2025 Detroit Tigers: AKA Dumpster Diving in the Off-Season - Page 38

Westheim · 04-18-2024, 03:41 PM

Jack Leiter's debut wasn't amazing, although the Texas defense didn't particularly care for his feelings, either.

Maeda on the other hand looked just woeful.

cephasjames · 04-18-2024, 04:30 PM

Not enjoying Maeda so far.

Amazin69 · 04-18-2024, 06:42 PM

Craig Monroe enthusiastically imploring Baez (.175 BA, .460 OPS, 1 HR) to complete "a bloop and a blast" to keep the Tigers alive (Javy hit a medium-hard fly to RF to end the game) was one of the more dispiriting things I've witnessed, lately.

I can only imagine what it would be like for actual fans of the team.

dsvitak · 04-18-2024, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by cephasjames

Not enjoying Maeda so far.

I checked. Lifetime WHIP of 1.14, but he IS 36 now.

dsvitak · 04-18-2024, 06:43 PM

On the plus side, Javy Baez' OPS+ has gone up 50%!! (7 to 11). Heh heh.

Ma boy has been KILLING it! OPS+ now up to 50!

CONN CHRIS · 04-22-2024, 10:50 AM

This bullpen is a real treat. Starters, outside of the two FA pickups, are solid too.

Amazin69 · 04-22-2024, 11:24 AM

Javy's Quest for the Mendoza Line, updated through 4/21:

.185/.214/.277, .491 OPS/42 OPS+. 1 HR, 7 RBI, 2 BB, 18 K.

Getting better?

CONN CHRIS · 04-22-2024, 11:32 AM

He has had what for him is an outstanding week. He has even drawn 2 walks and I saw him with my own eyes take several sliders in the opposite batter's box.

dsvitak · 04-22-2024, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Amazin69

Javy's Quest for the Mendoza Line, updated through 4/21:

.185/.214/.277, .491 OPS/42 OPS+. 1 HR, 7 RBI, 2 BB, 18 K.

Getting better?

Many years ago, I SWEAR that the Mendoza Line was a .215 batting average. Lately, I have seen it at .200. I gotta find one of my old Bill James' Abstracts..I think that's where I first saw it.

Edit. Yep. His lifetime batting average is .215. I am even more convinced that's what it was.

CONN CHRIS · 04-22-2024, 07:26 PM

I think was actually just where ever Mario was. Don't be below him.

Ty Cobb · 04-22-2024, 11:02 PM

Javy had a 2 bagger today if I recall. Mario would be displeased.

dsvitak · 04-22-2024, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ty Cobb

Javy had a 2 bagger today if I recall. Mario would be displeased.

Javy could have gone one for five, and raised his average.

Amazin69 · 04-24-2024, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CONN CHRIS

I think was actually just where ever Mario was. Don't be below him.

Yeah, it was George Brett, riding on the Royals' bus, checking out the weekend listing of all batters and saying "I just wanna see who's below the Mendoza line". No number specified.

(What did Mario ever do to you, George?)

CONN CHRIS · 04-24-2024, 06:52 AM

Maeda looked great, Javy is taking some pitches. Who are these guys?

Pizza, pizza

Cod · 04-24-2024, 06:24 PM

With Detroit being in the hunt this early in the year, I wonder if they're having any second thoughts about not taking Langford with the third pick. I assume they took Clark because they didn't think they were ready to compete this year.

Cod · 04-24-2024, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CONN CHRIS

Maeda looked great, Javy is taking some pitches. Who are these guys?

Pizza, pizza

At this point, I wonder if Javy never swung again, how many walks he would accumulate before teams realize he's being patient...

CONN CHRIS · 04-24-2024, 10:40 PM

Good to see Flaherty right the ship after a rough start. Nice offensive night but a rare stumble from the bullpen.

Good road trip. 4-2

dsvitak · 04-24-2024, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CONN CHRIS

Good to see Flaherty right the ship after a rough start. Nice offensive night but a rare stumble from the bullpen.

Good road trip. 4-2

As a Cards fan, I hated to see Flaherty go. He really does have the talent to win a LOT of games. (no..he's not as good as Mickey Mantle!)

Syd Thrift · 04-25-2024, 03:56 PM

Mariners: hi can we take that shortstop from you???

(just kidding if the M's traded for Baez I would literally die of death)

Westheim · 04-26-2024, 02:11 PM

I thank the Tigers with all my heart for playing a Friday day game, which is just what I needed right now...

04-18-2024, 03:41 PM	#741
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04-18-2024, 06:43 PM	#745
dsvitak Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 5,386	On the plus side, Javy Baez' OPS+ has gone up 50%!! (7 to 11). Heh heh. Ma boy has been KILLING it! OPS+ now up to 50! Last edited by dsvitak; 05-01-2024 at 04:23 PM.

04-22-2024, 10:50 AM	#746
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04-22-2024, 11:32 AM	#748
CONN CHRIS Global Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 29,034	He has had what for him is an outstanding week. He has even drawn 2 walks and I saw him with my own eyes take several sliders in the opposite batter's box. __________________ Check Out My Cards!

04-18-2024, 06:42 PM	#743
Amazin69 Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Palmetto Pride! Posts: 4,218 Infractions: 0/4 (4)	Craig Monroe enthusiastically imploring Baez (.175 BA, .460 OPS, 1 HR) to complete "a bloop and a blast" to keep the Tigers alive (Javy hit a medium-hard fly to RF to end the game) was one of the more dispiriting things I've witnessed, lately. I can only imagine what it would be like for actual fans of the team.

04-22-2024, 11:24 AM	#747
Amazin69 Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Palmetto Pride! Posts: 4,218 Infractions: 0/4 (4)	Javy's Quest for the Mendoza Line, updated through 4/21: .185/.214/.277, .491 OPS/42 OPS+. 1 HR, 7 RBI, 2 BB, 18 K. Getting better?

04-22-2024, 07:26 PM	#750
CONN CHRIS Global Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 29,034	I think was actually just where ever Mario was. Don't be below him. __________________ Check Out My Cards!

04-22-2024, 11:02 PM	#751
Ty Cobb Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Grayling, MI Posts: 4,604	Javy had a 2 bagger today if I recall. Mario would be displeased. __________________ "You could not live with your own failure. Where did that bring you? Back to me." Thanos

04-24-2024, 06:52 AM	#754
CONN CHRIS Global Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 29,034	Maeda looked great, Javy is taking some pitches. Who are these guys? Pizza, pizza __________________ Check Out My Cards! Last edited by CONN CHRIS; 04-24-2024 at 09:48 AM.

04-24-2024, 06:24 PM	#755
Cod All Star Starter Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 1,142	With Detroit being in the hunt this early in the year, I wonder if they're having any second thoughts about not taking Langford with the third pick. I assume they took Clark because they didn't think they were ready to compete this year.

04-24-2024, 10:40 PM	#757
CONN CHRIS Global Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 29,034	Good to see Flaherty right the ship after a rough start. Nice offensive night but a rare stumble from the bullpen. Good road trip. 4-2 __________________ Check Out My Cards!

04-26-2024, 02:11 PM	#760
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