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Also glad to see the classy Maroth has found his way back into the system. He never got the respect for what he added to the 06' team. Without his first half starts, the Tigers wouldn't have made the post-season. With his unimposing physique, he must know a thing or two about pitching to have lasted as long as he did in the show.
I agree, but ever since Day 1 of the Leyland tenure as coach he's been consistent when he said "I'll take talent over experience any day of the week." Tigers rush their prospects because of their "talent" and not what they are currently doing. It has both helped and hurt the team but I have to give Leyland credit with his consistency.Quote:
Originally Posted by GasMan
Leyland has NOTHING to do with minor league promotions and "rushing" prospects...Quote:
Originally Posted by ahoda
Yes he does, he picks the 25 man roster. Back in 2006 he picked Zumaya and JV when they hadn't had much experience in the minors. Same with Perry and Porcello, and now with Turner.
We were all hoping lightning would strike twice when porcello and perry came up. What a mistake. But that's what got us to the world series in 2006, so we can't exactly fault Leyland. He does have a say in who he wants.Quote:
Originally Posted by ahoda
NRIs to spring training are not up to Leyland...If they pitch well and give the Tigers the best shot to win of course Leyland is going to want them on the 25 man...other than that he doesn't have input on promotions...when they call up a pitcher from the minors for a spot start they refer to the coaches in the minors as to who their best option is...Quote:
Originally Posted by ahoda
Leyland doesn't have time to watch these guys and do scouting...only what he sees in ST.
It's too bad they can't put Porcello back in the minors to work on his secondary pitches without messing up his confidence. Hopefully he puts the work in during the offseason.
Then shame on the coaches in the minors for not realizing that talent isn't enough for a SP with only 2 major league pitches. Porcello with another year under his belt would have been better able to adjust to the league after they started to figure him out.Quote:
Originally Posted by klane079
http://www.baseballamerica.com/today...2/2612808.html
Wow, the Royals team for 2015 looks so f-ing good. I mean scary WS good.
http://www.baseballamerica.com/today...2/2612809.html
2015 projected 2nd basement: Ramon Santiago :win:
And Peralta at SS.
lol
Our minor leagues is garbage.
According to MLB.com's top 100 prospect list, Turner comes in at #15, Castellanos #51, and Smyly #82
I was looking around our minors and found something interesting.
This team doesn't have enough speed, and hasn't for a long time. If we were to be looking for a bit of speed, then we have to look no further than Toledo in the form of Quintin Berry. Through twelve games, he's hitting .320/.424/.460 with 9 walks and 12 K's. He also has *SEVEN* stolen bases. More than our entire team put together currently. I'd love if we could somehow get rid of Delmon, and have Dirks play left with Berry as the fourth OF/speed off the bench.
Henry also has speed in AAA and he plays 2B.