Comments on: Message to Inge’s BFF http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/01/message-to-inges-bff/ News, views, and analysis on the Detroit Tigers and baseball Thu, 18 Mar 2010 06:06:02 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: billfer http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/01/message-to-inges-bff/#comment-75943 billfer Thu, 24 Jan 2008 02:26:33 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/01/message-to-inges-bff/#comment-75943 Thanks for the report Lauren. I've noticed that the Braves fan event is a multi-day thing. As for the Friday night function, the Tigers do have one similar to what you described but it's for suite holders and sponsors. Thanks for the report Lauren. I’ve noticed that the Braves fan event is a multi-day thing.

As for the Friday night function, the Tigers do have one similar to what you described but it’s for suite holders and sponsors.

]]> By: Lauren http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/01/message-to-inges-bff/#comment-75941 Lauren Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:50:16 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/01/message-to-inges-bff/#comment-75941 TigerFest was pretty good. It was my third year going this year (first year was in '06) I enjoyed myself for the most part. The only adjustments I would have made were to have an extra room for the Photo area (it was in the visiting clubhouse this year, compared to an empty room on the service level last year) and have a player in each room or a player in one room and a coach in the other room. The other adjustment I would have made was to stretch TigerFest from one day to a weekend event, with an event for the Season Ticket and Suite holders (Cocktail party and Meet and Greet) on Friday Night, TigerFest on Saturday, and possibly a TigerFest-type event for Charitable organizations on Sunday TigerFest was pretty good. It was my third year going this year (first year was in ‘06) I enjoyed myself for the most part. The only adjustments I would have made were to have an extra room for the Photo area (it was in the visiting clubhouse this year, compared to an empty room on the service level last year) and have a player in each room or a player in one room and a coach in the other room. The other adjustment I would have made was to stretch TigerFest from one day to a weekend event, with an event for the Season Ticket and Suite holders (Cocktail party and Meet and Greet) on Friday Night, TigerFest on Saturday, and possibly a TigerFest-type event for Charitable organizations on Sunday

]]> By: Mike R http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/01/message-to-inges-bff/#comment-75697 Mike R Tue, 15 Jan 2008 01:16:24 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/01/message-to-inges-bff/#comment-75697 Well, what would be worse then having Inge's salary eating space while he's a backup/utility, is paying more then half of his remaining salary while he's playing in another city. Well, what would be worse then having Inge’s salary eating space while he’s a backup/utility, is paying more then half of his remaining salary while he’s playing in another city.

]]> By: John http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/01/message-to-inges-bff/#comment-75693 John Mon, 14 Jan 2008 22:01:05 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/01/message-to-inges-bff/#comment-75693 I think the main problem with Inge staying (other then the fact that he can't hit) is that he makes way to much to be a backup/utility player. Also, you have to remember that he hasnt caught in what 3-4 years. I don't think it's that easy to switch like that. I would prefer that they dumped him, but they may wait till later in the year when his value may increase. No one wants a good 3rd baseman with limited offensive abilities. I think the main problem with Inge staying (other then the fact that he can’t hit) is that he makes way to much to be a backup/utility player. Also, you have to remember that he hasnt caught in what 3-4 years. I don’t think it’s that easy to switch like that. I would prefer that they dumped him, but they may wait till later in the year when his value may increase. No one wants a good 3rd baseman with limited offensive abilities.

]]> By: Dave T. http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/01/message-to-inges-bff/#comment-75691 Dave T. Mon, 14 Jan 2008 21:28:57 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/01/message-to-inges-bff/#comment-75691 Wasn't Inge a much better hitter when he played 3rd base full time? He hit in the 200's when he was a catcher and btw. 235-287 as a 3rd baseman. Wasn’t Inge a much better hitter when he played 3rd base full time? He hit in the 200’s when he was a catcher and btw. 235-287 as a 3rd baseman.

]]> By: Lauryn http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/01/message-to-inges-bff/#comment-75670 Lauryn Mon, 14 Jan 2008 14:31:18 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/01/message-to-inges-bff/#comment-75670 Tigers Fest was really fun. It was my first time going. It was pretty organized. Like other people said, they should have posted a sign or something stating who and where the players were. People would just stand in line and let people pass them. It was a little annoying. I only got 6 autographs. But I can't really complain, better then nothing. I almost had Maggs, but he switched out right before I got up there. Grrr...lol. I'm going again next year. Tigers Fest was really fun. It was my first time going. It was pretty organized. Like other people said, they should have posted a sign or something stating who and where the players were. People would just stand in line and let people pass them. It was a little annoying. I only got 6 autographs. But I can’t really complain, better then nothing. I almost had Maggs, but he switched out right before I got up there. Grrr…lol. I’m going again next year.

]]> By: Zappatista http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/01/message-to-inges-bff/#comment-75665 Zappatista Mon, 14 Jan 2008 13:34:51 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/01/message-to-inges-bff/#comment-75665 I think that we need INGE. Injuries last year showed us how important it is to have capable back ups. The team needs to rally around him and let him know how much the want him to be there. Mild consolation, I am sure, but it could go a long way....if Pudge, Jones, Thames, (don't say it) Cabrera....have injuries Inge will be huge for this team, not to mention his fandom.... I feel for the guy, as he has lived the Tigers, and want him to be happy, but who wouldn't be if they contributed to a World Series? I think that we need INGE. Injuries last year showed us how important it is to have capable back ups. The team needs to rally around him and let him know how much the want him to be there. Mild consolation, I am sure, but it could go a long way….if Pudge, Jones, Thames, (don’t say it) Cabrera….have injuries Inge will be huge for this team, not to mention his fandom….

I feel for the guy, as he has lived the Tigers, and want him to be happy, but who wouldn’t be if they contributed to a World Series?

]]> By: Bunt Singles: Interesting happenings » Mack Avenue Tigers : A Detroit Tigers Blog http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/01/message-to-inges-bff/#comment-75658 Bunt Singles: Interesting happenings » Mack Avenue Tigers : A Detroit Tigers Blog Mon, 14 Jan 2008 04:49:46 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/01/message-to-inges-bff/#comment-75658 [...] (or out-of-state) blogger is missing out on going to events like that in person. Fortunately, Bilfer blogged about it, and there were some stories in his [...] [...] (or out-of-state) blogger is missing out on going to events like that in person. Fortunately, Bilfer blogged about it, and there were some stories in his [...]

]]> By: billfer http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/01/message-to-inges-bff/#comment-75656 billfer Mon, 14 Jan 2008 03:30:12 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/01/message-to-inges-bff/#comment-75656 The treasure hunt is really the only way to go. The lines are long enough that even if you knew who was signing in a line, they wouldn't be there when you got to the front. Plus it helps to keep the lines balanced - although the quality of Detroit's roster would help to do that on its own now. The treasure hunt is really the only way to go. The lines are long enough that even if you knew who was signing in a line, they wouldn’t be there when you got to the front. Plus it helps to keep the lines balanced – although the quality of Detroit’s roster would help to do that on its own now.

]]> By: Richard http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/01/message-to-inges-bff/#comment-75653 Richard Sun, 13 Jan 2008 22:56:48 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/01/message-to-inges-bff/#comment-75653 I personally love the idea of Inge staying as a catcher, but I'm slightly confused by D.D.'s comment. First, not too many All Stars hit in the low .200s. Second, I was under the impression that Inge was a Gold Glover at the hot corner was is. Today I made my way over to the Tigers Caravan at the Breslin Center. It was an ok time, but I was kind of amazed by Porcello. I knew he was tall, but he is much scrawnier that I imagined. Andy Van Slyke on the hand is a big boy. I personally love the idea of Inge staying as a catcher, but I’m slightly confused by D.D.’s comment. First, not too many All Stars hit in the low .200s. Second, I was under the impression that Inge was a Gold Glover at the hot corner was is.

Today I made my way over to the Tigers Caravan at the Breslin Center. It was an ok time, but I was kind of amazed by Porcello. I knew he was tall, but he is much scrawnier that I imagined. Andy Van Slyke on the hand is a big boy.

]]> By: Helen http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/01/message-to-inges-bff/#comment-75652 Helen Sun, 13 Jan 2008 19:48:58 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/01/message-to-inges-bff/#comment-75652 Tiger fest was great. The comment about the players being listless and uninterested is a little off the mark. Think about it,we all attend thinking we know these guys because we watch them every day of the season. We approach happy because we "know" them, from their side of the table they just have 9,000 strangers coming at them. They are not going to jump up to shake hands. They did a great job, they were very nice, and it was a good day all the way around. You can't please all the people all the time I guess. I thought Edgar, Dontrel and Todd Jones were the nicest, but all the rest of the team I met were nice as well. I came away with a lot of autographs, two photos and a great experience. Thank you Tigers for putting yourselves out there. Tiger fest was great. The comment about the players being listless and uninterested is a little off the mark. Think about it,we all attend thinking we know these guys because we watch them every day of the season. We approach happy because we “know” them, from their side of the table they just have 9,000 strangers coming at them. They are not going to jump up to shake hands. They did a great job, they were very nice, and it was a good day all the way around. You can’t please all the people all the time I guess. I thought Edgar, Dontrel and Todd Jones were the nicest, but all the rest of the team I met were nice as well. I came away with a lot of autographs, two photos and a great experience. Thank you Tigers for putting yourselves out there.

]]> By: Joe Halstead http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/01/message-to-inges-bff/#comment-75651 Joe Halstead Sun, 13 Jan 2008 19:10:52 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/01/message-to-inges-bff/#comment-75651 TigerFest Comments: WHAT WENT WRONG: a. The autograph stations should not have been set up in the self-proclaimed "treasure hunt" fashion. Only through word of mouth did anyone know who was where. This was a problem because the players could complete two 55 minute rotations before you even got to the signing table. The fans should have had more control over whose autographs they sought. b. Most activities were just way too crowded. c. The players/coaches/broadcasters that signed autographs acted as if there wasn't actually a fan asking for the signature, just a paper/ball/whatever to sign. They appeared listless, unfeeling, impersonal and desirous to be somewhere else. While I understand that signing hundreds or thousands of autographs is taxing in many ways, I think that at least the broadcasters (who are supposed to be excellent interpersonal communicators and accustomed to this kind of stress) could have been more personable. WHAT WENT WELL: a. Season ticket sales and services- very flexible and accessible. b. The tours of the field and clubhouse c. The service given by ushers- very courteous, knowledgeable and responsive d. The main stage seminars: the live radio shows and fan Q&As were very entertaining, and made the trip entirely worth it. TigerFest isn't something one should be bummed about missing, but if seeing just two or three players up close makes your day, or if you enjoy live seminars with notables, then it's worth it. I'd go again and simply load up on beer and hot dogs and sit in on the radio shows and fan Q&As, since, as an ardent sports fan, talking sports (or listening to others talk sports) is entertaining. TigerFest Comments:

WHAT WENT WRONG:

a. The autograph stations should not have been set up in the self-proclaimed “treasure hunt” fashion. Only through word of mouth did anyone know who was where. This was a problem because the players could complete two 55 minute rotations before you even got to the signing table.

The fans should have had more control over whose autographs they sought.

b. Most activities were just way too crowded.

c. The players/coaches/broadcasters that signed autographs acted as if there wasn’t actually a fan asking for the signature, just a paper/ball/whatever to sign. They appeared listless, unfeeling, impersonal and desirous to be somewhere else. While I understand that signing hundreds or thousands of autographs is taxing in many ways, I think that at least the broadcasters (who are supposed to be excellent interpersonal communicators and accustomed to this kind of stress) could have been more personable.

WHAT WENT WELL:

a. Season ticket sales and services- very flexible and accessible.

b. The tours of the field and clubhouse

c. The service given by ushers- very courteous, knowledgeable and responsive

d. The main stage seminars: the live radio shows and fan Q&As were very entertaining, and made the trip entirely worth it.

TigerFest isn’t something one should be bummed about missing, but if seeing just two or three players up close makes your day, or if you enjoy live seminars with notables, then it’s worth it. I’d go again and simply load up on beer and hot dogs and sit in on the radio shows and fan Q&As, since, as an ardent sports fan, talking sports (or listening to others talk sports) is entertaining.

]]> By: Kathy http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/01/message-to-inges-bff/#comment-75649 Kathy Sun, 13 Jan 2008 15:34:18 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/01/message-to-inges-bff/#comment-75649 Sorry, I meant priceless for Jim. Sorry, I meant priceless for Jim.

]]> By: Kathy http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/01/message-to-inges-bff/#comment-75648 Kathy Sun, 13 Jan 2008 14:23:02 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/01/message-to-inges-bff/#comment-75648 A priceless pack of cigarettes, Mike. What a good story! The Inge situation makes me feel very uncomfortabe. He'd much rather be traded and it sounds like Leland wants him traded. It sounds to me like they are telling him there isn't a team out there who wants him right now, so play other positions or you won't be playing anywhere but I really believe they want him gone and he wants to be gone. A priceless pack of cigarettes, Mike. What a good story!

The Inge situation makes me feel very uncomfortabe. He’d much rather be traded and it sounds like Leland wants him traded. It sounds to me like they are telling him there isn’t a team out there who wants him right now, so play other positions or you won’t be playing anywhere but I really believe they want him gone and he wants to be gone.

]]> By: Rings http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/01/message-to-inges-bff/#comment-75645 Rings Sun, 13 Jan 2008 07:14:36 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/01/message-to-inges-bff/#comment-75645 By the way...the link is not working to the Dombrowski/Inge article. By the way…the link is not working to the Dombrowski/Inge article.

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