OT: Tigers release SS Alex Gonzalez
Title says it all. They are calling up Danny Worth from Toldeo. Andrew Romine gets the start today against the Halos in the series finale.
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Avila!
He's one of the best defensive catchers in baseball, but I'd rather the Tigers pursue a catcher who can hit above .275.
Of which there were exactly six in all of the major leagues last year, with minimum 400 PAs. Nine were above .260. Where do you propose to find such a catcher?
Brayan Pena would've been a good one to keep around, even if only to spell Avila. While his career BA is just sub .260, he hit well last year and is off to a good start this year.
So you're right, they would have trouble picking up a hitting catcher, but they had one in Pena.
So you're right, they would have trouble picking up a hitting catcher, but they had one in Pena.
can't we just sign a Cuban?
April 20th, 2014 at 11:30 PM ^
I'd like to officially start the "don't expect anything from Avila at the plate " petition. Sign up here. If we can all agree he's not going to bring anything to the plate, will all be better off mentally. Let's just assume he is the signal caller they say he is and go with that.
The occasional hr at a meaningless time
Small Nepotism factor. He was an all star...once.
Small Nepotism factor. He was an all star...once.
his dad works in the front office, i believe. good luck getting rid of him.
Move Omar Vizquel from 1st base coach to SS.
I trust the tigers. They have a history of winning and sure they haven't won the world series but until they don't make the playoffs I'm going to have faith in them to get it done.