Comments on: Doing my part as a cog in the Rick Porcello hype machine http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/04/doing-my-part-as-a-cog-in-the-rick-porcello-hype-machine/ News, views, and analysis on the Detroit Tigers and baseball Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:11:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: The Detroit Tiger Weblog » Blog Archive » Finding a 6th starter http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/04/doing-my-part-as-a-cog-in-the-rick-porcello-hype-machine/#comment-79809 The Detroit Tiger Weblog » Blog Archive » Finding a 6th starter Sat, 12 Apr 2008 03:44:19 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/04/doing-my-part-as-a-cog-in-the-rick-porcello-hype-machine/#comment-79809 [...] the rub. He has two professional starts under his belt. While the scouting reports indicate he probably already is capable of pitching at the big league level the bigger question is should he? I’m inclined to say it would be a bad idea because he needs [...] [...] the rub. He has two professional starts under his belt. While the scouting reports indicate he probably already is capable of pitching at the big league level the bigger question is should he? I’m inclined to say it would be a bad idea because he needs [...]

]]> By: Joey C. http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/04/doing-my-part-as-a-cog-in-the-rick-porcello-hype-machine/#comment-79145 Joey C. Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:02:47 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/04/doing-my-part-as-a-cog-in-the-rick-porcello-hype-machine/#comment-79145 Sure. That's supportable. The point is, if this club were to actually start getting decent starting pitching, and the pen stays as terrible as it's likely to stay, wouldn't they almost be forced to consider it if they truly believed that he could step into that role immediately? The premise is that if they believe a move like that would be the difference between contending and not contending, wouldn't they likely consider it? So, my question isn't would it be the right move. The question is do we start hearing murmurs that the club is thinking about it. Consider. Sure. That’s supportable.

The point is, if this club were to actually start getting decent starting pitching, and the pen stays as terrible as it’s likely to stay, wouldn’t they almost be forced to consider it if they truly believed that he could step into that role immediately? The premise is that if they believe a move like that would be the difference between contending and not contending, wouldn’t they likely consider it?

So, my question isn’t would it be the right move. The question is do we start hearing murmurs that the club is thinking about it.

Consider.

]]> By: Mike R http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/04/doing-my-part-as-a-cog-in-the-rick-porcello-hype-machine/#comment-78822 Mike R Mon, 07 Apr 2008 01:39:55 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/04/doing-my-part-as-a-cog-in-the-rick-porcello-hype-machine/#comment-78822 Porcello to the bullpen this year would be the worst move a baseball team has made with a first round draft pick in the last 25 years. Porcello to the bullpen this year would be the worst move a baseball team has made with a first round draft pick in the last 25 years.

]]> By: Joey C. http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/04/doing-my-part-as-a-cog-in-the-rick-porcello-hype-machine/#comment-78733 Joey C. Sun, 06 Apr 2008 16:55:39 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/04/doing-my-part-as-a-cog-in-the-rick-porcello-hype-machine/#comment-78733 So anyone think the situation on the big-league club gets grim enough that they start thinking Porcello to the pen? So anyone think the situation on the big-league club gets grim enough that they start thinking Porcello to the pen?

]]> By: Shane Temporarily in Toledo http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/04/doing-my-part-as-a-cog-in-the-rick-porcello-hype-machine/#comment-78543 Shane Temporarily in Toledo Sat, 05 Apr 2008 08:45:55 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/04/doing-my-part-as-a-cog-in-the-rick-porcello-hype-machine/#comment-78543 Geez, I keep trying not to get my expectations too high about him, but it is increasingly difficult. I hope Porcello keeps it up. Geez, I keep trying not to get my expectations too high about him, but it is increasingly difficult. I hope Porcello keeps it up.

]]> By: Mike R http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/04/doing-my-part-as-a-cog-in-the-rick-porcello-hype-machine/#comment-78537 Mike R Sat, 05 Apr 2008 05:03:22 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/04/doing-my-part-as-a-cog-in-the-rick-porcello-hype-machine/#comment-78537 Very good news. And great link, billfer. Enjoyable read (to me, at least). Very good news. And great link, billfer. Enjoyable read (to me, at least).

]]> By: Jeff http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/04/doing-my-part-as-a-cog-in-the-rick-porcello-hype-machine/#comment-78530 Jeff Sat, 05 Apr 2008 03:22:16 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/04/doing-my-part-as-a-cog-in-the-rick-porcello-hype-machine/#comment-78530 Just as long as Joe Coleman doesn't teach him that Billy Martin spitball . . . Just as long as Joe Coleman doesn’t teach him that Billy Martin spitball . . .

]]> By: Ryan in Brooklyn http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/04/doing-my-part-as-a-cog-in-the-rick-porcello-hype-machine/#comment-78527 Ryan in Brooklyn Sat, 05 Apr 2008 02:19:19 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/04/doing-my-part-as-a-cog-in-the-rick-porcello-hype-machine/#comment-78527 I was recently talking baseball with some guys at work who saw Porcello pitch a few times in high school. Granted he was facing high school competition, but they said he was amazing. Not only that, but they said he's smart and even-keeled (supposedly had a strict upbringing). Maybe it's the 0-4 start, but I'm starting to get really excited about this kid! I was recently talking baseball with some guys at work who saw Porcello pitch a few times in high school. Granted he was facing high school competition, but they said he was amazing. Not only that, but they said he’s smart and even-keeled (supposedly had a strict upbringing). Maybe it’s the 0-4 start, but I’m starting to get really excited about this kid!

]]> By: Eric Cioe http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/04/doing-my-part-as-a-cog-in-the-rick-porcello-hype-machine/#comment-78526 Eric Cioe Sat, 05 Apr 2008 01:46:28 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/04/doing-my-part-as-a-cog-in-the-rick-porcello-hype-machine/#comment-78526 So based on this stuff, I'm picturing a better version of Bonderman - strikeout pitcher with a good groundball rate. I hope he doesn't sacrifice the first part of that, though, in the name of "efficiency." So based on this stuff, I’m picturing a better version of Bonderman - strikeout pitcher with a good groundball rate. I hope he doesn’t sacrifice the first part of that, though, in the name of “efficiency.”

]]> By: Tbone http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/04/doing-my-part-as-a-cog-in-the-rick-porcello-hype-machine/#comment-78525 Tbone Sat, 05 Apr 2008 01:31:08 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/04/doing-my-part-as-a-cog-in-the-rick-porcello-hype-machine/#comment-78525 All aboard Billfer's Porcello train, choo-choo! The scouting report puts him in the bigs by All Star break 2009. That's still too early in my book but if he keeps improving the clamor to bring him up will only grow. This is a nice start but its just one game. We need to be really careful with this kid. He's the future of the franchise. All aboard Billfer’s Porcello train, choo-choo!

The scouting report puts him in the bigs by All Star break 2009. That’s still too early in my book but if he keeps improving the clamor to bring him up will only grow.

This is a nice start but its just one game. We need to be really careful with this kid. He’s the future of the franchise.

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