tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post1391229104512506549..comments2023-09-06T07:56:47.820-04:00Comments on Open Book: A Sports Blog: Seems Like MSU Closing Gap Quickly On U-MPat Caputohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-7280137284734324562007-09-14T08:59:00.000-04:002007-09-14T08:59:00.000-04:00Eric Chase,I think MSU will be better than I had a...Eric Chase,<BR/>I think MSU will be better than I had anticipated (I picked them to go 4-8), but they are not at the talent level of those teams. I can see them entering the Big Ten season undefeated and splitting their conference games and finishing 8-4. That would be a great season for them at this stage.<BR/>CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-75748406007865354092007-09-13T16:15:00.000-04:002007-09-13T16:15:00.000-04:00Since no one in the Big Ten has really played any ...Since no one in the Big Ten has really played any tough competition yet, I have no evidence to support this prediction. But someone tell me why MSU couldn't beat out PSU, OSU, and Wisc. for the Big Ten title?Eric Chasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03729400702836111713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-57402815742182457382007-09-13T14:54:00.000-04:002007-09-13T14:54:00.000-04:00scott (thinking man),I don't think it's out of the...scott (thinking man),<BR/>I don't think it's out of the realm of possibility, but not the priority some other things are going to be. I don't believe Perez is any kind of answer. One reason they might get somebody is that serviceable outfielders tend to be available for a reasonable price.<BR/>CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-73456658602466484522007-09-13T14:48:00.000-04:002007-09-13T14:48:00.000-04:00Pat, I know what you are saying about Maybin and H...Pat,<BR/><BR/> I know what you are saying about Maybin and Hernandez. I hope that's true about Maybin, that he does take that leap. He looks like a heck of a player in the making. My concern with him is his lack of experience. He has been in the minor leagues only two seasons and he has missed significant chunks of both of those years. From what I've seen, I wouldn't even look at him until he Scott Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09744436601853807608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-26486405781627670032007-09-12T23:52:00.000-04:002007-09-12T23:52:00.000-04:00Fred Brill,I just got back from the game and Mags ...Fred Brill,<BR/>I just got back from the game and Mags hit another home run. He has been incredible. It's one of the greatest seasons a Tiger hitter has ever had. Thnaks for listening to the podcast. We just got it started. It will get better as time goes on.<BR/>CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-52156723001895371652007-09-12T17:09:00.000-04:002007-09-12T17:09:00.000-04:00Book, taking a quick look at the Clevelnad schedul...Book, taking a quick look at the Clevelnad schedule - besides the Tigers, they have KC, Oakland, Seatle, and finish off against KC.<BR/><BR/>What Irony it would be for KC to step up and bite Cleveland like they did us last year. I don't think its impossible (as you say - improbable perhaps - but not impossible). Seatle and Oakland aren't roll-overs.<BR/><BR/>Should we happen to sweep Cleveland Fred Brillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10731385357714489031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-61217949872949795012007-09-12T15:05:00.000-04:002007-09-12T15:05:00.000-04:00Scott (Thinking Man),I don't believe left is that ...Scott (Thinking Man),<BR/>I don't believe left is that big of a concern. I think Sheffield can play out there regularly and play well if necessary. Thames is fine if spotted. Also, at some point next season, Cameron Maybin will likely be a major league regular. His situation is a lot like Verlander's in 2005. He should make a dramatic leap forward for next season. Also, their best prospect Pat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-23892193687966102342007-09-12T13:26:00.000-04:002007-09-12T13:26:00.000-04:00Pat, I have to agree with you about the MVP, it's ...Pat,<BR/><BR/> I have to agree with you about the MVP, it's got to be A-Rod. Maggs has been unbelievable this year, but A-Rod has been even a notch better. The only possible way Maggs wins is if the Yankees collapse and he goes into a terrible slump in the last two weeks. I don't see either of those things happening with New York playing a bunch of games with Baltimore and Tampa to close the Scott Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09744436601853807608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-969111525600393472007-09-12T12:58:00.000-04:002007-09-12T12:58:00.000-04:00Maddog52,Good point about U-M's lack of adjustment...Maddog52,<BR/>Good point about U-M's lack of adjustments. It has been terrible. I don't understand why their players are so far out of position. The Tigers have fought through things well, but it has always been something holding them back. The games their bullpen blew earlier in the season are haunting them now. Good to hear from you again.<BR/>CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-35403982008740976132007-09-12T12:49:00.000-04:002007-09-12T12:49:00.000-04:00Book - sorry I been away for a bit. I had a tough...Book - sorry I been away for a bit. I had a tough time coming to grips with my beloved Wolverines blowing a turd this year. But if you are a true fan of the game. You have to realize that the demize happen when ball state lit us up like a christmas tree. Then Ohio St. did it. Then USC. This year there is no surprise. To me the biggest surprise is the lack of adjustment on U of M part. Butmaddog52https://www.blogger.com/profile/11049733361898347116noreply@blogger.com