Detroit Tigers, Volume 2 - The Charlie Gehringer version

[Twitch Boy]

Re: Detroit Tigers, Volume 2 - The Charlie Gehringer version

Tigers reportedly interested in Mark Buehrle.

JFC, that might end up being the best rotation in the AL. Would help with bullpen issues as well, with Verlander and Buehrle both capable of going deep into games.

[bigmrg74]

Tigers reportedly interested in Mark Buehrle.

JFC, that might end up being the best rotation in the AL. Would help with bullpen issues as well, with Verlander and Buehrle both capable of going deep into games.

JEBUS TITTY HUMPING CHRIST!!!!! Hell, all they would have to win the AL central, coast a little to rest everybody, and then it's lights out in the playoffs.

[Hammer]

Re: Detroit Tigers, Volume 2 - The Charlie Gehringer version

Aramis Ramirez is allegedly on the Tigers radar.

I still wonder when we're going to sign a backup catcher.

[bronconick]

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Rumor has it that Gene Lamont is one of two finalists for the Red Sox job.

Ohpleaseohpleaseohplease

[JF_Gophers]

Re: Detroit Tigers, Volume 2 - The Charlie Gehringer version

Mark Buerhle is a nice pitcher, but he is not an ace. So i wouldn't go overboard on the excitement.

He is definitely an innings eater, having pitched 200+ 11 straight years. But he gives up a lot of hits and runs. So the Tigers are going to have to give him good run support to maximize his effectiveness.

[3W]

Re: Detroit Tigers, Volume 2 - The Charlie Gehringer version

From an editor's standpoint, I greatly appreciate Mark Buehrle. You know the game's making deadline that night.

[Hammer]

Re: Detroit Tigers, Volume 2 - The Charlie Gehringer version

Rumor has it that Gene Lamont is one of two finalists for the Red Sox job.

Ohpleaseohpleaseohplease

If they hire Lamont over Bobby Valentine, they should be replacing another GM within a year.

Mark Buerhle is a nice pitcher, but he is not an ace. So i wouldn't go overboard on the excitement.

He is definitely an innings eater, having pitched 200+ 11 straight years. But he gives up a lot of hits and runs. So the Tigers are going to have to give him good run support to maximize his effectiveness.

We'd be signing Buerhle as a #4 or #5 starter. He's a huge upgrade over Brad Penny, and an excellent stopgap to buy plenty of time until Jacob Turner's arrival.

[Hammer]

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Ramon Santiago is back for 2 years, $4 mil. Nice contract for a utility player, but not an everyday 2B. You don't pay an everyday player $2M anymore.

Still would like a 3B, and still need a 2B. And some bullpen help. And a #5 starter. And a backup catcher.....

[bronconick]

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Are you in self-denial about the whole "backup catcher" thing?

[JF_Gophers]

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Don't the Tigers have 4 Catchers still on the roster? Avila, Laird, Martinez, Inge

Backup Catcher (Ryan Doumit) is the only thing the Twins have addressed so far. They still need a corner outfielder, a closer, a #5 starter, etc. I'm hopeful things start picking up at the Winter Meeting.

No I don't consider signing a 50 yr old middle infielder as addressing a need.

[Hammer]

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Well, we do still need a functional backup catcher, correct? There's about 19 Molinas running around the major leagues, and most of them can catch. You're telling me we couldn't snag one of them?

[MaizeRage]

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Laird, Martinez, Inge .

If you combined these three you might have one major league catcher.

[Hammer]

Re: Detroit Tigers, Volume 2 - The Charlie Gehringer version

If you combine Martinez and two crippled billygoats you'll get a better major league catcher.

[bronconick]

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If you combined these three you might have one major league catcher.

If any of our pitchers can hit, you could DH Martinez for Laird when Avila takes his 2-3 games off a month.

[Hammer]

Re: Detroit Tigers, Volume 2 - The Charlie Gehringer version

I'd rather DH Martinez and stick a pitcher behind home plate.