Comments on: Gomez is out http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/12/gomez-is-out/ News, views, and analysis on the Detroit Tigers and baseball Tue, 02 Dec 2008 12:38:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Kyle J http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/12/gomez-is-out/#comment-30951 Kyle J Thu, 14 Dec 2006 04:46:36 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/12/gomez-is-out/#comment-30951 Well, we'll always have Oakland, Alex. Well, we’ll always have Oakland, Alex.

]]> By: Cake http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/12/gomez-is-out/#comment-30849 Cake Wed, 13 Dec 2006 21:01:36 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/12/gomez-is-out/#comment-30849 I agree with the previous post in regards to Mesa. I think the Tigers may want Mesa's conditioning program to rub off on some of the younger guys (Zumaya). He will have a positive influence on the bullpen similar to Rogers on the rotation. I agree with the previous post in regards to Mesa. I think the Tigers may want Mesa’s conditioning program to rub off on some of the younger guys (Zumaya). He will have a positive influence on the bullpen similar to Rogers on the rotation.

]]> By: Mark - Chicago http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/12/gomez-is-out/#comment-30842 Mark - Chicago Wed, 13 Dec 2006 20:11:45 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/12/gomez-is-out/#comment-30842 I personally like Gomez as a serviceable bench player: good range and arm, ability to play multiple positions, and occasionally gets a few hits. I do think this is a curious move given that they have a need for a left-hand hitting outfielder. I'm a little surprised that a guy like Preston Larrison didn't get dropped instead. Or better still, Neifi. Kinda makes me think a guy like Omar Infante might be part of a deal somewhere for another lefty OF bat, keeping Neifi and Santiago as reserve infielders. There has to be a dozen team willing to give Omar 500 ABs. Also, I know I am in the minority on this board, but I like the Mesa signing. I thought last year at the deadline that they could use bullpen help, if only as insurance. Mesa adds depth, cost them nothing in terms of prospects or dollars, it's a one-year contract, and he can serve in multiple roles. His numbers (in Colorado, no less) are acceptable for a middle reliever. And with Zumaya's forearm tendinitis problems last year and Rodney's flashes of wildness, you can never have enough quality, experienced arms. That's my $0.02 I personally like Gomez as a serviceable bench player: good range and arm, ability to play multiple positions, and occasionally gets a few hits. I do think this is a curious move given that they have a need for a left-hand hitting outfielder. I’m a little surprised that a guy like Preston Larrison didn’t get dropped instead.

Or better still, Neifi. Kinda makes me think a guy like Omar Infante might be part of a deal somewhere for another lefty OF bat, keeping Neifi and Santiago as reserve infielders. There has to be a dozen team willing to give Omar 500 ABs.

Also, I know I am in the minority on this board, but I like the Mesa signing. I thought last year at the deadline that they could use bullpen help, if only as insurance. Mesa adds depth, cost them nothing in terms of prospects or dollars, it’s a one-year contract, and he can serve in multiple roles. His numbers (in Colorado, no less) are acceptable for a middle reliever. And with Zumaya’s forearm tendinitis problems last year and Rodney’s flashes of wildness, you can never have enough quality, experienced arms.

That’s my $0.02

]]> By: Michael Nystrom http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/12/gomez-is-out/#comment-30836 Michael Nystrom Wed, 13 Dec 2006 19:40:04 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/12/gomez-is-out/#comment-30836 With the glut of Tiger outfielders, small wonder Gomez was overlooked. I can see him signing up with some small market team and hitting lots of homers and extra base hits. While I wish him the very best, I HOPE this does not come back as a haunt! With the glut of Tiger outfielders, small wonder Gomez was overlooked. I can see him signing up with some small market team and hitting lots of homers and extra base hits. While I wish him the very best, I HOPE this does not come back as a haunt!

]]> By: Jim Lyland http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/12/gomez-is-out/#comment-30825 Jim Lyland Wed, 13 Dec 2006 17:07:58 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/12/gomez-is-out/#comment-30825 Dont worry guys, I will take them all the way next year....huah ha ha ha ha!!!! Dont worry guys, I will take them all the way next year….huah ha ha ha ha!!!!

]]> By: Coach Jim http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/12/gomez-is-out/#comment-30824 Coach Jim Wed, 13 Dec 2006 17:00:23 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2006/12/gomez-is-out/#comment-30824 I was always apathetic to Gomez, so no big deal. I'm still shaking my head about getting rid of Logan though. He was flat-out the best defensive outfielder I have ever seen. I was always apathetic to Gomez, so no big deal. I’m still shaking my head about getting rid of Logan though. He was flat-out the best defensive outfielder I have ever seen.

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