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Post by philly on Sept 26, 2015 15:26:28 GMT -5
Ausmus is back. I don't really care. He's not the main problem.
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Post by flemgoblue on Sept 26, 2015 17:02:08 GMT -5
Terrible decision. He may not be the main issue, but he doesnt help them at all and he hurt them on a few occasions.
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Post by Chromium on Sept 26, 2015 17:22:59 GMT -5
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Post by fastfreddie on Sept 28, 2015 8:10:27 GMT -5
Ausmus returning is worse news than the Lion's losing to Denver this weekend.
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Post by flemgoblue on Sept 28, 2015 8:28:04 GMT -5
Correct
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Post by ChrisBrown on Sept 28, 2015 9:43:38 GMT -5
I was absolutely shocked by the Ausmus news.
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Post by psycaz on Sept 28, 2015 11:43:48 GMT -5
I guess that frees up next spring and summer for me. They were goi g to have a hard time getting better anyways. With Ausmus still at the helm, it's rinse and repeat for sure. See you guys in 2017.
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Post by philly on Sept 28, 2015 12:23:09 GMT -5
Tigers and Lions in a neck and neck race to the bottom. At least our closer didn't attack miggy (yet).
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Post by flemgoblue on Sept 28, 2015 12:28:40 GMT -5
dont forget pistons.. if anyone actually cares about the NBA
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Post by ChrisBrown on Sept 28, 2015 12:52:07 GMT -5
You won't catch me calling Ausmus a good manager, at least not right now, but I don't think retaining him is some sort of death knell for the future of the franchise. If they don't make the playoffs next year, it will probably be for the same reasons they sucked this year -- terrible pitching and poorly timed hitting.
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Post by jb on Sept 28, 2015 14:40:31 GMT -5
dont forget pistons.. if anyone actually cares about the NBA Not a huge NBA fan but i think the Pistons will at least be interesting this year.
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Post by flemgoblue on Sept 28, 2015 15:47:39 GMT -5
You won't catch me calling Ausmus a good manager, at least not right now, but I don't think retaining him is some sort of death knell for the future of the franchise. If they don't make the playoffs next year, it will probably be for the same reasons they sucked this year -- terrible pitching and poorly timed hitting. Its not that he's the cause, but he surely doesnt help. thats why it doesnt make any sense to keep him. Its like theyre settling for less than mediocrity.
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Post by psycaz on Sept 28, 2015 20:11:14 GMT -5
He may not be the cause but he does seem to exasperate the situation.
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Post by ChrisBrown on Sept 29, 2015 9:26:16 GMT -5
I agree that he wasn't a positive for the team this year or last year, at least on the field, but evidently the front office thinks he's been a big positive off the field, and they are convinced he's learned from his mistakes. I'm not so sure...but there's something to be said for continuity, and not losing the clubhouse during a year this shitty is pretty commendable.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2015 20:04:48 GMT -5
Bad Ausmus just let Norris throw 54 pitches in the 1st inning of what's essentially a rehab start. Hahahaha
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Post by philly on Sept 30, 2015 7:21:00 GMT -5
Maybe Ausmus is the Hoke of baseball. That's like leaving a qb in with a concussion.
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Post by ChrisBrown on Sept 30, 2015 9:28:36 GMT -5
That was absolutely absurd. This coming after Al Avila praised Ausmus for how well he has worked with the young players. Then Norris throws the most pitches in a single inning since 2008.
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Post by fastfreddie on Oct 2, 2015 8:48:12 GMT -5
Looking ahead: www.blessyouboys.com/2015/10/2/9429721/detroit-tigers-payroll-contracts-salaries-luxury-taxThe fact that the Tigers will not have to pay a tax in 2015 could prove to be significant in 2016. In the last year of the current collective bargaining agreement, the tax would have jumped from 17 percent to 30 percent if the club were to exceed the threshold two seasons in a row. The Tigers will save $65.2 million from their 2015 payroll due to expiring contracts, and over $53 million by comparison with their actual net cost. This is not the amount that is available to keep payroll at the same level, however. This brings the Tigers to $104 million for five players on multi year contracts, $6 million for Fielder, and $13.55 million for arbitration-eligible players, brings the total to $123.55 million for 10 players. Rounding out the 25-man roster with players earning the major league minimum would bring that up to $131.2 million. Another 15 players on optional assignment would earn approximately $82,500 each, bringing the 40-man roster payroll up to $132,437,500. Using the Tigers' 2015 Opening Day payroll as a benchmark, which is very close to the luxury tax threshold, the Tigers would have some $40 million to spend in the offseason. If you agree with me that two starting pitchers, two late inning relievers, and a corner outfielder are needed, expect a combination of free agency signings and trades before Opening Day 2016.
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Post by ChrisBrown on Oct 5, 2015 7:39:00 GMT -5
Good riddance to 2015. Time to see what Avila can do as GM.
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Post by mtdman on Oct 6, 2015 3:23:20 GMT -5
He already failed by keeping Asmus
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Post by ChrisBrown on Oct 8, 2015 10:01:13 GMT -5
So hey guys. I'm still trying to get my radio show into proper podcast form, but for now, if you're interested, you can download the first two shows here and here. Some NSFW language, and the transitions from music to talking are really rough...not sure how to fix that. I'm not working the board.
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Post by steve6884 on Oct 8, 2015 21:29:47 GMT -5
So hey guys. I'm still trying to get my radio show into proper podcast form, but for now, if you're interested, you can download the first two shows here and here. Some NSFW language, and the transitions from music to talking are really rough...not sure how to fix that. I'm not working the board. I tried listening to it on my computer but it says I dont have the right player. What do I need?
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Post by ChrisBrown on Oct 12, 2015 7:55:08 GMT -5
So hey guys. I'm still trying to get my radio show into proper podcast form, but for now, if you're interested, you can download the first two shows here and here. Some NSFW language, and the transitions from music to talking are really rough...not sure how to fix that. I'm not working the board. I tried listening to it on my computer but it says I dont have the right player. What do I need? Thanks for the attempt! At this point I think you just need to download the audio and play it whatever media player you have. I'm working to get it on iTunes soon, though, so you may just want to wait for that.
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Post by ChrisBrown on Oct 13, 2015 14:20:17 GMT -5
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Post by UltimateM on Oct 14, 2015 20:05:30 GMT -5
Henning has said that in 2016 the Tigers are all in. If that is the case and they open up the Illitch bank, why in the world would they keep Ausmus. He has not proven he can handle being a manager at the major league level. If they were willing to blow this thing up and sell anyone with market value, then I could see him staying on. The Tigers are taking a very big risk with keeping Ausmus and letting a first year GM make huge calls on free agents. The Tigers are at a crossroads with this particular team. Their stars are all over 30 and make a lot money, this is not the recipe for success.
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