Comments on: Where should Cabrera play? http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/12/where-should-cabrera-play/ 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/2007/12/where-should-cabrera-play/#comment-75372 The Detroit Tiger Weblog » Blog Archive » Detroit Tigers Weblog 2007 Year in Review Mon, 31 Dec 2007 04:21:06 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/12/where-should-cabrera-play/#comment-75372 [...] Chris: Maybe we could get a decent relief pitcher for Inge, that&#821... [...] [...] Chris: Maybe we could get a decent relief pitcher for Inge, that&#821… [...]

]]> By: Chris http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/12/where-should-cabrera-play/#comment-75343 Chris Sun, 30 Dec 2007 04:59:49 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/12/where-should-cabrera-play/#comment-75343 Maybe we could get a decent relief pitcher for Inge, that's really all we need right now. Rotations good, offense is really good, but the bullpen is still a little shaky. Inge could be a good piece to trade for a reliever. Maybe we could get a decent relief pitcher for Inge, that’s really all we need right now. Rotations good, offense is really good, but the bullpen is still a little shaky. Inge could be a good piece to trade for a reliever.

]]> By: Matt http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/12/where-should-cabrera-play/#comment-75158 Matt Tue, 18 Dec 2007 04:32:51 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/12/where-should-cabrera-play/#comment-75158 Play Miguel in left and play Inge at 3rd. You know that your never going to get a very good average with Inge, he'll usually hit around .250, but he usually will hit for some power. So if he returns to his 2006 form your good. I like Thames/Jones, but Inge is also a very good defensive player, and I also feel that Inge deserves it for being around for so long. Unfortunately, Inge will probably get moved along with Durbin and/or Miner. Play Miguel in left and play Inge at 3rd.
You know that your never going to get a very good average with Inge, he’ll usually hit around .250, but he usually will hit for some power. So if he returns to his 2006 form your good. I like Thames/Jones, but Inge is also a very good defensive player, and I also feel that Inge deserves it for being around for so long.
Unfortunately, Inge will probably get moved along with Durbin and/or Miner.

]]> By: ron http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/12/where-should-cabrera-play/#comment-74966 ron Wed, 12 Dec 2007 06:17:12 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/12/where-should-cabrera-play/#comment-74966 Thanks, Kathy. Thanks, Kathy.

]]> By: Kathy http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/12/where-should-cabrera-play/#comment-74942 Kathy Tue, 11 Dec 2007 20:51:37 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/12/where-should-cabrera-play/#comment-74942 27.4% on Opening Day 2006. Probably more now. 27.4% on Opening Day 2006. Probably more now.

]]> By: ron http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/12/where-should-cabrera-play/#comment-74939 ron Tue, 11 Dec 2007 18:45:43 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/12/where-should-cabrera-play/#comment-74939 The Dodgers and Yankees are responsible for changing the face of baseball. The Yanks for throwing their money around and the Dodgers for providing a lot of free equiptment to young Latin players. I wonder what percentage of players in M.L.B. are foreign born? The Dodgers and Yankees are responsible for changing the face of baseball. The Yanks for throwing their money around and the Dodgers for providing a lot of free equiptment to young Latin players. I wonder what percentage of players in M.L.B. are foreign born?

]]> By: Kathy http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/12/where-should-cabrera-play/#comment-74913 Kathy Tue, 11 Dec 2007 04:12:10 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/12/where-should-cabrera-play/#comment-74913 Very keen observation, Ron. Organized ball is about the only place you'll see kids in the US playing baseball. 20 years ago, my son played ball at the park at the end of the street and about 10 kids played on and off for several summers. In the past 10 years, I've seen only 1 or 2 kids down there with a bat and ball. With both parents working and the dangers of playing outside without supervision, those days are probably gone except in small towns. It saddens me in a way that I really find difficult to elaborate on. It used to be so much fun playing outside all day outside in the summer. But in today's environment, those kids outside are probably gang members. Sad:( Very keen observation, Ron. Organized ball is about the only place you’ll see kids in the US playing baseball. 20 years ago, my son played ball at the park at the end of the street and about 10 kids played on and off for several summers. In the past 10 years, I’ve seen only 1 or 2 kids down there with a bat and ball. With both parents working and the dangers of playing outside without supervision, those days are probably gone except in small towns. It saddens me in a way that I really find difficult to elaborate on. It used to be so much fun playing outside all day outside in the summer. But in today’s environment, those kids outside are probably gang members. Sad:(

]]> By: ron http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/12/where-should-cabrera-play/#comment-74910 ron Tue, 11 Dec 2007 01:47:02 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/12/where-should-cabrera-play/#comment-74910 In general, the parks are empty of neighborhood boys playing pick up baseball games in the summer in America. Organized ball is going great, but the little guys are there at their parents behest a lot of the times. I don't think their is a burning desire to be a baseball player in this country, no matter what your background is. A lot of kids just have too many toys and too many places to go now. The days of spending 8 hours at the park with your buddies playing ball is over. I started noticing this "empty park syndrome" in the early eighties. I believe having Willis and Granderson on the Tigers will not inspire many African-African kids to pick up a glove. As far as white kids go, how many times do you see them throwing a baseball around? In general, the parks are empty of neighborhood boys playing pick up baseball games in the summer in America. Organized ball is going great, but the little guys are there at their parents behest a lot of the times. I don’t think their is a burning desire to be a baseball player in this country, no matter what your background is. A lot of kids just have too many toys and too many places to go now. The days of spending 8 hours at the park with your buddies playing ball is over. I started noticing this “empty park syndrome” in the early eighties. I believe having Willis and Granderson on the Tigers will not inspire many African-African kids to pick up a glove. As far as white kids go, how many times do you see them throwing a baseball around?

]]> By: Mark L http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/12/where-should-cabrera-play/#comment-74879 Mark L Mon, 10 Dec 2007 11:41:52 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/12/where-should-cabrera-play/#comment-74879 Interesting thoughts on how this offseason has/could effect the racial makeup of our team. If DD succeeds in finding a trading partner for Inge, then that leaves most likely only Raburn and Wilson (if indeed Wilson is back) as white American position players. We'll have a lot of Venezuelans and other Latin Americans, and a few key African-Americans in the lineup, and a mostly-white pitching staff. I'm eager to see any ramifications of having two very likable, talented young African-American men on this team (Granderson and Willis) in a city like Detroit. Willis is one of the few African-Americans right now who are quality major league starting pitchers. It certainly couldn't hurt our team to have more boys in Detroit take an interest in baseball. We could find a few more special arms or talented position players from among them. Interesting thoughts on how this offseason has/could effect the racial makeup of our team. If DD succeeds in finding a trading partner for Inge, then that leaves most likely only Raburn and Wilson (if indeed Wilson is back) as white American position players. We’ll have a lot of Venezuelans and other Latin Americans, and a few key African-Americans in the lineup, and a mostly-white pitching staff.
I’m eager to see any ramifications of having two very likable, talented young African-American men on this team (Granderson and Willis) in a city like Detroit. Willis is one of the few African-Americans right now who are quality major league starting pitchers. It certainly couldn’t hurt our team to have more boys in Detroit take an interest in baseball. We could find a few more special arms or talented position players from among them.

]]> By: Mark L http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/12/where-should-cabrera-play/#comment-74878 Mark L Mon, 10 Dec 2007 11:31:01 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/12/where-should-cabrera-play/#comment-74878 I sincerely hope a woman would not choose a name like EZ I sincerely hope a woman would not choose a name like EZ

]]> By: ron http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/12/where-should-cabrera-play/#comment-74871 ron Mon, 10 Dec 2007 05:24:38 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/12/where-should-cabrera-play/#comment-74871 Go Tigers. Go Tigers.

]]> By: David http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/12/where-should-cabrera-play/#comment-74869 David Mon, 10 Dec 2007 04:51:44 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/12/where-should-cabrera-play/#comment-74869 Yep deal Go Tigers! Yep deal

Go Tigers!

]]> By: Adam http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/12/where-should-cabrera-play/#comment-74858 Adam Mon, 10 Dec 2007 03:09:41 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/12/where-should-cabrera-play/#comment-74858 Um. I don't think I have to refer to anyone. We all do it. Um. I don’t think I have to refer to anyone. We all do it.

]]> By: ron http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/12/where-should-cabrera-play/#comment-74857 ron Mon, 10 Dec 2007 02:26:01 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/12/where-should-cabrera-play/#comment-74857 I want the Tigers to win a World Series (with Inge) and I want all the players we have to say that they love playing in Detroit, love the fans especially and will retire as a Tiger. Is that too much to ask for Christmas? I want the Tigers to win a World Series (with Inge) and I want all the players we have to say that they love playing in Detroit, love the fans especially and will retire as a Tiger. Is that too much to ask for Christmas?

]]> By: ez http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/12/where-should-cabrera-play/#comment-74856 ez Mon, 10 Dec 2007 02:21:30 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/12/where-should-cabrera-play/#comment-74856 David, I had a long, sarcastic, and funny retort to your latest. But I pulled back. Let's leave it alone. You said you had no more to say about our debate, and I had said my last. Let's remember we ultimately are rooting for the same thing, though we have passionate differences. I am sure we will mix it up again, but let's wait for Bilfers next well researched post, deal? David,

I had a long, sarcastic, and funny retort to your latest. But I pulled back. Let’s leave it alone.

You said you had no more to say about our debate, and I had said my last.

Let’s remember we ultimately are rooting for the same thing, though we have passionate differences.

I am sure we will mix it up again, but let’s wait for Bilfers next well researched post, deal?

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