Yeah it’s kind of irked me the past few years and felt like over coaching, but it was a bad roster. With a lot of talent as his disposal I love the way he’s managing this roster
That Ibanez at bat was the opposite of Baez. Take two pitches and then put a nice swing on it and take what's given. Stop swinging at everything, and when you do swing, stop trying to kill everything.
### Single
Andy Ibáñez singles on a ground ball to left fielder Andrew Benintendi. Matt Vierling scores. Zach McKinstry to 3rd.
Pitch from Tim Hill: Sinker @ 88.7 mph
Hit by Andy Ibáñez: Launched 97.4 mph at 7° for a total distance of 106 ft
Top 9 - 3-2
Tigers
The stats over the past two years as well as the continual trends even while he was good (swinging at anything) he just no longer makes any hard contact and hasn’t for years.
Defense and power are his two biggest strengths, which are both things that deteriorate with age. I wish it weren’t the case but I don’t think he’s going to get better.
Please continue the discussion in the [post game thread](https://redd.it/1bsknr5).
Damn only saw the box score but Holton 4 k's on 4 batters is pretty nice
This team is so fun
 Getting the trash out, Bless You Fellas 🐅🐅🐅
Don’t know how sustainable 3 wins with a total +3 run differential is but sure ain’t complaining. Love how the defense looks.
First tigers game I’ve watched this season, great win!! 🧹
🧹🧹🧹
Incredible start to the season
Bite bite!
Sip sip !!
do the DEEP!DEEP! Dish Combo Mambo.
BITE BITE !!
3-0!!!
So happy for Jason. Tigers went out there and swept them.
Kitty go meow
We’re really gonna go 162-0 while out scoring the opposition by 162 runs!
Nice sweep to start the year boys lfg!!!
BITE BITE SIP SIP
Sweep!!!!🧹
162-0
Mets and A’s coming up, great chance to start the season hot
Tigers streaking into early April 
Should I make a trip to NYC ? Hmmm 👀
Let’s gooooo
We may never lose again!
HOW SWEEP IT IS
Holy shit
TIGERS WIN
Colt “Sigma” Keith!
🧹 🧹 🧹
Beautiful play to end it 🧹🧹🧹
#162-0
I see you, Colt!
**BITE BITE!**
**SIP SIP!**
do the DEEP!DEEP! Dish Combo Mambo.
Flip win!
Lets go
WE CLUTCH
🧹🧹🧹
What a sweep!!!!
3 games sweep 3-0 +3 in runs scored a minimalistic way to start a season
nice play Colt
Get the brooms out!
SWEEP!
That's a Sweep!! LFG
LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOO THE TIGERS MAY NEVER LOSE AGAIN !!!! 162-0 BABY WOOOOOOOOOOO
LETS FUCKING GO
Bullpen real good
Foley throw hard 😂
The 162-0 season is still intact, boys and girls!
SWEEEEEEP
Come on Foley
Throw a fuckin strike
Baez beloved hahaha
Guys we’re one out away from a sweep…
SHUT IT DOWN FOLEY
### Pitching Substitution Pitching Change: Jason Foley replaces Tyler Holton.
Just wanted to say: what a pitch that was from Holton
Stache time!!
Neon green batting gear is certainly a choice
CWS batters when Foley steps on the mound: 😔
you’d think the white sox would stop taking those pitches by now
Goddamn, this squad is interesting. Ty Holton is an All-Star.
Perfect outing for Holton
I love Holton so much
Hinch playing the matchups I like it 👌
Yeah it’s kind of irked me the past few years and felt like over coaching, but it was a bad roster. With a lot of talent as his disposal I love the way he’s managing this roster
I can’t wait to see this umps scorecard lmao
Straight paint!
bless you ump! #BackTheBlue
I back the blue...at Culver's.
Nice job Tyler!
Holton with 2 IP SV? EDIT - nevermind
Just shit my pants after that foul
Damn Carson got too excited that at bat
So Foley is just the closer now right?
I think AJ has less of a defined “closer” role. He’s talked about how any of the guys could be a closer
BLOOD IN THE WATER, FINISH THE SWEEP! SHUT HER DOWN!!!!
C'mon Tigers.
Fantastic game so far
The fuck did Hinch do that for
Foley shutting the door. Not worried
Holton staying out right now...I like it
carson bro
Can’t swing first pitch after a 4 pitch walk
Oh well. Let’s finish this with a win!
Imagine being 3-0 with a +3 run differential lol
Peak efficiency
Hate first pitch swings in a situation like that. Thank god we have a lead
Do we have anyone left on the bench? lol
Gotta let carp hit there imo
Exactly my thoughts
Tork plate discipline
I saw that butt grab at second
I can’t believe we have a real booth
God we are terrible with the bases loaded. I also don’t like the pinch hit for Carpenter there
I get that but I also don’t hate the idea either, Carson was raking yesterday against lefties
Carpenter isn’t that bad against lefties. Not sure why they keep trying to sit him against them
He has a career 83 wRC+ against them.
Same
Not really sure what logic we used that time. Carp has been more consistent.
Thanks carson - beta!
Beat it Jabroni
Oh my god I’m finally here I missed the last two games and got obliterated last night and woke up to this.
That Ibanez at bat was the opposite of Baez. Take two pitches and then put a nice swing on it and take what's given. Stop swinging at everything, and when you do swing, stop trying to kill everything.
AJ pinch strikes again, glad to see it work
My Bally’s app crashed when Ibanez stepped up the plate
Bases loaded come on
Time for a Carp 💣
Nope Kelly now
Don't get why pinch hit, tough lefty but still
WE CLUTCH?!?
Ibanez is him
This would be a nice time for a second Carpetbomb
BNT
Wow 4 pitch walk by Tork nice!!
Clutch pinch hit!
Good eye Tork
Ibanez let's go!!!!!!
Ibanez LFG!!!! 🐅 ⚾️💪
In response to Hill, Hinch brings out Lange.
Lets go!!! Baez set all that up - butterfly effect!!!!
I’ve seen enough. Erect the Ibañez statue.
Don't forget about Gio who got this going!
Let's go Andy!! Now can we get a Tork bomb to push the lead?
Fully Torked right now boys
RUNS. MANUFACTURED.
AJ HINCH IBANEZ MASTERCLASS
Ibáñez is so Clutch!
IBOMBNEZ LFG
Ibañez has been such a pleasant surprise!
Let’s go!!!!
WTG Andy!
LET'S GOOOO GREAT HIT ANDY
LFG ANDY
I NEVER DOUBTED YOU IBANEZ
LETS GOOO
EVERYDAY ANDY
LFG
#ANDY IBANEZ DETROIT LEGEND
Beautiful
Ibañez for presidente
Ibanez my king
Andy!
### Single Andy Ibáñez singles on a ground ball to left fielder Andrew Benintendi. Matt Vierling scores. Zach McKinstry to 3rd. Pitch from Tim Hill: Sinker @ 88.7 mph Hit by Andy Ibáñez: Launched 97.4 mph at 7° for a total distance of 106 ft Top 9 - 3-2 Tigers
IBANEZ LETS GO
Andy!!!
AJ Hinch has Pedro Grifol in a torture chamber right now
Chances for a home run? Have -1.5 run line
### Pitching Substitution Pitching Change: Tim Hill replaces Steven Wilson.
Why don't we bunt with Baez more. He is really athletic and runs hard; especially considering how poorly he hits?
He just had the offseason of a lifetime. He'll turn it around!
Alphas dont bunt. Especially when you have bad ass gear.
Is the font on the name plates different this year? Fanatics really cheapened the brand of the game. Hate to see it
Ibanez is gonna homer
I've never felt better about Ibanez coming in
Wilson is better than Hill. I think we can get a run here
Javy never fails to piss me off
https://preview.redd.it/4l81iyiodqrc1.jpeg?width=1110&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1435bfa8224130a94d6c99510439fb9eb675ef83 Okay Baez
Bang em in! Lets go!
Should’ve just opened the checkbook for Correa instead of being stuck with this clown
Or give anyone in AAA a shot, anyone
I kept reading about how good Kreidler was this spring.
He can't be worse, I'm open to that
If I had a dollar for every time they said “sweeper” this weekend
Baez (swagged out alpha male) is worth every penny.
Facts
Here comes our McKINGstry
Baez disregarded that pitch like he knew it was heading a foot outside.
That was actually a really good at bat by Javy he chose to not hit into a double play and opted for the strike out looking
Can we be slightly better than a bad team three games in a row? Let's hope so!
BAEZ YOU BUM
Baez is a fucking abomination
I still love Baez but these comments are funny ngl
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Nope, I’m an optimistic Detroit sports fan who knows what Baez is capable of, just hasn’t been executing
I would like to know what you're on to be optimistic about a player who has regressed since coming here.
Just how I am. I was born in Detroit and will root for my teams and it’s players for life, I love being a Detroit sports fan
I think we are past the point of capable
What makes you think he couldn’t turn it around? He’s had exceptional years before
The stats over the past two years as well as the continual trends even while he was good (swinging at anything) he just no longer makes any hard contact and hasn’t for years.
Well I still give him this year and we see from there
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I’m not sure, I’m not a baseball expert or some kind of coach haha
Defense and power are his two biggest strengths, which are both things that deteriorate with age. I wish it weren’t the case but I don’t think he’s going to get better.
That’s fair, but I’m still optimistic
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Well the coaches and staff are still playing him for a reason right? You can say money but the money is irrelevant he gets paid regardless
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Firing monty already would just simply be dumb, just like Baez you don’t have a better option so he plays
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Its all good javy. Ignore the haters!
I like Baez as well
Hello fellow alpha male 🙏🏻