Comments on: links for 2008-04-14 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/04/links-for-2008-04-14/ News, views, and analysis on the Detroit Tigers and baseball Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:32:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: rings http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/04/links-for-2008-04-14/#comment-80151 rings Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:53:18 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/04/links-for-2008-04-14/#comment-80151 Interesting analysis of Clete. From watching him, I've been impressed that he's handled the ball both in and out and hasn't tried to do too much (early power can kill: Shelton, Clevlan), but this is likely because he's long since realized he's not a power hitter. It will be interesting to see if or how he manages to stay consistent - yesterday was ugly, for example (0-4, 4K's). Obviously, no one expects him to hit .300+ (much less .400+) for a season, but with his nice defensive skills, he certainly could be a more attractive platoon-mate for Thames than Mr. Jones appears to be (he looks like the rookie hitter at the moment), particularly if he can start to draw a few walks. Interesting analysis of Clete.
From watching him, I’ve been impressed that he’s handled the ball both in and out and hasn’t tried to do too much (early power can kill: Shelton, Clevlan), but this is likely because he’s long since realized he’s not a power hitter.

It will be interesting to see if or how he manages to stay consistent - yesterday was ugly, for example (0-4, 4K’s). Obviously, no one expects him to hit .300+ (much less .400+) for a season, but with his nice defensive skills, he certainly could be a more attractive platoon-mate for Thames than Mr. Jones appears to be (he looks like the rookie hitter at the moment), particularly if he can start to draw a few walks.

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