Tigers @ Rangers, Game #78, June 27, 2023

[kalinecountry]

https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/matt-manning-made-a-gutsy-start-in-loss-to-rangers
Manning K's four in gutsy outing vs. Rangers.
Tigers official site

https://www.mlb.com/gameday/tigers-vs-rangers/2023/06/27/717599/final/box
Boxscore and videos.

https://www.blessyouboys.com/2023/6/27/23776427/tigers-3-rangers-8-brutal-innings-recap-june-27
Tigers 3 - Rangers 8: Brutal innings.
Perhaps the bullpen isn?t that great after all.
BYBTB

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/s...rs-rally-and-falter-for-8-3-loss/70360504007/
'That one stung': Manning's strong return spoiled, Tigers falter late for 8-3 loss to Rangers.
Detnews

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...xas-rangers-bullpen-matt-manning/70363219007/
Detroit Tigers allow five runs in eighth inning in 8-3 loss to Texas Rangers.
Freep

https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2023/0...ut-tigers-falter-late-in-loss-to-rangers.html
Matt Manning returns, but Tigers falter late in loss to Rangers.
Mlive

 

[kalinecountry]

https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2023/06/27/watercooler-wednesday-91/
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 back in actual offices, here?s a question to take with you ? or use via Zoom ? as you talk to your co-workers.

Here is today?s topic??..

Now that the season is almost halfway complete, it?s time to take a fresh look at Spencer Torkelson.

He?s now played 186 games between 2 seasons has a .210/.290/.337/.628 slash line. At one point earlier this year, his hitting picked up but recently he has had another extended fall and is hitting .218. In his last 7 games (through Monday), he?s had 2 hits ? both singles.

Defensively, Spencer is challenged. After an ill-fated attempt to turn him into a 3Ber by the former regime, he has returned to his original position, first base. But he sports a -3 DRS which ranks at the bottom of MLB for that position.

Torkelson is still only 23 years old and came into the franchise under the previous regime and old (now broomed) player development system. There is a new team in place now both in the minors and the MLB level.

What do you think Torkelson?s future holds? Is it still too early to say? Can the Tigers get him back on track now that they have new people in charge? Or is time to cut ties now that some promising players like Kerry Carpenter can potentially take over his position and place in the lineup?
What should the Tigers do about Spencer Torkelson?

What should the Tigers do about Spencer Torkelson?

1. It's still too early to forecast his potential.

2. Have him spend more time with coaches.

3. It's time to trade him.

VOTE

 

[tomdalton22]

You have a couple of pitchers who don't belong on the roster but due to injuries, some players like Manning who returned will during the month of July.

I am withholding most judgement until the next off season of trades Free Agency and if Ilitch is giving him any amount of money to add some quality players to the roster.

I agree...I am willing to give him some time.

It looks like Rodriguez and Skubal are getting close to returning. Faedo as well. Baddoo and Greene are also expected to join the Mud Hens this weekend.

 

[tomdalton22]

What should the Tigers do about Spencer Torkelson?

1. It's still too early to forecast his potential.

2. Have him spend more time with coaches.

3. It's time to trade him.

VOTE

He's only 23. I think it's way too early to just give up on him.