Brown probably saved himself from a trip to Iowa today. Hope he takes a step in the right direction now otherwise following up this outing with a bad one will put his spot in the rotation back up for discussion again.
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Hopefully this is a turning point. Having two power arms in the rotation gives us a nice mix. Rea can be a nice swing man when Shota returns.
The other bonus of Brown being effective in the rotation frees up at least $15 mil that can go towards resigning Tucker. This is the reason everyone should want him in the rotation. Further we can add a rental at the deadline instead of a costly multi year guy to fill Steele’s slot.
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One thing I really enjoy about this team is the winning.
As a lefty if I jammed a finger I’d want it to be on my right hand.
Turns out it’s his ring finger. To me that affects hitting (initial pull to generate bat speed) more than throwing
Turns out it’s his ring finger. To me that affects hitting (initial pull to generate bat speed) more than throwing
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So if Tucker misses a couple days what do you think the lineup looks like? Might not be the best for him but it may be best for the team to move PCA up to two then Busch at four. Pete was 3/4 today
They probably put Suzuki in RF and DH Turner. I forgot that Brujan was still on the team, he hasn't played since 5/20. Unlike last year, Counsell has been pretty consistent with his lineups and there has not been a lot of mix and matching going on other than at C and 1B. Berti has only seen action once since 5/20 too. Turner has been the only bench player getting any kind of platoon work since Shaw has been back.
It’s massive that he’s come in and held down third. Now you can focus all your trade pieces on pitching.
Agreed. After his 1st stint I thought 3B was a need the at the trade deadline. Starting pitching is going to be what takes this team to the finish line. Spending prospect capital on top end starting pitching even someone that is more than a rental would be ideal.
When he starts turning on pitches more I think he’s an 800+ OPS somewhere along the lines of 250/350/450 guy
Horton Boyd and TBD in DC. Wonder if they are switching from Rea or considering back to back openers?
Getting kind of excited for this Tigers series after Washington. This portion of the schedule has been great for the W/L, but I'm excited to matchup against another top team and see where we are.
If they want to give Tucker a couple days to rehabbing Long has been tearing up AAA and is listed at first third and left. I believe Brujan still has options
Brujan does not have any minor league options so he'd have to be DFA if he is involved in a roster move.
Ok but I’d say he has a decent shot of getting through waivers. If they kept him with the team knowing it’s temporary he likely wouldn’t choose FA.
If not it isn’t a huge loss
Long bats righty so eventually he’s replacing Turner. 23 y/o hitting .344 at AAA sounds like a keeper
Playoff bench
Berti
Ballestareos
Long
Alcantara
Kelly/Amaya
12 pitchers is more than enough for the playoffs
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