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Post by BillLaimbeer on Jul 22, 2017 17:28:08 GMT -8
Well, only 9 days left until the MLB trade deadline. The Tigers have already dealt JD Martinez to Arizona for 3 infield prospects.
Detroit only trails division leader by 5.5 games but they are getting hammered tonight and not really shown they have what it takes to make a run.
Who does Al Avila deal next? Justin Wilson and Alex Avila have been the most popular names.
Today, the hot topic was Ian Kinsler to Milwaukee.
Who do you think the Tigers should trade?
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Post by tas on Jul 23, 2017 12:10:53 GMT -8
Is Avila cold blooded enough to trade Avila?
Avila and Wilson are sort of found money for us. We didn't expect either of them to have trade value at the start of the year.
It's seriously time to dump every player that isn't a stud on a rookie or price controlled contract.
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Post by ggazoo69 on Jul 24, 2017 6:42:06 GMT -8
Is Avila cold blooded enough to trade Avila? Avila and Wilson are sort of found money for us. We didn't expect either of them to have trade value at the start of the year. It's seriously time to dump every player that isn't a stud on a rookie or price controlled contract. Not sure anyone even wants Avila anymore. He has regressed. I was looking at the D-backs page and J.D. has only batted three times since going there. Looks like there is still some interest in Verlander (Astros, Brewers, Cubs) as long as Detroit picks up some of that monstrous salary. I would hate to see JV go, but it's time for everyone to go except for maybe Fulmer. |
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Post by BillLaimbeer on Jul 24, 2017 6:55:34 GMT -8
Is Avila cold blooded enough to trade Avila? Avila and Wilson are sort of found money for us. We didn't expect either of them to have trade value at the start of the year. It's seriously time to dump every player that isn't a stud on a rookie or price controlled contract. Not sure anyone even wants Avila anymore. He has regressed. I was looking at the D-backs page and J.D. has only batted three times since going there. Looks like there is still some interest in Verlander (Astros, Brewers, Cubs) as long as Detroit picks up some of that monstrous salary. I would hate to see JV go, but it's time for everyone to go except for maybe Fulmer. JD got hit on the wrist by a pitch in his first game with Arizona. I think he is back healthy now. |
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Post by ggazoo69 on Jul 24, 2017 7:11:49 GMT -8
JD got hit on the wrist by a pitch in his first game with Arizona. I think he is back healthy now. Got it. I was wondering why he wasn't playing. |
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Post by ggazoo69 on Jul 24, 2017 11:42:59 GMT -8
I wonder if the Kershaw injury might have the Dodgers dialing Al Avila about JV.
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Post by tas on Jul 25, 2017 20:52:36 GMT -8
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Post by ggazoo69 on Jul 28, 2017 12:26:55 GMT -8
Rick Porcello is 4-13 this season. Hmmmm.
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Post by ggazoo69 on Jul 28, 2017 18:07:10 GMT -8
Guess what? Rondon sucks!
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Post by BillLaimbeer on Jul 28, 2017 20:32:01 GMT -8
Guess what? Rondon sucks! It's amazing how easy it is for us to see that, but Al Avila and Brad Ausmus cannot. |
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Post by thee on Jul 29, 2017 7:48:18 GMT -8
Ripping it up is what Dumars did, how did that work out ?
But who on our team is P/O quality ?
I wouldn't give up on Kinsler.
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Post by BillLaimbeer on Jul 29, 2017 9:57:50 GMT -8
Ripping it up is what Dumars did, how did that work out ? But who on our team is P/O quality ? I wouldn't give up on Kinsler. The current problem stems from Mr. Ilitch and Dombrowski. We have guys like Miggy, Victor, and JV that are on huge long-term contracts that are underperforming. If these guys have average years, we are in the playoff race. Instead, we are stuck with few bargaining options. |
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Post by ggazoo69 on Jul 30, 2017 9:03:11 GMT -8
Happy for Ivan Rodriguez today as he enters the Hall of Fame. He earned 13 Gold Gloves in 21 years. Despite the PED rumors, I'm OK with his induction. I believe he's earned it.
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Post by ggazoo69 on Jul 30, 2017 9:10:41 GMT -8
Ripping it up is what Dumars did, how did that work out ? But who on our team is P/O quality ? I wouldn't give up on Kinsler. The current problem stems from Mr. Ilitch and Dombrowski. We have guys like Miggy, Victor, and JV that are on huge long-term contracts that are underperforming. If these guys have average years, we are in the playoff race. Instead, we are stuck with few bargaining options. Yeah, this franchise never learned from past mistakes (Jeremy Bonderman, Gary Sheffield, Dontrelle Willis, Prince Fielder, Bobby Higginson, just to name a few bad contracts). |
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Post by tas on Jul 31, 2017 13:35:08 GMT -8
Al Avila became the first GM in 50 years to trade his son. Way to go!
You'd think that he could have traded more than JDMart, Wilson, and Avila though. Was he really dealt a hand that was that horrible?
It looks like they nabbed a good prospect from the Cubs that is slotted to be our future third baseman... which would then move Castellanos to first.... which would then move Miggy to DH... which would happen when VMart's contract expires.
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Post by BillLaimbeer on Jul 31, 2017 16:20:15 GMT -8
Al Avila became the first GM in 50 years to trade his son. Way to go! You'd think that he could have traded more than JDMart, Wilson, and Avila though. Was he really dealt a hand that was that horrible? It looks like they nabbed a good prospect from the Cubs that is slotted to be our future third baseman... which would then move Castellanos to first.... which would then move Miggy to DH... which would happen when VMart's contract expires. Unless we just flat out release VMart after the season and move the process along. We have enough 3B in the minor league pipeline now to move Nick off the hot corner. Perhaps he could play some outfield or share some 1B/DH duties with Miggy. |
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Post by tas on Aug 1, 2017 11:22:55 GMT -8
From the FreePress:
A week ago, Michael Fulmer told reporters: “I hope we go all out. I hope we don’t kind of sell a few guys here. I hope we get younger … . I just want to win. That’s my main priority.”
Then, the Tigers sold a few guys. That’s it. And they don’t seem closer to winning.
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Post by thee on Aug 3, 2017 9:32:32 GMT -8
A COUPLE wins over NYY and the world looks better
Hope Avila has a good career with ChiCubs.
By the way how do you like my Drath avatar ?
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Post by BillLaimbeer on Aug 3, 2017 9:57:09 GMT -8
A COUPLE wins over NYY and the world looks better Hope Avila has a good career with ChiCubs. By the way how do you like my Drath avatar ? Awesome avatar!! Avila's contract expires at the end of this season. Who knows where he will sign this winter. He could end up back in Detroit. |
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Post by thee on Aug 17, 2017 13:09:12 GMT -8
13 games below .500
No,No,No,No,No !
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