Comments on: Game 2009.155: Tigers at White Sox

By: Andre in Chi

Andre in Chi — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:05:53 +0000

Very true. DD is also looking silly for having played up Huff’s positional versatility at the time of the trade. I had serious doubts about him playing any OF, but I thought he’d at least see some time at 3B to spell Inge. OTOH, Huff hasn’t exactly scorched the ball since arriving, and so isn’t forcing Leyland to think too hard about where/when he’ll substitute Huff for Inge.

By: Coleman

Coleman — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:25:39 +0000

Of all the strange stat-inge-tics that Brandon has–I mean Leyland is in a bit of a bind, where as bad as Inge gets there aren’t much better options right now–but still, seeing that Inge is 3rd in the AL in games played…I mean, seriously, that’s absurd.

It’s one thing to stick it out with bad knees; it’s another to be all Cal Ripkenish about it and miss less time than every healthy player in the league. I’m not blaming Inge for this–it’s the manager’s job to rest a guy once in a while

By: D-NICE

D-NICE — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:56:01 +0000

maybe if it wasnt 45 degrees, rainy, and windy…jk…getting ready to head down to the game in a couple…gotta see sparky and the boys!!

By: Keith (Mr. X)

Keith (Mr. X) — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:42:49 +0000

The biggest games of the season are here and now. We need to cherish these moments.

By: David

David — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 02:26:04 +0000

I’d rather see Raburn start over Thames.

Inge has looked probably close to the worst I’ve seen him – there is nowhere to go but up.

By: Mark@HOU

Mark@HOU — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:53:41 +0000

I don’t think the market will be that good for him. The only big market team to waste money on a closer will be the Cubs. They have Jose Valverde written all over them.

Florida is an option but will they spend the the money?

By: mark_in_gr

mark_in_gr — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:45:40 +0000

Start Raburn at 3rd and Magglio in RF EVERY GAME against MN and just gauge the results. I will take Raburn’s hot bat over the occasional Inge flash of leather right now.

By: mark_in_gr

mark_in_gr — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:37:50 +0000

Wow, I knew the market for closers was questionable, but I didn’t think it was THAT bad. When you look at Rodney, he doesn’t instill confidence because it’s evident he doesn’t have confidence in himself. Compared to Nathan, Rivera, Papelbon or Thornton, he looks lackluster at best. It really is amazing that this guy has the record he has coupled with his skill and composure.

By: Adam

Adam — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 22:52:30 +0000

I kind of agree. Just looks completely lost.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 22:23:33 +0000

Totally, totally, totally agree! Wasn’t able to watch the game or see the lineup…..which would have ticked me off big time. Maggs is the man. Let him start the game, at least.

By: Mark in Chicago

Mark in Chicago — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 22:06:47 +0000

At some point Brandon needs to recognize that pitchers only throw him breaking stuff. If he wants to call that being pitched like he’s Babe Ruth, fine, but Babe made an adjustment. I have yet to see Inge do that.

By: T Smith

T Smith — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 22:02:45 +0000

Agree 100%. (It was ball four, by a lot btw).

By: T Smith

T Smith — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 22:00:59 +0000

It’s gonna take more than one clutch hit before I jump on that wagon.

The problem is the middle of the order is consistently setting the table for the 700 club. Brandon Inge left 12 men on base and 6 in scoring position in this series. As we all know, without advancing one of them. That ain’t gonna cut it.

By: Mike in CT

Mike in CT — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 21:59:28 +0000

This is nit picking at this point, but in the bottom of the eighth when it was still a two-run game, Thomas has a 3-1 count vs. Pena. Why not make him throw a strike right there, especially with the Big Man on deck? Does Leyland/Lamont/McClendon have a TAKE sign? Is it possible?

And to echo the sentiments, today was ripe for an Inge day off.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 21:44:41 +0000

He’s going to be a free agent and the season he has had will probably command a multi year & $$ deal that the Tigers won’t be able/willing to afford.