Dmitri is suddenly tearing it up now that he's in Toledo. Looks like he'll either have actually gained some trade value or force his way onto the big league club. We'll know by July 25.
mcqfesijiba wrote:Dmitri is suddenly tearing it up now that he's in Toledo. Looks like he'll either have actually gained some trade value or force his way onto the big league club. We'll know by July 25.
Good. The way Shelton seems to be unable to rediscover the strike zone we need someone who could play 1B and hit the ball. Is DY hitting with any power, or is he hitting minor league pitches for singles?
I hope the don't rush him up. I would like him to get more ABs before throwing him to pitchers who have the fastballs, sliders, and curves that made DY look so foolish early this year.
Through yesterday, July 19, DY in 26 ABs is hitting .500/.567/.731 with 3 2B, 1 HR, 5 RBI, and a 4/3 BB/K ratio. All's I can say is where the hell did this come from? Those are good numbers no matter how you look at them. I'm still skeptical as to whether or not he can help (let alone stay healthy), but a performance like that can't be ignored. I wouldn't be surprised if a decision was made on DY before the July 25 deadline at this rate.
moochman wrote:DY was always a good hitter. Maybe now that he is dried out he has found his eye. Bet he gets called up pretty soon.
With Haren going tomorrow night and 2 other righties going Saturday and Sunday it wouldn't suprise me one bit to see Dmitri called up tomorrow. Hell, with the way Dmitri is swinging the stick in Toledo and the way Haren shut down the Tigers in his last start against them I fully expect the Tigers to call DY up and start him at DH tomorrow. Especially with Monroe getting yanked today with a tight hamstring.
Detroit DH Dmitri Young, who has been on the DL since May 22 with a leg strain and personal issues, could be activated as soon as Friday when the Tigers host Oakland. Young's rehabilitation assignment in the minors could extend into next week, but Leyland said "it won't run it's full course." After the game, Leyland would not rule out Young's return Friday, but said a move had not yet been made to bring him back to the team.
moochman wrote:DY was always a good hitter. Maybe now that he is dried out he has found his eye. Bet he gets called up pretty soon.
I hope so, but I also didn't expect his troubles to be put behind him so fast, which is why I was a bit baffled by him suddenly ripping up AAA after struggling in AA not far removed from his legal problems.
Regardless of how well DY is hitting (or isn't), he is still a major injury risk. Still gotta hope for the best now that he's going to be back with the big league club. I'm all for anything that will help the team.
Regardless of how well DY is hitting (or isn't), he is still a major injury risk. Still gotta hope for the best now that he's going to be back with the big league club. I'm all for anything that will help the team.
I agree 100%, whatever helps the team I'm all for.
Like you said DY is always going to be a major injury risk and it would be a huge mistake for the Tigers to count on him as their much needed left hander/offensive help. No matter how good DY swings the stick in his return DD still needs to explore trade options. IF DY manages to keep his stuff together and stays healthy for the rest of the season that's just icing on the cake.
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by mcqfesijiba » Wed Jul 19, 2006 8:44 am 
