Comments on: Jones’n a day late

By: Mark L

Mark L — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 07:34:34 +0000

Not many have commented on this, but if they think Craig Monroe will have any revenge against the Tigers when they play us, they should think again. Honestly, he owes us for stinking so badly and that Leyland continued to trot him out to start in left field when he was so horrible. He ought to show a little honor and stink as badly against us this year as he stunk for us last year.

By: Mike R

Mike R — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 04:23:29 +0000

I agree with Matt’s sentiments on Colon. Still, I’d like to see the Tigers sign a Colon or a Wood for 5-6 million to go along with a more stable type starter

I agree with this, and Matt’s sentiments.

By: Matt in Toledo

Matt in Toledo — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 03:30:30 +0000

Billfer – That would be a great idea. I really hope they take a flier on at least one high risk, high reward guy that will come cheap so they can maybe stumble across this year’s Jeremy Guthrie.

By: billfer

billfer — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 03:25:01 +0000

Joshua -

I agree with Matt’s sentiments on Colon. Still, I’d like to see the Tigers sign a Colon or a Wood for 5-6 million to go along with a more stable type starter.

By: Mike R

Mike R — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 19:22:20 +0000

I don’t think so at all. No one was able to pry him away at the deadline and Jim Bowden is notorious for having HUGE asking prices. Hence why Soriano never got dealt from Washington despite everyone knowing he was going to walk at the end of the year.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 18:06:49 +0000

Odd random thought: Would Jacque Jones and Ryan Raburn be enough to pry Jon Rauch from Washington? Seems like the Nats would want veteran insurance if Wily Mo doesn’t work out in right, and they sure need someone to move Felipe Lopez and his .650 OPS off the roster. With his relatively low salary, I think Jacque Jones’ greatest value may be in flipping him to an outfielder-desperate team in a month or two.

By: Mike R

Mike R — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 06:41:27 +0000

I’m pretty much in line with your thinkings on these deals, billfer.

By: Jeff M

Jeff M — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 05:45:09 +0000

Still, I’ll miss Infante’s salsa at-bat music this season.

Christensen is left handed and 24. The former appears to be his most dominant trait.

This…. This right here is the icing on the cake. You rock, Billfer.

By: greg

greg — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 05:17:25 +0000

Even if Bartolo shows up healthy, he eats too many cheeseburgers and drinks too many milkshakes. If you could sign him for 500k fine, but obviously, that’s not going to happen.

I think Percival is a great idea, that kind of veteran presence in the bullpen would be huge, and if healthy, he can contribute on the mound as well.

By: Matt in Toledo

Matt in Toledo — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 03:00:11 +0000

Dave Cameron at USS Mariner made a very compelling argument for that team picking him up. However, that was because the Ms already have a bunch of league average innings eaters and they can afford to take a risk with their fifth spot as a result. The Tigers don’t currently enjoy that luxury, so I wouldn’t look for a Bartolo signing in their future.

By: Joshua M.

Joshua M. — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 02:46:17 +0000

Billfer, I am just curious because I havent heard a single thing about him but is Bartolo Colon washed up??? Seems like he would be worth taking a shot at as a veteran pitcher especially if we used him as a 4th or 5th starter. Plus if he is supposedly washed up wouldnt he be cheap to sign to a 1 year deal?
And what about Troy Percival as one of the relievers we sign in the bullpen?