Comments on: Willis to DL, Figaro to rotation http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/06/willis-to-dl-figaro-to-rotation/ 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: Jerry the Tiger Fan http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/06/willis-to-dl-figaro-to-rotation/#comment-121567 Jerry the Tiger Fan Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:38:10 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/06/willis-to-dl-figaro-to-rotation/#comment-121567 Why are the Tigers so reluctant to put Miner in the starting rotation? He is serviceable as a fifth starter and has proven that over the last couple of years when he gets the chance to start. We're talking about a fifth starter here, not a top of the rotation spot. I don't understand the reluctance on Leyland's part. Why rush up Figuro (sp?) when you've already got somebody who has proven he can start? Leyland really baffles me at times (I'm assuming that he is advising DD to keep Miner in the bullpen). They could've told Miner after Willis' latest meltdown on Sunday that he was getting the nod, put Willis on the DL Monday morning on the of day, and then called up French to take take Miner's bullpen spot. Why are the Tigers so reluctant to put Miner in the starting rotation? He is serviceable as a fifth starter and has proven that over the last couple of years when he gets the chance to start. We’re talking about a fifth starter here, not a top of the rotation spot. I don’t understand the reluctance on Leyland’s part. Why rush up Figuro (sp?) when you’ve already got somebody who has proven he can start? Leyland really baffles me at times (I’m assuming that he is advising DD to keep Miner in the bullpen). They could’ve told Miner after Willis’ latest meltdown on Sunday that he was getting the nod, put Willis on the DL Monday morning on the of day, and then called up French to take take Miner’s bullpen spot.

]]> By: scotsw http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/06/willis-to-dl-figaro-to-rotation/#comment-121562 scotsw Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:57:58 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/06/willis-to-dl-figaro-to-rotation/#comment-121562 Steve, I'm behind the Dusty call-up as well. The offensive upgrade is HUGE over Sardinha (.250 points of OPS) and he's very good defensively. It will happen at some point this year. He's 25 and would probably start 1 game in 3, not 1 game in 5 as the Pineapple does. It's pretty clear that the workload right now is more than Laird can handle. He's a solid starter, but plays much better with a bit of extra rest. EDIT: There's probably also a lot of value to the club having Sardinha working with the pitchers at AAA. Steve,

I’m behind the Dusty call-up as well. The offensive upgrade is HUGE over Sardinha (.250 points of OPS) and he’s very good defensively. It will happen at some point this year. He’s 25 and would probably start 1 game in 3, not 1 game in 5 as the Pineapple does. It’s pretty clear that the workload right now is more than Laird can handle. He’s a solid starter, but plays much better with a bit of extra rest.

EDIT: There’s probably also a lot of value to the club having Sardinha working with the pitchers at AAA.

]]> By: Coleman http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/06/willis-to-dl-figaro-to-rotation/#comment-121555 Coleman Fri, 19 Jun 2009 08:46:52 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/06/willis-to-dl-figaro-to-rotation/#comment-121555 If my name is Sammy Spanish I've already taken some crash course pitching lessons and I'm on a bus to Toledo because, hey, you never know... If my name is Sammy Spanish I’ve already taken some crash course pitching lessons and I’m on a bus to Toledo because, hey, you never know…

]]> By: Greg in Tampa http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/06/willis-to-dl-figaro-to-rotation/#comment-121553 Greg in Tampa Fri, 19 Jun 2009 07:04:44 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/06/willis-to-dl-figaro-to-rotation/#comment-121553 I'm surprised that they didn't go with Sammy Spanish. I had a feeling that it wouldnt be Miner. Leland has been giving him more important tasks in the pen. He even had Miner ready to try to sweep up Rodney's mess. French has the ML and AAA experience. So I just figured he was the best option. I’m surprised that they didn’t go with Sammy Spanish. I had a feeling that it wouldnt be Miner. Leland has been giving him more important tasks in the pen. He even had Miner ready to try to sweep up Rodney’s mess. French has the
ML and AAA experience. So I just figured he was the best option.

]]> By: Steve In D-Town http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/06/willis-to-dl-figaro-to-rotation/#comment-121527 Steve In D-Town Fri, 19 Jun 2009 02:34:10 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/06/willis-to-dl-figaro-to-rotation/#comment-121527 Brenden I agree and disagree with your statement. You are totally right in that we should take AG to the DL or put him down to the minors. He isn't pitching well, and needs to adjust to hitters as they have adjusted to his pitching this year finally. Miner should be brought into the rotation and Fien, or Dolsi to the bullpen. But however, I must disagree with your notion about the backup catcher. Ryan is going to be our everyday catcher next year or the year after that. We cant rush him to fulfill a backup 1 day outta 5 days catching if he is to be our everyday catcher in a year. He needs seasoning and thus we need to keep him in AAA. Sardinia is awesome defense and his offense is horrible. IDK what to do wit him but bringing up Dusty is not a good idea. Brenden I agree and disagree with your statement.

You are totally right in that we should take AG to the DL or put him down to the minors. He isn’t pitching well, and needs to adjust to hitters as they have adjusted to his pitching this year finally. Miner should be brought into the rotation and Fien, or Dolsi to the bullpen.

But however, I must disagree with your notion about the backup catcher. Ryan is going to be our everyday catcher next year or the year after that. We cant rush him to fulfill a backup 1 day outta 5 days catching if he is to be our everyday catcher in a year. He needs seasoning and thus we need to keep him in AAA. Sardinia is awesome defense and his offense is horrible. IDK what to do wit him but bringing up Dusty is not a good idea.

]]> By: David http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/06/willis-to-dl-figaro-to-rotation/#comment-121464 David Thu, 18 Jun 2009 23:25:30 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/06/willis-to-dl-figaro-to-rotation/#comment-121464 Good move, hope Alfredo is as good as Alfred, or at least as good as advertised. And I hope he doesn't get shelled by the Brew Crew while making his MLB debut - which I will be seeing live! :D Good move, hope Alfredo is as good as Alfred, or at least as good as advertised. And I hope he doesn’t get shelled by the Brew Crew while making his MLB debut – which I will be seeing live! :D

]]> By: Matt http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/06/willis-to-dl-figaro-to-rotation/#comment-121449 Matt Thu, 18 Jun 2009 22:21:00 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/06/willis-to-dl-figaro-to-rotation/#comment-121449 Wow, Magglio benched. I'm shocked but happy that they're making changes. @Brenden: I would agree with you about Gallarraga but considering he is always hot when JV is cold and vice-versa, I'm expecting a great start from him on Friday. Wow, Magglio benched.

I’m shocked but happy that they’re making changes.

@Brenden: I would agree with you about Gallarraga but considering he is always hot when JV is cold and vice-versa, I’m expecting a great start from him on Friday.

]]> By: tigersfan182 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/06/willis-to-dl-figaro-to-rotation/#comment-121448 tigersfan182 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 22:13:48 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/06/willis-to-dl-figaro-to-rotation/#comment-121448 The freep is now reporting Magglio is being removed from the lineup for an indefinite period of time. Major shakeups coming?? The freep is now reporting Magglio is being removed from the lineup for an indefinite period of time. Major shakeups coming??

]]> By: Brenden http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/06/willis-to-dl-figaro-to-rotation/#comment-121445 Brenden Thu, 18 Jun 2009 22:00:28 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/06/willis-to-dl-figaro-to-rotation/#comment-121445 Finally! Change I can believe in! What about the Miner move to the Rotation, I thought that had already happened. Galarraga shouldn't even pitch Friday, if you ask me. Next move, Sardinha down, Ryan up. And, Robertson out, French in. Finally! Change I can believe in! What about the Miner move to the Rotation, I thought that had already happened. Galarraga shouldn’t even pitch Friday, if you ask me.

Next move, Sardinha down, Ryan up.

And, Robertson out, French in.

]]> By: tigersfan182 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/06/willis-to-dl-figaro-to-rotation/#comment-121444 tigersfan182 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:19:47 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/06/willis-to-dl-figaro-to-rotation/#comment-121444 I wonder, if Gallaraga can't pull it together Friday might French might get his spot? I wonder, if Gallaraga can’t pull it together Friday might French might get his spot?

]]> By: RPS http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/06/willis-to-dl-figaro-to-rotation/#comment-121443 RPS Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:11:54 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/06/willis-to-dl-figaro-to-rotation/#comment-121443 Comes as a surprise to me. High ERA, but the WHIP looks nice and I seem to recall Erie's defense being pretty bad. Any reason to think he's more ready to succeed than French, or is he simply the guy who was on the right rest? Comes as a surprise to me. High ERA, but the WHIP looks nice and I seem to recall Erie’s defense being pretty bad. Any reason to think he’s more ready to succeed than French, or is he simply the guy who was on the right rest?

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