Comments on: Game 16: Tigers at Indians

By: William

William — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:48:11 +0000

“the non-postseason graveyards are full of teams that had a terrific offense but not much pitching or D.”

see: Rangers, Texas, ca. 1992-2005

By: David G.

David G. — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:01:03 +0000

Renteria’s arm is brutal. If you notice he basically just varies the arc to the speed of the runner, which is fine, but he absolutely does not have a Reyes gun in reserve, and you can forget about any sort of play being made in the hole. This team needs to start holding the run totals under 5 on a regular basis or it’s gonna be a mediocre summer, the non-postseason graveyards are full of teams that had a terrific offense but not much pitching or D.

By: cib

cib — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:13:22 +0000

West Coast I have been having the same thought with respect to Renteria and the lack of snap on the throws to first. Thought maybe it was my imagination. Mentioned it to the friend with me at the game on Tuesday, in fact.

By: West Coast Tiger

West Coast Tiger — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:51:30 +0000

I have had my questions about aour coaching at third base. I rarely have seen so many miscues; sending guys when we shouldn’t, not sending them when we should. What ever happened to taking out the catcher or the finesse of the slide.

Also, why does every play seem so close at 1st. Even with slow runners. Renteria seem very slow in getting rid of the ball.

By: scotsw

scotsw — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:00:45 +0000

P.S.: I’m extremely worried about Verlander.

I’m also getting close to a “no confidence” vote in Chuck Hernandez. I know he can’t go out there and throw strikes for them, but these guys don’t look ready to pitch.

By: scotsw

scotsw — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:59:00 +0000

Well, there’s lots to talk about…

I’m asking Billfer to start discussion topics a couple times a week. He could get the discussion rolling with a paragraph or so, and then throw it to us. Good to have something to chew on in the a.m. before we get ramped up for the day’s game.

For example, this might be a good time to start a thread on predicting the Tigers’ bullpen makeup on May 1.

Any chance Jordan Tata becomes a useful piece of the puzzle by then? Cruceta?

By: ron

ron — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:57:50 +0000

The team is on pace to give up a thousand runs. Yikes.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:22:46 +0000

I was listening to talk radio the other day and they were rattling off some of the nicknames for the Tigers bullpen.

Propane Grilli
Miner Leaguer
And of course, The Rollercoaster.

At the time I thought that was a bit harsh for Miner, but he has not been very good at all this year and after last night I think he could use some time at AAA.

By: cib

cib — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:29:26 +0000

Does Galarraga have any brothers??

By: William

William — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:17:32 +0000

there is a ton to worry about with our pitching. we are going to score a ton of turns eventually, but our staff has gone from AL best to AL worst in 2 years.

Bonderman and Robertson are mediocre. Rogers is OK. Verlander is struggling, Willis is hurt and our bullpen is a gas can. Not a recipe for success.

By: Chris

Chris — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 06:17:32 +0000

I think the Tigers absolutely cannot use Miner as a mop-up man anymore. Perhaps they need to find a replacement and send him to Toledo to get conditioned to be a spot starter. He has become worthless for anything else for this organization.

By: Jojo Sun Devil

Jojo Sun Devil — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 05:50:30 +0000

I have always been one of Miner’s biggest supporters, but man that kid is really struggling. He may need some minor league practice. We can come back from 5-1, but not from 10-1.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 02:54:16 +0000

Well, that’s it. The skipper just gave an interview while chewing his dinner. Didn’t we just get an apology from him a week or so ago about doing the very same thing? Kinda makes me wonder.

By: Mark in Chicago

Mark in Chicago — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 02:12:29 +0000

I’m not overly concerned about Verlander. He was pretty good opening day and real good until Leyland left him out to dry against the Sox. He definitely has room to improve, but I don’t think it’s that concerning.

Of greater importance is our starters’ inabaility to throw quality strikes and avoid running up pitch counts on a consistent basis (that includes JV).

By: Brian in Tampa

Brian in Tampa — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 02:04:53 +0000

Besides Galarraga the best pitched game was the one Willis got hurt in and the pen pitched most of the game.