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WATERCOOLER WEDNESDAY.
Totally Tigers
Today, another opportunity for readers to discuss the hottest topics in a forum where thoughtful dialog and a variety of opinions are welcomed.
Let?s create some running conversational threads. And for those of you still going into offices, here?s a question to take with you ? or use via Zoom calls ? as you talk to your co-workers.
Here is today?s hot topic.
The Tigers finally have what is expected to be their starting rotation: Matt Manning, Casey Mize, Eduardo Rodriguez, Michael Pineda and Tarik Skubal. Tyler Alexander is expected to hold down a slot until Pineda has a chance to get ready.
The team signed Eduardo Rodriguez just before the CBA lockdown to a 5-year $77 mill contract. He will be 33 years old at the end of his contract.
Here is a link to his stats:
https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/r/rodried05.shtml
Analysts say that his numbers really are much better than indicated as one of MLB?s worst defenses (Boston) was behind him last year and inflated his stats.
Casey Mize will be 25 in a couple months and entering his third season (1 full year, 1 partial year) with the Tigers.
https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/mizeca01.shtml
He has only been working with Chris Fetter for 1 year. Mize has also announced that he?s back to addressing his splitter this year.
Which 1 of these 2 pitchers needs to have a stand-out year the most?
If you?d like to leave a comment in addition to voting, what factors were the most important ones in your decision?
Which pitcher needs to have a stand-out year the most?
1. Casey Mize
2. Eduardo Rodriguez
VOTE
