Does Flaherty pitch for Detroit again,?
Probably not
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I was just looking, and was surprised to see that Flaherty was still bring listed as today’s starter.
It would be stupid for the Tigers to play him tonight though. His trade value is as high now as it’s gonna get, and if his back starts acting up it could kill his value.
Is it going to be another bullpen game?
Flaherty was scratched from tonights lineup…no surprise.
No word yet on who will start.
Beau Brieske starting tonight.
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Dingler is in the lineup, and batting 6th.
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I will say I won’t surprised if Dingler struggles for a bit.
Guy has always struggled with high K rates, although he did improve this year in that area.
However, MLB vs AAA pitching…book will be out soon and he will have to adjust.
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The Trouble With Dillon Dingler
There’s honestly not a lot of trouble here. With Carson Kelly gone, Dingler is due for significant playing time over the final two months of the season. He may have some hiccups behind the plate, but the defensive ability is certainly there. Dingler should, at the very least, serve as a solid backup catcher for several years.
The only real questions here are how he hits against MLB pitchers. The offensive bar for backup catchers is extremely low. He has the power and on-base ability to grow into close to an average offensive performer. And sometimes catchers are just late bloomers. There’s still a small chance Dingler puts it all together and performs at an All-Star level for a few seasons.
The Verdict
Let’s not get too far ahead of ourselves. Catching is incredibly difficult, and the Tigers will be putting an awful lot on Dillon Dingler’s plate. For now it’s probably best for Tigers fans to just hope he stays afloat, call a good game behind the dish, and hits the occasional sharp line drive to the gaps. Anything more than that is a just a bonus.
Don’t pitch to Ramirez.
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Brieske…yikes
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Send Dingleberry back down.
He sucks.
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You tried to tell 'em
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I did.
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the loss of Riley Greene can not be understated.
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The lineup looks kind of whimpy when he’s not in it. Especially with Perez getting a rest too.
And Carpenter too. He’s one of the better bats.
Don’t pitch to Ramirez.
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They never learn
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Atta Boy Dingler!!!
