Tigers vs. mariners Game 162 October 5, 2022 - and offseason to 2023

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https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2023/02/02/five-for-friday-58/
FIVE FOR FRIDAY.
Totally Tigers

Similar to what the rest of MLB teams are doing, the Detroit Tigers Scott Harris and A. J. Hinch said they will be working towards achieving defensive flexibility during the 2023 season. It offers many advantages including elevating the trade value of players, giving the team an ability to create the best lineups from day to day and adding depth when players have to go on the IL.

They emphasized that no one (other than Miguel Cabrera for obvious reasons) is a slam dunk to earn 1 single positional slot. Excluding the outfield, there are 5 ? 9 players who will be auditioning for each non-pitching position.

This begs the question of the best use of Jonathan Schoop. Defensively, he is one of the top players at 2nd base. But last year was his worst year offensively.

There are 9 other players who will try out at 2nd base this spring. And the Tigers have 2 other promising prospects waiting in the wings who could possibly see Detroit before the end of the year.

Keep in mind that Harris said there will be an emphasis on playing the young kids. Ensuring that they get enough reps to allow their talent to be accurately assessed as well as facilitating proper development.

So what will the team do with Schoop this year?

I?ve got 5 options.

 

[kalinecountry]

https://motorcitybengals.com/posts/...rades-ownership-keeps-grades-low-01grc3g10fbc
Detroit Tigers offseason grades: Ownership keeps grades low.
MCBTB

 

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https://www.pitcherlist.com/reviewing-the-first-expected-start-of-every-starting-pitcher/
Reviewing The First Expected Start Of Every Starting Pitcher.
Starting Pitcher opponents the first week of fantasy baseball.
Pitcher List

 

[kalinecountry]

https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2023/02/08/the-fans-have-spoken-3/
THE FANS HAVE SPOKEN. Part One ? January Edition.
Totally Tigers

 

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https://www.detroitnews.com/story/s...-in-speedy-4-2-win-over-phillies/69944710007/
Parker Meadows, Andre Lipcius homer for Tigers in speedy 4-2 win over Phillies.
Detnews

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...adelphia-phillies-parker-meadows/69943476007/
Two youngsters homer in Detroit Tigers' 4-2 win over Phillies in Grapefruit League opener.
Freep

https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2023/0...-meadows-homers-on-first-pitch-of-spring.html
Playing alongside his brother, Parker Meadows homers on the first pitch of spring.
Mlive

 

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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tales-of-lakeland/id1266543495?i=1000601569085
Woodward Tigers Podcast The Tales of Lakeland. 84 minutes.

Rogelio is down in Lakeland as we talk about spring training, Turnbull throwing to batters, and a summary of all the action around the majors.

 

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https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2023/03/07/watercooler-wednesday-75/
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??..

The Tigers? President of Baseball Operations, Scott Harris, said that one of the most important things the team needs to achieve this year is to control the strike zone. It is considered to be the primary culprit in the Tigers? lack of offense in 2022.

For hitters, this means having plate discipline and only swinging at pitches in the strike zone. It also means working counts, cutting down on strikeouts and earning walks.

Last year, the team placed in the top 10 for strikeouts and last place for walks. They averaged only 2 walks per game and led all of MLB in least number of runs scored.

Spring training is a time to test talent and experiment. So far, there?s not much difference in either stat during exhibition games. While they may lead all teams in ST homeruns, the Tigers currently rank #21 in walks and #28 in SOs.

Harris and A. J. Hinch have hinted that players who cannot improve their plate discipline run the risk of getting less playing time. We also have to assume that some of these players may be shed this year or at the end of the season.

Currently, the new personnel in charge are working with hitters on solutions that may help them improve. The players did not have these resources in the past.

But can all or most of them improve their bad habits? If they can, how long will it take? Doesn?t change involve a process that takes time? And don?t players progress in a non-linear fashion?

When do you believe that changes should realistically be seen?

How soon should we reasonably expect Tiger hitters to improve at controlling the strike zone?

1. Early in the season

2. Mid-season

3. End of year

VOTE

 

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https://cybermetric.blogspot.com/2023/03/team-ops-differentials-for-2022.html
Team OPS differentials for 2022. 5 teams worse than the Tigers.
Cybermetrics