Comments on: Clete Thomas called up

By: rings

rings — Tue, 05 May 2009 22:28:01 +0000

While the outfield play has been brutal, save Curtis Granderson, add Everett’s lackluster defense to the list of disappointing glovework.
I still fail to see how he’s better in any way than Ramon Santiago.

By: Mr. X

Mr. X — Tue, 05 May 2009 22:12:24 +0000

Yep, Guillen on 15 game DL. Great move for the Tigers.

By: Chris in Dallas

Chris in Dallas — Tue, 05 May 2009 21:34:44 +0000

Shysterball summed up Greinke’s season the best thus far in today’s edition: “Zack Greinke can’t be bargained with. He can’t be reasoned with. He doesn’t feel pity, or remorse, or fear. And he absolutely will not stop, ever, until you are dead. CG, SHO, 10 K, 0 BB.”

By: Andre in Chi

Andre in Chi — Tue, 05 May 2009 21:17:25 +0000

I’ll preface by saying that I haven’t seen too many of the games this year, most of my following has been via gameaudio – specifically I haven’t seen the two errors you mentioned. Raburn doesn’t strike me as a defensive adjustment, although I don’t know if it was your intention to label him as such. I hear that he’s stunk the place up in that dept of late. Guillen hadn’t been performing anywhere near his norm at the plate, so in his case, we’re definitely “upgrading” in both off/def depts. Taking a look at our last four losses, on thing strikes me: in the combined first 7 innings of all those games, the Tigers plated a grand total of 2 runs. Now, hopefully Anderson and Everett’s defense normalizes, but regardless…this offense has to be more consistent. There’s no reason for this given the top of the Tiger’s order. As far as KC goes…well hopefully Greinke will stop shutting out the league and his ERA will peek out over 1.00 sometime…

By: Ken in Vegas

Ken in Vegas — Tue, 05 May 2009 20:55:56 +0000

Well we continue to trade in offense for defense and the defense continues to underperform. The Anderson and Raburn errors still linger in my mind. It’s early in the season, but we have to stay within a couple games of KC, because they are going to get awesome starting pitching all year. Let’s bust up Blackburn tonight, despite coming off of two good outings. We seem to have had some success against him in the past, especially Ordonez if I am remembering correctly.

By: Chris in Dallas

Chris in Dallas — Tue, 05 May 2009 20:39:09 +0000

I don’t know how they’re going to replace the .200 batting average. Dang. I kid, I kid. Carlos is awesome. Hopefully some time off will get him right. If the Tigs are to contend, they’ll need his bat.

By: Tbone

Tbone — Tue, 05 May 2009 20:27:34 +0000

Just like with Treanor, you could tell something wasn’t quite right with Carlos. He’s been such a solid bat in our lineup these past few seasons, its a big hole to fill.

By: Dave T.

Dave T. — Tue, 05 May 2009 20:18:02 +0000

First WBC related injury for the Tigers?
I know he mostly DH’d but still.

By: Dave T.

Dave T. — Tue, 05 May 2009 20:17:45 +0000

First WBC related injury?
I know he mostly DH’d but still.