It puts pressure on Torkelson to improve. Possibly, he gets traded. McGonigle will be knocking at the door of the bigs soon, so this doesn't have to be a long term fit. If it works out, great. If not, oh well. We move on. I think it's going to be difficult to find a place for McKinstry. Seems line the odd man out. Jace Jung can still return to Toledo, for a season, if they sign Bregman. Perhaps he can be transitioned to 1B allowing Colt Keith to move back to 2B. That would allow McGonigle to stick to SS. The point is that they have options. 1 year at $15 mil? Not a huge risk. Provides short term help, while they sort out their future infield. If he pans out, even better.
Gleber is trending down last couple years due to the lack of momentum in his swing. What happens is when reflexes and bat speed lessens a bit as players typically reach late twenties- mechanics become mission critical., same with Bregman- no momentum in swing. Take Vlad jr for example, he was trending down for same reason and made the correction to add momentum building swing.
@ he could be a very intriguing trade piece if they decide they’re done with him. 33 homers just a season ago and still young. I love a good reclamation project a la Ryan O’Hearn.
Gleyber is playing 2nd, colt keith to first , lighting a fire under Tork to make any needed mechanics change and have a big spring or else will be in minors, if Tork is in majors it will be dh and spot starts.
I am curious how he plays outside of New York. The Baez signing to me never made sense from the start. Time will tell though, but if it doesn't work out for Tigers, they can move on pretty quickly.
This is an awful awful signing by Detroit. Harris could care less about winning a championship he's more focused with convincing guys to take 1 year contracts so he can trade you at the deadline for middling prospects. All this would be great if Detroit wasn't already a winner. I'm over Harris and his lineup littered with minimum 7 platoon and his pitching staff is made up of 4 openers and Skubal as your 5 man rotation. It makes Detroit unwatchable on days Skubal isn't pitching...end of story
I am not saying I would have made this move, but it could work out for Detroit. There is some upside though with Torres. If not, it's a one year deal and can move on.
So Harris says Colt to 1B. Tork can be DH and backup 1B. Don’t think Little Ilitch will pony up the pizza for Bregman and the bum Red Wings are consuming his attention atm.
It puts pressure on Torkelson to improve. Possibly, he gets traded. McGonigle will be knocking at the door of the bigs soon, so this doesn't have to be a long term fit. If it works out, great. If not, oh well. We move on. I think it's going to be difficult to find a place for McKinstry. Seems line the odd man out. Jace Jung can still return to Toledo, for a season, if they sign Bregman. Perhaps he can be transitioned to 1B allowing Colt Keith to move back to 2B. That would allow McGonigle to stick to SS. The point is that they have options. 1 year at $15 mil? Not a huge risk. Provides short term help, while they sort out their future infield. If he pans out, even better.
Gleber is trending down last couple years due to the lack of momentum in his swing. What happens is when reflexes and bat speed lessens a bit as players typically reach late twenties- mechanics become mission critical., same with Bregman- no momentum in swing. Take Vlad jr for example, he was trending down for same reason and made the correction to add momentum building swing.
Odd move. Makes you wonder if they are throwing in the towel on Torkelson. Especially if they’re seriously still in on Bregman as well.
I feels like they don't have defined role for Torkelson at the moment. Could be the odd man out.
@ he could be a very intriguing trade piece if they decide they’re done with him. 33 homers just a season ago and still young. I love a good reclamation project a la Ryan O’Hearn.
@@RYANRIPKENMEDIATork can play DH and 1st base against lefties! Carpenter can play RF
@@noah.conley he can. No doubt. Just curious what long term plan would be with them. Time will tell! Appreciate the comment Noah.
Gleyber is playing 2nd, colt keith to first , lighting a fire under Tork to make any needed mechanics change and have a big spring or else will be in minors, if Tork is in majors it will be dh and spot starts.
He playing on a prove it contract for 1 season.
I have a Dream! To watch Gleyber, in a Tigers uniform, lift the ALCS Trophy at Yankee stadium in 2025
What is shocking is your O’s can’t win a playoff series just joking man! The O’s can be a dynasty in the making! Go tigers!
Bad signing, imo. Another version of a lazy, loafing Javier Baez. Plus, hands of stone in the field. The poor manager is in for it.
Exactly. Don't know what's worse, Cobb or this. Fucking irate.
I am curious how he plays outside of New York. The Baez signing to me never made sense from the start. Time will tell though, but if it doesn't work out for Tigers, they can move on pretty quickly.
@ True. Hope you and yours had a wonderful Christmas.
Idk one year it's a different situation than a 6 year version of Beaz
One year contracts are great. It’s the years that make contracts bad
This is an awful awful signing by Detroit. Harris could care less about winning a championship he's more focused with convincing guys to take 1 year contracts so he can trade you at the deadline for middling prospects.
All this would be great if Detroit wasn't already a winner.
I'm over Harris and his lineup littered with minimum 7 platoon and his pitching staff is made up of 4 openers and Skubal as your 5 man rotation.
It makes Detroit unwatchable on days Skubal isn't pitching...end of story
Oh man 1 month of partial success...yeaaaaah give him 15 million and have him block the young 1st rounder kids.
I am not saying I would have made this move, but it could work out for Detroit. There is some upside though with Torres. If not, it's a one year deal and can move on.
So Harris says Colt to 1B. Tork can be DH and backup 1B. Don’t think Little Ilitch will pony up the pizza for Bregman and the bum Red Wings are consuming his attention atm.