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Post by concertgoer on Sept 1, 2017 7:08:38 GMT -6
I'm going to miss Verlander, but at least now he is going to have a chance to finally win a World Series.
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Post by claypoolfan on Sept 1, 2017 7:13:13 GMT -6
Surprised that Upton isn't going with Verlander considering they're engaged
Oh you meant JUSTIN Upton
Biggest surprise of all this was I was sure the Tigers had won a ring sometime since Verlander joined the team whenever ago. Guess not.
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Post by andrewvb on Sept 1, 2017 7:16:21 GMT -6
not sure the tigers have won the series since verlander was even born
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Post by Xamnam on Sept 1, 2017 7:16:47 GMT -6
I've got a lot of friends, and a bit of myself, that hoped he'd be a lifer for the Tigers, but I really can't blame him.
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Post by Xamnam on Sept 1, 2017 7:17:27 GMT -6
not sure the tigers have won the series since verlander was even born 1984, he was a year and a half.  |
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Post by cardi bqtrain on Sept 1, 2017 7:17:44 GMT -6
gotta be really weird to be traded to Houston right now
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Post by andrewvb on Sept 1, 2017 7:18:21 GMT -6
I've got a lot of friends, and a bit of myself, that hoped he'd be a lifer for the Tigers, but I really can't blame him. because he was traded |
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Post by Xamnam on Sept 1, 2017 7:19:35 GMT -6
He had 10-5 rights though.
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Post by concertgoer on Sept 1, 2017 7:19:44 GMT -6
I've got a lot of friends, and a bit of myself, that hoped he'd be a lifer for the Tigers, but I really can't blame him. because he was traded He waived his no trade clause |
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Post by andrewvb on Sept 1, 2017 7:21:55 GMT -6
so you would say you blame him for being traded because he ok'd the no trade clause? that doesn't count.
you can only blame someone if they choose to leave themselves imo.
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Post by Xamnam on Sept 1, 2017 7:23:38 GMT -6
Alright, I think we're seizing on blame as a stronger word than I meant.
Also, apparently, the Cubs were his first choice but they couldn't find a middle ground. Not surprising, considering how they're focusing on prospects.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2017 7:30:08 GMT -6
Houston w/ Keuchel and Verlander in a playoff series is going to be fun.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2017 7:34:40 GMT -6
Also weird that the Rangers couldn't pull the trigger on that Miguel Gonzalez deal before he made his start yesterday. Also also weird: the AL Wild Card race.
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Post by fancypants on Sept 1, 2017 8:25:11 GMT -6
I actually started thinking Theo might pull this one off when the news first broke that Verlander didn't ok the Houston trade. The Tigers had to get something done last night once they said it was a full rebuild. Verlander's price would definitely be lower in the offseason and its a big roll of the dice if they waited until next years trade deadline.
I'm guessing Detroit wanted the Cubs to take on the full contract plus a youngster from the MLB roster or future draft picks. Both of which the Cubs need now and for their future. Not surprised there wasn't middle ground.
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Post by facts on Sept 1, 2017 10:42:10 GMT -6
I totally buy the idea that the Cubs picked up Leonys Martin yesterday because Almora was tentatively in the Verlander deal. But that package the Tigers got back was better than what the Cubs could have offered unless Theo took all the money or included Happ.
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Post by fancypants on Sept 1, 2017 10:51:13 GMT -6
I haven't heard that but it does make a lot of sense
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Post by teekoh on Sept 1, 2017 11:27:04 GMT -6
I'm really glad they didn't trade Almora cuz I just bought this shirt:  cuz I had to. |
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Post by cardi bqtrain on Sept 1, 2017 13:32:14 GMT -6
they call him El Mago
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2017 13:04:33 GMT -6
Sox just released Holland. Figured we'd be stuck with another month of terrible Holland starts, but I do hope the guy can sign on with a playoff bound team and just be a lefty specialist (although that hasn't worked out when Renteria has used him in relief).
In better news, Moncada is back!
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Post by teekoh on Sept 5, 2017 13:06:02 GMT -6
Woo! On both counts!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2017 13:09:42 GMT -6
Also another guy is about to make his debut. Jace Fry - he's only given up 2 HRs over 102 innings in the minors, so let's hope that translates to the big leagues.
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Post by Xamnam on Sept 7, 2017 17:38:16 GMT -6
I'm at a playoff game for Detroit's low A team and life is wonderful
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Post by dij22 on Sept 7, 2017 18:13:18 GMT -6
Sox are only 1.5 games out of the 1st overall pick.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 7, 2017 18:21:22 GMT -6
Crazy that none of the other teams competing for the 1st pick are purposely trying to tank. The Phillies were projected to be competitive this season.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 10, 2017 16:11:23 GMT -6
How about Carson Fulmer outpiching Bumgarner?
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Post by dij22 on Sept 10, 2017 16:25:29 GMT -6
I initially didn't put much into the performance since the Giants are basically fielding a AAA roster. But then I remembered that Carson Fulmer was getting lit up at AAA all year so I am optimistic about him now.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 10, 2017 16:28:15 GMT -6
His delivery is still wonky, so I don't think he'll be much more than a reliever, but he looked good today. He hit 93-95 routinely and located his pitches pretty well outside of the first inning.
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Post by fancypants on Sept 11, 2017 7:18:16 GMT -6
By no means have I given up on the Cubs but this weekend was extremely hard to watch. Can't say I am surprised. The conditions were ripe for that beatdown after playing 20 days in a row against an inspired brewers team that lined up their pitchers for the series.
Bet the Cardinals are really wishing they didn't sell and added on some pieces.
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Post by teekoh on Sept 11, 2017 8:26:15 GMT -6
Went to the game yesterday and it was pretty dismal.
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Post by andrewvb on Sept 11, 2017 8:27:57 GMT -6
headline i didn't expect to see in 2017: The Giants can’t compete with the White Sox juggernaut
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