Comments on: Tigers make first cuts http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/03/tigers-make-first-cuts/ 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: billfer http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/03/tigers-make-first-cuts/#comment-51917 billfer Sun, 18 Mar 2007 12:11:50 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/03/tigers-make-first-cuts/#comment-51917 Allen - I think that Jurrjens could pitch at either AA or AAA. But as it stands now the AAA rotation looks pretty crowded, but if the Tigers lose Chad Durbin there could be a spot for him. At the same time he's young enough that pitching at AA isn't really holding him back. As for De La Cruz, that will be an interesting one to watch. He had more success as a starter last year, but I'd say its too soon to know if that was because he was starting, or simply because he was pitching better at the time. BTW - sorry it took so long to respond. My spam filter flagged your comment as spam and I just caught it this morning. Allen – I think that Jurrjens could pitch at either AA or AAA. But as it stands now the AAA rotation looks pretty crowded, but if the Tigers lose Chad Durbin there could be a spot for him. At the same time he’s young enough that pitching at AA isn’t really holding him back.

As for De La Cruz, that will be an interesting one to watch. He had more success as a starter last year, but I’d say its too soon to know if that was because he was starting, or simply because he was pitching better at the time.

BTW – sorry it took so long to respond. My spam filter flagged your comment as spam and I just caught it this morning.

]]> By: Brian http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/03/tigers-make-first-cuts/#comment-51784 Brian Tue, 13 Mar 2007 05:46:57 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/03/tigers-make-first-cuts/#comment-51784 All expected cuts. The interesting rumor was De La Cruz to Erie.... I wonder if that means Jair Jurrjens to Toledo? Jair is one of my favorites because of how underrated he is in scouting circles due to old information. All expected cuts. The interesting rumor was De La Cruz to Erie…. I wonder if that means Jair Jurrjens to Toledo? Jair is one of my favorites because of how underrated he is in scouting circles due to old information.

]]> By: Detroit Tigers » Detroit Tigers March 12, 2007 12:35 pm http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/03/tigers-make-first-cuts/#comment-51773 Detroit Tigers » Detroit Tigers March 12, 2007 12:35 pm Mon, 12 Mar 2007 22:25:24 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/03/tigers-make-first-cuts/#comment-51773 [...] Recent Blog Posts Maybin and Miller Rank #3 as Top Prospect Duo According to Baseball America executive editor Jim Callis, the Tigers? OF Cameron Maybin and LHP Andrew Miller (tagged for Lakeland as of today) are the third-best prospect combo in the bigs. Callis assembled the list in response to a …From 'Prison Break's' Wentworth to Sienna, do you know your Millers? b. a lanky Detroit Tigers pitching prospect c. a talk show host d. the drummer for Fall Out Boy 10. This Miller was born on the same day and year (Nov. 3, 1953) as actress Kate Capshaw: a. Wentworth b. Sienna c. Dennis d. Penelope Ann …First Round of Cuts The Tigers made their first 8 cuts of the spring today including most of their top pitching prospects. Pitchers Virgil Vazquez, Jordan Tata and Eulogio DeLaCruz were assigned to Toledo, Kyle Sleeth to Erie and Andrew Miller to Lakeland. …Tigers make first cuts And as expected, Miller will be starting the year in Lakeland and will likely head to Erie when the weather warms up. Advertisement: Get your Detroit Tigers Opening Day tickets on StubHub!LAKELAND, Fla. Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland has been around … Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland has been around long enough to not put too much stock into spring training wins and losses. Clark County GOP enters legal fund debate LAS VEGAS (AP) - The Clark County Republican Party on Saturday came … [...] [...] Recent Blog Posts Maybin and Miller Rank #3 as Top Prospect Duo According to Baseball America executive editor Jim Callis, the Tigers? OF Cameron Maybin and LHP Andrew Miller (tagged for Lakeland as of today) are the third-best prospect combo in the bigs. Callis assembled the list in response to a …From 'Prison Break's' Wentworth to Sienna, do you know your Millers? b. a lanky Detroit Tigers pitching prospect c. a talk show host d. the drummer for Fall Out Boy 10. This Miller was born on the same day and year (Nov. 3, 1953) as actress Kate Capshaw: a. Wentworth b. Sienna c. Dennis d. Penelope Ann …First Round of Cuts The Tigers made their first 8 cuts of the spring today including most of their top pitching prospects. Pitchers Virgil Vazquez, Jordan Tata and Eulogio DeLaCruz were assigned to Toledo, Kyle Sleeth to Erie and Andrew Miller to Lakeland. …Tigers make first cuts And as expected, Miller will be starting the year in Lakeland and will likely head to Erie when the weather warms up. Advertisement: Get your Detroit Tigers Opening Day tickets on StubHub!LAKELAND, Fla. Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland has been around … Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland has been around long enough to not put too much stock into spring training wins and losses. Clark County GOP enters legal fund debate LAS VEGAS (AP) – The Clark County Republican Party on Saturday came … [...]

]]> By: Allen in Ann Arbor http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/03/tigers-make-first-cuts/#comment-51772 Allen in Ann Arbor Mon, 12 Mar 2007 21:51:25 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/03/tigers-make-first-cuts/#comment-51772 I have two questions for discussion or anyone to answer: 1) What level should Jair Jurrjens play at this year (from start to finish) 2) Is De La Cruz a viable option at starter or are they just letting him start to work on more pitches? Will he be the next Zumaya? I have two questions for discussion or anyone to answer:
1) What level should Jair Jurrjens play at this year (from start to finish)
2) Is De La Cruz a viable option at starter or are they just letting him start to work on more pitches? Will he be the next Zumaya?

]]> By: Marshall in DC http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/03/tigers-make-first-cuts/#comment-51769 Marshall in DC Mon, 12 Mar 2007 19:58:58 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/03/tigers-make-first-cuts/#comment-51769 Tim is right - they will let Miller cut his teeth a bit more in the warm weather, move to Erie in a few months, and Possibly be availble later this year if a 6th SP is needed or we have an injury. Ideally - I'd love to see him master Erie and make a run at a starting pitcher in Detroit in '08. Tim is right – they will let Miller cut his teeth a bit more in the warm weather, move to Erie in a few months, and Possibly be availble later this year if a 6th SP is needed or we have an injury. Ideally – I’d love to see him master Erie and make a run at a starting pitcher in Detroit in ’08.

]]> By: Tim D http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/03/tigers-make-first-cuts/#comment-51768 Tim D Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:31:10 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/03/tigers-make-first-cuts/#comment-51768 I assume they want Miller to start in the warm weather. He hasn't pitched in cold much and he only has a few pro innings under his belt. He will likely follow the Verlander path, Lakeland-Erie this year, Detroit next year. No surprises with these moves. What is outstanding is that of the first six pitchers cut, ALL have a shot at a major league career, all have trade value and all could conceivably help in Detroit as soon as this year. And they still have a mess of pitchers battling for positions. I think we see a deal(s) at the end of spring training for middle infield and/or catching depth, possibly a LH hitting OF. I assume they want Miller to start in the warm weather. He hasn’t pitched in cold much and he only has a few pro innings under his belt. He will likely follow the Verlander path, Lakeland-Erie this year, Detroit next year. No surprises with these moves. What is outstanding is that of the first six pitchers cut, ALL have a shot at a major league career, all have trade value and all could conceivably help in Detroit as soon as this year. And they still have a mess of pitchers battling for positions. I think we see a deal(s) at the end of spring training for middle infield and/or catching depth, possibly a LH hitting OF.

]]> By: Eric Jackson http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/03/tigers-make-first-cuts/#comment-51767 Eric Jackson Mon, 12 Mar 2007 16:17:57 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/03/tigers-make-first-cuts/#comment-51767 It's hard for a pitcher to learn and perfect his pitches when he's getting clobbered against better hitters. There is a difference between talent and the level you play today. It’s hard for a pitcher to learn and perfect his pitches when he’s getting clobbered against better hitters. There is a difference between talent and the level you play today.

]]> By: Adam http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/03/tigers-make-first-cuts/#comment-51766 Adam Mon, 12 Mar 2007 16:13:31 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/03/tigers-make-first-cuts/#comment-51766 Uh...because everyone starts in Class A - even Miller Uh…because everyone starts in Class A – even Miller

]]> By: adr http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/03/tigers-make-first-cuts/#comment-51765 adr Mon, 12 Mar 2007 16:04:07 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/03/tigers-make-first-cuts/#comment-51765 Why does Miller go to Lakeland while others thought to be less talented go to Toldeo? Why does Miller go to Lakeland while others thought to be less talented go to Toldeo?

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