His lengthy absence last season was ostensibly to save his marriage. Yes, kudos.MWmetalhead wrote: ↑Wed Aug 02, 2023 7:36 pm It sounds like his family didn't want to move clear across the country (or at least be without their father, who certainly would have to move clear across the country) and then potentially have to move a second time once the current season concludes:
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sport ... 513031007/
Kudos to him for putting his family first.
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Detroit Tigers 2023
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"The primary purpose of a liberal education is to make one's mind a pleasant place in which to spend one's leisure."
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Re: Detroit Tigers 2023
I feel like Scott Harris was in a no-win situation regarding E-Rod. There were three potential scenarios for E-Rod, and none of them were optimal:
1) Keep E-Rod and get nothing for him (knowing that he's probably opting out after this season barring a total implosion);
2) Try to trade him to a team on E-Rod's no-trade list, running the risk of the player vetoing the trade (which is what happened); or
3) Trade the player elsewhere just for the sake of trading him, trying to get some younger assets for a guy who's leaving (and we'd all complain that Harris got fleeced because he had to take a lesser deal just to send him out of town).
So we're left hoping E-Rod doesn't opt out, and he still remains a serviceable starter for at least another couple years (for which Harris said "sign me up for that"). And if the Tigers continue to struggle, maybe he can become trade bait again in '24 or '25.
1) Keep E-Rod and get nothing for him (knowing that he's probably opting out after this season barring a total implosion);
2) Try to trade him to a team on E-Rod's no-trade list, running the risk of the player vetoing the trade (which is what happened); or
3) Trade the player elsewhere just for the sake of trading him, trying to get some younger assets for a guy who's leaving (and we'd all complain that Harris got fleeced because he had to take a lesser deal just to send him out of town).
So we're left hoping E-Rod doesn't opt out, and he still remains a serviceable starter for at least another couple years (for which Harris said "sign me up for that"). And if the Tigers continue to struggle, maybe he can become trade bait again in '24 or '25.
Re: Detroit Tigers 2023
Detroit's becoming the poster child for difficult baseball contracts.MichMash wrote: ↑Thu Aug 03, 2023 11:34 am I feel like Scott Harris was in a no-win situation regarding E-Rod. There were three potential scenarios for E-Rod, and none of them were optimal:
1) Keep E-Rod and get nothing for him (knowing that he's probably opting out after this season barring a total implosion);
2) Try to trade him to a team on E-Rod's no-trade list, running the risk of the player vetoing the trade (which is what happened); or
3) Trade the player elsewhere just for the sake of trading him, trying to get some younger assets for a guy who's leaving (and we'd all complain that Harris got fleeced because he had to take a lesser deal just to send him out of town).
So we're left hoping E-Rod doesn't opt out, and he still remains a serviceable starter for at least another couple years (for which Harris said "sign me up for that"). And if the Tigers continue to struggle, maybe he can become trade bait again in '24 or '25.
First, Cabrera's contract, which should have ended long ago and which has seriously hurt the development of this team.
Now, E-Rod's contract, with its load of conditions.
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Re: Detroit Tigers 2023
E Rod stated last week that he liked Detroit and what they did for him in displaying patience with him with the family issues. Let’s see if he means that at the end of the season
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Roys 8. Tigers 0. Detroit had 3 hits.
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I had a dream we had 75 wins and a playoff spot a couple days ago… guess not.
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Re: Detroit Tigers 2023
Wentz pitching vs the Twins. Gives up 4 runs in the first, 3 in the second, and 1 in the third. Guaranteed loss when he pitches. That is if you call it pitching.
Re: Detroit Tigers 2023
Wentz - 3 Innings, 10 hits, 8 earned runs, 2 strikeouts, 1 walk.
Tigers lost 9-3. Detroit had a three-run homer in the 9th.
Detroit is now 49-63, 10 games behind Minnesota.
3-7 in their last 10 games.
Tigers lost 9-3. Detroit had a three-run homer in the 9th.
Detroit is now 49-63, 10 games behind Minnesota.
3-7 in their last 10 games.
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Looks like Torkelson has suddenly discovered his power stroke.
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He had no backups to the trade proposed that E Rod declined due to the no trade clause. A good GM has a plan B.MichMash wrote: ↑Thu Aug 03, 2023 11:34 am I feel like Scott Harris was in a no-win situation regarding E-Rod. There were three potential scenarios for E-Rod, and none of them were optimal:
1) Keep E-Rod and get nothing for him (knowing that he's probably opting out after this season barring a total implosion);
2) Try to trade him to a team on E-Rod's no-trade list, running the risk of the player vetoing the trade (which is what happened); or
3) Trade the player elsewhere just for the sake of trading him, trying to get some younger assets for a guy who's leaving (and we'd all complain that Harris got fleeced because he had to take a lesser deal just to send him out of town).
So we're left hoping E-Rod doesn't opt out, and he still remains a serviceable starter for at least another couple years (for which Harris said "sign me up for that"). And if the Tigers continue to struggle, maybe he can become trade bait again in '24 or '25.
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Remember that “2000 Mules” was concocted by a circus of elephants.
The right needs to stop worry about what’s between people’s legs. Instead, they should focus on what’s between their ears.
Audacity sucks.
Re: Detroit Tigers 2023
Did anybody notice that the pitcher that the Tigers traded away pitched a no-hitter in his first appearance with his new club? What did they get for him, just a minor leaguer?
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Michael Lorenzen is on an expiring contract, in essence a half-season rental for whatever team traded for him. It was actually his second appearance for the Phillies, but his first at home. It must've been quite the thrill for Phillies fans and him alike!
Note that not since his rookie season in 2015 and until this season, Lorenzen hadn't pitched over 100 innings. He may indeed be a late bloomer at 31.
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Re: Detroit Tigers 2023
Eric Hasse has been DFA.
Carson Kelly, who was released by Arizona is his replacement.
Carson Kelly, who was released by Arizona is his replacement.