Just now, fathom said:

If he’s throwing like tonight, you can’t let him start.

I think it's fine if you're willing to treat it as a bullpen game. Rodon for two, Kopech for two, and then figure it out from there. But would Tony be willing to manage that way?

There are only 3 guys in this rotation capable of going 5 in a playoff game right now, anyways.

Tapia for KC looks incredible 

It's raining pretty hard. 

That ball might have bounced over Madrigal

1 minute ago, fathom said:

Tapia for KC looks incredible 

I think they got him from Seattle for cash. 

Just now, fathom said:

That ball might have bounced over Madrigal

They'd have the lead because he'd have 2 hits tonight anyway ?

2 minutes ago, maxjusttyped said:

I think it's fine if you're willing to treat it as a bullpen game. Rodon for two, Kopech for two, and then figure it out from there. But would Tony be willing to manage that way?

There are only 3 guys in this rotation capable of going 5 in a playoff game right now, anyways.

I’m sure it’s what they will do, it’s just hard to see him being effective against a good lineup with what he had today

Crochet's velocity is up from his previous outing in Texas. Seems like his stuff has gotten a lot better as the year as gone on.

Moncada is so incredibly good on defense wooooooooooow

Yoan!  What a play!

Haase raging so hard rn

What a play by Yoan!

Yoan got quite a lot on that throw, considering his body's direction.

Moncada great rhrow

Crochet pumping fastballs like it's September 2020. That was nasty.

2 minutes ago, fathom said:

I’m sure it’s what they will do, it’s just hard to see him being effective against a good lineup with what he had today

Tony is so old school, I'm concerned he'll try to force something with a traditional SP. But I hope you're right.

3 minutes ago, fathom said:

I’m sure it’s what they will do, it’s just hard to see him being effective against a good lineup with what he had today

The Tigers didn't bother swinging at his slider today. If he doesn't have that pitch, he's not gonna be effective throwing 90-95. 

 

Seriously, this weather is terribad. Just gonna keep on playing, huh?

seeing this Tigers team playing so competitively lately against the Yankees and Sox makes me wonder just how great AJ Hinch would be as the Sox manager.  One can dream. 

Drew Hutchison looks like their Mike Wright.

Just now, Capn12 said:

Seriously, this weather is terribad. Just gonna keep on playing, huh?

this is bad? The Braves game I was at last week was insane. season is running out...they have more weather tomorrow. they gotta get these games in if they can. 

Goodwin is not seeing the ball well tonight. Lots of check swings.  They really need to stop playing him.

Just now, EloyJenkins said:

seeing this Tigers team playing so competitively lately against the Yankees and Sox makes me wonder just how great AJ Hinch would be as the Sox manager.  One can dream. 

I think the Sox would be a lot better than 8 below .500 in 1 run games with Hinch as the manager.

Boy, do we have a great Designated (not to be a good) Hitter tonight!