinal said:

Made it to one! Six innings late but apparently right on time.

It was BECAUSE of you..................I believe that. 

[Motor City Sonics]

This team has 5 very solid starting position players with Greene, Torkelson, Carpenter, Vierling and Rogers.      They need a big upgrade at SS and Colt Keith to either stick at third or second.     A bench with Parker, Baddoo, McKinstry and Backup Catcher Guy ain't too shabby.   

I really hope Baez opts out.   

[SoCalTiger]

2 minutes ago, Motor City Sonics said:

This team has 5 very solid starting position players with Greene, Torkelson, Carpenter, Vierling and Rogers.      They need a big upgrade at SS and Colt Keith to either stick at third or second.     A bench with Parker, Baddoo, McKinstry and Backup Catcher Guy ain't too shabby.   

I really hope Baez opts out.   

I count six including Baez. 

[SeattleMike]

1 minute ago, Motor City Sonics said:

This team has 5 very solid starting position players with Greene, Torkelson, Carpenter, Vierling and Rogers.      They need a big upgrade at SS and Colt Keith to either stick at third or second.     A bench with Parker, Baddoo, McKinstry and Backup Catcher Guy ain't too shabby.   

I really hope Baez opts out.   

If Baez could just get back to being a 95-100 OPS+ hitter he would be a 2-3 WAR player, assuming his defense stays strong. Maybe they can figure something out with him during the off-season. 

[MichiganCardinal]

9 minutes ago, Motor City Sonics said:

It was BECAUSE of you..................I believe that. 

That’s what I’m going with too!! 😂

[RatkoVarda]

Baez obviously is not opting out; he has the lowest K rate of his career; I really think they are trying to turn him into a player he is not

[kdog]

10 minutes ago, Motor City Sonics said:

This team has 5 very solid starting position players with Greene, Torkelson, Carpenter, Vierling and Rogers.      They need a big upgrade at SS and Colt Keith to either stick at third or second.     A bench with Parker, Baddoo, McKinstry and Backup Catcher Guy ain't too shabby.   

I really hope Baez opts out.   

Not sure what Vierling is aside from a guy who can play a lot of positions.

[Tiger337]

The Cubs broadcasters are talking about how you can hear Vazquez exhale after each pitch.  That's all I can hear now.  It sounds like someone skating.  

[SoCalTiger]

7 minutes ago, RatkoVarda said:

Baez obviously is not opting out; he has the lowest K rate of his career; I really think they are trying to turn him into a player he is not

That’s a great observation. Just let him rake and live with the low on base. Bat him seventh. If we can get his slugging up we’re in good shape. 

[RatkoVarda]

Vierling should be a good bench guy next year as he complements Keith at 3B and all the LH OFs

[Tigermojo]

Tork needs a new glove.

[SoCalTiger]

Tork ! Yikes.  Losing this game at first base today. He’s better than that. 

[SoCalTiger]

3 minutes ago, RatkoVarda said:

Vierling should be a good bench guy next year as he complements Keith at 3B and all the LH OFs

Yes he seems just a notch below a regular but I think he will get there. Solid player all the same. 

[Motor City Sonics]

How about a walk for Vierling and a Grand Slam for Parker..................asking too much? 

[MichiganCardinal]

No pressure rook 

[Motor City Sonics]

1 minute ago, Motor City Sonics said:

How about a walk for Vierling and a Grand Slam for Parker..................asking too much? 

Well, part one just came true. 

[Tiger337]

Bases Fulmer for Meadows.