Comments on: Should the Tigers want Koskie? http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2005/12/should-the-tigers-want-koskie/ News, views, and analysis on the Detroit Tigers and baseball Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:06:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Casimir http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2005/12/should-the-tigers-want-koskie/#comment-1505 Casimir Wed, 04 Jan 2006 23:32:49 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2005/12/should-the-tigers-want-koskie/#comment-1505 I like the idea of going after Hinske -- a guy that might have a bit of upside left and would be a good platoon partner vs rightes at 3B. I like the idea of going after Hinske — a guy that might have a bit of upside left and would be a good platoon partner vs rightes at 3B.

]]> By: Tim D http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2005/12/should-the-tigers-want-koskie/#comment-1486 Tim D Sun, 01 Jan 2006 01:05:21 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2005/12/should-the-tigers-want-koskie/#comment-1486 Koskie's career OPS is .825. Inge's best year was .793. I have to think the injuries took their toll on Koskie last year. He would be a definite plus. But paying him $5.5 mil is not a bargain. If Toronto wants to dump him fine, but giving up anything of value would likely end up being counterproductive. The Tigers could move Monroe, but I'd want more than just Koskie because Monroe is both good and cheap. Toronto could use an OF. Thames could take Monroe's job given the ABs. You put 2004 and 2005 at Toledo together and you have numbers that would make Hank Greenberg proud. Not to say Thames would do that in the AL but the guy has really hit a ton. BTW, Hinske hits left also. He's not as good as Koskie defensively and he's making $3 mil himself, but he would likely outhit Inge, he's 28 instead of 32, and he would come cheaper. Koskie’s career OPS is .825. Inge’s best year was .793. I have to think the injuries took their toll on Koskie last year. He would be a definite plus. But paying him $5.5 mil is not a bargain. If Toronto wants to dump him fine, but giving up anything of value would likely end up being counterproductive.

The Tigers could move Monroe, but I’d want more than just Koskie because Monroe is both good and cheap. Toronto could use an OF. Thames could take Monroe’s job given the ABs. You put 2004 and 2005 at Toledo together and you have numbers that would make Hank Greenberg proud. Not to say Thames would do that in the AL but the guy has really hit a ton.

BTW, Hinske hits left also. He’s not as good as Koskie defensively and he’s making $3 mil himself, but he would likely outhit Inge, he’s 28 instead of 32, and he would come cheaper.

]]> By: Dave http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2005/12/should-the-tigers-want-koskie/#comment-1485 Dave Sat, 31 Dec 2005 21:26:05 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2005/12/should-the-tigers-want-koskie/#comment-1485 Chris raises a great question. Acquisitions of Overbay and Glaus make Koskie, Hinske and Hillenbrand expendable. Only Koskie bats left and should not demand great trade value. Hinske and Hillenbrand are younger but both bat right and Hillenbrand, although arbitration eligible, would require too much in trade. My concern is that Koskie may be on the decline and he strikes out even more frequently than Inge, greater than once every 4 ab's. Platooning him with Inge is an interesting thought, but I don't view him as an upgrade. Chris raises a great question. Acquisitions of Overbay and Glaus make Koskie, Hinske and Hillenbrand expendable. Only Koskie bats left and should not demand great trade value. Hinske and Hillenbrand are younger but both bat right and Hillenbrand, although arbitration eligible, would require too much in trade. My concern is that Koskie may be on the decline and he strikes out even more frequently than Inge, greater than once every 4 ab’s. Platooning him with Inge is an interesting thought, but I don’t view him as an upgrade.

]]> By: Steve http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2005/12/should-the-tigers-want-koskie/#comment-1468 Steve Sat, 31 Dec 2005 16:06:15 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2005/12/should-the-tigers-want-koskie/#comment-1468 Interesting idea. It would give us some options we currently do not have. If we can get him with out giving up too much, I would go for it. We have a large park and a need for a big bat. Happy New year to all .............. Interesting idea. It would give us some options we currently do not have. If we can get him with out giving up too much, I would go for it.
We have a large park and a need for a big bat.

Happy New year to all …………..

]]> By: hawk http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2005/12/should-the-tigers-want-koskie/#comment-1445 hawk Sat, 31 Dec 2005 13:42:48 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2005/12/should-the-tigers-want-koskie/#comment-1445 Correct me if I am wrong, but doesn't Toronto also have Hinske and Hillenbrand under contract? I would think Hinske has fallen out of favor a bit but is young enough to turn his career around. I haven't taken the time to check this out, so am not entirely sure of his stats- but think finding a solid 3b, freeing up Inge for super sub duties would be wise. That would include catching 1-2 days a week and perhaps doing away with carrying another catcher. Correct me if I am wrong, but doesn’t Toronto also have Hinske and Hillenbrand under contract? I would think Hinske has fallen out of favor a bit but is young enough to turn his career around. I haven’t taken the time to check this out, so am not entirely sure of his stats- but think finding a solid 3b, freeing up Inge for super sub duties would be wise. That would include catching 1-2 days a week and perhaps doing away with carrying another catcher.

]]> By: Chris http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2005/12/should-the-tigers-want-koskie/#comment-1435 Chris Sat, 31 Dec 2005 06:08:17 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2005/12/should-the-tigers-want-koskie/#comment-1435 Some good points, but I'd take the chance. He is under contract for only 2 more years ( $5.5 / year )and the Tigers could likely get him without giving up much. I think Inge is better suited as a Utility player ( Chone Figgins ) 400 ab's numerous positions. I'm somewhat bias being Canadian, I'd like to see the Tigers with some Canadian flavour. Or as you'd write Flavor. Later Some good points, but I’d take the chance. He is under contract for only 2 more years ( $5.5 / year )and the Tigers could likely get him without giving up much. I think Inge is better suited as a Utility player ( Chone Figgins ) 400 ab’s numerous positions. I’m somewhat bias being Canadian, I’d like to see the Tigers with some Canadian flavour. Or as you’d write Flavor.

Later

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