Comments on: Blank Page Monday

By: Kathy

Kathy — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 05:17:56 +0000

The guys can all look at his ring.

By: Keith (Mr. X)

Keith (Mr. X) — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 02:22:20 +0000

I’m for anything that makes the team better. Damon’s Yankee stench is something that I didn’t want to deal with again, but I’ll get over it. I have no problem with the price or the years. If it’s for 2 seasons, then next year, we won’t have a hole to fill in LF.

Anyway, right now I’d prefer getting someone who’s undervalued like Damon in a 2 year deal over getting someone with a large bloated contract like Jason Bay. We got our super star franchise player with Miguel Cabrera. For the next 5-6 years, we just need to surround him with some decent $4 – $8 Million dollar a year veterans and a few good cheap young players. The Tigers seem to be headed for that path once Guillen’s/Ordonez’s contracts run out.

This move also puts us back in the running for the division with the Twins. I think the Twins getting Thome and Hudson gave them a huge edge over us.

By: jcm

jcm — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:56:55 +0000

Lyon is recovering from surgery

By: TSE

TSE — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 22:51:20 +0000

The Tigers better hope they put up a serious fight for 1st place if the rumor turns out to be true.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 22:35:22 +0000

He better put his money where his mouth is, if the rumor turns out to be true.

By: Mark in Chicago

Mark in Chicago — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 22:05:48 +0000

if that’s the price, i am not thrilled (especially the 2-year part).

By: Shane Trapped In Toledo

Shane Trapped In Toledo — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 22:04:27 +0000

I think they are more scared that Guillen cannot play left field, they do not have a lead off hitter, and that Magglio and Carlos are injuries waiting to happen.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:17:09 +0000

insurance policy, I guess. This should be interesting if he says no.

By: Rick G

Rick G — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:12:04 +0000

97.1 is saying that Kenny Williams (White Sox GM) drove the price up for Damon just to screw us over. I can’t believe we’re this desperate for him, though. They must be scared to death that Jackson won’t be any good.

By: KW

KW — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:04:20 +0000

Complete insanity. I thought these guys learned their lesson after offering huge contracts to players who just aren’t worth it.

By: Rick G

Rick G — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:55:54 +0000

Rosenthal & Morosi: Sources: Tigers owner OKs two-year, $14M offer to Damon Holy crap.

By: Coach Jim

Coach Jim — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:17:13 +0000

I don’t know about that. Detnews and Freep sure seem to be selling us on him.

I hated the idea the first I heard of it. I guess it depends on the price. I expect him to keep getting older, so what is an OF that racks up a .260 AVG, .320 OBP, with 10 HR and SB worth? Sounds like Clete Thomas. If Damon takes league minimum, let’s jump on it.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:29:52 +0000

I’m thinking it’s not going to be Johnny Damon Time in Detroit any time soon.

By: Keith (Mr. X)

Keith (Mr. X) — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 22:03:32 +0000

In Yesterday’s news- Andres Galarraga is going to mentor Miguel Cabrera in Spring Training. That seems like a good PR move also.

5 years ago Today, Feb. 7 2005, Tigers Signed Magglio Ordonez. We had 11 straight losing seasons, but it sure felt glorious when the Tigers made this happen.

By: Keith (Mr. X)

Keith (Mr. X) — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:29:47 +0000

Bedard? Wang? Sorry, but the Magic 8 Ball has steered you wrong.

Bedard had shoulder surgery back in August and needs 10 to 12 months of recovery time.

Wang, who had a 34.50 ERA last April, also had shoulder surgery last year to repair a torn ligament. He probably won’t be ready until May.

Btw, we already have 9 starting pitchers going into camp, or 10 if you count Phil Coke, or 11 if count Zack Miner.
1) Verlander
2) Porcello
3) Scherzer
4) Bonderman
5) Galarraga
6) Robertson
7) Bonine
8.) Figaro
9) Willis

Starting pitching might be the greatest strength we have going into camp.