Game #12: New York Yankees @ Detroit Tigers, Wednesday April 9th, 2024 1:10 Pm

[tomdalton22]

I know people want Colt in Toledo, Imo that makes zero sense. His offense was a bit off last season and it was all figured out, mostly. He's 23, in a new old position. Still can't believed they fk'd that up. An obscure stat Rbat+ 113.

I agree that the Tigers screwed this entire situation up. That said, if he doesn't pull his head out of his ass, he needs to be sent down when Torres gets back.

 

[gotime909]

I know people want Colt in Toledo, Imo that makes zero sense. His offense was a bit off last season and it was all figured out, mostly. He's 23, in a new old position. Still can't believed they fk'd that up. An obscure stat Rbat+ 113.

Did he really figure it out? He had 1 huge month(july) with an OPS over 1.000. 3 months before it was .595 and the last 2 months was .640.

 

[Mitchrapp]

Did he really figure it out? He had 1 huge month(july) with an OPS over 1.000. 3 months before it was .595 and the last 2 months was .640.

I said for the most part. He was a 22 year old rookie - he doesn't get more time to prove himself? Meadows only had 1 good month and people are about to etch his name on a HOF plague.

 

[Mitchrapp]

Also Keith was drafted as a 3B and even started his ML career at 3B. Yet we want him to be Lou Whitaker.

 

[tomdalton22]

I said for the most part. He was a 22 year old rookie - he doesn't get more time to prove himself? Meadows only had 1 good month and people are about to etch his name on a HOF plague.

I think the reason people like Meadows is mostly for his defense. He might be a top 5 defensive CF.

 

[Mitchrapp]

I think the reason people like Meadows is mostly for his defense. He might be a top 5 defensive CF.

I love his defense too. No doubt.

 

[gotime909]

Also Keith was drafted as a 3B and even started his ML career at 3B. Yet we want him to be Lou Whitaker.

I'll agree with you there. The team hasnt done him any favors. I just don't know if he'll be able to fix his mental stuff up with the Tigers. Might be better to get a reset at toledo.

 

[Mitchrapp]

I'll agree with you there. The team hasnt done him any favors. I just don't know if he'll be able to fix his mental stuff up with the Tigers. Might be better to get a reset at toledo.

You know how org. especially this one doesn't like to send guys down who are making money.

 

[kalinecountry]

POSITIONAL PUZZLES

by Holly Horning Remember when we were all fretting over the loss of Parker Meadows, Matt Vierling and Wenceel Perez? Followed by Gleyber Torres? We weren’t reassured with all the shuff…

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POSITIONAL PUZZLES.
Totally Tigers

 

[gotime909]

You know how org. especially this one doesn't like to send guys down who are making money.

What really sucks is that they gave him money before they needed to which I'm sure was a confidence boost and then every thing they've done since has destroyed that confidence. It's crazy

 

[kalinecountry]

Spencer Torkelson’s early season improvements from 2024:

2024/2025
EV: 89 mph/92.8
Barrel%: 6.7/13.8
Hard Hit%: 39.7/55.2

xBA: .209/.265
xwOBA: .283/.399
xSLG: .351/.561
BB%: 8.7/13.2
Great signs for Tork.

 

[kalinecountry]

Brant Hurter showing why he won fierce competition for final Tigers bullpen spot

Southpaw Brant Hurter has already picked up a pair of saves for the Detroit Tigers in this young season, and he's not even their primary closer. In fact, he alm

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Brant Hurter showing why he won fierce competition for final Tigers bullpen spot.
MCBTB

 

[kalinecountry]

Tigers’ patience with former No. 1 draft picks finally paying off (sorry, Yankees)

Snow may have been falling at Comerica Park Monday afternoon, but it didn't stop right-hander Casey Mize from throwing straight heat for the Detroit Tigers. The

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Tigers’ patience with former No. 1 draft picks finally paying off (sorry, Yankees).
MCBTB

Tigers Today podcast: Injury bug can't keep Detroit down in early going

Tony Paul and Chris McCosky take a look at the first-place Tigers with a 7-5 record and a half-game lead on the Royals in the AL Central.

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Tigers Today podcast: Injury bug can't keep Detroit down in early going. 26 minutes.
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Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch downplays Colt Keith's start: 'I don't worry about Colt'

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch offered strong support for second baseman Colt Keith, who committed a third error in three games Wednesday.

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Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch downplays Colt Keith's start: 'I don't worry about Colt'.
Freep

https://www.mlb.com/news/early-season-developments-to-believe-in-for-each-mlb-team-2025

One early-season development each team can believe in.
MLB.com

MLBTR Podcast: Vlad's Massive Deal, Extensions for Merrill and Marte, And Quinn Priester Traded

The latest episode of the podcast discusses some extensions and a trade between the Red Sox and Brewers. Check it out at MLB Trade Rumors.

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MLBTR Podcast: Torkelson at the 50 minute mark.

 

[Mitchrapp]

What really sucks is that they gave him money before they needed to which I'm sure was a confidence boost and then every thing they've done since has destroyed that confidence. It's crazy

They went through his arb. years. So if he succeeds it works out for Detroit. And too soon to say one way or another.

 

[kalinecountry]

FIVE FOR FRIDAY

by Holly Horning The Detroit Tigers’ roster continues to change as stopgap contracts end and young prospects come up from Toledo. The franchise has a record number of top 100 MLB prospe…

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FIVE FOR FRIDAY.
Totally Tigers

The Detroit Tigers’ roster continues to change as stopgap contracts end and young prospects come up from Toledo. The franchise has a record number of top 100 MLB prospects who should be seeing Detroit within the next 1-2 years.
And as such, there will be a number of players on this roster who won’t be here in a couple years.
There will be different evaluation methods for who stays and who goes when it comes to pitching and positional players. Today, we’re going to focus on the latter.
Which positional players are most likely to still be on the roster in 2 years – the 2027 season? Since this is Friday, our list is only going to include the 5 most likely.
As I considered the list, I kept these qualifiers in mind:
1. age.
2. player’s agent (automatic disqualifier if it is Scott Boras and the player is close to becoming a free agent).
3. team’s fast-track system that is focusing on developing catchers, middle infielders quickly.
4. current rookies struggling.

 

[tomdalton22]

FIVE FOR FRIDAY

by Holly Horning The Detroit Tigers’ roster continues to change as stopgap contracts end and young prospects come up from Toledo. The franchise has a record number of top 100 MLB prospe…

totallytigers.wordpress.com

FIVE FOR FRIDAY.
Totally Tigers

The Detroit Tigers’ roster continues to change as stopgap contracts end and young prospects come up from Toledo. The franchise has a record number of top 100 MLB prospects who should be seeing Detroit within the next 1-2 years.
And as such, there will be a number of players on this roster who won’t be here in a couple years.
There will be different evaluation methods for who stays and who goes when it comes to pitching and positional players. Today, we’re going to focus on the latter.
Which positional players are most likely to still be on the roster in 2 years – the 2027 season? Since this is Friday, our list is only going to include the 5 most likely.
As I considered the list, I kept these qualifiers in mind:
1. age.
2. player’s agent (automatic disqualifier if it is Scott Boras and the player is close to becoming a free agent).
3. team’s fast-track system that is focusing on developing catchers, middle infielders quickly.
4. current rookies struggling.

I don't understand why she wouldn't include Torkelson due to his agent. He isn't a free agent until after the 2028 season.

 

[gotime909]

I don't understand why she wouldn't include Torkelson due to his agent. He isn't a free agent until after the 2028 season.

Agreed, tork and Keith should fill out that list.

 

[kalinecountry]

The Tigers have optioned outfielder Brewer Hicklen to Triple-A Toledo, per the MLB transactions log. It's likely Gleyber Torres will be activated for tonight's game.
Hicklen did not play during the two games he was with the big-league club.

 

[kalinecountry]

Keider Montero went 5 2/3 innings of perfect baseball with 6 K.

Matt Manning just earned the first save of his career, spinning three shutout innings for the Mud Hens to close out a 1-0 victory over the Iowa Cubs. Was a steady 95 up to 97, and working on the new cutter to go with his sweeper and split.

Keider Montero dominates, Matt Manning saves in Mud Hens victory

Scores, news, and notes, from around the Detroit Tigers’ farm system for Thursday, April 10, 2025

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Keider Montero dominates, Matt Manning saves in Mud Hens victory.
Scores, news, and notes, from around the Detroit Tigers’ farm system for Thursday, April 10, 2025.
BYBTB

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/justyn-henry-malloy-aggressive-as-tigers-leadoff-hitter

Malloy, 'The Aggressor'? Newly anointed leadoff hitter talks approach.
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The Tiger Beat: Tarik Skubal isn’t sorry

He might be the reason that the Comerica Park keyhole bit the dust.

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The Tiger Beat: Tarik Skubal isn’t sorry.
He might be the reason that the Comerica Park keyhole bit the dust.
BYBTB

Tigers' brutal Jake Rogers injury update creates opportunity for new star catcher to emerge

The Detroit Tigers have been one of the hottest teams in baseball of late, winning seven of their last 10 games despite entering the season with an injury-deple

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Tigers' brutal Jake Rogers injury update creates opportunity for new star catcher to emerge.
MCBTB

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/jeff-seidel/2025/04/11/detroit-tigers-tarik-skubal-kerry-carpenter-fathers-raising-babies-changing-diapers-will-vest/83030782007/

Young Detroit Tigers are growing up together in the middle of raising babies.
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