tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post226730653174782572..comments2023-09-06T07:56:47.820-04:00Comments on Open Book: A Sports Blog: The Curious Case Of Brandon IngePat Caputohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-49852293143311312082007-12-14T20:51:00.000-05:002007-12-14T20:51:00.000-05:00All Marv Owen was good for was eating Ducky Mewiic...All Marv Owen was good for was eating Ducky Mewiick's spikes.Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01967211172458877953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-71227995780630227472007-12-14T14:03:00.000-05:002007-12-14T14:03:00.000-05:00Russell,Yeah, and Marvin Owen was pretty good in 3...Russell,<BR/>Yeah, and Marvin Owen was pretty good in 30s. I thought Palmer was mostly a disappointment here because of injuries.<BR/>CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-58296290935066140492007-12-14T13:57:00.000-05:002007-12-14T13:57:00.000-05:00They need to put Inge in the bullpen (he was a clo...They need to put Inge in the bullpen (he was a closer in college). Then his batting will really standout for his position.<BR/><BR/>Also, Dean Palmer was pretty good as an offensive third basemen. A few years ago they also had a guy named Kell who wasn't bad.Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01967211172458877953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-30790277892541993322007-12-11T12:05:00.000-05:002007-12-11T12:05:00.000-05:00Danny,To be honest with you, I think the Lions def...Danny,<BR/>To be honest with you, I think the Lions defense was just overmatched by Dallas' offense. There was a huge talent gap there. The Lions special teams issues are a direct result of their poor depth which is a direct result of Matt Millen.<BR/>CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-28977056897161601772007-12-11T12:03:00.000-05:002007-12-11T12:03:00.000-05:00Andrew Winkle,The Tigers haven't had great third b...Andrew Winkle,<BR/>The Tigers haven't had great third basemen. Just sometimes good ones who seem to have flaws in the their game. Remember Don Wert? How about Darnell Coles? Chris Brown? Inge reminded me of Brookens, except he has more power and not as much speed.<BR/>CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-48727174224554324572007-12-11T12:00:00.000-05:002007-12-11T12:00:00.000-05:00world of isaac,Redding has been a puzzle. It's lik...world of isaac,<BR/>Redding has been a puzzle. It's like a lot of times he isn't even in there. Yet, people focus so much on Rogers.<BR/>CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-47259500066086368212007-12-11T11:59:00.000-05:002007-12-11T11:59:00.000-05:00Fred Brill,No, Fred, you're the best. Anyway. That...Fred Brill,<BR/>No, Fred, you're the best. Anyway. That is part of Inge's appeal. He is homegrown. He did go through the most difficult times and handle himself well. He gives back to the community. Most people like him personally. Those aspects will definitely be missed and did have value to the Tigers. But the bottom line is winning...<BR/>CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-17214362493440943542007-12-11T11:56:00.000-05:002007-12-11T11:56:00.000-05:00Marty,But he didn't develop corner infielder power...Marty,<BR/>But he didn't develop corner infielder power until 2006. It was the power production that got him that type of contract. If he hit .236 with 27 home runs last season, he'd have a lot of trade value. With half that number, couple with the strikeouts, teams will look at that and pass.<BR/>CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-60905128395766433922007-12-11T10:49:00.000-05:002007-12-11T10:49:00.000-05:00Pat, what's the deal with Lion's defense against t...Pat, what's the deal with Lion's defense against the Cowboys? Poor coaching. It's like they had seen too many highlight films from the Cowboys and decided to avoid the "big" play at all costs. So they play prevent on kickoffs and prevent on pass. So Dallas says "fine", we'll take the short field all day long.<BR/><BR/>Brandon Inge is caught between a rock and a hard place. If I were him, I would Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-48020733063768041202007-12-11T10:23:00.000-05:002007-12-11T10:23:00.000-05:00Barry,I agree about signing or dealing for a relie...Barry,<BR/>I agree about signing or dealing for a reliever. I believe they need more than one. Their bullpen, as is, might be recipe for disaster.<BR/>CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-65348608312649422482007-12-11T10:21:00.000-05:002007-12-11T10:21:00.000-05:00Anonymous,It is not in his contract, but they did ...Anonymous,<BR/>It is not in his contract, but they did tell him he didn't have to catch. Inge is a good kid, but there is a lot of ego involved. There almost always is with athletes who reach that level. It is, honestly, almost a necessity.<BR/>caputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-23178348290877232162007-12-11T10:19:00.000-05:002007-12-11T10:19:00.000-05:00scott (thinking man),I think it goes back to when ...scott (thinking man),<BR/>I think it goes back to when he first came up and phil garner made him change his hitting stroke and then he started getting all kinds of advice from people and got totally confused. It gave Inge this attitude of doing what he wants to do because he believes in himself - the rest of the world be damned. It was the only way he pulled himself out of that funk.<BR/>CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-50037503124899359732007-12-10T19:44:00.000-05:002007-12-10T19:44:00.000-05:00Pat the Book,When it comes to Brandon Inge, the qu...Pat the Book,<BR/><BR/>When it comes to Brandon Inge, the question is no longer if, but when and to whom he will be dealt. Having watched years of first, Aurelio Rodriquez, then Tom Brookens, be the Tigers everyday third sacker, I was content with Brandon Inge at the "Hot Corner". You know, someone with good leather and a great arm but a weak bat. I'm glad Dombrowski wasn't content with the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-25573636613209832822007-12-10T19:14:00.000-05:002007-12-10T19:14:00.000-05:00pat, Im so glad you brought up Redding....he's bee...pat, Im so glad you brought up Redding....he's been junk this year...it was almost as if he was just playing for a contract last year....<BR/><BR/>When Rogers is getting double teamed on every down that means those other guys are getting single coverage...<BR/><BR/>damn shame they cant do anythingWorld of Isaachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17609452157635591172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-7469734615973044832007-12-10T15:43:00.000-05:002007-12-10T15:43:00.000-05:00Book,When I say "I do not like that we are losing ...Book,<BR/><BR/>When I say "I do not like that we are losing Inge" - it is only because I root so hard for this guy. He was a Tiger when we stunk. He was a Tiger when we were in the World Series. - Yes - he was the final batter in the world series - and yes, I was p***ed he didn't get the ball in play.<BR/><BR/>But he is one of us.<BR/><BR/>I know on paper - and most likely on the field - Cabrera Fred Brillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10731385357714489031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-52699192970473234272007-12-10T14:58:00.000-05:002007-12-10T14:58:00.000-05:00Pat,Inge also played very well offensively in 2004...Pat,<BR/><BR/>Inge also played very well offensively in 2004. Although he slumped badly at the end of the year, he still kept a .300 average until the All-Star break. His success that year and 2006 are probably the reason he won't change his swing. Early in his carreer he was changing his swing practically on a weekly basis, and he thinks he found one that can be moderately successful so he Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-78294346417430015982007-12-10T14:20:00.000-05:002007-12-10T14:20:00.000-05:00Hey Pat: I agree with what you said, we can forget...Hey Pat: I agree with what you said, we can forget a small market team taking on his contract. I think he is 250 hitter and has deliver 19 to 20 HR/ season on average in his career as a 3B and has the best range in baseball at 3B. If Rolen is traded and a few others are off the market, then Inge has a better chance to being moved. I wish the Tigers would go ahead and sign a quality reliever. ThenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-67704892798998728332007-12-10T13:25:00.000-05:002007-12-10T13:25:00.000-05:00I am baffled by Brandon. The vast majority of athl...I am baffled by Brandon. The vast majority of athletes who have played the game would give alot to be part of the show, yet only a miniscule number actually make it. Once there, you would think he would do anything for the team to stay.<BR/><BR/>But to cop an attitude about a certain position because you like playing it? He may not have that many more years in the big leagues. Play where the teamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-76417455593688755612007-12-10T12:40:00.000-05:002007-12-10T12:40:00.000-05:00Hi Pat,I think your headline regarding Inge is exa...Hi Pat,<BR/><BR/>I think your headline regarding Inge is exactly right. I think the man is just stubborn. I think he is taking years off of his career by being so head-strong on this issue. Light hitting thirdbasemen don't last long in Major League Baseball. Brandon is 30-years old and, in my opinion, has already had his career year. If he doesn't accept the role of being a catcher or "super-sub,Scott Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09744436601853807608noreply@blogger.com