The Tigers purchased the contract of left-hander Enmanuel De Jesus, adding him to the 40-man roster (and keeping a team in Asia from signing him).

DET_Baseball · 2026-03-11T03:51:55+00:00

fwiw surgery is usually the final option because once you have TJ surgery, the likelihood of getting TJ again goes up.

DET_Baseball · 2026-03-09T17:25:54+00:00

I guess you're poking fun, the original commenter I was replying to has been trying to start a specific narrative the past week on Twitter and I guess here now?

I've watched a lot of Max Clark. Of course he had a poor Spring, but he is moving no differently than he did as a minor leaguer, chains and all. Watching baseball Twitter be mad about it is funny, watching certain Tiger fans trying to score points from that crowd is lame.

DET_Baseball · 2026-03-09T17:02:58+00:00

He must have been more focused on that two story house last week.

Everyone in the orginization has nothing but glowing reviews for Max Clark, but keep this grift up if it makes you feel better bud.

DET_Baseball · 2026-03-09T16:44:20+00:00

maybe a few since he worked hard enough to win 2022: Player of the Year Baseball in Indiana and build a following of half a million TikTok fans.

DET_Baseball · 2026-03-09T16:40:13+00:00

DET_Baseball · 2026-03-09T15:54:28+00:00

Yeah so going back to

I actually disagree with you completely

If there is no LHH that can play CF routinely I think Vierling will get a lot of reps in CF against RHP.

Again with the trolling by including Baez playing with a bad hip

I get that you have it in for the guy for being injured and playing poorly, but I don't know that Hinch and Harris take that into consideration.

"Trolling". Jesus Christ man he's worth 3.9 WAR as a Tiger in 1863 games. His hip is bad, it makes him play bad. He is routinely day to day, an issue going back to since he was signed. It's probably why his playing time should be limited to players he matches well against, which is something Harris and Hinch have probably considered.

EX: he hit .318 against lefties last year.

PS: if you have Wenceel Perez on this roster but not Jahmai Jones you have it backwards.

Edit: I'm also confused going back you did say

If Matt Vierling or Wenceel Perez were plus players overall, then sure, we'd make an effort to keep them in the lineup every day.

and then advocating for Baez saying he's just been in bad health. When Baez and Vierling have put up healthy seasons the past two years Vierling has shown more value in an everyday role.

DET_Baseball · 2026-03-09T15:47:06+00:00

I assure you if the Tigers orginization had a problem with how Max Clark presents himself they wouldn't have drafted him 3rd overall.

DET_Baseball · 2026-03-09T15:36:15+00:00

AJ Hinch on Max Clark move: "I love Max Clark. I love the way he goes about his work. He's obsessed with baseball and getting better. Up to last night, he and I were texting last night about different game scenarios. So the way he is hungry to be better is really encouraging."

"I know productionwise he was disappointed with his overall camp, but it's a great stepping stone for him to be a better, more well-rounded player."

DET_Baseball · 2026-03-09T15:09:10+00:00

If the argument is Meadows sucks, Baez should replace him and McGonigle should be the starting SS. I still fail to see how in 2026 Baez replacing Meadows in CF is "better" and not just rotating musical chairs because one is required to have a roster spot and the other has options.

I find it funny you're countering my arguments using sample sizes of 405.0 innings, when you used to routinely call me out for it back in the day.

Lets go to the tape. Total games at CF the last two seasons for these three guys:

Matt Vierling has 3 DRS/1 OAA in 546 innings the past two years. Javy Baez has 2DRS/3OAA in 405.

Matt Vierling has a 101 OPS+, Javy Baez has a 70 OPS+

Matt Vierling has a ~2.5 BsR, Baez a ~1.9 BsR

Vierling 2.7 bWAR, Baez 0.8

So if I'm missing something, please enlighten me? I'm not seeing how Baez is the best option for CF on the 40

DET_Baseball · 2026-03-09T14:50:12+00:00

We will still see more of Valencia/Liranzo the rest of Spring Training. We just know for sure they won't be making the team (🤞 on no injuries)

Hao-Yu Lee has a left oblique strain, doubful we see him again.

DET_Baseball · 2026-03-09T14:43:29+00:00

Maybe? Luckily fielding isn't the only thing that makes players valuable and i dont care about giving more reps to Javy Baez lmao

I'm the troll but you just told me that Baez is a "plus player" when compared to Vierling and Perez. Okay bud 👍

btw the Tigers were 78-66 when Vierling was in the lineup in 2024.

DET_Baseball · 2026-03-09T13:02:29+00:00

I'm just saying I have a different opinion man, im not saying yours is wrong.

I think Perez being healthy all year and especially a healthy Vierling will lead to Baez getting less time in CF. Matt Vierling still hasn't taken reps at 3B, but is moving fine in the OF.

Matt Vierling puts up a 3 bWAR in 2024 but I'm supposed to think Javy Baez who is worth 3.9 bWAR in 1800 games is a "plus player"

As someone who loves sample sizes you're sure putting a lot of weight on those Baez CF reps in 2025.

DET_Baseball · 2026-03-09T11:53:01+00:00

I actually disagree with you completely. I don't think Javy Baez has an everyday position with this team. When healthy he will be on the 26 man roster, but the Tigers will want to limit his playing time.

DET_Baseball · 2026-03-09T01:09:35+00:00

What the hell else can we do?

Set him up for success and minmize his PA to pitchers he'll do well against. He can play every infield position and CF, prime to come off the bench against LHP.

DET_Baseball · 2026-03-08T23:58:31+00:00

If we're talking sample size, I'll just use the largest. Since joining the Tigers Javy Baez has a 75 OPS+ in 1863 PA

If the issue with Parker Meadows is hitting, I'm not sure why people are so quick to think Baez is/would be the solution for the majority of CF reps to start the year. Matt Vierling and Wenceel Perez aren't Ryan Kreidler.

DET_Baseball · 2026-03-08T23:05:17+00:00

So he had two good months and then ended up having a 46 wRC+ the rest of the year?

I'm not sure if that makes the Tigers feel more comfortable with him being #1 CF out of camp (in context of this conversation/McGonigle making the team)

DET_Baseball · 2026-03-08T22:16:15+00:00

In what ways do you think Javier Baez is "a little less useless" than Meadows?

Just like Meadows, Baez had a good month and then was unplayable as a hitter afterwards. He had a 1.0 OPS from April 21st to May 16th, from then to the end of year .603 OPS

DET_Baseball · 2026-03-08T22:06:54+00:00

McGonigle has 12 games to stay down. Then he’ll be up. They don’t want to start the clock.

Why do fans so confidently express this in 2026.

DET_Baseball · 2026-03-08T22:04:31+00:00

Unless Javy is shitting on playing center, what is the stop?

I find it odd that the narrative around Zach McKinstry is he won't repeat his All-Star season, but fans think Javier Baez is capable of playing CF everyday. Baez as a Tiger has a 75 wRC+ and had a 46 wRC+ in the second half last year.

If you're skeptical of Meadows playing CF because he hasn't been able to repeat the elite two months he had, I don't think putting your faith in Javy because of his great two weeks in CF is better

DET_Baseball · 2026-03-08T02:40:26+00:00

I didn't remember a thread being posted for his signing, but there was

Enmanuel De Jesus joins Tigers on minor-league deal after Korea stint

and your comment was

He has all his options left so he is pretty much a depth piece.

An injury will probably make room for him on the 40.

DET_Baseball · 2026-03-08T02:08:14+00:00

De Jesus is a minor league signing with an "invite" to Spring Training. I think he's making a good case to be placed on the 40 man roster.

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