Game 120 Tigers vs. rays August 16, 2019

[tigermud]

I don?t care for his load position bat mechanics and think he could probably hit for more ave and k less with some adjustments but all in all better than Grayson no doubt about it and no I wouldn?t trust legendary Lloyd to fix those mechanics

 

[gotime909]

I don?t care for his load position bat mechanics and think he could probably hit for more ave and k less with some adjustments but all in all better than Grayson no doubt about it and no I wouldn?t trust legendary Lloyd to fix those mechanics

He's never really been a high average batter at any stop so I doubt that suddenly comes. If he can hit 20+ homers and keep walking like he has to get his obp around .325 to go with his amazing defense he'll be making some all star teams.

 

[Mitchrapp]

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2. His arm strength
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Just from his short time here the defense. They said it was good but actually seeing it I'm impressed. Strong arm and accurate throws.

 

[tomdalton22]

does anybody know why Norris only went 3 innings? Did he get hurt?

 

[kalinecountry]

does anybody know why Norris only went 3 innings? Did he get hurt?

I read they are watching his innings.
I also read they wanted to limit his exposure to facing a team's lineup a second time.
So who knows.

 

[tomdalton22]

I read they are watching his innings.
I also read they wanted to limit his exposure to facing a team's lineup a second time.
So who knows.

good. Maybe they are going to transition him into being a relief pitcher next year.

 

[Mitchrapp]

"I also read they wanted to limit his exposure to facing a team's lineup a second time." Someone will have to explain this one to me.

 

[tomdalton22]

"I also read they wanted to limit his exposure to facing a team's lineup a second time." Someone will have to explain this one to me.

that's why I think they are thinking of him in a relief role. A reliever (even a long reliever) will very rarely have to pitch to the same batter twice in a game. I really hope they move him to the pen next year. I think he could have great success as a relief pitcher.

 

[Mitchrapp]

that's why I think they are thinking of him in a relief role. A reliever (even a long reliever) will very rarely have to pitch to the same batter twice in a game. I really hope they move him to the pen next year. I think he could have great success as a relief pitcher.

I hope so. I wonder which ml starters come up next season for us. Plus if Fulmer is healthy and Zimmerstud will still have a spot maybe it's best. 6th inning guy maybe.

 

[Mitchrapp]

Forgot about Turnbull.

 

[gotime909]

good. Maybe they are going to transition him into being a relief pitcher next year.

I think relief role was the plan this year, but he was forced back into the rotation because all of our starters have been hurt.