Comments on: Inge makes it http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/07/inge-makes-it/ 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/2009/07/inge-makes-it/#comment-123375 Chris in Dallas Sat, 11 Jul 2009 04:48:47 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/07/inge-makes-it/#comment-123375 I'm stoked for the HR derby. I’m stoked for the HR derby.

]]> By: Keith (Mr. X) http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/07/inge-makes-it/#comment-123327 Keith (Mr. X) Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:58:11 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/07/inge-makes-it/#comment-123327 This is a huge win for Detroit. My faith in humanity is restored. lol. This is a huge win for Detroit. My faith in humanity is restored. lol.

]]> By: Andre in Chi http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/07/inge-makes-it/#comment-123324 Andre in Chi Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:47:31 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/07/inge-makes-it/#comment-123324 http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/explaining-win-values-part-three They tend to be weighted about the same, by those who choose to do that kind of thing. http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs.....part-three

They tend to be weighted about the same, by those who choose to do that kind of thing.

]]> By: Ryan P. http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/07/inge-makes-it/#comment-123322 Ryan P. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:24:35 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/07/inge-makes-it/#comment-123322 Ehh...it's a different skillset. My opinion is that 3rd is more difficult than 2nd, but there are certainly differing opinions. Ehh…it’s a different skillset. My opinion is that 3rd is more difficult than 2nd, but there are certainly differing opinions.

]]> By: rings http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/07/inge-makes-it/#comment-123321 rings Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:15:11 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/07/inge-makes-it/#comment-123321 Congrats to Brandon and Tiger fans. I'm sure David is very happy :-) Congrats to Brandon and Tiger fans. I’m sure David is very happy :-)

]]> By: rings http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/07/inge-makes-it/#comment-123320 rings Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:13:59 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/07/inge-makes-it/#comment-123320 Third base is not a "more difficult" position than second. Third base is not a “more difficult” position than second.

]]> By: Coach Jim http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/07/inge-makes-it/#comment-123317 Coach Jim Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:25:25 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/07/inge-makes-it/#comment-123317 I have a hard time endorsing players batting under .270. I also have a hard time with a roster of 33 for one game - 17 would be enough. I am reminded of 1989 when Mike Schmidt was voted a starter batting barely .200 - 2 months after he retired. Of course, I'm the same guy that would kick half the players out of the HOF. So way to go Brandon. I have a hard time endorsing players batting under .270. I also have a hard time with a roster of 33 for one game – 17 would be enough.

I am reminded of 1989 when Mike Schmidt was voted a starter batting barely .200 – 2 months after he retired.

Of course, I’m the same guy that would kick half the players out of the HOF. So way to go Brandon.

]]> By: Coleman http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/07/inge-makes-it/#comment-123316 Coleman Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:27:29 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/07/inge-makes-it/#comment-123316 I have a feeling the local fans might have been more enthusiastic about Kinsler if he hadn't just gone into a slump (2-for-26 in July). I have a feeling the local fans might have been more enthusiastic about Kinsler if he hadn’t just gone into a slump (2-for-26 in July).

]]> By: Coleman http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/07/inge-makes-it/#comment-123315 Coleman Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:22:36 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/07/inge-makes-it/#comment-123315 Since someone is bound to suggest Inge's numbers are inflated from a big April, I figured I might as well throw out the numbers for Inge/Kinsler from May 1 - current. They are almost identical: Inge 12 36 .247 .293 .447 .740 Kinsler 13 34 .226 .301 .440 .741 Since someone is bound to suggest Inge’s numbers are inflated from a big April, I figured I might as well throw out the numbers for Inge/Kinsler from May 1 – current. They are almost identical:

Inge 12 36 .247 .293 .447 .740
Kinsler 13 34 .226 .301 .440 .741

]]> By: Ryan P. http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/07/inge-makes-it/#comment-123314 Ryan P. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:12:17 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/07/inge-makes-it/#comment-123314 Well, clearly the support wasn't wider than Inge's. But Kinsler is definitely a more well-known name. Well, clearly the support wasn’t wider than Inge’s. But Kinsler is definitely a more well-known name.

]]> By: Kevin in Dallas http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/07/inge-makes-it/#comment-123313 Kevin in Dallas Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:56:28 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/07/inge-makes-it/#comment-123313 I don't get the wide support for Kinsler from everyone. Guess the grass is always greener, but the numbers weigh in favor of Inge. Also, I can tell you that the local Dallas media is not surprised that Inge got the nod. Norm Hitzges (probably DFWs most recognized sports voice along with Randy Galloway) recently noted "The right thing happened here." A quick look at the stats: Kinsler: 84/20/54/.250/.328/.494/.822 Inge: 76/19/54/.264/.360/.500/.860 Defensively they are close, but Inge has gotta get the nod with a higher UZR at a tougher position. Don't get me wrong, Kinsler is a fantastic player and I love watching him on the field, but kudos to B Inge. I don’t get the wide support for Kinsler from everyone. Guess the grass is always greener, but the numbers weigh in favor of Inge. Also, I can tell you that the local Dallas media is not surprised that Inge got the nod. Norm Hitzges (probably DFWs most recognized sports voice along with Randy Galloway) recently noted “The right thing happened here.”

A quick look at the stats:
Kinsler: 84/20/54/.250/.328/.494/.822
Inge: 76/19/54/.264/.360/.500/.860

Defensively they are close, but Inge has gotta get the nod with a higher UZR at a tougher position. Don’t get me wrong, Kinsler is a fantastic player and I love watching him on the field, but kudos to B Inge.

]]> By: Ryan P. http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/07/inge-makes-it/#comment-123312 Ryan P. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:25:14 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/07/inge-makes-it/#comment-123312 Holy crap, Inge is actually doing the Derby. "...Inge said Thursday night that he received a call by someone with Major League Baseball asking him his interest in taking part in the Home Run Derby Monday night at Busch Stadium. He had told reporters as far back as last weekend that he would love to do it if he had the chance... "...I'm pretty sure I'm in it," Inge said Thursday evening from a charity function he and teammate Carlos Guillen organized at Comerica Park. "I talked to a guy a minute ago about it. I was excited about it." That will be fun to watch, even if he doesn't do well. I have this feeling that Inge has the potential to hit a bunch though, since he won't be swinging and missing ;) Holy crap, Inge is actually doing the Derby.

“…Inge said Thursday night that he received a call by someone with Major League Baseball asking him his interest in taking part in the Home Run Derby Monday night at Busch Stadium. He had told reporters as far back as last weekend that he would love to do it if he had the chance…

“…I’m pretty sure I’m in it,” Inge said Thursday evening from a charity function he and teammate Carlos Guillen organized at Comerica Park. “I talked to a guy a minute ago about it. I was excited about it.”

That will be fun to watch, even if he doesn’t do well. I have this feeling that Inge has the potential to hit a bunch though, since he won’t be swinging and missing ;)

]]> By: Walewander http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/07/inge-makes-it/#comment-123309 Walewander Fri, 10 Jul 2009 05:25:16 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/07/inge-makes-it/#comment-123309 "After long hours by many many Detroiters and Michiganders" And Ontarians! I voted far more than is dignified for someone my age. Brandon's had a career full of twists and turns, and I'm delighted for him. “After long hours by many many Detroiters and Michiganders”

And Ontarians! I voted far more than is dignified for someone my age. Brandon’s had a career full of twists and turns, and I’m delighted for him.

]]> By: Chris in Nashville http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/07/inge-makes-it/#comment-123308 Chris in Nashville Fri, 10 Jul 2009 04:44:01 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/07/inge-makes-it/#comment-123308 I had a weird feeling from the beginning that Inge would pull this off. Good for him and good for my home away from home. I had a weird feeling from the beginning that Inge would pull this off. Good for him and good for my home away from home.

]]> By: Coleman http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/07/inge-makes-it/#comment-123305 Coleman Fri, 10 Jul 2009 03:38:11 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/07/inge-makes-it/#comment-123305 Fantastic post! I thought Inge had virtually no chance (it didn't help that I had no idea the voting didn't have the same limits as the original voting. I suspect that will change in the future). I think the whole process is a bit silly; however that's the way it's set up, and Detroit fans took the opportunity, ran with it, and got their guy in. Other teams tried the teaming up thing first, but Detroit-Philadelphia seem to have pretty much buried their efforts. Aside from the clever marketing, I don't think it hurt that there is something similar about what the fans in each city like about their guy, a kind of blue-collar synergy, that made Inge and Victorino natural counterparts in some way. Fantastic post!

I thought Inge had virtually no chance (it didn’t help that I had no idea the voting didn’t have the same limits as the original voting. I suspect that will change in the future). I think the whole process is a bit silly; however that’s the way it’s set up, and Detroit fans took the opportunity, ran with it, and got their guy in.

Other teams tried the teaming up thing first, but Detroit-Philadelphia seem to have pretty much buried their efforts. Aside from the clever marketing, I don’t think it hurt that there is something similar about what the fans in each city like about their guy, a kind of blue-collar synergy, that made Inge and Victorino natural counterparts in some way.

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