tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post116663020727634759..comments2023-09-06T07:56:47.820-04:00Comments on Open Book: A Sports Blog: Bonderman Deal A DandyPat Caputohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-1166794217401884962006-12-22T08:30:00.000-05:002006-12-22T08:30:00.000-05:00A time to reflect.... this summer, tiger's trade t...A time to reflect.... this summer, tiger's trade talks. i was driving home from the westside of the state on sunday afternoon and a guy calls promoting a dontrelle willis trade. you ripped the guy for close to an hour. everytime i hear a misinformed caller, it still cracks me up! <BR/>Happy New Year!<BR/>tboneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-1166787209665539872006-12-22T06:33:00.000-05:002006-12-22T06:33:00.000-05:00Pat.--Do you think Bettman hockey is more attrac...Pat.--Do you think Bettman hockey is more attractive to the fans? I think the money spent on Bonderman is more acceptable than the whole deal with Sheffield. VinnyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-1166736421284567242006-12-21T16:27:00.000-05:002006-12-21T16:27:00.000-05:00Maddog52,Thanks for the kind words and thanks for ...Maddog52,<BR/>Thanks for the kind words and thanks for your contribution to the blog. I truly enjoy the interaction.<BR/>CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-1166734812028572782006-12-21T16:00:00.000-05:002006-12-21T16:00:00.000-05:00Dave,He can throw a split-fingered pitch. He used ...Dave,<BR/>He can throw a split-fingered pitch. He used it the second half of the 2004 season with great effectiveness, but switched back to the changeup in 2005. It seems like they don't like pitchers using the splitter for fear it leads to arm problems.<BR/>CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-1166734078329262902006-12-21T15:47:00.000-05:002006-12-21T15:47:00.000-05:00Jedi,As good as that class is, I do not see it hav...Jedi,<BR/>As good as that class is, I do not see it having the same type of impact the one at Ohio State has had this season. It will be interesting to see how they handle the guard situation. It will be Drew Neitzel's senior year.<BR/>CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-1166733919507594072006-12-21T15:45:00.000-05:002006-12-21T15:45:00.000-05:00Anonymous,I don't know if the walk out will happen...Anonymous,<BR/>I don't know if the walk out will happen, but I am sure we'll have plenty on it, and that I will comment on this blog about it, if it does take place.<BR/>CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-1166733267616862212006-12-21T15:34:00.000-05:002006-12-21T15:34:00.000-05:00Zenitram,I agree that it was a solid deal from bot...Zenitram,<BR/>I agree that it was a solid deal from both sides. It was well thought out by both the Tigers and Bonderman's representatives.<BR/>CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-1166731293681831122006-12-21T15:01:00.000-05:002006-12-21T15:01:00.000-05:00Mudhenfan,We have to see a lot more from to know w...Mudhenfan,<BR/>We have to see a lot more from to know whether he belongs in the same class with Verlander and Bonderman, but it's possible the Tigers have their Hudson, Zito and Mulder in place. And all will be under contract deep into the future.<BR/>CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-1166722544874811902006-12-21T12:35:00.002-05:002006-12-21T12:35:00.002-05:00I like what you are saying. I tend to agree with m...I like what you are saying. I tend to agree with most of your points. I realize this isnt a part of the article however, I am really bummed out to here that Art Regner was fired from XYT station. I realize I dont understand the inner workings of the station and I dont no the relationship that out to share however, I was very upset to hear the news. Between you and Art I gather all of my praticle Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-1166662522742567772006-12-20T19:55:00.000-05:002006-12-20T19:55:00.000-05:00Book I would also like to take a moment and just s...Book I would also like to take a moment and just say thinkd for the blog this year. It is pretty good. A lot of people make good statements. some agreeable, some not so agreeable. but either way it shows we have smart sport fans. <BR/><BR/>Have a happy holidays.maddog52https://www.blogger.com/profile/11049733361898347116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-1166662458006797972006-12-20T19:54:00.000-05:002006-12-20T19:54:00.000-05:00The bonderman deal was awesome. The Tigers defina...The bonderman deal was awesome. The Tigers definately have a plan and if you think about it. IF He and a guy like Inge enter their prime and can provide some stability. Boy the tigers are going to be something else. Because I think both are talented players. I am upset the Tigers haven't upgraded the bench a little better. I think there are a couple of quality guys out there that will really maddog52https://www.blogger.com/profile/11049733361898347116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-1166661895755971732006-12-20T19:44:00.000-05:002006-12-20T19:44:00.000-05:00It seems to me Bonderman needs a split finger like...It seems to me Bonderman needs a split finger like Jack Morris threw, that breaks down, late, to contrast his slider.I don't notice him throwing a fork ball much at all. His potential is still great. DaveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-1166649262525756662006-12-20T16:14:00.000-05:002006-12-20T16:14:00.000-05:00Pat, Totally agree on Kalin Lucas. I'm wondering ...Pat, <BR/><BR/>Totally agree on Kalin Lucas. I'm wondering whether you think MSU hoops will be back at a National Title level as early as next season? Joining Lucas will be two other stud wings in Durrell Summers and Chris Allen. Also redshirt Tom Herzog, a 7 footer, is added to the mix. Huge factor people don't realize is that they have no seniors on this current squad. <BR/>Bondo = Horse.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-1166648534619639112006-12-20T16:02:00.000-05:002006-12-20T16:02:00.000-05:00Nice thoughts on bondo. In this hyper-inflated ma...Nice thoughts on bondo. In this hyper-inflated market (created mainly by the cubs/royals) the 38M deal is perfect if not a bargain.<BR/><BR/>P.S. Please make sure to write about the Ford Field walk-out if it does or does not happen. I unfortunately will not be there but would love to hear about it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-1166648464749698232006-12-20T16:01:00.000-05:002006-12-20T16:01:00.000-05:00Not only is it a great deal for the Tigers, it's a...Not only is it a great deal for the Tigers, it's a great deal for Bondo as well. With the graduated pay scale (per year of the contract), Bonderman could set himself up as a big game pitcher with a big game pitcher salary at only 28.<BR/><BR/>It also seems that any doubts about him could be cleared up in 4 years, a relatively short time. If he doesn't get over that "mental bump" as you Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com