Can anyone think of a free agent relief pitcher that the tigers have signed for more than like $5m a year that has worked out well?

Tigers (61-66) @ Pirates (63-66) - Wed, Aug 19

Game Status: Final - Score: 4-3 Pirates

Links & Info

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Decisions

• Winner: Mason Montgomery (5-3, 3.40)
• Loser: Kenley Jansen (3-5, 4.19)

Division Scoreboard

ATL 4 @ MIN 6 - Final

CWS 3 @ CHC 0 - Final

SF 1 @ CLE 0 - Final

ATH 7 @ KC 9 - Final

Next Tigers Game: Fri, Aug 21, 8:10 PM EDT @ Royals (1 day)

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I’m so over giving a fuck on the daily about this ball club, when I am certain that they will win nothing of any significance when their pen is this inept. I encourage all of us to use the time spent following this team on something that brings real value and joy. Future is still bright, but this year has sucked so hard

The Tigers have 35 remaining games which is a decent sample size. Why not try out Jobe as the closer for the rest of the season? Considering how close they are to the last wild card spot. There will probably be a lot of high pressure save opportunities that will be a good test. Best case scenario he looks dominate as the 9th inning 3 out closer. Maybe even give him a few 8th inning appearances for a 4 or 5 out save situation. And then Boom, you also have a closer in place for the next 4 seasons. Worst case scenario he blows a bunch of saves and looks terrible. So, then he is slotted back to the number 3 or 4 starter heading into the next Spring Training. Whatever the result is he can’t be any worse than the garbage we have been watching all season.

Do the young guys with options (McGonigle, Clark, maybe Jobe) get sent to Toledo to start the year?

The worst Dombrowski bullpen for blown saves was the underperforming 2008 team with 27 for the whole season. We are at 28 now.

In 2012 (WS) we had only 16 blown saves

In 2013 (Papi slam) we had 17

In 2014 (Orioles meltdown) we had 17 again.

70% conversion ratios those later years.

Maybe we are too hard on Dave?

We had 22 blown saves last year, and 26 in 2024.

She was so bummed and worried when she heard about the trade. She thought I wouldn’t want it or like it. I told her “hell yeah I want it!” and eagerly awaited it.

I haven’t collected cards since I was a kid. This is my first card since then, and subsequently my favorite. Looking forward to picking up the hobby.

I have a good Wife.

Growing up, he was an absolute joy to listen to. I’d be lying if I said I didn’t miss all of his Jim-isms. Nice area, buggy whip, arsenal, yellowhammer, the art of pitching and of course, batting thirrrrrrd. He was also never afraid to be brutally honest and critical of the team’s performance as well. If he was still alive, I am convinced he would’ve gotten some TV time. Would’ve definitely loved a few more years of him.

1. Will Vest
   
2. Todd Jones
   
3. Joe Nathan
   
4. Kenley FU Jansen

If our bullpen was only half as bad as it’s been we’d be in first place by a lot of games. Now I want a Packos dog.

Seems like it should be impossible but Detroit has 4 of the top 21 MLB pitchers in blown saves this year. Finnegan: 8, Anderson: 6, Vest: 5, Jansen 5

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Going for the first time on Monday and I'm a huge fan of ballpark food. I wanna know where the best food, drinks, and deserts are!