WILK !!!

**DaYooperASBDT** · 12-16-2012, 11:59 AM

Hmm, if my former AAT (and former Dirtbag) can step up his game this year - then maybe
Porcello is indeed expendable at this point? I know Rick is a more proven commodity, but
this sounds much better than the "Bonderman's changeup" articles) :-)

Detroit Tigers LHP Adam Wilk's curve straightened out | Detroit Tigers | Detroit Free Press | freep.com

**DaYooperASBDT** · 12-16-2012, 12:00 PM

But when has he ever hit 92 mph, did I miss that game?

**tiger337** · 12-16-2012, 12:29 PM

I love the headline: "Adam Wilk's Curve straightened out" Is that a good thing?

**ben9753** · 12-16-2012, 12:32 PM

Originally Posted by tiger337

I love the headline: "Adam Wilk's Curve straightened out" Is that a good thing?

I found that funny also.

**Nastradamus** · 12-16-2012, 12:35 PM

I don't really buy it, but I'd love it if Wilk could be a solid contributor. With a better out pitch, he could be a solid long reliever at the least. He can come in and throw strikes and be pretty good against lefties especially I think.

We have a lot of bodies for the left handed relief role(s )behind Coke. Downs,Below,Lobstein,Wilk,Crosby, maybe Smyly. Hopefully someone can nail it down.

**Charles Liston** · 12-16-2012, 12:39 PM

Sounds promising. Any news about how Larish is looking at third?

**Gehringer_2** · 12-16-2012, 12:55 PM

Sounds like they would like him to emulate Fister - with the big speed differential off the mediocre fast ball. Of course some feel part of Fister's success with that is tied to how uniquely close to home plate his release point is.

Also a little ironic that the nice pic in the article, which so clearly shows his grip, appears to be of him throwing a change.

**TigersSlappy** · 12-16-2012, 01:05 PM

Originally Posted by Gehringer_2

Also a little ironic that the nice pic in the article, which so clearly shows his grip, appears to be of him throwing a change.

Bonderman worked with him on that this offseason.

**Biff Mayhem** · 12-16-2012, 01:16 PM

Originally Posted by DaYooperASBDT

Hmm, if my former AAT (and former Dirtbag) can step up his game this year - then maybe
Porcello is indeed expendable at this point? I know Rick is a more proven commodity, but
this sounds much better than the "Bonderman's changeup" articles) :-)

Detroit Tigers LHP Adam Wilk's curve straightened out | Detroit Tigers | Detroit Free Press | freep.com

Or maybe someone is playing chess.

**EchO** · 12-16-2012, 01:20 PM

Originally Posted by Biff Mayhem

Or maybe someone is playing chess.

A Porcello, Boesch, Peralta, Wilk mini-blockbuster.

**ErieTigerFan** · 12-16-2012, 03:20 PM

Originally Posted by EchO

A Porcello, Boesch, Peralta, Wilk mini-blockbuster.

Ding ding ding!!

**DaYooperASBDT** · 12-16-2012, 10:15 PM

Originally Posted by Biff Mayhem

Or maybe someone is playing chess.

Yup.

**alwaysthrowheat** · 12-17-2012, 04:45 AM

He needs to start throwing a spit ball or something.

**john doe** · 12-18-2012, 12:15 PM

Originally Posted by Biff Mayhem

Or maybe someone is playing chess.

Spot On. Exactly what I thought when I read the story.

**Motor City Sonics** · 12-18-2012, 06:14 PM

I think the Tigers really believe Drew Smyly is their 5th starter, and not just because he is a lefty, but it doesn't hurt. I also think they believe Casey Crosby is going to be a part of this team in 2013 in some capacity. I don't think Adam Wilk is ever going to be more than a guy that fills in when 2 or 3 guys are hurt.

**drownwithyou** · 12-19-2012, 01:17 PM

@DKnobler Tigers have released Adam Wilk so he can sign with a team in Korea

**zimm** · 12-19-2012, 01:30 PM

wow, not even good enough to go to japan.

**Yoda** · 12-19-2012, 01:31 PM

At least he's going to a place that has enriched beer.

**TStar** · 12-19-2012, 01:48 PM

Tigers' Adam Wilk shipped to Korea | Detroit Tigers | Detroit Free Press | freep.com

Gotta wonder if this is a sign the team won't trade Porcello or Smyly unless it's for a king's ransom. Granted Wilk wasn't a great, but it's not like we are flush in SP depth right now and this moves thins it out even more.....

**Just Some Dude** · 12-19-2012, 03:33 PM

Is this something that Wilk would of had to agree to first? Or is he now forced against his will to go to Korea??

**Nastradamus** · 12-19-2012, 04:29 PM

Nah I think he has to agree for the most part.

**lesgoblu02** · 12-19-2012, 04:39 PM

Pretty sure that's called "Human Trafficking" if he doesn't agree.

**Sven Draconian** · 12-19-2012, 04:45 PM

He could always quit playing baseball if he did not want to go.

**Just Some Dude** · 12-19-2012, 05:19 PM

Originally Posted by Nastradamus

Nah I think he has to agree for the most part.

There is no way I'd play baseball in South Korea. It's to close to North Korea.

**catswithbats** · 12-19-2012, 05:42 PM

Originally Posted by Just Some Dude

There is no way I'd play baseball in South Korea. It's to close to North Korea.

That doesn't make sense.

**TigersSlappy** · 12-19-2012, 05:52 PM

Originally Posted by Just Some Dude

There is no way I'd play baseball in South Korea. It's to close to North Korea.

I've heard it's just south of there.

**Just Some Dude** · 12-19-2012, 06:33 PM

Originally Posted by TigersSlappy

I've heard it's just south of there.

I've heard that too. I also heard that they don't like each other. How can neighbors not get along?

**PuNk42AE** · 12-19-2012, 06:37 PM

Adam Wilk ‏@AdamWilk58

And thank you to all of you for the kind regards today. This is a great experience and will be a ton of fun. Gotta adjust quickly!
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Finally thanks to all the @tigers fan and @mudhens fans. All of you are great. I am really looking forward to this new opportunity. #thanks
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Also want to thank @MudHens and their staff. They work hard everyday and their fans are great. Lots of fun time with the #mudhens
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I want to say thank you to @tigers for the great opportunity they gave me. First class organization and I really enjoyed my time. #tigers

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**Just Some Dude** · 12-19-2012, 07:06 PM

Hopefully it works out for him. I wonder if he has enough money saved up to buy a house in the Gangnam District.

**TigersSlappy** · 12-19-2012, 07:11 PM

Originally Posted by Just Some Dude

I've heard that too. I also heard that they don't like each other. How can neighbors not get along?

I think it's South Korean jealousy over North Korea retaining the "World's Greatest Mourners" title.

**Just Some Dude** · 12-19-2012, 07:24 PM

I think they have a law, mourn or die.

**Yoda** · 12-19-2012, 08:20 PM

Originally Posted by Just Some Dude

I think they have a law, mourn or die.

Indeed they do. It's the most ridiculous thing ever.

**NeedMoreLike84** · 12-19-2012, 08:25 PM

Originally Posted by Just Some Dude

There is no way I'd play baseball in South Korea. It's to close to North Korea.

One of my clients is in South Korea. They don't step foot in each other's countries.

**DaYooperASBDT** · 12-19-2012, 10:58 PM

Wow, didn't see this one coming - my AAT curse has returned.
Best wishes to my favorite Dirtbag.

Tigers release LHP Wilk, heads to Korean team - Yahoo! Sports