tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post1107871689862496925..comments2023-09-06T07:56:47.820-04:00Comments on Open Book: A Sports Blog: Washburn Deal Solid, But Not Without RiskPat Caputohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-11184742256872296412009-08-02T18:26:53.451-04:002009-08-02T18:26:53.451-04:00Maddog52 just said everything exactly right.
That...Maddog52 just said everything exactly right.<br /><br />That was pefect MD. I can only add on (if you don't mind) by adding the following...<br /><br /><i>The ONLY thing holding this team still in first in the AL Central is the way the schedule laid out. With the White Sox playing the Yanks and Minnesota playing the Angels the Tigers should have picked up a game or two on them both. <br /><brFred Brillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10731385357714489031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-70328578189863383542009-08-01T20:05:56.109-04:002009-08-01T20:05:56.109-04:00You know what book.. You talked today (Saturday) o...You know what book.. You talked today (Saturday) on your show about how Tiger fans are so disgruntled even though the Tigers are in First. Me I am a die hard. I go to a ton of games.. I will say I am pissed mostly about the lack of adjustments. I wanted to see a bat yes. Though if we got a bat it wouldn't mean a darn thing if the guys we have don't start doing anything. <br /><br />maddog52https://www.blogger.com/profile/11049733361898347116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-88499866954090900952009-08-01T00:02:04.515-04:002009-08-01T00:02:04.515-04:00Michael C,
You're right about the Red Sox. The...Michael C,<br />You're right about the Red Sox. They have separated themselves as clearly the class of the American League.<br />CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-18485559402157499832009-08-01T00:01:13.076-04:002009-08-01T00:01:13.076-04:00Fred Brill,
Robles has a chance. You're right....Fred Brill,<br />Robles has a chance. You're right. Under the radar coming into this year, but was emerging. Far high ceiling as a player than French, who is considered a marginal prospect.<br />CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-40171790905862246392009-07-31T23:59:37.995-04:002009-07-31T23:59:37.995-04:00Barry,
The one guy the Red Sox gave up in that tra...Barry,<br />The one guy the Red Sox gave up in that trade, Hagadone, is a big time prospect with a big, power arm (high 90s). Tigers can't afford to give up pitching like the Red Sox can. In a bidding war, Boston always tops the Tigers. Just the depth of their talent. Period.<br />CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-39589555392935324512009-07-31T23:57:11.251-04:002009-07-31T23:57:11.251-04:00Alan,
I agree it was a good trade - and he'll ...Alan,<br />I agree it was a good trade - and he'll pitch long before Peavy does for the White Sox. Washburn, however, isn't always as good as he has been this season. This has been his best season in some ways - and he hasn't been good in the postseason.<br />CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-88362991794725566082009-07-31T23:55:36.657-04:002009-07-31T23:55:36.657-04:00Larry Baker,
Talked to a couple scouts about Roble...Larry Baker,<br />Talked to a couple scouts about Robles. They say he is coming on quickly. White Sox gave up a left-hander who sometimes hits 100 mph in the Peavy trade (Poreda). A lot of power arms in those deals.<br />CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-73049304905046065562009-07-31T19:27:57.374-04:002009-07-31T19:27:57.374-04:00Nice trade. I was thinking we needed a bat more t...Nice trade. I was thinking we needed a bat more than another starter, but this does certainly strengthen us. And more than anything it gives the Tigers insurance. <br /><br />Imagine how screwed the Tigers would've been had Verlander, Jackson, or Porcello either been injured or went into a prolonged slump. Even without a trade I think we'd have had a good shot to make the playoffs as Michael Cnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-71437056581871358882009-07-31T18:32:54.106-04:002009-07-31T18:32:54.106-04:00Pat, I like this deal too, despite it's not wh...Pat, I like this deal too, despite it's not what I wanted (no not Halliday) - I sort of got taken with the Adam Dunn talk. But I do like the idea of Washburn - but we should thank French for pitching above his level for us while he was here.<br /><br />I never heard of Manricio Robles before today - so now is not the time to tell me he is going to be real good. <br /><br />It's a nice Fred Brillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10731385357714489031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-37422290618143121162009-07-31T17:50:10.751-04:002009-07-31T17:50:10.751-04:00Hey Pat, its thumbs up for Washburn deal. He has ...Hey Pat, its thumbs up for Washburn deal. He has better and more reliable stuff than French. A good lefty will help in the playoff against a dominant left hitting line-up. Getting Washburn, as you stated, also take innings away from Porcello for him to rest. The exciting part is all five starters can throw a gem. You hate trading a 20 year old lefty that throws hard but if Washburn walks, Barryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05922015140899150083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-8064442154131414902009-07-31T16:39:30.775-04:002009-07-31T16:39:30.775-04:00Pat,
Washburn is an innings eater who gives his te...Pat,<br />Washburn is an innings eater who gives his team a better than 50-50 shot at winning when he starts plus he is entering that "crafty lefthander" stage of his career. Think Tanana, Rogers, Moyer et.al as they got older. If he doesn't want big money maybe the Tigs should resign him for next year. If they can get rid of Robertson, Willis and Ordonez's contracts. <br /><br Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-60646241220994907372009-07-31T16:28:23.262-04:002009-07-31T16:28:23.262-04:00I basically, agree with your take, Book. I think ...I basically, agree with your take, Book. I think having another vet in the rotation for the stretch is huge. Even if he does not continue to produce his sterling numbers for the rest of the way, he should give the Tigers several more quality innings than we could reasonable expect from French. Of course, trading Robles could come back to haunt, but I respect the organization for committing theDetroit Sports Dorkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06507758358144530420noreply@blogger.com