Comments on: Thomas odd man out http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/07/thomas-odd-man-out/ News, views, and analysis on the Detroit Tigers and baseball Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:06:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Sean C. in Illinois http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/07/thomas-odd-man-out/#comment-97397 Sean C. in Illinois Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:50:19 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/07/thomas-odd-man-out/#comment-97397 Pudge at C is a lot like Inge at 3B would be. A lineup problem I could live with, a trade-off. But Rodriguez can fetch something in a trade, whereas Inge... not so much. Do the Tigers need Pudge down the stretch, if there is a stretch, that badly? More than something they could get for him as part of a trade? I'm not sure. If this were 2007, I wouldn't even think about it (even if the Tigers were 47-47). But I can't really believe they'll bring Pudge back for 2009. Can you? Pudge at C is a lot like Inge at 3B would be. A lineup problem I could live with, a trade-off. But Rodriguez can fetch something in a trade, whereas Inge… not so much. Do the Tigers need Pudge down the stretch, if there is a stretch, that badly? More than something they could get for him as part of a trade? I’m not sure. If this were 2007, I wouldn’t even think about it (even if the Tigers were 47-47). But I can’t really believe they’ll bring Pudge back for 2009. Can you?

]]> By: Mike R http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/07/thomas-odd-man-out/#comment-97378 Mike R Thu, 17 Jul 2008 03:32:22 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/07/thomas-odd-man-out/#comment-97378 Because Clete would actually get into the game defensively for Thames. Larish may get a pinch hit AB, other than that he's not seeing the field. Because Clete would actually get into the game defensively for Thames. Larish may get a pinch hit AB, other than that he’s not seeing the field.

]]> By: billfer http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/07/thomas-odd-man-out/#comment-97377 billfer Thu, 17 Jul 2008 02:52:23 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/07/thomas-odd-man-out/#comment-97377 I actually see very little issue with Larish versus Thomas. Yeah, Thomas has hit better, but this isn't a long term decision. It's 4 games until a 5th starter is called up. And while there probably isn't a big need for another first baseman, how much need was there for a 6th outfielder? Clete will be back at some point. I actually see very little issue with Larish versus Thomas. Yeah, Thomas has hit better, but this isn’t a long term decision. It’s 4 games until a 5th starter is called up. And while there probably isn’t a big need for another first baseman, how much need was there for a 6th outfielder?

Clete will be back at some point.

]]> By: Kathy http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/07/thomas-odd-man-out/#comment-97373 Kathy Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:08:49 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/07/thomas-odd-man-out/#comment-97373 Oh, Clete, how I'll miss you. Personally, I think it's a mistake. Oh, Clete, how I’ll miss you. Personally, I think it’s a mistake.

]]> By: JoJo Sun Devil http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/07/thomas-odd-man-out/#comment-97372 JoJo Sun Devil Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:02:39 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/07/thomas-odd-man-out/#comment-97372 I agree Larish should have gone down. Shef doesn't have enough in the tank anymore. Thomas should be the every day left fielder and Thames should be the DH. Thomas hits for average, he gets on base a lot, and this Tigers team needs base runners right now. I agree Larish should have gone down.

Shef doesn’t have enough in the tank anymore. Thomas should be the every day left fielder and Thames should be the DH.

Thomas hits for average, he gets on base a lot, and this Tigers team needs base runners right now.

]]> By: Kyle J http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/07/thomas-odd-man-out/#comment-97371 Kyle J Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:54:26 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/07/thomas-odd-man-out/#comment-97371 I agree with cib: Pudge is the least of our problems. He currently ranks 8th in OPS out of 15 major league catches with 250+ PA. And he's played superb defense all year. I agree with cib: Pudge is the least of our problems. He currently ranks 8th in OPS out of 15 major league catches with 250+ PA. And he’s played superb defense all year.

]]> By: Walt at UMN http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/07/thomas-odd-man-out/#comment-97370 Walt at UMN Wed, 16 Jul 2008 22:36:15 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/07/thomas-odd-man-out/#comment-97370 Perhaps Larish is being showcased. He seems to be expendable with Miguel at first. Perhaps Larish is being showcased. He seems to be expendable with Miguel at first.

]]> By: Ken in NJ http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/07/thomas-odd-man-out/#comment-97368 Ken in NJ Wed, 16 Jul 2008 22:14:27 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/07/thomas-odd-man-out/#comment-97368 I think Maggs should bat 3rd the rest of the way with Cabrera clean up. Is this a possibility? The No. 3 spot has pretty much been a black hole this season and Maggs lacks the power for clean up, especially with Cabrera around. I think Maggs should bat 3rd the rest of the way with Cabrera clean up. Is this a possibility? The No. 3 spot has pretty much been a black hole this season and Maggs lacks the power for clean up, especially with Cabrera around.

]]> By: cib http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/07/thomas-odd-man-out/#comment-97366 cib Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:40:40 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/07/thomas-odd-man-out/#comment-97366 I think Pudge is the least of our problems. After this past offseason, I think the best thing that could happen is that DD's phone would be rigged so that he could not longer make calls to or take calls from, the Marlins and the Braves. I think Pudge is the least of our problems.

After this past offseason, I think the best thing that could happen is that DD’s phone would be rigged so that he could not longer make calls to or take calls from, the Marlins and the Braves.

]]> By: West Coast Tiger http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/07/thomas-odd-man-out/#comment-97365 West Coast Tiger Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:28:56 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/07/thomas-odd-man-out/#comment-97365 Pudge He would have nailed at lest 2 maybe 3 of the guys who stole bases last night. His defense is equal to any that we saw last night. His average has come around and I expect hime to have a very good rest of the season. Rotation.......Maybe Larish can pitch. Carlos did the English D prod last night. Pudge

He would have nailed at lest 2 maybe 3 of the guys who stole bases last night. His defense is equal to any that we saw last night. His average has come around and I expect hime to have a very good rest of the season.

Rotation…….Maybe Larish can pitch.

Carlos did the English D prod last night.

]]> By: Sean C. in Illinois http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/07/thomas-odd-man-out/#comment-97364 Sean C. in Illinois Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:27:52 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/07/thomas-odd-man-out/#comment-97364 "any chance that the tigers are trying to package some of their young outfielders for a 5th starter ?" I think they should package FuneralOnATeam (dynamic SS-DH combo) for a #3 starter. “any chance that the tigers are trying to package some of their young outfielders for a 5th starter ?”

I think they should package FuneralOnATeam (dynamic SS-DH combo) for a #3 starter.

]]> By: Sean C. in Illinois http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/07/thomas-odd-man-out/#comment-97363 Sean C. in Illinois Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:25:13 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/07/thomas-odd-man-out/#comment-97363 Zach Miner seems to be doing well in Toledo. 15 K/2 BB, good WHIP and ERA. I have to assume he gets the call, unles he's part of some trade that brings a more established starter to the Tigers. Well, I suppose he could make a coiuple starts and then be traded, too. It'll be interesting to see what Miner can do. Zach Miner seems to be doing well in Toledo. 15 K/2 BB, good WHIP and ERA. I have to assume he gets the call, unles he’s part of some trade that brings a more established starter to the Tigers. Well, I suppose he could make a coiuple starts and then be traded, too.

It’ll be interesting to see what Miner can do.

]]> By: lkfntlanes http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/07/thomas-odd-man-out/#comment-97362 lkfntlanes Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:20:02 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/07/thomas-odd-man-out/#comment-97362 any chance that the tigers are trying to package some of their young outfielders for a 5th starter ? any chance that the tigers are trying to package some of their young outfielders for a 5th starter ?

]]> By: Jerkwheat http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/07/thomas-odd-man-out/#comment-97361 Jerkwheat Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:12:11 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/07/thomas-odd-man-out/#comment-97361 "Ivan Rodriguez to Florida for Mike Rabelo and Eulogio de la Cruz. I like it." Bring back FuneralOnAShip!!! With JV starting on Sunday, the 5th starter isn't needed until next Friday, correct? And probably wouldn't even be needed then since Verlander will be on four days rest at that point... “Ivan Rodriguez to Florida for Mike Rabelo and Eulogio de la Cruz. I like it.”

Bring back FuneralOnAShip!!!

With JV starting on Sunday, the 5th starter isn’t needed until next Friday, correct? And probably wouldn’t even be needed then since Verlander will be on four days rest at that point…

]]> By: Sean C. in Illinois http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/07/thomas-odd-man-out/#comment-97360 Sean C. in Illinois Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:01:06 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2008/07/thomas-odd-man-out/#comment-97360 Ivan Rodriguez to Florida for Mike Rabelo and Eulogio de la Cruz. I like it. Ivan Rodriguez to Florida for Mike Rabelo and Eulogio de la Cruz. I like it.

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