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tomdalton22
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This is the first year in a while that I am fairly optimistic about the Tigers. While I don't think they will compete for the division, I do think if everything goes right, they can compete for a wild card.
I think Skubal & Mize both have good seasons. I think both have sub 4.00 ERAs with Skubal leading the team in wins and K's. Rodriguez pitches to his career averages but is a solid starter. For some reason I have no faith in Manning. I think he's going to be bad.
Offensively, I think they will be decent. Baez, Meadows, Tork, Groosman, and Schoop will all hit 20+ HRs. Haase may as well if he gets enough ABs. I think having Barnhart behind the plate will help the defense and pitching but they are losing a lot of offense compared to the offensive production the Tigers got out of the catcher position last year.
Defensively they will be better but still below league average. Replacing Miggy with Tork, moving Schoop to 2B, and having Baez at SS will help a lot.
Record 82-80
I think Skubal & Mize both have good seasons. I think both have sub 4.00 ERAs with Skubal leading the team in wins and K's. Rodriguez pitches to his career averages but is a solid starter. For some reason I have no faith in Manning. I think he's going to be bad.
Offensively, I think they will be decent. Baez, Meadows, Tork, Groosman, and Schoop will all hit 20+ HRs. Haase may as well if he gets enough ABs. I think having Barnhart behind the plate will help the defense and pitching but they are losing a lot of offense compared to the offensive production the Tigers got out of the catcher position last year.
Defensively they will be better but still below league average. Replacing Miggy with Tork, moving Schoop to 2B, and having Baez at SS will help a lot.
Record 82-80