Comments on: Granderson and the Quad-20 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/09/granderson-and-the-quad-20/ 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: The Detroit Tiger Weblog » Blog Archive » Detroit Tigers Weblog 2007 Year in Review http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/09/granderson-and-the-quad-20/#comment-75363 The Detroit Tiger Weblog » Blog Archive » Detroit Tigers Weblog 2007 Year in Review Mon, 31 Dec 2007 04:18:40 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/09/granderson-and-the-quad-20/#comment-75363 [...] Granderson gets his 20th stolen base securing the quad-20. [...] [...] Granderson gets his 20th stolen base securing the quad-20. [...]

]]> By: BobS. http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/09/granderson-and-the-quad-20/#comment-69226 BobS. Mon, 10 Sep 2007 21:27:16 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/09/granderson-and-the-quad-20/#comment-69226 While Granderson's glovework is as good as any center fielder in the league,his arm is more suited to left field than right or center-another reason comparisons to Mays or Kaline,two of the outstanding outfield arms in history,is simply ridiculous. While Granderson’s glovework is as good as any center fielder in the league,his arm is more suited to left field than right or center-another reason comparisons to Mays or Kaline,two of the outstanding outfield arms in history,is simply ridiculous.

]]> By: greg http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/09/granderson-and-the-quad-20/#comment-69218 greg Mon, 10 Sep 2007 18:47:31 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/09/granderson-and-the-quad-20/#comment-69218 Curits' arm should scare people, and in time, it will, he's got a rocket, seriously, he's just inconsistent with his accuracy. That will come in time. If I'm building a dynasty, I take him over any other CF in the league as far as the total package(hitting, fielding, arm strength, speed, etc.) Curits’ arm should scare people, and in time, it will, he’s got a rocket, seriously, he’s just inconsistent with his accuracy. That will come in time. If I’m building a dynasty, I take him over any other CF in the league as far as the total package(hitting, fielding, arm strength, speed, etc.)

]]> By: jim-mt http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/09/granderson-and-the-quad-20/#comment-69215 jim-mt Mon, 10 Sep 2007 17:24:26 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/09/granderson-and-the-quad-20/#comment-69215 He has a gold glove for sure, but his arm doesn't scare anybody-they scored off a short fly ball sometime this weekend. He has a gold glove for sure, but his arm doesn’t scare anybody-they scored off a short fly ball sometime this weekend.

]]> By: Coach Jim http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/09/granderson-and-the-quad-20/#comment-69207 Coach Jim Mon, 10 Sep 2007 15:51:08 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/09/granderson-and-the-quad-20/#comment-69207 Curtis also has an honest chance at a gold glove this year. Its an amazing parallel, but Say Hey also batted over .300 (.333) and won a gold glove in 1957. Just being compared to Willie Mays is an amazing accomplishment. I hope Grandy plays his entire career with the Tigers and is mentioned with the likes of Kaline, Trammell, and Whitaker. Curtis also has an honest chance at a gold glove this year. Its an amazing parallel, but Say Hey also batted over .300 (.333) and won a gold glove in 1957.

Just being compared to Willie Mays is an amazing accomplishment. I hope Grandy plays his entire career with the Tigers and is mentioned with the likes of Kaline, Trammell, and Whitaker.

]]> By: tiff http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/09/granderson-and-the-quad-20/#comment-69205 tiff Mon, 10 Sep 2007 14:48:00 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/09/granderson-and-the-quad-20/#comment-69205 Congrats Grandy! I look forward to following his career for a long, long time. Congrats Grandy! I look forward to following his career for a long, long time.

]]> By: Kathy http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/09/granderson-and-the-quad-20/#comment-69204 Kathy Mon, 10 Sep 2007 14:40:43 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/09/granderson-and-the-quad-20/#comment-69204 Now, can some of you now understand how I likened him to an Al Kaline. No, he'll never have the numbers, but his overall ability which will improve, his humble but outgoing personality and his will to achieve reminds me of an Al Kaline. I wish we had more like him. Now, can some of you now understand how I likened him to an Al Kaline. No, he’ll never have the numbers, but his overall ability which will improve, his humble but outgoing personality and his will to achieve reminds me of an Al Kaline. I wish we had more like him.

]]> By: BobS. http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/09/granderson-and-the-quad-20/#comment-69203 BobS. Mon, 10 Sep 2007 14:10:48 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/09/granderson-and-the-quad-20/#comment-69203 I'm an admitted Granderson basher,solely for his inability to hit LHP and Leyland's stubborness in letting him hurt the offense by staying in the lineup against southpaws,as well the tendency for many Tiger fans to overlook that glaring deficiency in his game and consequently overrate him.It's mind-boggling that he's compiled such impressive numbers without any production at all against lefthanders.At the same time,I too hope he has a long career with this team-he seems to be a character guy who could take a place among the current greats of the game by learning to hit lefthanders.Until then,he's an exceptional platoon player.By the way,if he collects 2 more hits against LHP,he will have a 20-20-20-20-20. I’m an admitted Granderson basher,solely for his inability to hit LHP and Leyland’s stubborness in letting him hurt the offense by staying in the lineup against southpaws,as well the tendency for many Tiger fans to overlook that glaring deficiency in his game and consequently overrate him.It’s mind-boggling that he’s compiled such impressive numbers without any production at all against lefthanders.At the same time,I too hope he has a long career with this team-he seems to be a character guy who could take a place among the current greats of the game by learning to hit lefthanders.Until then,he’s an exceptional platoon player.By the way,if he collects 2 more hits against LHP,he will have a 20-20-20-20-20.

]]> By: Rings http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/09/granderson-and-the-quad-20/#comment-69202 Rings Mon, 10 Sep 2007 12:44:14 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/09/granderson-and-the-quad-20/#comment-69202 ...and Granderson will likely only improve. As mentioned previously, he's the kind of guy that I'd hope would be a lifelong Tiger. …and Granderson will likely only improve.
As mentioned previously, he’s the kind of guy that I’d hope would be a lifelong Tiger.

]]> By: Mike R http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/09/granderson-and-the-quad-20/#comment-69185 Mike R Mon, 10 Sep 2007 05:17:29 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/09/granderson-and-the-quad-20/#comment-69185 I know Magglio is having an MVP season, but honestly, I think now Granderson is the team's MVP. Besides, I've said all along A-Rod is the MVP of the AL and have said so for months. Granderson's having a special season, and the fact that he's hitting sub .160 of LHP or something near there, means he's KILLING RHP. I think his splits take a big step forward next season, similar to Grady Sizemore's this year. Sizemore had been terrible against LHP and now he's hitting them better. Then again, avg vs. LH/RHP is a pretty arbitrary thing to look at. I know Magglio is having an MVP season, but honestly, I think now Granderson is the team’s MVP. Besides, I’ve said all along A-Rod is the MVP of the AL and have said so for months.

Granderson’s having a special season, and the fact that he’s hitting sub .160 of LHP or something near there, means he’s KILLING RHP. I think his splits take a big step forward next season, similar to Grady Sizemore’s this year. Sizemore had been terrible against LHP and now he’s hitting them better. Then again, avg vs. LH/RHP is a pretty arbitrary thing to look at.

]]> By: Jason http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/09/granderson-and-the-quad-20/#comment-69182 Jason Mon, 10 Sep 2007 04:15:50 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/09/granderson-and-the-quad-20/#comment-69182 Granderson's numbers this year are impressive. People may like to bash him, but I think he has been outstanding. Granderson’s numbers this year are impressive. People may like to bash him, but I think he has been outstanding.

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