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Detroit Tigers, Volume 2 - The Charlie Gehringer version
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Twitch Boy
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Re: Detroit Tigers, Volume 2 - The Charlie Gehringer version
Juan Gonzalez just threw his laptop across the room.
Juan Gonzalez just threw his laptop across the room.
Re: Detroit Tigers, Volume 2 - The Charlie Gehringer version
I heard it fell just short of the wall. He should really move that in closer.
I heard it fell just short of the wall. He should really move that in closer.
Twitch Boy
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Re: Detroit Tigers, Volume 2 - The Charlie Gehringer version
This is Dombrowski giving a giant middle finger to the Baseball Gods for hurting V-Mart.
This is Dombrowski giving a giant middle finger to the Baseball Gods for hurting V-Mart.
WSUWarriors
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I'm reading third, but I'm sure Inge will have something to say about that.
Re: Detroit Tigers, Volume 2 - The Charlie Gehringer version
I don't think Inge has any torque at all. But JP Morosi at Fox Sports writes that Miggy and Prince will likely share first/DH duties. It might depend on if we get the Cuban outfielder onboard (Young at DH/Miggy at third?) It will certainly be interesting to see what shakes out.
I don't think Inge has any torque at all. But JP Morosi at Fox Sports writes that Miggy and Prince will likely share first/DH duties. It might depend on if we get the Cuban outfielder onboard (Young at DH/Miggy at third?) It will certainly be interesting to see what shakes out.
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Re: Detroit Tigers, Volume 2 - The Charlie Gehringer version
Inge might have something to say....but who's going to listen ?
It's reported that Miggy said "I'll slide over for Fielder".
Inge might have something to say....but who's going to listen ?
It's reported that Miggy said "I'll slide over for Fielder".
WSUWarriors
Do You Like Phil Collins?
Re: Detroit Tigers, Volume 2 - The Charlie Gehringer version
Oh, I know Inge has no say in the matter. He'll just try to whine to anyone who'll listen to him.
Oh, I know Inge has no say in the matter. He'll just try to whine to anyone who'll listen to him.
ExileOnDaytonStreet
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... because he's too drunk to walk?
bronconick
Yep, still here
Re: Detroit Tigers, Volume 2 - The Charlie Gehringer version
We've got half a billion tied into guys that are or probably should be DH's.
We've got half a billion tied into guys that are or probably should be DH's.
Hammer
We'll be back.
Re: Detroit Tigers, Volume 2 - The Charlie Gehringer version
*THUD*
*Wakes up...shakes head....rubs eyes*
Okay. The expectations just went up a few notches.
This is nothing short of one Michael Ilitch seeing that he is 82 years old now and wants a ring or two before he goes for a ride in the back of a Cadillac. He's pushed all his chips into the middle of the table. As I see it, we've got a three year window - MAX - in which to get the first one.
This is also a colossal gamble, on a couple fronts. First, can Miguel Cabrera play third base like his hands aren't sewn on backwards, or welded to a pair of skillets? Secondly, and more importantly, can Prince Fielder stay healthy? I said a few times on the Brewers threads that signing Fielder to a long-term deal was likely too big of a risk, and that given his gene pool and size, that a breakdown was likely sometime in his early-to-mid 30's. I still stand behind that statement. However, if we get a championship (or preferably more), it's worth it. Expensive, but worth it.
All of a sudden not having a 2nd baseman isn't such a big deal. How about this for a lineup:
Jackson CF
Boesch RF
Young LF
Cabrera 3B
Fielder 1B
Peralta SS
Avila C
Raburn DH
Santiago 2B
Along with a rotation of:
Verlander
Fister
Scherzer
Porcello
Turner/Below/Smyly
With Dotel/Benoit/Valverde to close the show.
*THUD*
*Wakes up...shakes head....rubs eyes*
Okay. The expectations just went up a few notches.
This is nothing short of one Michael Ilitch seeing that he is 82 years old now and wants a ring or two before he goes for a ride in the back of a Cadillac. He's pushed all his chips into the middle of the table. As I see it, we've got a three year window - MAX - in which to get the first one.
This is also a colossal gamble, on a couple fronts. First, can Miguel Cabrera play third base like his hands aren't sewn on backwards, or welded to a pair of skillets? Secondly, and more importantly, can Prince Fielder stay healthy? I said a few times on the Brewers threads that signing Fielder to a long-term deal was likely too big of a risk, and that given his gene pool and size, that a breakdown was likely sometime in his early-to-mid 30's. I still stand behind that statement. However, if we get a championship (or preferably more), it's worth it. Expensive, but worth it.
All of a sudden not having a 2nd baseman isn't such a big deal. How about this for a lineup:
Jackson CF
Boesch RF
Young LF
Cabrera 3B
Fielder 1B
Peralta SS
Avila C
Raburn DH
Santiago 2B
Along with a rotation of:
Verlander
Fister
Scherzer
Porcello
Turner/Below/Smyly
With Dotel/Benoit/Valverde to close the show.
Hammer
We'll be back.
Re: Detroit Tigers, Volume 2 - The Charlie Gehringer version
Fine, but Santiago generally starts to poop himself at about 250 ABs or so and sometimes thinks he's David Ortiz at the plate. Besides, Legendary Lloyd thinks he's going to be able to help Jackson this year. As opposed to what the hell he's been doing the better part of the last two seasons.
Fine, but Santiago generally starts to poop himself at about 250 ABs or so and sometimes thinks he's David Ortiz at the plate. Besides, Legendary Lloyd thinks he's going to be able to help Jackson this year. As opposed to what the hell he's been doing the better part of the last two seasons.
Re: Detroit Tigers, Volume 2 - The Charlie Gehringer version
Well, sure this has all the makings of the thud you heard last spring in Miami. Or the Bronx on occasion. Or Dallas. Or Philadelphia (Phillies and Eagles.)
But remember, Ilitch also bought a Cup with Hull, Robitaille and Hasek. They succeeded.
I also think that the Tigers are not done yet. A midlevel 2B, LF (Pierre?) and/or 5th starter trade.
Just when I had my "they signed Damon again?" sarcasm ready they pull this. Got to hand it to the old man- when he says he gets what he wants, he means it.
Well, sure this has all the makings of the thud you heard last spring in Miami. Or the Bronx on occasion. Or Dallas. Or Philadelphia (Phillies and Eagles.)
But remember, Ilitch also bought a Cup with Hull, Robitaille and Hasek. They succeeded.
I also think that the Tigers are not done yet. A midlevel 2B, LF (Pierre?) and/or 5th starter trade.
Just when I had my "they signed Damon again?" sarcasm ready they pull this. Got to hand it to the old man- when he says he gets what he wants, he means it.
Re: Detroit Tigers, Volume 2 - The Charlie Gehringer version
This was the first thing we talked about at work when we heard of the Fielder acquisition: Where's Cabrera going to play? Cabrera hasn't played full-time 3B since '07. I don't doubt that he can play the position, but physically he's a different type in '12 then '07. I'd rather have someone at the corner with good movement and hands even if it means a lower OBP and BA at the plate.
I don't fully understand baseball stats, but will someone who does tell me if Cabrera's third base stats look that good?
I just don't see Cabrera playing third at this point. But, I think they'll put him there.
Is Betemit still in the picture?
Mlive: Cabrera shift to third
Cabrera's Stats
This was the first thing we talked about at work when we heard of the Fielder acquisition: Where's Cabrera going to play? Cabrera hasn't played full-time 3B since '07. I don't doubt that he can play the position, but physically he's a different type in '12 then '07. I'd rather have someone at the corner with good movement and hands even if it means a lower OBP and BA at the plate.
I don't fully understand baseball stats, but will someone who does tell me if Cabrera's third base stats look that good?
I just don't see Cabrera playing third at this point. But, I think they'll put him there.
Is Betemit still in the picture?
Mlive: Cabrera shift to third
Cabrera's Stats
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Re: Detroit Tigers, Volume 2 - The Charlie Gehringer version
I've already got the name for the Cabrera/Fielder combo.
Wine and Cheese.
I've already got the name for the Cabrera/Fielder combo.
Wine and Cheese.
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