2017 AL CENTRAL DISCUSSION

[Wamu]

I need to get home and crunch numbers. I can see some tigers taking nights off like lebron...cause tigers so far ahead in standings

 

[Iffster]

Hopefully when Ausmus gets canned Leyland takes over. I don't need to see Lloyd.


I assume they'll have a Team USA day. All those guys still tied to the Tigers or employed by them.

Agree...Leyland over Lloyd. But Old Smoke is 72, so his traveling days might be over. And going out with a WBC title isn't a bad way of ending a career.

 

[broncosmitty]

Agree...Leyland over Lloyd. But Old Smoke is 72, so his traveling days might be over. And going out with a WBC title isn't a bad way of ending a career.

I just don't want to see Lloyd.

They could give the gig to Geno and it'd be better.

 

[dougplayer]

How are you feeling, Doug?

Home now. Insurance must have said kick him out. Feeling better. Get stronger with meds. Virus in lungs

 

[Wamu]

Home now. Insurance must have said kick him out. Feeling better. Get stronger with meds. Virus in lungs

Well when you fully recover make sure to get fitted for the custom straight jacket you so badly need.

 

[Iffster]

Doug when you ''crunch the numbers'', please add these before you splash 8 pounds of heart over your mess.....

1. Miggy looks like he will be playing with a nagging injury....AGAIN. (That story is getting old)
2. JD's bad foot.
3. Zimmermann has looked like crap this spring
4. The bullpen MIGHT include Sanchez, Pelfry, and Lowe....unless front office has the guts to swallow some dough.
5. Tigers are so impressed with Iglesias, they offered him to the Yankees and are willing to use Dixon Machado.
6. Center field is a "dead zone". Moya - Opening Day rightfielder?????
7. Coaches now need 2 egg timers to get VMart's speed to first. The first runs out before he gets there.
8. Legendary Lloyd has already made business cards with his name and "Detroit Tiger Manager" on them.

 

[dougplayer]

Michigan up by 1. 4 minutes to go. Nail bitter

 

[Iffster]

Final: Oregon 69 - UM 68. Wolverines have trouble with universities that start with the letter "O".

 

[dougplayer]

Oh well. Won big 10 tourney. Went pretty deep in big tourney. Can't complain

 

[dougplayer]

Omaha??? Orlando? Ocala u? Don't remember playing those guys

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

Home now. Insurance must have said kick him out. Feeling better. Get stronger with meds. Virus in lungs

Take care of yourself and feel better, buddy.

I need you healthy, so I can tell you how much balls your teams suck.

 

[Good_Code]

I see the Royals having a pretty good season, maybe even a WC. They may contend with Detroit for 2nd place. They still have Hos, Salvy, Gordon, Moose, Cain, Escobar, and now Soler and Moss. Also Merrifield may be their best 2nd baseman in a while. I was really worried about their pitching staff with the death of Ventura and departure of Volquez, but they went and got Hammel and Wood. Soria and Young in the pen may be their biggest problem. But I think the core is there. Its just a matter of staying healthy like it is for all teams.

 

[ChiSoxFan]

I see the Royals having a pretty good season, maybe even a WC. They may contend with Detroit for 2nd place. They still have Hos, Salvy, Gordon, Moose, Cain, Escobar, and now Soler and Moss. Also Merrifield may be their best 2nd baseman in a while. I was really worried about their pitching staff with the death of Ventura and departure of Volquez, but they went and got Hammel and Wood. Soria and Young in the pen may be their biggest problem. But I think the core is there. Its just a matter of staying healthy like it is for all teams.

WC is possible, but doubtful when your number one starter is Danny Duffy and then a bunch of nothing.

 

[Howie115]

7. Coaches now need 2 egg timers to get VMart's speed to first. The first runs out before he gets there.

More like a sundial.

 

[Fountain City Blues]

WC is possible, but doubtful when your number one starter is Danny Duffy and then a bunch of nothing.

It's definitely going to require mostly offense/defense for a playoff bid IMO. Might need a soft landing to get there too. I'll tell anyone that will listen that Duffy is a legit #1 but the other 4 guys as a whole are pretty blargh at best. I won't be shocked if Matt Strahm is the 2nd best starter on the team by year's end.

 

[Fountain City Blues]

I see the Royals having a pretty good season, maybe even a WC. They may contend with Detroit for 2nd place. They still have Hos, Salvy, Gordon, Moose, Cain, Escobar, and now Soler and Moss. Also Merrifield may be their best 2nd baseman in a while. I was really worried about their pitching staff with the death of Ventura and departure of Volquez, but they went and got Hammel and Wood. Soria and Young in the pen may be their biggest problem. But I think the core is there. Its just a matter of staying healthy like it is for all teams.

I am slowly warming up to this group myself. I am pretty adamant in thinking a capable Mondesi and DH gets this team back in the WC conversation if healthy. Merrifield probably is an upgrade over what we've been getting at 2nd for some time, however; and the versatility is quite nice. I just like what I see out of Mondesi if he can develop more offensively; and his ST at least raises an eyebrow if nothing else.

Soler, Moss, and Mondesi ultimately float or sink this team most likely. Nice to see you back, btw.

 

[ChiSoxFan]

It's definitely going to require mostly offense/defense for a playoff bid IMO. Might need a soft landing to get there too. I'll tell anyone that will listen that Duffy is a legit #1 but the other 4 guys as a whole are pretty blargh at best. I won't be shocked if Matt Strahm is the 2nd best starter on the team by year's end.

Hammel was a good pick up.

 

[dougplayer]

Word has it ....nicky c. Of the Detroit tigers is looking sharp at the plate.some expect big season from him at the plate.

 

[Iffster]

Word has it ....nicky c. Of the Detroit tigers is looking sharp at the plate.some expect big season from him at the plate.

Word has it that the Tiger outfield is Upton, Collins, and Presley (L-R). With Mahtook and Moya on the bench. WOW!!!!

 

[dougplayer]

Annibal....turn the corner.new delivery. Umhittable now. Yep. Turned the corner