tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post1554715403743581825..comments2023-09-06T07:56:47.820-04:00Comments on Open Book: A Sports Blog: Simply The Biggest Victory Of Year For TigersPat Caputohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-13787787236757873762009-07-31T15:30:59.597-04:002009-07-31T15:30:59.597-04:00Michael C,
Great point about Backus' contract....Michael C,<br />Great point about Backus' contract. While I wonder if he would be a better player elsewhere, they have paid him a boatload of money. He hasn't performed up to his contract, that's for sure.<br />CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-42075510085387089962009-07-31T15:28:52.716-04:002009-07-31T15:28:52.716-04:00Fred Brill,
I like leadoff hitters who do that on ...Fred Brill,<br />I like leadoff hitters who do that on the road. Really freaks out the crowd. Lou Whitaker used to do it all the time. Amazing how silent the crowd would be as he'd round the bases.<br />CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-31208070412599757682009-07-31T15:27:32.006-04:002009-07-31T15:27:32.006-04:00Travis,
The Tigers were thinking the same way. The...Travis,<br />The Tigers were thinking the same way. They got a starter, Washburn, instead of a reliever.<br />CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-74221362201943732722009-07-30T21:07:41.212-04:002009-07-30T21:07:41.212-04:00Interesting point about Backus and Raiola. Its to...Interesting point about Backus and Raiola. Its tough to tell if they're part of the problem or not when the guys around them have been so pitiful over the years.<br /><br />Though I suspect the team is mainly handcuffed by Backus's contract and would like to replace him when its financially feasible. While he's servicable most really good teams don't have servicable LTs, they Michael Cnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-86201239170424693212009-07-30T12:46:39.750-04:002009-07-30T12:46:39.750-04:00Book, I think we can agree that every game is more...Book, I think we can agree that every game is more important than the last - regardles of the foe or venue. <br /><br />Graderswon does jumpstart the offense with power - but lately that jumpstart only lasts the first or second inning then the engine sputters and dies - last night the engine kept rolling? What could the key to keep that spark alive be?<br /><br />I've tried crossing fingers, Fred Brillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10731385357714489031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-56988403715969539732009-07-30T12:10:33.439-04:002009-07-30T12:10:33.439-04:00Travis,
My best, educated guess is that French wil...Travis,<br />My best, educated guess is that French will be soon out of the rotation and in the minors and Miner in the rotation. Depends on French.<br />CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-10364817992229006402009-07-30T11:41:20.906-04:002009-07-30T11:41:20.906-04:00Pat,
Great points about the Tigers. I really lik...Pat,<br /><br />Great points about the Tigers. I really like the short blurb about the bullpen. Here is my question: Who are the odd men out if/when Bonderman and Robertson return? Ni has been solid; he has been the solid second LOOGY that Robertson could not be. Seay, Rodney, and Lyon are locks to stay. Perry gives them a power arm, and you're right about Fien. He has been sharp and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com