Comments on: Thames and Bonderman set to rejoin team http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/06/thames-and-bonderman-set-to-rejoin-team/ 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: Chris in Dallas http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/06/thames-and-bonderman-set-to-rejoin-team/#comment-119821 Chris in Dallas Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:56:45 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/06/thames-and-bonderman-set-to-rejoin-team/#comment-119821 He's a good guy to have. I don't think he's a worldbeater as either a starter or reliever, but having the flexibility to do either is valuable. Look at today. Granted he sucked and let Willis' runners in to start out, but he still threw 4 innings and limited the damage after that, which is important in the grand scheme of things. He’s a good guy to have. I don’t think he’s a worldbeater as either a starter or reliever, but having the flexibility to do either is valuable. Look at today. Granted he sucked and let Willis’ runners in to start out, but he still threw 4 innings and limited the damage after that, which is important in the grand scheme of things.

]]> By: Ryan http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/06/thames-and-bonderman-set-to-rejoin-team/#comment-119820 Ryan Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:34:46 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/06/thames-and-bonderman-set-to-rejoin-team/#comment-119820 Look at his numbers AS A STARTER this year and over the last three years. He is good enough to give the team a chance to win like 80% of his starts. I'll definitely take that from a backend starter. This game sucks, so here ya go: 1 ER, 5.2 IP 8 , 3.1 1, 5.0 0, 5.0 0, 6.0 2, 6.0 3, 5.1 1, 6.0 1, 6.0 5, 1.1 0, 7 1, 6.0 5, 6.0 8, 4.1 2, 7.1 4, 6.0 3, 6.0 1, 5.1 Acceptably good for 13 or 14 out of 18 starts over the last three years (and one of the bad was that game in Chicago where Floyd walked like eight guys.). 4.32 ERA. Not a world beater, but plenty good to be a quality fifth starter. He definitely sucks as a reliever and cannot remain in the pen. Start him or trade him. I'm sure the Phillies and Brewers are already scheming to get at him. 1.43 WHIP. Tell me you see Dontrelle getting there. Look at his numbers AS A STARTER this year and over the last three years. He is good enough to give the team a chance to win like 80% of his starts. I’ll definitely take that from a backend starter.

This game sucks, so here ya go:
1 ER, 5.2 IP
8 , 3.1
1, 5.0
0, 5.0
0, 6.0
2, 6.0
3, 5.1
1, 6.0
1, 6.0
5, 1.1
0, 7
1, 6.0
5, 6.0
8, 4.1
2, 7.1
4, 6.0
3, 6.0
1, 5.1

Acceptably good for 13 or 14 out of 18 starts over the last three years (and one of the bad was that game in Chicago where Floyd walked like eight guys.). 4.32 ERA. Not a world beater, but plenty good to be a quality fifth starter.

He definitely sucks as a reliever and cannot remain in the pen. Start him or trade him. I’m sure the Phillies and Brewers are already scheming to get at him.

1.43 WHIP. Tell me you see Dontrelle getting there.

]]> By: T Smith http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/06/thames-and-bonderman-set-to-rejoin-team/#comment-119791 T Smith Thu, 04 Jun 2009 17:56:51 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/06/thames-and-bonderman-set-to-rejoin-team/#comment-119791 For ONCE I'd like to see Miner come in and strand some inheirited runners. WTF. For ONCE I’d like to see Miner come in and strand some inheirited runners. WTF.

]]> By: Brian P http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/06/thames-and-bonderman-set-to-rejoin-team/#comment-119762 Brian P Thu, 04 Jun 2009 17:13:57 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/06/thames-and-bonderman-set-to-rejoin-team/#comment-119762 It's going to be rough if Wakefield keeps getting the high strike. Yikes. I'm obviously in the wrong post. Sorry. It’s going to be rough if Wakefield keeps getting the high strike.

Yikes. I’m obviously in the wrong post. Sorry.

]]> By: Chris in Dallas http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/06/thames-and-bonderman-set-to-rejoin-team/#comment-119759 Chris in Dallas Thu, 04 Jun 2009 17:01:14 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/06/thames-and-bonderman-set-to-rejoin-team/#comment-119759 Well, sample sizes and such. His relief career has featured a 3.72 ERA in 100+ innings. He seems to fall victim to big inning-itis from time to time, but by and large he can gut guys out. At 26 or 27 or whatever the hell he is, I don't think you can write the guy off. Well, sample sizes and such. His relief career has featured a 3.72 ERA in 100+ innings. He seems to fall victim to big inning-itis from time to time, but by and large he can gut guys out. At 26 or 27 or whatever the hell he is, I don’t think you can write the guy off.

]]> By: T Smith http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/06/thames-and-bonderman-set-to-rejoin-team/#comment-119758 T Smith Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:56:35 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/06/thames-and-bonderman-set-to-rejoin-team/#comment-119758 The only thing Zach Miner has going for him right now is his first name. ERA 5.70; 1.87 WHIP The only thing Zach Miner has going for him right now is his first name.

ERA 5.70; 1.87 WHIP

]]> By: Chris in Dallas http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/06/thames-and-bonderman-set-to-rejoin-team/#comment-119757 Chris in Dallas Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:51:05 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/06/thames-and-bonderman-set-to-rejoin-team/#comment-119757 Verlander had a bat in the dugout last night. He's ready to take some hacks! Verlander had a bat in the dugout last night. He’s ready to take some hacks!

]]> By: T Smith http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/06/thames-and-bonderman-set-to-rejoin-team/#comment-119756 T Smith Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:47:57 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/06/thames-and-bonderman-set-to-rejoin-team/#comment-119756 It's actually an interesting idea, unless Willis only makes it through one-and-one-third of an inning, in which case the game gets really interesting every time the pitcher comes to bat... Even JL isn't crazy enough to try it. It’s actually an interesting idea, unless Willis only makes it through one-and-one-third of an inning, in which case the game gets really interesting every time the pitcher comes to bat… Even JL isn’t crazy enough to try it.

]]> By: T Smith http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/06/thames-and-bonderman-set-to-rejoin-team/#comment-119755 T Smith Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:36:54 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/06/thames-and-bonderman-set-to-rejoin-team/#comment-119755 Thames can also spell Cabrera and Raburn can cover Inge if necessary. We are short on left hand bats, which favors Larrish, but I just like Raburn better right now -- and if memory serves, I don't think Raburn has too many more options left. Larrish is pretty one-dimensional at the plate -- with a lot of whiffs lately. Thames can also spell Cabrera and Raburn can cover Inge if necessary. We are short on left hand bats, which favors Larrish, but I just like Raburn better right now — and if memory serves, I don’t think Raburn has too many more options left. Larrish is pretty one-dimensional at the plate — with a lot of whiffs lately.

]]> By: Ryan http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/06/thames-and-bonderman-set-to-rejoin-team/#comment-119754 Ryan Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:08:52 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/06/thames-and-bonderman-set-to-rejoin-team/#comment-119754 I'm sure it'll be Raburn, but could we pleasepleaseplease send down Larish? And Zach Miner is a starter. If the Tigers refuse to use him as such, it's time to trade him. If you look at his numbers as a starter, it's not hard to believe that he has fairly positive trade value, especially to an NL team. He could go a long way towards getting a left fielder to play in front of Anderson's .302/.330/.632. Besides, he is the fourth best starter on the Tigers right now. As if that'll come up. I think a Miner/Thames package has fairly significant value to the right team. I’m sure it’ll be Raburn, but could we pleasepleaseplease send down Larish?

And Zach Miner is a starter. If the Tigers refuse to use him as such, it’s time to trade him. If you look at his numbers as a starter, it’s not hard to believe that he has fairly positive trade value, especially to an NL team. He could go a long way towards getting a left fielder to play in front of Anderson’s .302/.330/.632. Besides, he is the fourth best starter on the Tigers right now. As if that’ll come up. I think a Miner/Thames package has fairly significant value to the right team.

]]> By: jud http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/06/thames-and-bonderman-set-to-rejoin-team/#comment-119753 jud Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:06:54 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/06/thames-and-bonderman-set-to-rejoin-team/#comment-119753 Bondo was in uniform and in the dugout yesterday!.. ..todays suggestion that makes sense but will never happen: Willis was a decent hitter in the National league. Today Maggs DH's for Sardinha and Willis is in the batting order...makes sense to me Bondo was in uniform and in the dugout yesterday!..

..todays suggestion that makes sense but will never happen:

Willis was a decent hitter in the National league. Today Maggs DH’s for Sardinha and Willis is in the batting order…makes sense to me

]]> By: Anthony http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/06/thames-and-bonderman-set-to-rejoin-team/#comment-119752 Anthony Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:41:24 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/06/thames-and-bonderman-set-to-rejoin-team/#comment-119752 I am looking forward to Bondo coming back. We could always use another quality starter and 8 shutout innings in his last start is not too bad. Thames scares me with his strikeout totals but I'm sure he will add a spark to the lineup. I am looking forward to Bondo coming back. We could always use another quality starter and 8 shutout innings in his last start is not too bad. Thames scares me with his strikeout totals but I’m sure he will add a spark to the lineup.

]]> By: Chris Y. http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/06/thames-and-bonderman-set-to-rejoin-team/#comment-119751 Chris Y. Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:35:29 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/06/thames-and-bonderman-set-to-rejoin-team/#comment-119751 It'll probably be Raburn who heads down. Larish bats L and can spell Cabrera or Inge. Plus, we don't need three backup oufielders/DH (i.e. Thomas, Anderson, Thames, Raburn). It’ll probably be Raburn who heads down.

Larish bats L and can spell Cabrera or Inge. Plus, we don’t need three backup oufielders/DH (i.e. Thomas, Anderson, Thames, Raburn).

]]> By: T Smith http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/06/thames-and-bonderman-set-to-rejoin-team/#comment-119748 T Smith Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:00:01 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/06/thames-and-bonderman-set-to-rejoin-team/#comment-119748 So to make room I would say Larrish goes down, and I'm not sure if Miner has any options left (I think he's out) but the way he pitched yesterday he'd certainly be on my list. So to make room I would say Larrish goes down, and I’m not sure if Miner has any options left (I think he’s out) but the way he pitched yesterday he’d certainly be on my list.

]]> By: Chris in Dallas http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/06/thames-and-bonderman-set-to-rejoin-team/#comment-119747 Chris in Dallas Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:41:22 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/06/thames-and-bonderman-set-to-rejoin-team/#comment-119747 Looks like Thames won't be the only one activated over the weekend. Kelvim Escobar and all manner of new elbow ligaments will be toeing the rubber for the Halos. At least Weaver pitched last night so they'll avoid him. He owns the Tigs. http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4229955 And we'll also be seeing a new face in Chicago. http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/06/white-sox-to-dfa-betemit-promote-beckham.html Looks like Thames won’t be the only one activated over the weekend. Kelvim Escobar and all manner of new elbow ligaments will be toeing the rubber for the Halos. At least Weaver pitched last night so they’ll avoid him. He owns the Tigs.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/.....id=4229955

And we’ll also be seeing a new face in Chicago.

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/.....ckham.html

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