tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post2947760100966759581..comments2023-09-06T07:56:47.820-04:00Comments on Open Book: A Sports Blog: Bullpen Remains A Sticky Proposition For TigersPat Caputohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-52897789637982761142009-01-26T14:01:00.000-05:002009-01-26T14:01:00.000-05:00Fred Brill,Very perceptive view on the Tigers pitc...Fred Brill,<BR/>Very perceptive view on the Tigers pitching. It could fall either way. Chances are they will end up somewhere in the middle. A lot depends on Jeremy Bonderman's health. I do think Verlander will bounce back. I don't expect much from Willis, but Robertson will likely be better.<BR/>CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-63010088520978256392009-01-26T13:52:00.000-05:002009-01-26T13:52:00.000-05:00Maddog52,Larrish I don't know about. His swing is ...Maddog52,<BR/>Larrish I don't know about. His swing is a little long. That's why he might struggle hitting major league pitching.<BR/>CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-38263165391239962272009-01-26T13:50:00.000-05:002009-01-26T13:50:00.000-05:00Barry,Even when he is healthy, Rodney's velocity g...Barry,<BR/>Even when he is healthy, Rodney's velocity goes up and down. I have come to the conclusion that while he belongs in the major leagues and is OK at the back end of the bullpen, counting on him is a recipe for disaster.<BR/>CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-15354101734615911282009-01-26T13:48:00.000-05:002009-01-26T13:48:00.000-05:00Allan,For some reason, Allan, the New Year's game ...Allan,<BR/>For some reason, Allan, the New Year's game was a big hit. People clicking their TVs found it appealing and stayed with it. I wouldn't touch it. I'd just do away with the NHL All Star game. They have Olympics every four years and should bring back the World Cup every third fall.<BR/>CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-60504770866580930692009-01-26T12:49:00.000-05:002009-01-26T12:49:00.000-05:00Pat,I am happy that Scott Linnehan is the new Offe...Pat,<BR/><BR/>I am happy that Scott Linnehan is the new Offensive Coordinator for the Lions. There is only one person I would rather have for OC, and that is Norv Turner and he isn't exactly available for hire. I expect them to be much better next year offensively, as Linnehan has a history of putting his players in a position where they have the best opportunity to succeed. We'll see if that Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-18354971672195674662009-01-23T23:49:00.000-05:002009-01-23T23:49:00.000-05:00There is just no telling how the pitching in any c...There is just no telling how the pitching in any combination will play out. <BR/><BR/>Because the great fell so badly last year, I think our pitching could fall anywhere in the range of fantastic to elstinko.<BR/><BR/>This is the first time I ever remember approaching a season with such nervous anxiety and excited anticipation at the same time. Fingers crossed and observing every rule baseball Fred Brillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10731385357714489031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-4301630864340720582009-01-23T16:42:00.000-05:002009-01-23T16:42:00.000-05:00well book I think our whole pitching staff is conf...well book I think our whole pitching staff is confusing these days. If anything looks like we may got some debth. Weather it is good debth it remains to be sceen. Everyone is saying how cats are looking good in the offseason. My biggest thing to be watching is the Willis, Robertson, and Miner situation. Personally I don't see Miner in the Pen I feel that ship as sunk. He has shown to be a maddog52https://www.blogger.com/profile/11049733361898347116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-41440813591686892202009-01-23T16:09:00.000-05:002009-01-23T16:09:00.000-05:00Lyon has does great job in a set-up role in the pa...Lyon has does great job in a set-up role in the past and the Tigers do need to sign someone. He will benefit of having Everett and Inge on the left side of the Field. I think he is a nice addition to the bullpen as long as Tigers do not over do on the size of his contract. I also though Rodney's problem beside his control, drop in velocity (shoulder problems) and what between the ears is his two Barryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05922015140899150083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-2895585745224791802009-01-23T15:58:00.000-05:002009-01-23T15:58:00.000-05:00You would think the NHL could be creative with the...You would think the NHL could be creative with the all star game.<BR/><BR/>Why not make this your outdoor game. Saturday have your skills tourney with the all-stars, on Sunday have the annual game which actually counts in the standings with real teams and the real game they are trying to promote, rather then the no touch game we get now.<BR/><BR/>Seems like a simple solution, and this is such a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com