Comments on: Spring Training Game 1: Mets at Tigers http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/02/spring-training-game-1-mets-at-tigers/ News, views, and analysis on the Detroit Tigers and baseball Sat, 20 Mar 2010 17:11:17 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Ryan http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/02/spring-training-game-1-mets-at-tigers/#comment-76967 Ryan Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:28:26 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/02/spring-training-game-1-mets-at-tigers/#comment-76967 I'm calling the Cy for Felix Hernandez. I think he's finally gonna become what everyone expects. If not Felix, I've got Roy Halladay. I think I would put JV third after those two. If you want a couple dark, dark horses, consider Liriano and Jon Garland. I can't say why, but I think Angel Stadium is the perfect place for him. I don't think Garland will be the AL's best pitcher, but I can concieve of him having a 23-9 year with an ERA around 3.50, and getting the Cy solely for leading in victories by three or four. I’m calling the Cy for Felix Hernandez. I think he’s finally gonna become what everyone expects. If not Felix, I’ve got Roy Halladay. I think I would put JV third after those two. If you want a couple dark, dark horses, consider Liriano and Jon Garland. I can’t say why, but I think Angel Stadium is the perfect place for him. I don’t think Garland will be the AL’s best pitcher, but I can concieve of him having a 23-9 year with an ERA around 3.50, and getting the Cy solely for leading in victories by three or four.

]]> By: Dave BW http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/02/spring-training-game-1-mets-at-tigers/#comment-76965 Dave BW Thu, 28 Feb 2008 20:57:40 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/02/spring-training-game-1-mets-at-tigers/#comment-76965 TWO big pieces of competition are gone -- Haren's in Arizona. I still wouldn't bet on it, though. Too many freak variables at play. TWO big pieces of competition are gone — Haren’s in Arizona. I still wouldn’t bet on it, though. Too many freak variables at play.

]]> By: Eric Cioe http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/02/spring-training-game-1-mets-at-tigers/#comment-76962 Eric Cioe Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:51:49 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/02/spring-training-game-1-mets-at-tigers/#comment-76962 Well Chris, one big piece of competition in the AL just walked out the door. Seems to me the field before the season starts looks like this: Beckett (whose last two years weren't as good as Verlander's last two years), Sabathia (one wonders whether or not pitching 256 total innings this year will have an effect on him), Lackey (who probably had the best year of his life last year and still didn't get recognized for it), maybe Kazmir, maybe Bedard, and maybe Carmona. If Verlander makes 32+ starts next season, I think he'll be in the race in a big way. Well Chris, one big piece of competition in the AL just walked out the door. Seems to me the field before the season starts looks like this: Beckett (whose last two years weren’t as good as Verlander’s last two years), Sabathia (one wonders whether or not pitching 256 total innings this year will have an effect on him), Lackey (who probably had the best year of his life last year and still didn’t get recognized for it), maybe Kazmir, maybe Bedard, and maybe Carmona.

If Verlander makes 32+ starts next season, I think he’ll be in the race in a big way.

]]> By: Chris in Dallas http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/02/spring-training-game-1-mets-at-tigers/#comment-76961 Chris in Dallas Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:32:31 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/02/spring-training-game-1-mets-at-tigers/#comment-76961 I don't think Verlander will win the CY. Can he? Yes. There's so much competition in the AL, though. I'd take the field. I don’t think Verlander will win the CY. Can he? Yes. There’s so much competition in the AL, though. I’d take the field.

]]> By: Keith in IA http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/02/spring-training-game-1-mets-at-tigers/#comment-76956 Keith in IA Thu, 28 Feb 2008 08:21:17 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/02/spring-training-game-1-mets-at-tigers/#comment-76956 Remember this date in November when the awards are being handed out and Mr. Justin Verlander is collecting his first Cy Young Award. Some guy here in Iowa tried to tell me that JB has better stuff than JV. Granted both guys are incredibly talented, but is there anyone here who thinks that Verlander will NOT win the Cy Young this year? Remember this date in November when the awards are being handed out and Mr. Justin Verlander is collecting his first Cy Young Award. Some guy here in Iowa tried to tell me that JB has better stuff than JV. Granted both guys are incredibly talented, but is there anyone here who thinks that Verlander will NOT win the Cy Young this year?

]]> By: Brian P http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/02/spring-training-game-1-mets-at-tigers/#comment-76949 Brian P Thu, 28 Feb 2008 05:20:36 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/02/spring-training-game-1-mets-at-tigers/#comment-76949 You can't learn anything about Bonderman from his first spring training game if he was only throwing fast balls. Presumably, as soon as the Mets hitters picked up on this, they could sit on a fastball in their desired location. Frankly, I'm surprised they didn't score more because of this. The relievers, who aren't totally secured a job like Bonderman, were likely using all of their pitches. You can’t learn anything about Bonderman from his first spring training game if he was only throwing fast balls. Presumably, as soon as the Mets hitters picked up on this, they could sit on a fastball in their desired location. Frankly, I’m surprised they didn’t score more because of this.

The relievers, who aren’t totally secured a job like Bonderman, were likely using all of their pitches.

]]> By: Kathy http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/02/spring-training-game-1-mets-at-tigers/#comment-76948 Kathy Thu, 28 Feb 2008 03:58:25 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/02/spring-training-game-1-mets-at-tigers/#comment-76948 fordfieldrow2, you may have a point there! fordfieldrow2, you may have a point there!

]]> By: fordfieldrow2 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/02/spring-training-game-1-mets-at-tigers/#comment-76947 fordfieldrow2 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 02:07:09 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/02/spring-training-game-1-mets-at-tigers/#comment-76947 Bondo up to his old self. Beware - I hope Mr. D has a backup plan cuz I don't think Bondo can get the job done. fordfieldrow2.blogspot.com Bondo up to his old self. Beware – I hope Mr. D has a backup plan cuz I don’t think Bondo can get the job done.

fordfieldrow2.blogspot.com

]]> By: Dave BW http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/02/spring-training-game-1-mets-at-tigers/#comment-76944 Dave BW Wed, 27 Feb 2008 22:46:09 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/02/spring-training-game-1-mets-at-tigers/#comment-76944 David, you're actually kind of close. Bondo wasn't using his slider today, and I imagine his weak changeup is more like a slow fastball than anything else. Hence the large number of hits and lack of strikeouts. David, you’re actually kind of close. Bondo wasn’t using his slider today, and I imagine his weak changeup is more like a slow fastball than anything else. Hence the large number of hits and lack of strikeouts.

]]> By: Joey the K in Portland OR http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/02/spring-training-game-1-mets-at-tigers/#comment-76943 Joey the K in Portland OR Wed, 27 Feb 2008 21:39:38 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/02/spring-training-game-1-mets-at-tigers/#comment-76943 In Neifi news, the Rox backed out of giving him a minor league contract. Poor little guy. hahaha A great memory from Lakeland last spring was Neifi hitting a patented weak pop-up and Tiger fan screaming 'Neifi, you are HORRIBLE!!!!' Then the fans laughing and cheering. Good times, wish I was there! In Neifi news, the Rox backed out of giving him a minor league contract. Poor little guy. hahaha

A great memory from Lakeland last spring was Neifi hitting a patented weak pop-up and Tiger fan screaming ‘Neifi, you are HORRIBLE!!!!’ Then the fans laughing and cheering. Good times, wish I was there!

]]> By: charlie http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/02/spring-training-game-1-mets-at-tigers/#comment-76942 charlie Wed, 27 Feb 2008 20:54:07 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/02/spring-training-game-1-mets-at-tigers/#comment-76942 the good guys won 4-2. the good guys won 4-2.

]]> By: Chris in Dallas http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/02/spring-training-game-1-mets-at-tigers/#comment-76941 Chris in Dallas Wed, 27 Feb 2008 20:31:52 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/02/spring-training-game-1-mets-at-tigers/#comment-76941 Just thought I'd pass along a tidbit to y'all. Per Jayson Stark's ESPN blog, Sheffield will bat 3rd, Cabrera 5th this season with Ordonez continuing to hit cleanup. Not sure if you guys had seen that yet... http://insider.espn.go.com/espn/blog/index?name=stark_jayson (subscription only) Just thought I’d pass along a tidbit to y’all. Per Jayson Stark’s ESPN blog, Sheffield will bat 3rd, Cabrera 5th this season with Ordonez continuing to hit cleanup. Not sure if you guys had seen that yet…

http://insider.espn.go.com/esp.....ark_jayson

(subscription only)

]]> By: David http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/02/spring-training-game-1-mets-at-tigers/#comment-76940 David Wed, 27 Feb 2008 20:22:32 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/02/spring-training-game-1-mets-at-tigers/#comment-76940 Hmm Inge had a HR yesterday and a RBI and BB today Yet a fielding error in CF Wish I was in Flordia On a side note - anything to take from Bondos shotty start? From what I've seen in past years pitchers are really trying to use their developing pitches Maybe he threw exclusively changeups =P ? Hmm

Inge had a HR yesterday and a RBI and BB today

Yet a fielding error in CF

Wish I was in Flordia

On a side note – anything to take from Bondos shotty start?

From what I’ve seen in past years pitchers are really trying to use their developing pitches

Maybe he threw exclusively changeups =P ?

]]> By: Kevin in Austin http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/02/spring-training-game-1-mets-at-tigers/#comment-76935 Kevin in Austin Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:49:46 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/02/spring-training-game-1-mets-at-tigers/#comment-76935 Ahh, yes you can. Nice. I wonder if it's on XM as well. Ahh, yes you can. Nice. I wonder if it’s on XM as well.

]]> By: Kevin in Austin http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/02/spring-training-game-1-mets-at-tigers/#comment-76934 Kevin in Austin Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:49:29 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/02/spring-training-game-1-mets-at-tigers/#comment-76934 Adam - can you listen? I thought that it didn't start until March 1? Adam – can you listen? I thought that it didn’t start until March 1?

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