I think Vladdy, Bo being Bo, a big bat (via FA or trade), and Horwitz is a good hitting core. If they can get 2 legit bats, even better. Tigers have a bunch of slightly above average hitters looking at their OPS+ and one starting pitcher and they are in the playoffs. There’s definitely a path to contention next year.
Neat little factoid I came across the other day......and at the same time rather depressing because Detroit's still playing and the Jays aren't.
The Jays, aside from Vladdy going beast mode, seemed like a team chock-full of utility players just trying to make a go of it.
Horwitz, Clement, Barger, Wagner, De Los Santos, Loperfido, and let's not forget Davis Schneider having the slumpiest season there ever was.
Who's the everyday 3B next season? How about 2B?
Atkins has his work cut out for him.....but at this point I wouldn't trust him to plan a two-car parade.
Hope he's got a plan.
