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 Tue, 02 Dec 2008 03:02:17 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 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.

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