RatkoVarda Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 Maton adds a double 5/5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasfh Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 I think we’re gonna see Maton on the 26 at some point next year. He is not toast yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RatkoVarda Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 Jung ties it in the 9th with solo HR; hits 2 run HR in 10th; Bigbie hits HR as well. 4 HRs in 2 days for JJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeattleMike Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 22 minutes ago, chasfh said: I think we’re gonna see Maton on the 26 at some point next year. He is not toast yet. He’s 26. If he hasn’t figured it out by now unlikely he ever will. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeattleMike Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 13 minutes ago, RatkoVarda said: Jung ties it in the 9th with solo HR; hits 2 run HR in 10th; Bigbie hits HR as well. 4 HRs in 2 days for JJ Jung is starting to really intrigue. Read somewhere that his defense is acceptable at 2B. Could be the answer there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gehringer_2 Posted September 7, 2023 Author Share Posted September 7, 2023 46 minutes ago, chasfh said: I think we’re gonna see Maton on the 26 at some point next year. He is not toast yet. Zwieback maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Cowan Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 52 minutes ago, chasfh said: I think we’re gonna see Maton on the 26 at some point next year. He is not toast yet. No doubt about it. Maton, Vierling and McKinstry will get plenty of rope. I'm not sure you can carry all 3 of them at once, but 2 of the 3 will be on the 26 all year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Cowan Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 29 minutes ago, SeattleMike said: Jung is starting to really intrigue. Read somewhere that his defense is acceptable at 2B. Could be the answer there. If he could actually play second base, that would be great. It didn't sound that way on draft day, it sounded like he was a guy with no position, so another eye-roller pick by the Tigers. An average defender with consistent power, who can stay in the lineup against lefties, that would be the answer to a prayer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger337 Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 15 minutes ago, gehringer_2 said: Zwieback maybe. I hadn't heard of Zweiback in about 50 years. Are they still a thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Cowan Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 16 minutes ago, gehringer_2 said: Zwieback maybe. Here's something that I want to know: how can you tell if your Melba toast is stale? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1984Echoes Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 44 minutes ago, SeattleMike said: He’s 26. If he hasn’t figured it out by now unlikely he ever will. Sort of like JD Martinez...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 45 minutes ago, SeattleMike said: He’s 26. If he hasn’t figured it out by now unlikely he ever will. True for some. Yet, baseball is not a game where you have a set roster each year and if lucky a consistent roster on a good team. All teams have a percent of players coming and going to go along with regulars. Many players also figure things out at different stages of their career - even if only for a half season, a couple years, etc. Then more adjustment by the opposition. Baseball is a game of adjustments. Not saying Maton will or will not 'figure it out' but he might become a useful player for Detroit and or other teams. So many wrote of JCandelario, Willie Castro, etc. the list is endless throughout the years and the latter two are contributing this year on winning teams. Just saying you have to have a lot of depth in any organization this day and age - and many players can help on a team that is winning or playing it out, even if it is just for a year or two, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinzaki Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 1 hour ago, Jim Cowan said: Here's something that I want to know: how can you tell if your Melba toast is stale? Tuna salad with melba toast...a hit with "diet concious" suburban women in the 80's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Cowan Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 14 minutes ago, Shinzaki said: Tuna salad with melba toast...a hit with "diet concious" suburban women in the 80's Yes but the question remains...how do you know if your Melba toast is stale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddha Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 3 hours ago, 1984Echoes said: Sort of like JD Martinez...? no, like christin stewart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongLiveMaroth Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 (edited) Edited September 7, 2023 by LongLiveMaroth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casimir Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 9 hours ago, chasfh said: I think we’re gonna see Maton on the 26 at some point next year. He is not toast yet. Just not at 3B, please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casimir Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 7 hours ago, Jim Cowan said: Here's something that I want to know: how can you tell if your Melba toast is stale? JC gettin' deep today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyMarsh Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 In regards to Jung at 2b Bowden says(so take it for fwiw) that what he sees and hears is that Jung doesnt have good range there and certainly is never gonna be plus but he does make the routine plays so he won't kill you if you put him there. Not exactly a ringing endorsement but it sounds like if you really need to get his bat in the lineup and DH is occupied he can handle himself there if need be but probably not somebody you want to plug there for 150 games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casimir Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 9 minutes ago, RandyMarsh said: In regards to Jung at 2b Bowden says(so take it for fwiw) that what he sees and hears is that Jung doesnt have good range there and certainly is never gonna be plus but he does make the routine plays so he won't kill you if you put him there. Not exactly a ringing endorsement but it sounds like if you really need to get his bat in the lineup and DH is occupied he can handle himself there if need be but probably not somebody you want to plug there for 150 games. It sounds like the Tigers have some prospect position players vying for similar roles but are questionable defensively. Do we see trades this offseason to alleviate that logjam and address other issues? Or maybe target pitching or other prospects that might not have the same batting acumen but are more well rounded baseball players? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasfh Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 1 hour ago, casimir said: Just not at 3B, please. He never played so much third base as when he came to the big club. It was a need we had that we hoped he could fill. That’s tough to do at the big league level, and he got raked for it. I’d bet he’ll get some offseason work at third base for one more go at it, but I’d also bet we’ll take a long look at him for second or even short. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LongLiveMaroth Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 Toledo W 7-2 Maton 5/5 2 2B HR 3B 4RBI Keith 0/5 2K Leonard 2/4 2RBI HR Dingler 1/4 Englert 1IP H BB 2K Erie L 5-4 Cruz 1/5 Bigbie 1/5 HR RBI K Jung 3/5 3RBI 2K 2HR (Both on 95+ fastballs) Hurter 5IP 3H 4BB 5K WM W 6-5 Stephenson 2/5 3K 2B Gold 0/4 K Allen 2/4 3RBI K 2B HR Pacheco 2/4 3B Smith 5IP 5H 3ER BB 3K Lakeland W 6-2 McGonigle 0/4 K Anderson 1/4 Jarvis 2/4 2 2B Campbell 0/3 3K BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topliner1903 Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 Does anyone know what is causing Max Clark's troubles in Lakeland? Trouble hitting fastball, trouble hitting breaking ball, or what? Just puzzling that he was doing so well in rookie league, then so poorly in Low A league, while McGonigle took the higher level in stride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RatkoVarda Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 9 minutes ago, Topliner1903 said: Does anyone know what is causing Max Clark's troubles in Lakeland? Trouble hitting fastball, trouble hitting breaking ball, or what? Just puzzling that he was doing so well in rookie league, then so poorly in Low A league, while McGonigle took the higher level in stride. not sure if this is a serious post or not, but he has played 8 games at Lakeland. No real analysis can take place based on that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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