Comments on: What to do about: Sean Casey?

By: Daniel

Daniel — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 03:02:56 +0000

I have to say, that I could not agree with you in 100% regarding What to do about: Sean Casey?, but it’s just my opinion, which could be wrong

By: Bob S.

Bob S. — Wed, 08 Nov 2006 15:15:30 +0000

I think that the bar has been set relatively low by a mediocre bunch of defensive first basemen in the league(I may very well be setting the bar too high by my own tendency to rate Shelton against Norm Cash or Darrell Evans).I would argue that there is a tendency here to overrate Shelton as a defensive first baseman.I’m a little skeptical of the use of numbers to prove the case for a player’s defense at this time and prefer to believe what I see.However,it will continue to be a moot point as long as Shelton hits like he didn’t in the latter part of the season.
I don’t know enough about Dunn to comment on his defense(it’s a shame that I don’t-when I was a kid,my dad would take us down I-75 to see NL games at the old Crosley Field in Cincinnati.Unfortunately,I got out of the habit as I got older).On paper,he looks like an offensive force worth taking a risk on.Additionally,relative to a guy like Bonds,he’s got age on his side plus the obvious lack of baggage.

By: Josuha M.

Josuha M. — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 20:43:01 +0000

You seriously think having 60 some errors on one side of the infield is ok??? With Inge’s range he would make a great SS and for the same reason Guillen would make a great 1st baseman. But without an upgrade at the plate it wouldnt be worth it. And one more thing playing 3rd is a heck of a lot harder than playing SS and I think if Inge keeps the offensive numbers up he would have a better shot at a gold glove at SS because he wouldnt have as many errors

By: Nick

Nick — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:35:53 +0000

The Tigers using Stanley at SS during the WS isn’t quite the same as using Inge as a SS for a full season. Maybe he’s comparable to Guillen as a SS, and maybe Guillen is comparable to Shelton as a 1B and maybe the difference between Ramirez and Inge isn’t that big, but wouldn’t it just be smarter and easier to ask Ramirez to play 1B?

I think you are seriously underrating Shelton as a defensive 1B, and if we get Dunn we definately want him as a DH. He’s a butcher at 1B, and every time the Reds try him at the position they remind themselves why he still plays LF.

By: Slashpyne

Slashpyne — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 05:37:46 +0000

Bilfer,
you mentioned the possibity of Casey being further “slowed by injury” If Casey gets any slower, time will actually run backward as he goes to first base on a hit.

By: Bob S.

Bob S. — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 15:26:58 +0000

Thanks for your uninformed input Jojo,but Inge was DRAFTED(!) as a shortstop/relief pitcher out of Virginia Commonwealth.That’s a college-COLLEGE!!
Maybe before YOUR(!) time,but the Tigers used outfielder Mickey Stanley AT SHORTSTOP(!) in the 1968 World Series.I mean,WORLD SERIES!!Moving Inge to THIRD(!) is an example of the good things that sometimes result when you think outside the BOX!!

By: Jojo SunDevil

Jojo SunDevil — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 14:52:55 +0000

Inge at shortstop? I am curious…when is the last time Inge has played shortstop. In the minors, he was a catcher, and then we he came up with the Tigers he was moved to third base. Which means that he played short stop in…high school. High SCHOOL!!!

Look…the Tigers just came off the World Series, and you want a High School Short Stop!! Well, I heard Dearborn high school has a great short stop right now, maybe we should bring him in.

Inge belongs at third, I am pretty sure playing short in the majors is harder than playing in high school, although I hear that there are some great power hitters in the U.P. in high school.

And unfortunately..its lookin more and more like Barry might be wearing the Tigers colors. I just hope he doesn’t accidentally stick someone with a needle.

By: Joshua M.

Joshua M. — Sun, 05 Nov 2006 00:33:24 +0000

ok I am gong to get blasted but who cares…….ever since I found out Bonds was a free agent I wanted him. Has been??? He had 2 less home runs than our leading home run hitter. Plus with him playing DH not as likely to get injured. Every one is always saying we need a left handed bat well doesnt get much more left handed Bonds. Plus it wasnt like he didnt have a descent batting average to go with the home runs. And I love the idea of Guillen at 1st Placido at 2nd Inge at SS and Rameriz at 3rd with Bonds at DH. Then you sign Carlos Lee and imagine the offense we would have. We would have to say bye to Monroe, but I think we would be better with these other players.

By: Bob S.

Bob S. — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 22:20:15 +0000

No argument about a downgrade at third,but I would guess a wash at short and Shelton/Casey at first are a marginal upgrade from the Hank Greenberg statue.Casey has a good glove if he doesn’t have to move for the ball-Shelton has bad hands and bad feet.Like I’ve said,it’s not a move I favor,but with some time at the position a competent shortstop like Guillen would be among the best defensive first basemen in the league.
Ramirez is among the better hitting third basemen playing-so the question is,would it be a step forward offensively and two back on defense,or vice versa?I’m inclined toward the latter.
I’m also intrigued ever since Dunn’s name was brought up.I’m a big believer in right/left balance in a batting order(thus my lobbying to court Matthews)and Dunn’s power is undeniable the last few years.Short of playing first in a reclining chair,I can’t believe his range is that bad compared to who we had there this year.How much is too much for a guy like him-would Shelton/Thames/Ledezma be an opening bid or a final offer?

By: Ryan S

Ryan S — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 21:59:02 +0000

For all those calling for a new approach to hitting…

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/ne.....;type=lgns