A.L. Central Discussion 2016

[SlinkyRedfoot]

Still. You got to like the tigers chances

Some of these folks think they might snag a wild card spot.

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

Bauer..last 3 starts. 7.5 ERA

Yeah, he's been getting lit up lately. Hopefully some home cookin' against a light-hitting A's team can get his legs back under him.

We'll see.

 

[Iffster]

Some of these folks think they might snag a wild card spot.

Tiger's chances for postseason depend heavily, IMO, on Jordan Zimmermann. Detroit has two dependable starters in Verlander and Fulmer. The rest (Sanchez, Pelfrey, Boyd, Norris) are undependable due to some combination of injury, inexperience, or lack of talent. If Zimmermann returns and can join the JV/Fulmer group, that could be enough to push them into the thick of the Wild Card hunt, if not the AL Central title.
Of course, Cabrera could pinch a testicular nerve or VMart pop his knee cap into the first row of seats....and then the offense has to depend on Steven Moya and Andrew Romine. Thus forcing Avila Sr. and Brad Ausmus to spend time refreshing their resumes.

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

Thus forcing Avila Sr. and Brad Ausmus to spend time refreshing their resumes.

lol

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

Some of these folks think they might snag a wild card spot.

They have, what, ten games against Houston, Texas and Baltimore to go. Two of those will likely be WC contenders.

Can anybody really compare the Tigers to those three teams and put them on top? I don't think the O's have any parts to move for rental players right now but the other two sure do as do the Jays and Sox. I just can't see a scenario where the Tigers can keep up with four of those teams long enough to sneak in.

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

They have, what, ten games against Houston, Texas and Baltimore to go. Two of those will likely be WC contenders.

Can anybody really compare the Tigers to those three teams and put them on top? I don't think the O's have any parts to move for rental players right now but the other two sure do as do the Jays and Sox. I just can't see a scenario where the Tigers can keep up with four of those teams long enough to sneak in.

Yeah, their schedule from here's a bit more difficult than the Indians'.

We'll see.

 

[Iffster]

They have, what, ten games against Houston, Texas and Baltimore to go. Two of those will likely be WC contenders.

Can anybody really compare the Tigers to those three teams and put them on top? I don't think the O's have any parts to move for rental players right now but the other two sure do as do the Jays and Sox. I just can't see a scenario where the Tigers can keep up with four of those teams long enough to sneak in.

The scenario I see is that 2/3 of the season is over and the top 9 teams are still only separated by 6.5 games. A couple of teams getting hot, a couple getting cold, an unexpected winning streak against "better" teams....maybe even a torrid Zach McAllister or Darwin Barney, or Mike Pelfrey could change the whole thing around. Hell, even doug could be right!!!!

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

There's still a lot of baseball. We were talking about it on another thread - in 2011, the Red Sox and Braves blew 11 game leads in September.

Personally, I think the Indians are in a decent position. Measured by run differential, they're by far the best team in the Central, but I'm not ready to count any team out except the Twins.

 

[Fountain City Blues]

There's still a lot of baseball. We were talking about it on another thread - in 2011, the Red Sox and Braves blew 11 game leads in September.

Personally, I think the Indians are in a decent position. Measured by run differential, they're by far the best team in the Central, but I'm not ready to count any team out except the Twins.

Indians are in a position where they can just make strategic trades to lengthen their bullpen and/or address offense at catcher. Their outlook within the division the next couple of the years looks solid too. Good position to be in.

 

[dougplayer]

They have, what, ten games against Houston, Texas and Baltimore to go. Two of those will likely be WC contenders.

Can anybody really compare the Tigers to those three teams and put them on top? I don't think the O's have any parts to move for rental players right now but the other two sure do as do the Jays and Sox. I just can't see a scenario where the Tigers can keep up with four of those teams long enough to sneak in.

Bloody brian..you can't see????
Keep watching little fella. It will be clearer to you with every game from now till october. Word

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

Still. You got to like the tigers chances

Here you go, Doug. Here's your chance to put your vcash where your mouth is.

 

[Fountain City Blues]

Cain reactivated today. Eibner sent down. My Paulo Orlando hatred has only increased 10 fold now. Eibner was doing quite well as a shorthand platoon OF'er.

 

[Fountain City Blues]

Pretty solid article on Volquez' trade value. I'd think the Rangers are a very plausible trade partner for the Royals.

Potential suitors for Edinson Volquez

 

[Iffster]

Here you go, Doug. Here's your chance to put your vcash where your mouth is.

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Well....that will clear doug out, for awhile. Poor guy.

 

[dougplayer]

Of getting swept by the Astros and thus selling at the deadline? I do, indeed.

Sorry. Swept by the astros??? You got that one wron jimmy.
Tigers breaking one off in the Astros right now. You should Have Said TIGERS Sweep THE Astros.

 

[dougplayer]

I'am thinking 3.5 after tonight.
Boy I shore nuff called that right.
Tigers ready to push indians to the side. I admit earlier and easier than I thought.

 

[Iffster]

I'am thinking 3.5 after tonight.
Boy I shore nuff called that right.
Tigers ready to push indians to the side. I admit earlier and easier than I thought.

Don't let people laugh at you doug.

 

[dougplayer]

Indians taking it in the pooper tonight from those light hitting As
BAWWWWWWHAAAAA

 

[dougplayer]

Indians are in a position where they can just make strategic trades to lengthen their bullpen and/or address offense at catcher. Their outlook within the division the next couple of the years looks solid too. Good position to be in.

Moose. Dude. Pass that stuff this way...I want to try it.

Indians free falling. And you say indians in good position for years to come. Did the last time they won in 1948 swing your thinking???

 

[Fountain City Blues]

Moose. Dude. Pass that stuff this way...I want to try it.

Indians free falling. And you say indians in good position for years to come. Did the last time they won in 1948 swing your thinking???

1984...

I don't think you're in a position to talk about other team's ring droughts.