Comments on: Tigers announce 2008 NRI’s

By: Chris in Dallas

Chris in Dallas — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 17:43:31 +0000

Mike Rabelo won the 2007 award for Most Mispronounced Name by opposing broadcasters. I can’t count the number of times he was called “Ray-blow” or “Rah-below”.

Anyway, catching depth is sure to be an issue. Hopefully Inge would embrace donning the tools of ignorance 30-40 times, though that’s not a given. I’m not exactly hyped for the return of Vance Wilson. I just don’t think he’ll be healthy.

What in the heck ever happened with Wilkin Ramirez? This guy used to be very highly regarded but his star has fallen faster than Britney. I liked the scouting reports I’ve read on Clete Thomas. You can never have enough guys named “Clete” in your system if you ask me. I’d hope Sizemore performs well in camp. For some reason I feel a Polanco injury happening, and he’d be a guy who might be able to step in.

By: The Spot Starters

The Spot Starters — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 14:29:57 +0000

It will be interesting to see how some of these catchers do in their at bats. It sure would be nice to have at least one of them put up some solid numbers and call a decent game. With Wilson/Pudge at catcher we could need another Mike Rabelo this season.

By: Jojo Sun Devil

Jojo Sun Devil — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 05:58:44 +0000

This list is interesting: Matt Mantei has a chance so does Timo Perez but the wild card could be Jeff Larish. When I think of Larish I think of Chris Shelton but with more power and more strikeouts. He’s decent defensively so he could be a good back up for first base, if he can cut on those strike outs.

By: Avocado Butters

Avocado Butters — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 03:01:49 +0000

I’m with you on being happy to see James Skelton included in the catching crop.

He was great for West Michigan in 2007. In a park and league that drastically dampen offensive numbers he put up an .850 OPS with 18 steals and good defense.

Hopefully he shows up in Detroit in 2009.

By: Steve in Kzoo

Steve in Kzoo — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 01:53:45 +0000

I believe that Matt Mantei and Mike Hollimon will be the only ones who have a chance to get on the 25 man roster. Mainly though Mantei because of our lack of depth in the Bullpen.

By: Rings

Rings — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:15:55 +0000

Didn’t Matt Joyce play guard for the Lions?

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