2025 Detroit Tigers: We sure do love bargain bin pitchers! - Page 32

cephasjames · 11-05-2023, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by CONN CHRIS

I will remain a skeptic until it actually were to happen but if Detroit lands Yamamoto, we may be saying "ERod who?" next year.

Tigers are among the teams interested in him, so...

cephasjames · 11-06-2023, 04:40 PM

Tigers made some moves today:

* Cut left-handed pitcher Tyler Alexander

* Waived infielder Zack Short, who was claimed by the New York Mets.

* Waived relievers Trey Wingenter and Andrew Vasquez. They were outrighted to Triple-A Toledo and can elect free agency.

* Formally exercised club options on catcher Carson Kelly and outfielder Mark Canha.

* Reinstated right-handed pitchers Casey Mize and Freddy Pacheco; and outfielders Riley Greene and Austin Meadows from the 60-day injured list.

* Selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Keider Montero, adding him to the 40-man roster.

progen · 11-06-2023, 05:05 PM

Are fans and the "talking media heads" still blaming Dombrowski for their awful seasons? It's only been eight years since he left, lol

cephasjames · 11-06-2023, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by progen

Are fans and the "talking media heads" still blaming Dombrowski for their awful seasons? It's only been eight years since he left, lol

No. Where would you get the idea that people are still blaming Dombrowski?

Cod · 11-06-2023, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by cephasjames

No. Where would you get the idea that people are still blaming Dombrowski?

I assume it is because a lot of fans of former Dombrowski run clubs continue to blame him for years after because of what he does to farm systems. Florida only recently stopped blaming him and Boston is still going strong.

cephasjames · 11-09-2023, 05:14 PM

Tigers hire new lead TV announcer from White Sox

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The Tigers said Benetti signed a multiyear deal and will be an employee of the team, not Bally Sports Detroit, the TV rightsholder. (Most on-air talent with Bally Sports Detroit are employed or contracted by the network).

The club said Benetti’s contract calls for him to broadcast at least 127 games per year. When Benetti has other obligations on national broadcasts, longtime radio man Dan Dickerson will move over to handle TV duties.

David Watts · 11-09-2023, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by cephasjames

Tigers hire new lead TV announcer from White Sox

I really wish Steve Stone was coming with him. Hopefully they get someone competent to work with him. Monroe and Maybin are awful. Baseball isn't supposed to be so noisy.

CONN CHRIS · 11-09-2023, 08:09 PM

I like Gibson and Petry as second men in the booth still.

David Watts · 11-10-2023, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by CONN CHRIS

I like Gibson and Petry as second men in the booth still.

I've actually yet to ever hear Petry do a game. I quit even tuning in last year after awhile. Just watched the opposing teams broadcast.

Seeing lots of Sox fans on Facebook saying how much they're going to miss Jason. That's a great sign. Like I said, I really enjoyed the Sox games I watched last year due to him and Steve Stones broadcast styles.

Sadly in the case of the Tigers, if they continue with the noise that is Craig Monroe, even Ernie Harwell couldn't save the broadcast. Noise sucks the very last drop of joy out of the game of baseball.

CONN CHRIS · 11-10-2023, 08:09 AM

I hear you. I did like Monroe as the sideline guy. When they moved him into the booth, I had flashbacks to the horror that was Tim McCarver.

Ty Cobb · 11-10-2023, 09:23 AM

Dave, you mentioned Ernie. One of the many wonderful things about Ernie was that he knew when to stop talking. It's a skill they don't teach at talking head...I mean broadcast journalism school...these days.

Sometimes, all the viewers want is the roar of the crowd...

David Watts · 11-10-2023, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Ty Cobb

Dave, you mentioned Ernie. One of the many wonderful things about Ernie was that he knew when to stop talking. It's a skill they don't teach at talking head...I mean broadcast journalism school...these days.

Sometimes, all the viewers want is the roar of the crowd...

Thing is, more often than not, its not the professional broadcasters that create the problem. It's the ex players. They simply don't understand that they aren't being paid by the word. I liked Shepherd. I liked Mario. The last play by play guy I disliked was Josh Lewin, he was a weasel.

cephasjames · 11-10-2023, 03:48 PM

The fact Jason Benetti is an employee of the Tigers versus Bally's makes me wonder if Detroit is planning ahead for something. Based on everything that went down with Bally's parent company last year, first off, I was expecting the shoe to drop on Bally's all season, but secondly, I wonder if the Tigers won't be viewed through Bally's next year. I'm curious where this might be going.

CONN CHRIS · 11-10-2023, 05:39 PM

At least they have no plans to bring this moron back!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEfgeYelL7g

David Watts · 11-10-2023, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by CONN CHRIS

At least they have no plans to bring this moron back!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEfgeYelL7g

Worst ever. Should I repeat that 6 or 7 times like he would have?

Amazin69 · 11-11-2023, 12:27 AM

I wonder how the Sox let Jason go.

You should be quite pleased. I once heard Benetti call a game on FOX and I (wait for it) did NOT want to kill John Smoltz. He actually kept Smoltz from sucking up to Manfred about his "great" ideas to destroy baseball, and somehow just got Suck-Up to tell funny stories while Jason called the game (basically ignoring Smoltzie, as should always be done).

So miracles can happen.

cephasjames · 11-18-2023, 07:16 AM

Tigers non-tender Spencer Turnbull

The Turnbull drama in Detroit is over. I liked the guy. I don't know what happened behind the scenes, but I was hoping to see him pitch in Detroit again. Oh well.

CONN CHRIS · 11-20-2023, 07:46 AM

Sad to see him and Austin Meadows non-tendered. I hope Austin and get well and be back in the league one day. Really liked his play.

David Watts · 11-21-2023, 03:12 PM

Sad news. Willie Hernandez passed away yesterday. 69 years old. RIP Willie, you were a huge part of the best baseball season ever.

CONN CHRIS · 11-21-2023, 03:52 PM

so young.

Rest in peace Guillermo. The best season of my five-decade love affair with the Tigers.

11-06-2023, 04:40 PM	#622
cephasjames Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,736	Tigers made some moves today: * Cut left-handed pitcher Tyler Alexander * Waived infielder Zack Short, who was claimed by the New York Mets. * Waived relievers Trey Wingenter and Andrew Vasquez. They were outrighted to Triple-A Toledo and can elect free agency. * Formally exercised club options on catcher Carson Kelly and outfielder Mark Canha. * Reinstated right-handed pitchers Casey Mize and Freddy Pacheco; and outfielders Riley Greene and Austin Meadows from the 60-day injured list. * Selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Keider Montero, adding him to the 40-man roster. __________________ 5000+ Generic Logos Free for the Taking FREE: Uniforms and logos for 500+ teams spanning 1871-present Great Lakes League: 10 Conferences, 100 Teams Pre-OOTP 23 Custom Cap & Jersey Template v3.0 by Deft and NoPepper (with layers from other various artists) that I use: Caps, Jerseys

11-06-2023, 05:05 PM	#623
progen All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,530 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	Are fans and the "talking media heads" still blaming Dombrowski for their awful seasons? It's only been eight years since he left, lol Last edited by progen; 11-06-2023 at 05:07 PM.

11-09-2023, 08:09 PM	#628
CONN CHRIS Global Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 28,976	I like Gibson and Petry as second men in the booth still. __________________ Check Out My Cards!

11-10-2023, 08:09 AM	#630
CONN CHRIS Global Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 28,976	I hear you. I did like Monroe as the sideline guy. When they moved him into the booth, I had flashbacks to the horror that was Tim McCarver. __________________ Check Out My Cards!

11-10-2023, 09:23 AM	#631
Ty Cobb Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Grayling, MI Posts: 4,580	Dave, you mentioned Ernie. One of the many wonderful things about Ernie was that he knew when to stop talking. It's a skill they don't teach at talking head...I mean broadcast journalism school...these days. Sometimes, all the viewers want is the roar of the crowd... __________________ "You could not live with your own failure. Where did that bring you? Back to me." Thanos

11-10-2023, 03:48 PM	#633
cephasjames Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,736	The fact Jason Benetti is an employee of the Tigers versus Bally's makes me wonder if Detroit is planning ahead for something. Based on everything that went down with Bally's parent company last year, first off, I was expecting the shoe to drop on Bally's all season, but secondly, I wonder if the Tigers won't be viewed through Bally's next year. I'm curious where this might be going. __________________ 5000+ Generic Logos Free for the Taking FREE: Uniforms and logos for 500+ teams spanning 1871-present Great Lakes League: 10 Conferences, 100 Teams Pre-OOTP 23 Custom Cap & Jersey Template v3.0 by Deft and NoPepper (with layers from other various artists) that I use: Caps, Jerseys

11-10-2023, 05:39 PM	#634
CONN CHRIS Global Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 28,976	At least they have no plans to bring this moron back! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEfgeYelL7g __________________ Check Out My Cards!

11-11-2023, 12:27 AM	#636
Amazin69 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Palmetto Pride! Posts: 3,994 Infractions: 0/2 (2)	I wonder how the Sox let Jason go. You should be quite pleased. I once heard Benetti call a game on FOX and I (wait for it) did NOT want to kill John Smoltz. He actually kept Smoltz from sucking up to Manfred about his "great" ideas to destroy baseball, and somehow just got Suck-Up to tell funny stories while Jason called the game (basically ignoring Smoltzie, as should always be done). So miracles can happen.

11-18-2023, 07:16 AM	#637
cephasjames Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,736	Tigers non-tender Spencer Turnbull The Turnbull drama in Detroit is over. I liked the guy. I don't know what happened behind the scenes, but I was hoping to see him pitch in Detroit again. Oh well. __________________ 5000+ Generic Logos Free for the Taking FREE: Uniforms and logos for 500+ teams spanning 1871-present Great Lakes League: 10 Conferences, 100 Teams Pre-OOTP 23 Custom Cap & Jersey Template v3.0 by Deft and NoPepper (with layers from other various artists) that I use: Caps, Jerseys

11-20-2023, 07:46 AM	#638
CONN CHRIS Global Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 28,976	Sad to see him and Austin Meadows non-tendered. I hope Austin and get well and be back in the league one day. Really liked his play. __________________ Check Out My Cards!

11-21-2023, 03:12 PM	#639
David Watts Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Looking for a place called Leehofooks Posts: 9,769 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	Sad news. Willie Hernandez passed away yesterday. 69 years old. RIP Willie, you were a huge part of the best baseball season ever.

11-21-2023, 03:52 PM	#640
CONN CHRIS Global Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 28,976	so young. Rest in peace Guillermo. The best season of my five-decade love affair with the Tigers. __________________ Check Out My Cards!