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Tigers @ Royals, Game 93, July 17 2023

Standings

Twins??. 48-47
Cleve??..46-48 -1.5
Detroit?..42-51 -5
Chicago..40-55 -8
 
I?m assuming the tigers want to keep as many rookies for next season as possible to go after extra draft picks. I didn?t know these picks existed.

(Players who win Rookie of the Year earn their team an amateur draft pick "after the first round," and second- or third-place finishers earn an international pick)


MLB teams' manipulation of top prospects' service time was one of the biggest issues for the players' union when negotiating the most recent collective bargaining agreement in 2022.

The practice, which has vexed MLB players and fans alike, has delayed top young players -- especially on certain teams -- from opening the season in the majors, much to the dismay of fans looking to see the future.

A measure in the new CBA seems to have addressed that issue: the Prospect Promotion Incentive, which is designed to prompt teams to bring players up sooner. The results became immediately apparent in 2022. Julio Rodr?guez, Bobby Witt Jr., Jeremy Pe?a, Spencer Torkelson, Bryson Stott, and Hunter Greene all started the season on their respective MLB rosters, and Adley Rutschman likely would have as well had injury not kept him sidelined for Opening Day.

In 2023, it looks like that's going to become a trend. This season is going to see Corbin Carroll, Anthony Volpe, Gunnar Henderson, Jordan Walker, and Miguel Vargas on Opening Day rosters. While it isn't the MLB debut for Henderson, Vargas, or Carroll, it's still significant to see them called up for the 26-man roster on Opening Day.

So, what is it about the PPI that has made teams change their tune about players needing to "work on their defense" or similar justifications deployed in the past? It comes down to capital. Players who win Rookie of the Year earn their team an amateur draft pick "after the first round," and second- or third-place finishers earn an international pick.
 
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https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/riley-greene-s-great-catch-helps-tigers-complete-comeback
Tigers' outfielders save the day with their gloves.
Tigers official site

https://www.mlb.com/gameday/tigers-vs-royals/2023/07/17/717368/final/box
Boxscore and Highlights.

https://www.blessyouboys.com/2023/7...me-away-with-a-late-scoring-win-recap-july-17
Tigers 3 - Royals 2: Tigers come away with a late-scoring win.
Manning looked good in spite of the consequences of his own error.
BYBTB

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/s...ing-to-beat-royals-3-2-in-opener/70420035007/
'We've got each other's backs': Tigers rally in eighth inning to beat Royals in opener.
Detnews

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...kansas-city-royals-matt-vierling/70422878007/
Detroit Tigers chew up Kansas City bullpen in 3-2 win over Royals.
Freep

https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2023/07/tigers-rally-to-beat-royals-snap-scoreless-skid.html
Tigers rally to beat Royals, snap scoreless skid.
Mlive
 
https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...dcast-javier-bez-problem-hitting/70422210007/
'Days of Roar' Tigers Podcast: Identifying Detroit Tigers SS Javier B?ez's real problem. 64 minutes.

On this episode: This week, Mark and Evan talk the offensive woes hounding Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier B?ez. Later, the guys draw attention to some pitching prospects and game out when we might see Casey Mize back on the mound. Your "Days of Roar" crew also review the return of Beau Brieske and Nick Maton.
 
When the cheat code to getting a guy out is just throw him an unhittable pitch, and it works consistantly, wtf do you do? at this level you are supposed to be able to see the damn ball, he obviously does not.
 
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