monkeytargets39 Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 (edited) If there’s one thing we learned this year (and thank God we finally did), it’s that bringing in cheaper “veteran leaders” is generally an outdated waste of time and money. It’s not a coincidence that we start winning and playing with more energy and enthusiasm once we jettisoned Canha and Urshela, benched Maeda, and started cutting way back on Baez’s playing time. Rarely is the trade value of those players even worth it. Our team may not have had the experience on the grind of a season and playoff race, but that’s what they have coaches for- to keep them focused and motivated. We have a team now- a group of guys with not much ego who will go out there and do whatever it takes to help the team win and will gladly cheer each other on when it’s not their turn as opposed to just guys who have been inserted into the roster because we were the team that would pay them the most. Even if we go out in the first round of the playoffs this year, I’ll be going to more games next year, buying more Tigers merchandise and trying to hype up friends, family and coworkers for next year. Edited September 30 by monkeytargets39 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenacious D Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 17 minutes ago, monkeytargets39 said: If there’s one thing we learned this year (and thank God we finally did), it’s that bringing in cheaper “veteran leaders” is generally an outdated waste of time and money. It’s not a coincidence that we start winning and playing with more energy and enthusiasm once we jettisoned Canha and Urshela, benched Maeda, and started cutting way back on Baez’s playing time. Rarely is the trade value of those players even worth it. Our team may not have had the experience on the grind of a season and playoff race, but that’s what they have coaches for- to keep them focused and motivated. We have a team now- a group of guys with not much ego who will go out there and do whatever it takes to help the team win and will gladly cheer each other on when it’s not their turn as opposed to just guys who have been inserted into the roster because we were the team that would pay them the most. Even if we go out in the first round of the playoffs this year, I’ll be going to more games next year, buying more Tigers merchandise and trying to hype up friends, family and coworkers for next year. Btw, Canha, Chafin and Kelly are having a watch party on Tuesday afternoon if any one wants to join them. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinzaki Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 This year's Tigers remind me of the rag tag collection of kids that blew up the death star 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeytargets39 Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 32 minutes ago, Shinzaki said: This year's Tigers remind me of the rag tag collection of kids that blew up the death star Featuring Kenta Maeda as Jek Porkins 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hongbit Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 I’d say don’t let the door hit you on the way out but you know that door’s getting a hit off Miller. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oblong Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 McCosky Voice: "Touhg break Shel.... this game's tough man. Catch on with someone else and give 'em hell bro. See you around" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenacious D Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 38 minutes ago, oblong said: McCosky Voice: "Touhg break Shel.... this game's tough man. Catch on with someone else and give 'em hell bro. See you around" You forgot, “give the Tigers hell, bro” 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenacious D Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 21 hours ago, Tenacious D said: Btw, Canha, Chafin and Kelly are having a watch party on Tuesday afternoon if any one wants to join them. Now hearing that Eduardo Rodríguez will be bringing his 5.04 ERA and famous 7-layer dip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger337 Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 Tigers new hitting coach? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiger2022 Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 8 minutes ago, Tiger337 said: Tigers new hitting coach? I used to go to 1 or 2 games a year and remember Mike Napoli just crushing Tigers pitching a few times. One year he was on the Angels and the next year I went to a game and he was on Texas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeytargets39 Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 30 minutes ago, tiger2022 said: I used to go to 1 or 2 games a year and remember Mike Napoli just crushing Tigers pitching a few times. One year he was on the Angels and the next year I went to a game and he was on Texas. Our target should clearly be Deuce 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenacious D Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 42 minutes ago, Tiger337 said: Tigers new hitting coach? Hitting coach? Manager! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger337 Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 1 hour ago, monkeytargets39 said: Our target should clearly be Deuce They would have to make it worth his while though. He's not coming to Detroit just for a hitting coach title and salary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMU97 Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 7 hours ago, Tiger337 said: They would have to make it worth his while though. He's not coming to Detroit just for a hitting coach title and salary. Deuce asked for his "release ". He was in Chicago long enough to set things up the way he wanted, and things are running smoothly. He already has Detroit under his thumb, so no need to come back. His eye is on a bigger prize, most likely New York. After that, Las Vegas. Yes, the A's (or someone else) will get there. In NY, Deuce will have Manford under his watch full time, and Jim will make sure Vegas happens. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casimir Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 Kind of wonder if Craig Counsell is still happy with his decision to leave Milwaukee for the Cubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1776 Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 2 hours ago, casimir said: Kind of wonder if Craig Counsell is still happy with his decision to leave Milwaukee for the Cubs. I know the fans in Milwaukee are happy with his decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasfh Posted October 1 Author Share Posted October 1 14 hours ago, Tenacious D said: Now hearing that Eduardo Rodríguez will be bringing his 5.04 ERA and famous 7-layer dip. I like Canha, Chafin, and Kelly just fine. They came here to do a job, to serve a purpose for us, they did, and now best of everything to them. We might get a major leaguer or two out of the returns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oblong Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 Guys like that are like minor league filler. You need people on the ML roster and I like they are trying to give fans as presentable of a product as they can while figuring out if the kids can perform, rather than just let a bunch of kids go out there and flail about. And like you say, maybe you can get a player back out of it to help you later on. Having a "lean" 70 win season is ok every once in a while while you retool the roster but this org at this time and place can't do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasfh Posted October 1 Author Share Posted October 1 1 hour ago, chasfh said: I like Canha, Chafin, and Kelly just fine. They came here to do a job, to serve a purpose for us, they did, and now best of everything to them. We might get a major leaguer or two out of the returns. Wow, that happened a lot faster than I thought! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gehringer_2 Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 (edited) 25 minutes ago, chasfh said: Wow, that happened a lot faster than I thought! Add Vest, Vierling, Torkelson and Sweeney who got cut off in the cut and paste.... so 12 arms makes room for both Mize and Madden. Edited October 1 by gehringer_2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasfh Posted October 1 Author Share Posted October 1 1 hour ago, gehringer_2 said: Add Vest, Vierling, Torkelson and Sweeney who got cut off in the cut and paste.... so 12 arms makes room for both Mize and Madden. Technically, it's not a cut and paste, it's a zoom. If you click the roster part of the tweet it will reveal the entire roster. Liam Hicks was part of the return from the Rangers for Carson Kelly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gehringer_2 Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 48 minutes ago, chasfh said: If you click the roster part of the tweet it will reveal the entire roster. just doing my bit to deny Elon more clicks..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.