Comments on: Inge to return http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/01/inge-to-return/ News, views, and analysis on the Detroit Tigers and baseball Tue, 02 Dec 2008 03:28:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Overseas http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/01/inge-to-return/#comment-76236 Overseas Sun, 03 Feb 2008 11:52:13 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/01/inge-to-return/#comment-76236 I really hope he gets more playing time at third and stick Cabrera in the outfield. He has golden glove numbers defensively and has only to improve on his plate appearances. Cheer up Inge you will be back full time at third base in a year. This should be a wake up to Inge to start hitting the ball to win games. If he puts up the numbers at the plate I see him back at third. I really hope he gets more playing time at third and stick Cabrera in the outfield. He has golden glove numbers defensively and has only to improve on his plate appearances. Cheer up Inge you will be back full time at third base in a year. This should be a wake up to Inge to start hitting the ball to win games. If he puts up the numbers at the plate I see him back at third.

]]> By: Kevin in Austin http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/01/inge-to-return/#comment-76130 Kevin in Austin Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:27:40 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/01/inge-to-return/#comment-76130 I'm really disappointed with what Brandon said. Had he just said one time "I know that I sucked last year" then he could have complained all he wanted to. But man, as I read his comments, I couldn't help but recall all the Ks and ground outs in late inning RS situations. He's an expensive utility player, but I'd rather keep him around than trade him at his current value. I’m really disappointed with what Brandon said. Had he just said one time “I know that I sucked last year” then he could have complained all he wanted to. But man, as I read his comments, I couldn’t help but recall all the Ks and ground outs in late inning RS situations. He’s an expensive utility player, but I’d rather keep him around than trade him at his current value.

]]> By: Walewander http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/01/inge-to-return/#comment-76120 Walewander Wed, 30 Jan 2008 07:08:55 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/01/inge-to-return/#comment-76120 If he can adjust to the role, Brandon has just the right attitude to be a supersub. It may irk people, but Brandon's "everything's going great, I'm gonna kick ass today" is certainly a valuable mindset when you have a bad day and have to wait a few for your next start. I really hope it works out for him here, I love watching him at 3rd, and in 05-06 generally. If he can adjust to the role, Brandon has just the right attitude to be a supersub. It may irk people, but Brandon’s “everything’s going great, I’m gonna kick ass today” is certainly a valuable mindset when you have a bad day and have to wait a few for your next start. I really hope it works out for him here, I love watching him at 3rd, and in 05-06 generally.

]]> By: Dave BW http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/01/inge-to-return/#comment-76100 Dave BW Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:07:23 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/01/inge-to-return/#comment-76100 You're right, Ronnie - I don't believe you. If you could get two million dollars just as easily as one million, it would be ridiculous not to do the former. You’re right, Ronnie - I don’t believe you. If you could get two million dollars just as easily as one million, it would be ridiculous not to do the former.

]]> By: Ronnie DeLaura http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/01/inge-to-return/#comment-76095 Ronnie DeLaura Tue, 29 Jan 2008 20:19:24 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/01/inge-to-return/#comment-76095 Get that bum outta here. Geez, hes getting payed a lot of money to basically ride with the team all the way to a world series championship. He should just be grateful to be a professional athlete and the fact that people look up to him for doing something that he should just love doing. I swear I know a lot of people dont believe me but if I just had the chance to be a pro I would not try to get the most money. I would just want to play. Give me 1 mil a year just to play a game and I would be in heaven. Get that bum outta here. Geez, hes getting payed a lot of money to basically ride with the team all the way to a world series championship. He should just be grateful to be a professional athlete and the fact that people look up to him for doing something that he should just love doing. I swear I know a lot of people dont believe me but if I just had the chance to be a pro I would not try to get the most money. I would just want to play. Give me 1 mil a year just to play a game and I would be in heaven.

]]> By: Chris in Dallas http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/01/inge-to-return/#comment-76089 Chris in Dallas Tue, 29 Jan 2008 15:54:00 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/01/inge-to-return/#comment-76089 Coach: You think the Twins need to upgrade over Nick Punto at 3B? He's like Brooks Robinson and A-Rod rolled into one! OK I'm sorry I couldn't say that with a straight face. Anyway, using Inge as a jack-of-all-trades kind of guy will probably help the team more than having him as an everyday guy hurt. The positives: obviously he plays well above average defense, and he can hit left handed pitching decently enough(.277/.349/.459 for his career). That gives you the option of using him in LF vs. LHP, or maybe even CF on occasion if Granderson continues to struggle against lefties. If Wilson can't get it done, it looks like he's willing to get behind the plate again too. Versatility is good. Coach: You think the Twins need to upgrade over Nick Punto at 3B? He’s like Brooks Robinson and A-Rod rolled into one! OK I’m sorry I couldn’t say that with a straight face.

Anyway, using Inge as a jack-of-all-trades kind of guy will probably help the team more than having him as an everyday guy hurt. The positives: obviously he plays well above average defense, and he can hit left handed pitching decently enough(.277/.349/.459 for his career). That gives you the option of using him in LF vs. LHP, or maybe even CF on occasion if Granderson continues to struggle against lefties. If Wilson can’t get it done, it looks like he’s willing to get behind the plate again too. Versatility is good.

]]> By: Coach Jim http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/01/inge-to-return/#comment-76084 Coach Jim Tue, 29 Jan 2008 14:41:24 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/01/inge-to-return/#comment-76084 Cecil, you're exactly right. Not only would that rob Miggy of 50 or so AB (and the stats they will generate), but it sends the wrong message to a star - you're not good enough. The last thing we want to do is to have a booming bat start questioning his defense; that usually makes things worse. So if a trade is in the wind, who might it be? One of the teams that makes sense is the Twins. They have what we need, relief pitching, and a need for an upgrade at 3B. Cecil, you’re exactly right. Not only would that rob Miggy of 50 or so AB (and the stats they will generate), but it sends the wrong message to a star - you’re not good enough. The last thing we want to do is to have a booming bat start questioning his defense; that usually makes things worse.

So if a trade is in the wind, who might it be? One of the teams that makes sense is the Twins. They have what we need, relief pitching, and a need for an upgrade at 3B.

]]> By: Sideshow Cecil http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/01/inge-to-return/#comment-76083 Sideshow Cecil Tue, 29 Jan 2008 13:52:47 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/01/inge-to-return/#comment-76083 I am glad to see this quote from Leyland in the Freep: "You don't trade for a young, franchise-type player like Cabrera and then take him out for defense," Leyland said." I was slightly worried we were going to pull Cabrera out in the 7th inning every time we had a one-run lead (like Marcus Thames/Sean Casey). It's good that the higher-ups in the organization realize that Miggie is one of the 5 best offensive players in the game and that's kind of valuable. I am glad to see this quote from Leyland in the Freep:

“You don’t trade for a young, franchise-type player like Cabrera and then take him out for defense,” Leyland said.”

I was slightly worried we were going to pull Cabrera out in the 7th inning every time we had a one-run lead (like Marcus Thames/Sean Casey). It’s good that the higher-ups in the organization realize that Miggie is one of the 5 best offensive players in the game and that’s kind of valuable.

]]> By: Dave http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/01/inge-to-return/#comment-76082 Dave Tue, 29 Jan 2008 13:29:27 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/01/inge-to-return/#comment-76082 They added Cruceta. Problem solved! They added Cruceta. Problem solved!

]]> By: Stephen http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/01/inge-to-return/#comment-76074 Stephen Tue, 29 Jan 2008 07:23:40 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/01/inge-to-return/#comment-76074 And slightly off point: I've not been paying as much attention the past month or so, but can someone tell what the Tigers did this offseason to upgrade their greatest weakness, uh, the bullpen? I'm psyched about the guys they added, but that bullpen still looks sucky. And slightly off point: I’ve not been paying as much attention the past month or so, but can someone tell what the Tigers did this offseason to upgrade their greatest weakness, uh, the bullpen? I’m psyched about the guys they added, but that bullpen still looks sucky.

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