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On Ernie, Austin Jackson, Bray, Tay, The Great Wall And Howard
Today is Ernie Harwell’s 92nd birthday. When he revealed he had cancer in September, one of the things he said is he didn’t know if he’d make it to Opening Day.
Saw he is starting write his column again. Now that’s a good sign.
Austin Jackson, who will presumably replace Curtis Granderson in center field for the Tigers, had just 36 extra base hits in 505 at bats at Triple-A last season. Not much power there. It is a concern.
Braylon Edwards is one of the most-gifted pass receivers I have ever seen. He should be an All Pro instead of an enigma.
I think Kentucky’s John Wall is a very, very good player. But do I think he is another Magic or Kobe or LeBron. No.
The bottom line about the Pistons right now is they have been a better team without Tayshaun Prince than with him. They should try to move him. It would benefit the team and benefit the player.
Don’t know why, because all the evidence is the contrary, but I still think Chris Osgood will be the Red Wings’ primary goalie come playoff time. Assuming they get there...
Saw he is starting write his column again. Now that’s a good sign.
Austin Jackson, who will presumably replace Curtis Granderson in center field for the Tigers, had just 36 extra base hits in 505 at bats at Triple-A last season. Not much power there. It is a concern.
Braylon Edwards is one of the most-gifted pass receivers I have ever seen. He should be an All Pro instead of an enigma.
I think Kentucky’s John Wall is a very, very good player. But do I think he is another Magic or Kobe or LeBron. No.
The bottom line about the Pistons right now is they have been a better team without Tayshaun Prince than with him. They should try to move him. It would benefit the team and benefit the player.
Don’t know why, because all the evidence is the contrary, but I still think Chris Osgood will be the Red Wings’ primary goalie come playoff time. Assuming they get there...
posted by Pat Caputo at
1:09 PM
4 Comments:
Pat, My gut tells me, Austin Jackson will not be able to hit big league pitching, end up at Toledo, leaving no major league candidate to patrol centerfield. What makes the Tigers think he can handle the leadoff spot is beyond me. Who do you see filling that role if Jackson fails? Dave
Pat,
I know his best days are past him but what do you think about Andruw Jones in CF? The guy is only 32 years old and he can still cover some ground out there and he has an electric arm. Seems like he could be a stop gap at that position. I swear Ankiel would have been a perfect bargain fit for the Tig's.
On another note, you have written numerous times that if Stafford is the guy, the lions are going to see major improvements and fast. After watching the games last weekend, i couldnt agree with you more. Brees and Manning both lacked mind boggling rookie seasons but they both made a tremendous impact on their respective teams within 3 seasons (Brees with the chargers back then). Also, Sanchez looked really impressive in his play last weekend. I kept asking myself "would he look that good on the lions" and my best guess is "NO". However, it cant be considered merely a coincidence that the team made improvements with him at the helm. Also, look at what a difference Brees has made on the saints since he came there. Last year it was the cardinals and this year it was the saints but the theme is the same; 2 franchises with histories of futility made it to the super bowl and the lions still have not touched 1st base. I think it just emphasizes the point that in this league of parity that the lions success (or lack there of) should not be considered acceptable by any persons standards. It's time for them to start seeing drastic improvement (not win an extra game or 2) and NOW. It wasnt that long ago that the saints had the #2 pick in the draft (courtesy of lions and their dramatic last second field goal to win over them). Any person that accepts this "we'll be good in a couple years" nonsense is clearly out of touch with what is going on around the rest of the league.
lil rob
Dave,
I would say the chances of Jackson not being able to handle what is being expected of him are greater than him being an everyday center fielder and leadoff hitter with much production. One question I can't get over: If he is so good, why did the Yankees trade him? Another: Why did they want Granderson so badly?
Caputo
lil rob,
I think we've seen in these playoffs - like most years - how a quarterback makes or breaks a team. It doesn't mean other elements arem't important. But QB is by far the most important in the NFL.
Caputo
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