Tigers vs. royals 8-16-16 Game 119

[kalinecountry]

A few salient facts to consider when evaluting whether Tigers trade acquisition Erick Aybar represents a true offensive "upgrade":
According to Fangraphs.com, he ranks last among qualified hitters in wRC+ (adjusted weighted runs created) and has also experienced a dramatic uptick in his strikeout rate.
According to ESPN Stats and Info, he is striking out at a rate of 16% this season, as compared to 10.5% from 2012-15.
And over last two seasons, his hard-hit rate is 8.4%, down from 15.5% from 2012-14. In short, striking out more and making hard contact a lot less.

 

[nsonnett14]

So we are gonna beat a minor trade like a dead horse . Ok Aybar sucks and it was a terrible trade . Move on

 

[Rebbiv]

Braves also sent money with Aybar.

 

[Rebbiv]

So we are gonna beat a minor trade like a dead horse . Ok Aybar sucks and it was a terrible trade . Move on

I didn't see where anyone said it was a terrible trade, just that it doesn't make sense unless Iggy is out for the year.

 

[nsonnett14]

haha suck it Cain , Great play by Kinsler .

 

[gotime909]

Way to make him work Detroit hitters

 

[lonesometiger]

Uptown Ks once more.

Same old same old

 

[lonesometiger]

I wish the fans would BOOOO Upton more and louder , he just walks back to the dugout blowing bubbles like hoo humm , no big deal .

Had he been in SD he be traded by now?

 

[kalinecountry]

According to Tigers GM Al Avila, the sum of all the team's mounting injuries is ultimately what prompted the team to trade for Erick Aybar.
Avila said he feels like the former All-Star provides an offensive upgrade off the bench, (though it should be noted that Aybar has had a rough year, including a career-high 16% strikeout rate, according to ESPN Stats and Info).
Team still confident that SS Jose Iglesias will return during original two-week time frame.
espn

 

[Rebbiv]

Is McCann telling the hitters what pitch is coming? I swear the Tigers give up far more HRs with him catching.

 

[gotime909]

JV getting hurt by the bottom of the order.

 

[lonesometiger]

Goodness KC hitting Homeruns better than the Tigers in this series!

 

[kalinecountry]

Really?? Hog head Gordon who is batting .200 career vs. Verlander.

 

[gotime909]

Is McCann telling the hitters what pitch is coming? I swear the Tigers give up far more HRs with him catching.

We get it man, you don't like him

 

[Rebbiv]

We get it man, you don't like him

And I cannot comment? I mean, you all bitched about Aviles.

 

[gotime909]

And I cannot comment? I mean, you all bitched about Aviles.

comment away man. I've made it a point that when you or Bob are posting in the game thread, I won't.

Later

 

[lonesometiger]

Upton all time low batting average of.221 his first season is in danger of being under minded. What a under achieving season he is having.

 

[Rebbiv]

comment away man. I've made it a point that when you or Bob are posting in the game thread, I won't.

Later

What a hypocrite.

 

[nsonnett14]

WOW what a bomb , SALTY !! Needed that big time

 

[kalinecountry]

Well Salty gets a run back,