A.L. Central Discussion 2016

[Voltaire26]

One way or the other ... we can't let the Cubs win.

Why?

Because I don't like the Cubs and would rather see the Indians win. Are you gonna start trolling me?

 

[Iffster]

Because I don't like the Cubs

Oh.

Are you gonna start trolling me?

No - but I might put my foot up your butt. okely dokely?

 

[dougplayer]

Problem that 'almost' went away, until Castellanos went down, is the bottom 3 in the batting order. ESPECIALLY if Maybin is going to miss 3-4 games every couple of weeks. McGehee, McCann, and Iglesias is not much of a threat. Adding Collins, Aviles, or Romine (if Maybin is out again/still) does not add anything.

So..what are you saying??? Tigers won't make play offs? Spit it out iffy

 

[Iffster]

So..what are you saying??? Tigers won't make play offs? Spit it out iffy

Not if they keep collecting injured players. Guys like Collins, Romine, Aviles and probably McGehee.... should not be starting

 

[broncosmitty]

BP has the Indians with the best odds to make the playoffs in the AL (77.3% chance to win the division), and the second best odds in baseball to win the World Series (15.1%).

Hard to do after that ERA has went up 2 without Gomes, the bum.

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

Hard to do after that ERA has went up 2 without Gomes, the bum.

Their pitching has been pretty sketchy lately, but Kluber and Carrasco had a couple of nice outings. Hopefully the rest of the guys can build on that.

I think a championship is a long shot, but frankly, given the crapshootidity of the postseason, I'd say it's a long shot for any team from mid-August.

I'd say they're still looking pretty good for a playoff berth, even a division title, but we'll see.

 

[broncosmitty]

Their pitching has been pretty sketchy lately, but Kluber and Carrasco had a couple of nice outings. Hopefully the rest of the guys can build on that.

I think a championship is a long shot, but frankly, given the crapshootidity of the postseason, I'd say it's a long shot for any team from mid-August.

I'd say they're still looking pretty good for a playoff berth, even a division title, but we'll see.

If Bauer can just be decent(which he should) Id find it hard for you guys not to make the playoffs.

And Id still pick Cleveland to win the division.

Just was surprised when I heard how much things had turned since Gomes went down.

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

If Bauer can just be decent(which he should) Id find it hard for you guys not to make the playoffs.

And Id still pick Cleveland to win the division.

Just was surprised when I heard how much things had turned since Gomes went down.

A lot of that had to be everyone shitting the pitching rubber against the Twins and Yanks last Monday-Friday. Forty-five innings with a 10.00 team ERA. That's gonna leave a mark.

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

If Bauer can just be decent(which he should) Id find it hard for you guys not to make the playoffs.

And Id still pick Cleveland to win the division.

Just was surprised when I heard how much things had turned since Gomes went down.

Also, Bauer is the #5. I think Salazar's recovery is significantly more important to the Indians' success than Bauer. Of course, if Salazar doesn't rebound, Bauer becomes pretty damn important.

 

[broncosmitty]

A lot of that had to be everyone shitting the pitching rubber against the Twins and Yanks last Monday-Friday. Forty-five innings with a 10.00 team ERA. That's gonna leave a mark.

You're still second in the AL in run differential. Things could be worse.

 

[mr.hockey4242]

Twins are gooooooooooooooooooooood

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

Just was surprised when I heard how much things had turned since Gomes went down.

some of that could be coincidental.

The 2016 team ERA splits when Gomes catches and Gimenez catches are only 0.26 different; 3.62 to 3.88.

Perez who has caught a team ERA of 4.89, but with only 130 innings caught, there's probably some static in there.

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

You're still second in the AL in run differential. Things could be worse.

I'll drink to that.

 

[broncosmitty]

some of that could be coincidental.

The 2016 team ERA splits when Gomes catches and Gimenez catches are only 0.26 different; 3.62 to 3.88.

Perez who has caught a team ERA of 4.89, but with only 130 innings caught, there's probably some static in there.

Prolly.

I believe Detroits ERA was somewhere near a half point lower with Avila behind the plate than with McCann.

And his dad wouldn't even offer him a contract.

 

[broncosmitty]

Twins are gooooooooooooooooooooood

 

[navamind]

 

[Howie115]

The Tigers are currently 2nd in AL batting average, 4th in runs scored, and 10th in ERA. The ERA has improved from 13th-14th, most of that improvement coming after the All-Star Break. To have a chance at winning the ALC, the Tigers will have to continue to pitch like they have since the break (upper half of the AL) -- which is a lot to ask if you are skipping Fulmer starts, if Zimmermann never returns, and if the collection of #5 guys who have done well lately (Sanchez, Boyd, and Pelfrey before the DL stint) revert back to their old selves.

 

[dougplayer]

Indians lack heart

 

[Iffster]

Indians lack heart

So, doug.....do you really think the Tigers will be able to catch, and pass, the Indians and win the division? Now remember - Castellanos is out for weeks and Zimmermann is a big question mark. And you have always said the 'assmouse' is a bad manager. Maybin is hurt all the time. Pelfrey is hurt and not dependable. Put this all together...do the Tigers beat the Indians for the AL Central? What is your answer, doug? (You have 10 seconds)

 

[Voltaire26]

Indians lack heart

I don't know if the Indians lack heart, but no one (in their right mind) can say you lack heart!!!