2013 AL Central

[Jimbo]

I think the decision to move Peralta over to LF became obvious once they saw Iggy play SS...and realized he has an above average bat too. If I were Jhonny, I would embrace to the move and become the LF I could. We could use an average Left-Fielder with a strong throwing arm, above average bat w/a little pop. Otherwise, he becomes trade bait.

I agree ...

However, Peralta is not a .300 hitter, his history shows he has one good year and the next is poor offensively ... next year should be a down year, then again, will he be back with the team , seeing he's a FA. we don't know.

Now if you resign Peralta to play LF next year, does that mean your giving up on Castellonos playing LF, I think he was going to be given every chance to win the spot out of Spring Training.

They already gave up on A. Garcia ....

 

[Jimbo]

Phil Coke gives up 4 Earned Runs on 3 Hits in two-thirds of the 8th inning.

Hopefully he's on his way out of town ...

 

[Jimbo]

Verlander gave up 3 runs and only 4 hits while going 7 innings ....

Then Coke came in and coughed up a lung and the game was over.

 

[riffjim4069]

Now if you resign Peralta to play LF next year, does that mean your giving up on Castellonos playing LF, I think he was going to be given every chance to win the spot out of Spring Training.

Peralta is a proven big league player while Castellonos is unproven talent...far more fail to develop than make it to the regular lineup. Jhonny is at the peak of his career and a contributor (i.e., I think his bat will be much more steady and productive) so I say keep him, if possible. I guess a lot depends on whether Jhonny wants to play LF. Plus, Castellanos can platoon in the OF and spend more time honing his skills in Toledo if necessary. Also, how long did we sign Iggy and does he want to stay with the Tigers? Regardless, I think it's a great move Jhonny P to LF for the playoffs. We're taking a World Series this year...or else I'll cry like a little girl and fall into a deep depression.

 

[riffjim4069]

Verlander gave up 3 runs and only 4 hits while going 7 innings ....

Then Coke came in and coughed up a lung and the game was over.

True, but the game was over when we didn't score early and that Seattle pitcher got into a grove.

As for Coke...when does his contract expire? Currently he's making about 1.9M per year, which can be better used on players who are performing.

 

[Jimbo]

Peralta is a proven big league player while Castellonos is unproven talent...far more fail to develop than make it to the regular lineup. Jhonny is at the peak of his career and a contributor (i.e., I think his bat will be much more steady and productive) so I say keep him, if possible. I guess a lot depends on whether Jhonny wants to play LF. Plus, Castellanos can platoon in the OF and spend more time honing his skills in Toledo if necessary. Also, how long did we sign Iggy and does he want to stay with the Tigers? Regardless, I think it's a great move Jhonny P to LF for the playoffs. We're taking a World Series this year...or else I'll cry like a little girl and fall into a deep depression.

If our offense looks as good as it did tonight ... as it does often .... it will be a short stay in the post season.

As for Iggy, I'm not sure, being a rookie, isn't he under the contract he had with Boston still ?

edit:
If you can make sense out of this ...

Teams (by GP): RedSox/Tigers 2011-2013
2013 Contract Status: Pre-Arb Eligible, 4 yrs/$14.24M (10-13) (details) [*]
Service Time (01/2013): 0.071, Arb Eligible: 2016, Free Agent: 2019 [*], Agents: SFX [*]

My take, he signed with the Sox in 2011 for 4 years/14.24M, so he has 2 more years on the deal ?

Is that how you read it ?

 

[riffjim4069]

FYI, Phil Coke has a career record of 17-25, ERA of 4.20, and was into the bullpen after going 1-8 in 2011 (the Brad Penny years). Coke played on a 1-year contract during 2012 so I would expect he is only signed through 2013. If so, he's gone. If now, he's being traded at a loss.

 

[Jimbo]

FYI, Phil Coke has a career record of 17-25, ERA of 4.20, and was into the bullpen after going 1-8 in 2011 (the Brad Penny years). Coke played on a 1-year contract during 2012 so I would expect he is only signed through 2013. If so, he's gone. If now, he's being traded at a loss.

Teams (by GP): Tigers/Yankees 2008-2013
2013 Contract Status: 2nd-Year Arb Eligible, 1 yr/$1.85M (13) (details) [*]
Service Time (01/2013): 4.028, Arb Eligible: 2014, Free Agent: 2015 [*], Agents: Full Circle Sports (Larry O'Brien) [*]

 

[Jimbo]

Tigers Magic Number still drops tonight to 5 .

 

[riffjim4069]

Doug Fister takes the mound tomorrow night.

 

[Jimbo]

Peralta is a proven big league player while Castellonos is unproven talent...far more fail to develop than make it to the regular lineup. Jhonny is at the peak of his career and a contributor (i.e., I think his bat will be much more steady and productive) so I say keep him, if possible. I guess a lot depends on whether Jhonny wants to play LF. Plus, Castellanos can platoon in the OF and spend more time honing his skills in Toledo if necessary. Also, how long did we sign Iggy and does he want to stay with the Tigers? Regardless, I think it's a great move Jhonny P to LF for the playoffs. We're taking a World Series this year...or else I'll cry like a little girl and fall into a deep depression.

So, would you sign Peralta for how many years and for how much money, remember he's a FA.

 

[king3pj]

I wouldn't resign him. I'd say try it out for the playoffs but I wouldn't give him a new contract.


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[riffjim4069]

It all depends on the money. Of course, when the Tigers win a WS, and if he were to be the Series MVP, well then he's a Detroit icon. We shall see what happens.

So, would you sign Peralta for how many years and for how much money, remember he's a FA.

I wouldn't resign him. I'd say try it out for the playoffs but I wouldn't give him a new contract.


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[Mr Tony]

meanwhile the Twins are just waiting for the season to be over

I see on local TV they are promoting HEAVILY fan appreciation weekend (which is the 28th & 29th) with a bunch of commercials of the ballplayers and Gardy saying "thanks"

 

[riffjim4069]

I miss not having to battle the Twins the past couple years. I imagine you guys will have to suffer through a few more brutal seasons before moving up in the standings.

meanwhile the Twins are just waiting for the season to be over

I see on local TV they are promoting HEAVILY fan appreciation weekend (which is the 28th & 29th) with a bunch of commercials of the ballplayers and Gardy saying "thanks"

 

[Jimbo]

Tigers played this afternoon and Won !
Magic number drops another notch, also the Indians are playing Houston tonight.

 

[Jimbo]

In long awaited news, Phil Coke has been shut down for a few days with shoulder tendinitis.

Unfortunately it wont be for longer ....

 

[riffjim4069]

Tigers played this afternoon and Won !
Magic number drops another notch, also the Indians are playing Houston tonight.

Crap! I had no idea they were playing an afternoon game. The magic number is 4 and less depending on the outcome of the Indians game.

 

[riffjim4069]

White Sox come to town for a three game series starting tomorrow. Scherzer once again goes for win #20 (seems like the 4th or 5th try).

 

[riffjim4069]

The Indians are tied at 1-1 in the 11th inning. I'm want to see the Indians win out and get one of those two Wild Card spots. I think they match up well against just about every team in the league, with the exception of the Tigers.