Game 14 Detroit Tigers vs. Minnesota Twins 1:10 pm 4/13 Game 2 of DH

[biggunsbob]

Yikes I really thought we had game #1 today. This hurts losing both. Try and get the split tomorrow. tigers now 2-4 at home I think.

 

[lonesometiger]

Tigers are paying CK how much to 224?

 

[lonesometiger]

Yikes I really thought we had game #1 today. This hurts losing both. Try and get the split tomorrow. tigers now 2-4 at home I think.

Weren't much better last year

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/wenceel-perez-logs-first-mlb-hits-stolen-base?t=mlb-pipeline

Pérez's bat a revelation in tough twin bill for Tigers' offense.
No. 20 prospect logs first career hits in nightcap as Detroit's K total in series extends to 42.
Tigers official site

https://www.mlb.com/gameday/twins-vs-tigers/2024/04/13/746490/final/box

Boxscore.

Woof and double woof as the Twins sweep twin bill on Saturday

The Tigers had plenty of chances but made key mistakes in Game 1 before putting up a miserable showing with the bats in Game 2.

www.blessyouboys.com

Woof and double woof as the Twins sweep twin bill on Saturday
The Tigers had plenty of chances but made key mistakes in Game 1 before putting up a miserable showing with the bats in Game 2.
BYBTB

Tigers bats dormant in nightcap as Twins sweep doubleheader

The Tigers lost both ends of a doubleheader Saturday against the Central Division rival Twins — 11-5 in 12 innings in the opener and 4-1 in the nightcap.

www.detroitnews.com

Tigers bats dormant in nightcap as Twins sweep doubleheader.
Detnews

Detroit Tigers shut down by Triple-A call-up pitcher in 4-1 loss to Minnesota Twins

Matt Manning gave up two costly home runs in the Tigers' 4-1 loss to the Twins in Game 2 of the doubleheader, but the offense did him no favors.

www.freep.com

Detroit Tigers shut down by Triple-A call-up pitcher in 4-1 loss to Minnesota Twins.
Freep

 

[lonesometiger]

Hard to win when you got to throw a shut out every game. Better det some hitters before the pitchers decide to move on.. They already getting seconds on the free agent market!.

 

[lonesometiger]

Win Sunday or seven to 8 in a row in the loss column is possible! With Texas with 4 games coming up, With Jack pitching his next two against minnie.

 

[Mitchrapp]

First game was a disappointment.. 2nd game sucked.

 

[kalinecountry]

DEEPER DISCUSSIONS

MLB owners and the Players’ Association are at war with each other over a number of concerns. The latest is the significantly higher number of pitchers requiring surgery on their arms and el…

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DEEPER DISCUSSIONS.
Totally Tigers

MLB owners and the Players’ Association are at war with each other over a number of concerns. The latest is the significantly higher number of pitchers requiring surgery on their arms and elbows.

The MLBPA is focused on the pitch clock but experts (the surgeons) say that increased velocity and a significant increase in using dramatic breaking pitches like the sweeper are really the main catalysts.
The catch-22 is that pitchers realize they won’t make a roster unless they throw hard and strike out a lot of batters. Therefore, they are always looking to increase how hard they throw and how much spin and break they can get on their pitches. So they are willing to put careers ahead of health.
As a result, they are throwing each pitch with maximum effort. Especially since hitters have evolved and have learned to hit to the opposite field. This is what the modern game is like today.

If they choose to protect their arm by throwing less hard or less often, their value to a team goes down. They get paid less and have shorter contracts.

Teams want and value higher performance. They are willing to accept more health risks. Durable pitchers who stay around a long time because they prioritize “pitching” instead of “throwing” are becoming less prominent.

Players now understand that the best and fastest way to break into the majors is through showing velocity and spin almost all the time.

Given all of this, which is more important to you? Top performance or durability?

Do you want a pitcher who throws hard and shuts down the opposition but is likely to lose app. 2 years due to elbow surgery at some point?

Or do you want a pitcher who is going to be more durable because he doesn’t throw as hard and doesn’t have pitches that move as dramatically? He’s also going to be more hittable.

Today’s blog addresses this question and allows readers to share their thoughts in more detail. And hopefully, to actively engage with others by responding to their posts and creating back-and-forth discussion threads. The more the merrier!
For this one blog only, you’ve got 6 sentences max to share your thoughts. Of course, you can also respond to other readers.
TT will supply the ammunition. One thought-provoking question. Several options provided. One hard choice to be selected. One vote.
Ready?

Which type of pitcher do you prefer?

1. One with top velocity/breaking pitches but susceptible to injury.

2. One with less velocity/breaking pitches but is more durable.

VOTE

 

[biggunsbob]

Need a spilt with Texas coming in. Not sure what to think on the pitch clock.