***Officialish Detroit Tigers Thread*** (2 Viewers)

[Da Guru]

Does anyone read much into that Valverde was brought in last night in a non-save situation, and Benoit was brought in for the save tonight?

Benoit pitched the 9th last night.

Would really like to see Benoit be the closer.

 

[jon_mx]

Does anyone read much into that Valverde was brought in last night in a non-save situation, and Benoit was brought in for the save tonight?

Benoit pitched the 9th last night.

Darn, wasn't paying close enough attention. It seems Valverde is having back issues.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Verlander has to finish this.

I would at least let him go until he put someone on.I would have pinched run for Cabrera.

Would have prevented a tweak and might have added a well needed extra run.

You never, ever pull Cabrera for a pinch runner unless it's an elimination game.* NEVER.*In a close game

You do remember last years ALCS? Game 4, Cabrera on third as the potential winning run in the 8th, game tied 3-3. Delmon hit a decent fly ball and Cabrera got thrown out at home. Pinch runner might have won that game. Instead a 7-3 loss in extra innings.

Delmon should have hit it two feet further. Sorry, I'm never pulling Cabrera for a pinch runner unless it's an elimination game and the Tigers are down. Valverde was "unavailable" today, haven't heard why.

Via Dandy Dan: Over the past 38 games Tigers team ERA is 3.40. Tigers are 26-12 during that span.

Cleveland is 5-1 against us this year and this 9 game road trip is critical in the team continuing to head in the right direction. Cleveland, Toronto, Boston is not an easy trip. Then home for Cleveland, NYY and then a trip to Texas. Pretty brutal stretch, I'd say .500 would be more than acceptable.

 

[jon_mx]

Valverde unavailable with back issues: Tigers closer Jose Valverde was unavailable for Sunday's game against the White Sox. The Tigers called upon Joaquin Benoit in the ninth inning in a two-run game with Valverde nowhere to be found. MLB.com reports Jim Leyland later said Valverde was unavailable due to some back issues. Valverde should be good for Tuesday as the Tigers just wanted to play it safe.

 

[Da Guru]

Still hard to beleive that we stole the best hitter and run producer in MLB for Miller and Maybin. DD has to smile everytime Miggy comes to the plate. What a fleecing.

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

SWEEP!6-1 week against great competition, but they have to continue to play consistent baseball starting in Cleveland Tuesday. Pretty happy with this bunch right now, 13 of 15.

this is the team we knew they could be.just need average to decent prodcution from the 2nd tier bunch of Boesch,Jhonny and Avila, sprinkle in QB and we should be good to go.I would like to think they add 1 arm to the rotation, but who knows

 

[Doctor Detroit]

SWEEP!6-1 week against great competition, but they have to continue to play consistent baseball starting in Cleveland Tuesday. Pretty happy with this bunch right now, 13 of 15.

this is the team we knew they could be.just need average to decent prodcution from the 2nd tier bunch of Boesch,Jhonny and Avila, sprinkle in QB and we should be good to go.I would like to think they add 1 arm to the rotation, but who knows

They really need a 2Bman, badly.

 

[jon_mx]

I can see the Tigers not making any moves prior to the deadline. Unless a really favorable deal pops up.

 

[skillz]

With the day off tomorrow do they skip Turner's next start? Also I wouldn't be surprised to see them stand pat at the trade deadline too.

 

[Da Guru]

SWEEP!6-1 week against great competition, but they have to continue to play consistent baseball starting in Cleveland Tuesday. Pretty happy with this bunch right now, 13 of 15.

this is the team we knew they could be.just need average to decent prodcution from the 2nd tier bunch of Boesch,Jhonny and Avila, sprinkle in QB and we should be good to go.I would like to think they add 1 arm to the rotation, but who knows

They really need a 2Bman, badly.

Who is available?

 

[scrumptrulescent]

What a series! It's been a long time coming but now #1 with a bullet! Miggy

My wish list...

-2B Omar Infante

-SP Jon Lester

or

-SP James Shields

Lester may not seem likely but neither have other trades DD has pulled off. Young lefty horse having a horrible year because he is chomping at the bit to escape Boston.

Interesting, just read the Tigers scouted Anibal Sanchez's last start. Trade for Infante/Sanchez? Not half bad.

 

[Apple Juice]

I think Infante coming to Detroit is a near certainty. For what he'd provide and for what he'd cost, and considering he plays for the Marlins, makes sense on every level.

A 3-4 type starting pitcher would make me feel better too. Don't need a stud. Just need a more accomplished arm to fill the five slot and protect against injury. Let Turner and Smyly go back down and have them ready to return if necessary.

 

[scrumptrulescent]

I think Infante coming to Detroit is a near certainty. For what he'd provide and for what he'd cost, and considering he plays for the Marlins, makes sense on every level. A 3-4 type starting pitcher would make me feel better too. Don't need a stud. Just need a more accomplished arm to fill the five slot and protect against injury. Let Turner and Smyly go back down and have them ready to return if necessary.

Honestly, I would be surprised if Detroit didn't make a big move for a pitcher. Ilitch showed his desperation in the offseason with the Fielder signing, do you think he's any less desperate now? Yes they're on a winning streak right now, but rolling with this current roster may not be enough to get Detroit over the hump in the playoffs against the elite in the AL. Ilitch wants it bad.

 

[Da Guru]

Infante and Sanchez would be very nice deadline additions that should not break the bank.

 

[Apple Juice]

Infante and Sanchez would be very nice deadline additions that should not break the bank.

Agreed. If they could swing that without giving up Castellanos or Turner I'd be very happy with that.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

SWEEP!6-1 week against great competition, but they have to continue to play consistent baseball starting in Cleveland Tuesday. Pretty happy with this bunch right now, 13 of 15.

this is the team we knew they could be.just need average to decent prodcution from the 2nd tier bunch of Boesch,Jhonny and Avila, sprinkle in QB and we should be good to go.I would like to think they add 1 arm to the rotation, but who knows

They really need a 2Bman, badly.

Who is available?

Two best options seem to be Infante, Barney and Scutaro (Peralta shifted to 2B). Tigers aren't giving up Castellanos in a trade for the likes of Anibal Sanchez and Omar Infante but it may cost them a Crosby or Oliver. Personally I'd rather keep Crosby than Turner. Anibal is a free agent after the season and he's going to get a nice contract from someone. He has #2 stuff but is probably realistically a #3/4 starter long-term although he has his moments. I seriously don't mind bringing in guys like that and I think trading a pitching prospect to get Infante and Sanchez is a good plan. Better plan though is to trade with someone who wouldn't require any of Crosby, Smyly, Turner or Oliver and still get something useful back (2Bman).

 

[Ilov80s]

Tigers traded Turner to Miami for Anibal Sanchez and Omar Infante.

 

[whoknew]

Wow. Infante and Sanchez to Detroit for Turner plus.

Not sure how I feel about that. Turner is a big prospect.

 

[whoknew]

Wow. Infante and Sanchez to Detroit for Turner plus.Not sure how I feel about that. Turner is a big prospect.

Gammons reporting we also gave up Rob Brantly. Ugh. Now I'm really leaning towards not liking it.Of course, fans always overrate their own prospects. So maybe I'm just too high on those guys.

 

[Eephus]

Sanchez will be a free agent. Infante is signed for another year at a pretty reasonable rate.

Brantly won't be a star but could develop into a replacement level catcher.

 

[jon_mx]

I think Infante coming to Detroit is a near certainty. For what he'd provide and for what he'd cost, and considering he plays for the Marlins, makes sense on every level. A 3-4 type starting pitcher would make me feel better too. Don't need a stud. Just need a more accomplished arm to fill the five slot and protect against injury. Let Turner and Smyly go back down and have them ready to return if necessary.

Honestly, I would be surprised if Detroit didn't make a big move for a pitcher. Ilitch showed his desperation in the offseason with the Fielder signing, do you think he's any less desperate now? Yes they're on a winning streak right now, but rolling with this current roster may not be enough to get Detroit over the hump in the playoffs against the elite in the AL. Ilitch wants it bad.

I am not seeing any desperation for a pitcher as long as Smyly isn't hurt worse than we think. I doubt if anyone we get will be much of an improvement over Porcello. Shoot, Smyly and Turner are decent 4th or 5th guys right now and they will only get better. I just don't see paying much for a questionable upgrade. Now 2nd base is the place for the biggest improvement and we have a couple of unproductive roster spots. Would be great if they find the right situation.

 

[jon_mx]

Wow. Infante and Sanchez to Detroit for Turner plus.Not sure how I feel about that. Turner is a big prospect.

Gammons reporting we also gave up Rob Brantly. Ugh. Now I'm really leaning towards not liking it.Of course, fans always overrate their own prospects. So maybe I'm just too high on those guys.

Yep...paid too much.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

SWEEP!6-1 week against great competition, but they have to continue to play consistent baseball starting in Cleveland Tuesday. Pretty happy with this bunch right now, 13 of 15.

this is the team we knew they could be.just need average to decent prodcution from the 2nd tier bunch of Boesch,Jhonny and Avila, sprinkle in QB and we should be good to go.I would like to think they add 1 arm to the rotation, but who knows

They really need a 2Bman, badly.

Who is available?

Two best options seem to be Infante, Barney and Scutaro (Peralta shifted to 2B). Tigers aren't giving up Castellanos in a trade for the likes of Anibal Sanchez and Omar Infante but it may cost them a Crosby or Oliver. Personally I'd rather keep Crosby than Turner. Anibal is a free agent after the season and he's going to get a nice contract from someone. He has #2 stuff but is probably realistically a #3/4 starter long-term although he has his moments. I seriously don't mind bringing in guys like that and I think trading a pitching prospect to get Infante and Sanchez is a good plan. Better plan though is to trade with someone who wouldn't require any of Crosby, Smyly, Turner or Oliver and still get something useful back (2Bman).

racle:

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Wow. Infante and Sanchez to Detroit for Turner plus.Not sure how I feel about that. Turner is a big prospect.

Gammons reporting we also gave up Rob Brantly. Ugh. Now I'm really leaning towards not liking it.Of course, fans always overrate their own prospects. So maybe I'm just too high on those guys.

Yep...paid too much.

Meh, like I said Tigers had two good catching prospects and Avila. We fill two immediate needs with one of our two best pitching prospects and a catcher we won't need. Sanchez is way more legit than Fister was, I think we paid the exact right amount.

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

Wow. Infante and Sanchez to Detroit for Turner plus.Not sure how I feel about that. Turner is a big prospect.

Gammons reporting we also gave up Rob Brantly. Ugh. Now I'm really leaning towards not liking it.Of course, fans always overrate their own prospects. So maybe I'm just too high on those guys.

Yep...paid too much.

no way. prospects are just that. Win now. Although I dont think this move puts the tigers in front of Texas or NYY to win the AL, but all ya gotta do is get in.

 

[teamramrod]

Wow. Infante and Sanchez to Detroit for Turner plus.Not sure how I feel about that. Turner is a big prospect.

Gammons reporting we also gave up Rob Brantly. Ugh. Now I'm really leaning towards not liking it.Of course, fans always overrate their own prospects. So maybe I'm just too high on those guys.

I love it. We won a World Series 1984 by picking up Darrell Evans, yes we gave up a young John Smoltz but at the end of the day, He only got one ring out of his stint in Atlanta.Dombrowski just pushed all the chips across the table and is staring the Yankees and Rangers dead in the eye. You have to respect someone with a pair vs someone who is going to wait for the future. The time is now. Lets do this.BTW, should be the end of Rayburn. Anyone look at that bonus?Peace

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

Wow. Infante and Sanchez to Detroit for Turner plus.Not sure how I feel about that. Turner is a big prospect.

Gammons reporting we also gave up Rob Brantly. Ugh. Now I'm really leaning towards not liking it.Of course, fans always overrate their own prospects. So maybe I'm just too high on those guys.

I love it. We won a World Series 1984 by picking up Darrell Evans, yes we gave up a young John Smoltz but at the end of the day, He only got one ring out of his stint in Atlanta.Dombrowski just pushed all the chips across the table and is staring the Yankees and Rangers dead in the eye. You have to respect someone with a pair vs someone who is going to wait for the future. The time is now. Lets do this.BTW, should be the end of Rayburn. Anyone look at that bonus?Peace

we traded smoltz for Doyle alexander in 1987. we won the division but the stupid twinkies beat us in the playoffs (I had wrld series tix that year, #### YOU HOMER DOME!!!!!)Darrell Evans was a free agent move in 1984

 

[teamramrod]

Wow. Infante and Sanchez to Detroit for Turner plus.Not sure how I feel about that. Turner is a big prospect.

Gammons reporting we also gave up Rob Brantly. Ugh. Now I'm really leaning towards not liking it.Of course, fans always overrate their own prospects. So maybe I'm just too high on those guys.

I love it. We won a World Series 1984 by picking up Darrell Evans, yes we gave up a young John Smoltz but at the end of the day, He only got one ring out of his stint in Atlanta.Dombrowski just pushed all the chips across the table and is staring the Yankees and Rangers dead in the eye. You have to respect someone with a pair vs someone who is going to wait for the future. The time is now. Lets do this.BTW, should be the end of Rayburn. Anyone look at that bonus?Peace

we traded smoltz for Doyle alexander in 1987. we won the division but the stupid twinkies beat us in the playoffs (I had wrld series tix that year, #### YOU HOMER DOME!!!!!)Darrell Evans was a free agent move in 1984

I stand corrected, but at my age and my beer intake tonight, i have an excuse. But i still would have pulled the trigger.Peace

 

[teamramrod]

Stupidest Sports writer ever.

Chris Iott on MLIVE.COM discussing the future of Rayburn and Kelly in light of the trade.

"The Tigers could, of course, decide to send Quintin Berry back to Toledo..."

For real?

Peace

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

Stupidest Sports writer ever.Chris Iott on MLIVE.COM discussing the future of Rayburn and Kelly in light of the trade."The Tigers could, of course, decide to send Quintin Berry back to Toledo..."For real?Peace

They better not even entertain that

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Whoknew>I think your initial reaction is possibly right, we gave up quite a bit. But this team was two games away from the World Series last year, paid a boatload for Prince and had two glaring holes to fill. This trade upgrades not two but three positions. We upgrade the #4 starter Sanchez over Porcello, we upgrade the #5 starter Porcello over Turner/Smyly and we exponentially upgrade 2B with Infante. The 2B position has produced a .201 avg and a .580ish OPS this year, awful. Infante has good range, plays a multitude of other positions for flexibility and we have him next year as well.

Sanchez won't likely be back if he's good, he's gonna get a fat contract but so what. You have Smyly, Crosby, Rondon, Oliver, Paulino and Burgos in the system and another catching prospect in James McCann. Will Turner and Brantly turn out to be great? Yeah Turner might end up being a #3 starter and a good quality pitcher for a long time. But they Tigers have good righthanders on the team now and under contract for a few years, and they kept all the LH arms, among them Smyly who looks like a better short and maybe long-term option than Turner. Oliver needs more work but may work out and Crosby has a big arm and still learning the nuances of pitching.

We may look back and say, "what were we thinking" but Turner is no John Smoltz and even that deal made sense and still makes sense to this day. this franchise has to play for this year and next, and besides Castellanos, everyone in the sytem can be had for the right return IMO. My fear is the old man dies and they clean house, we are all living in "today" mode and given all we suffered for 15 years from teh early 90s to the middle of this decade...I'm all for it.

Rod>I interviewed Darrell Evans along with other major leaguers on a radio show in 1998 or so. Played softball with them after, what a great guy. I asked him, "so if you wanted to could you have hit .300 every year...given your sweet swing and ability to come up with the timely hit?" He said, "Well I've never thought about it. Yeah, maybe but that was never my job. My job was to hit homeruns and knock in baserunners and as a major leaguer I was happy to do it." Class act, Jesse Barfield and Jerry Koosman as well. Al Hrbrosky was a nut, hilarious dude.

 

[Da Guru]

Wow. Infante and Sanchez to Detroit for Turner plus.Not sure how I feel about that. Turner is a big prospect.

Gammons reporting we also gave up Rob Brantly. Ugh. Now I'm really leaning towards not liking it.Of course, fans always overrate their own prospects. So maybe I'm just too high on those guys.

Yep...paid too much.

Meh, like I said Tigers had two good catching prospects and Avila. We fill two immediate needs with one of our two best pitching prospects and a catcher we won't need. Sanchez is way more legit than Fister was, I think we paid the exact right amount.

I really like this deal. Sanchez should be very stout in Comerica.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Stupidest Sports writer ever.Chris Iott on MLIVE.COM discussing the future of Rayburn and Kelly in light of the trade."The Tigers could, of course, decide to send Quintin Berry back to Toledo..."For real?Peace

They better not even entertain that

Kelly and Raburn are both out of options. I think we all want Raburn DFA but I think with Dirks coming back they may think it over. Kelly IMO is too valuable off the bench, he plays everywhere and plays everywhere well. Berry or Dirks would be the #4 OFer, they will probably consider keeping Raburn as a platoon with Dirks. But Berry has earned the right to stay so he has certainly forced their hand with a 1.079 OPS with RISP and the ability to win a game with speed.I think Raburn is DFA but Leyland loves him so maybe he talks Dombrowski out of it. We'll see by tomorrow afternoon.

 

[teamramrod]

Rod>I interviewed Darrell Evans along with other major leaguers on a radio show in 1998 or so. Played softball with them after, what a great guy. I asked him, "so if you wanted to could you have hit .300 every year...given your sweet swing and ability to come up with the timely hit?" He said, "Well I've never thought about it. Yeah, maybe but that was never my job. My job was to hit homeruns and knock in baserunners and as a major leaguer I was happy to do it." Class act, Jesse Barfield and Jerry Koosman as well. Al Hrbrosky was a nut, hilarious dude.

DUDE....Hrbrosky was a gem....You are lucky to have hung with them.Peace

 

[MAC_32]

Selling low on Turner may be the right move, something hasn't been right about him for a while. I am not happy that Brantly is in this deal though.

 

[jon_mx]

Have to like that Tigers are serious about winning. Infante will be a huge upgrade. I personally was happy with the way our rotation was shaping up. Sanchez will be alright, but he won't be a Fister. A slight upgrade to Porcello, and maybe that was probably all we need. I would have rolled with Smyly/turner, but the infante part is impossible to argue.

 

[scrumptrulescent]

Love the deal. Would have liked a lefty but teams don't let go of those too easily. Jacob Turner....who cares? Some here a little put out by Brantly. I don't know him but do know the Tigers have Avila.

I'm a happy fan today.

 

[scrumptrulescent]

Have to like that Tigers are serious about winning. Infante will be a huge upgrade. I personally was happy with the way our rotation was shaping up. Sanchez will be alright, but he won't be a Fister. A slight upgrade to Porcello, and maybe that was probably all we need. I would have rolled with Smyly/turner, but the infante part is impossible to argue.

I think you may be underrating Sanchez a bit.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Have to like that Tigers are serious about winning. Infante will be a huge upgrade. I personally was happy with the way our rotation was shaping up. Sanchez will be alright, but he won't be a Fister. A slight upgrade to Porcello, and maybe that was probably all we need. I would have rolled with Smyly/turner, but the infante part is impossible to argue.

Can you unpack this?

 

[tri-man 47]

I like the trade. We've been close enough that a better arm and a better bat/infielder probably would have brought us a few more wins so far this season. This should position us for the playoffs, and I like our chances there - particularly the short series.

 

[skillz]

Stupidest Sports writer ever.Chris Iott on MLIVE.COM discussing the future of Rayburn and Kelly in light of the trade."The Tigers could, of course, decide to send Quintin Berry back to Toledo..."For real?Peace

They better not even entertain that

Kelly and Raburn are both out of options. I think we all want Raburn DFA but I think with Dirks coming back they may think it over. Kelly IMO is too valuable off the bench, he plays everywhere and plays everywhere well. Berry or Dirks would be the #4 OFer, they will probably consider keeping Raburn as a platoon with Dirks. But Berry has earned the right to stay so he has certainly forced their hand with a 1.079 OPS with RISP and the ability to win a game with speed.I think Raburn is DFA but Leyland loves him so maybe he talks Dombrowski out of it. We'll see by tomorrow afternoon.

I am expecting Worth to go to Toledo. It should be Raburn but he'll stick around. Who knows when Dirks will come back. He'll need a rehab assignment anyway. Raburn will likely be the casualty over Kelly then. Don isn't hitting worth a lick but can play defense. Raburn can't. Plus he got sent down earlier this year over Kelly. Even if he gets sent down he'll be right back up when the rosters expand

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Stupidest Sports writer ever.Chris Iott on MLIVE.COM discussing the future of Rayburn and Kelly in light of the trade."The Tigers could, of course, decide to send Quintin Berry back to Toledo..."For real?Peace

They better not even entertain that

Kelly and Raburn are both out of options. I think we all want Raburn DFA but I think with Dirks coming back they may think it over. Kelly IMO is too valuable off the bench, he plays everywhere and plays everywhere well. Berry or Dirks would be the #4 OFer, they will probably consider keeping Raburn as a platoon with Dirks. But Berry has earned the right to stay so he has certainly forced their hand with a 1.079 OPS with RISP and the ability to win a game with speed.I think Raburn is DFA but Leyland loves him so maybe he talks Dombrowski out of it. We'll see by tomorrow afternoon.

I am expecting Worth to go to Toledo. It should be Raburn but he'll stick around. Who knows when Dirks will come back. He'll need a rehab assignment anyway. Raburn will likely be the casualty over Kelly then. Don isn't hitting worth a lick but can play defense. Raburn can't. Plus he got sent down earlier this year over Kelly. Even if he gets sent down he'll be right back up when the rosters expand

Good point, I agree that Worth would be the right call.

 

[hutchins929]

 

[jon_mx]

Have to like that Tigers are serious about winning. Infante will be a huge upgrade. I personally was happy with the way our rotation was shaping up. Sanchez will be alright, but he won't be a Fister. A slight upgrade to Porcello, and maybeN that was probably all we need. I would have rolled with Smyly/turner, but the infante part is impossible to argue.

Can you unpack this?

He will upgrade the 4th spot in the rotation, push Porcello down to 5th. It should translate to a couple extra wins, and really that is all you can ask. From the perspective of this year it is a great deal, especially the vast improvement at 2nd.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

This is equivilant for having a 90% chance to nail a chick and you decide you're gonna shave your balls with a straight razor you found in the parking lot.

lol

 

[scrumptrulescent]

Hopefully Sanchez will feel at home right away with his Venezualan brothers Miggy, V-Mart, and Infante in Detroit. He doesn't have the best record against AL teams even though the sample size isn't that big. Toronto destroyed him earlier this year, Tampa took care of him, but he pitched pretty well against Cleveland.

I like that his career splits show he's better over the 2nd half and he's close to a K per 9.

 

[Da Guru]

Have to like that Tigers are serious about winning. Infante will be a huge upgrade. I personally was happy with the way our rotation was shaping up. Sanchez will be alright, but he won't be a Fister. A slight upgrade to Porcello, and maybeN that was probably all we need. I would have rolled with Smyly/turner, but the infante part is impossible to argue.

Can you unpack this?

He will upgrade the 4th spot in the rotation, push Porcello down to 5th. It should translate to a couple extra wins, and really that is all you can ask. From the perspective of this year it is a great deal, especially the vast improvement at 2nd.

Does Sanchez have a nickname? With a great stuff we can call him Dirty Sanchez...

 

[MAC_32]

Hopefully Sanchez will feel at home right away with his Venezualan brothers Miggy, V-Mart, and Infante in Detroit. He doesn't have the best record against AL teams even though the sample size isn't that big. Toronto destroyed him earlier this year, Tampa took care of him, but he pitched pretty well against Cleveland. I like that his career splits show he's better over the 2nd half and he's close to a K per 9.

I wouldn't be as concerned with his performance in specific games - he enduces a lot of ground balls, strikes guys out, doesn't have a walk problem, and can handle lefties - that's usually a recipe for a good pitcher. I'm more concerned about his shoulder than anything.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Have to like that Tigers are serious about winning. Infante will be a huge upgrade. I personally was happy with the way our rotation was shaping up. Sanchez will be alright, but he won't be a Fister. A slight upgrade to Porcello, and maybeN that was probably all we need. I would have rolled with Smyly/turner, but the infante part is impossible to argue.

Can you unpack this?

He will upgrade the 4th spot in the rotation, push Porcello down to 5th. It should translate to a couple extra wins, and really that is all you can ask. From the perspective of this year it is a great deal, especially the vast improvement at 2nd.

Does Sanchez have a nickname? With a great stuff we can call him Dirty Sanchez...

Anibal also rhymes with Canibal.

 

[scrumptrulescent]

Hopefully Sanchez will feel at home right away with his Venezualan brothers Miggy, V-Mart, and Infante in Detroit. He doesn't have the best record against AL teams even though the sample size isn't that big. Toronto destroyed him earlier this year, Tampa took care of him, but he pitched pretty well against Cleveland.

I like that his career splits show he's better over the 2nd half and he's close to a K per 9.

I wouldn't be as concerned with his performance in specific games - he enduces a lot of ground balls, strikes guys out, doesn't have a walk problem, and can handle lefties - that's usually a recipe for a good pitcher. I'm more concerned about his shoulder than anything.

He's got a bum shoulder?