tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post3146786305762829719..comments2023-09-06T07:56:47.820-04:00Comments on Open Book: A Sports Blog: Where Do The Tigers Go After News On Rogers?Pat Caputohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-16625099338366069452007-04-03T01:25:00.000-04:002007-04-03T01:25:00.000-04:00Marty,I view him differently. I see a left-hander ...Marty,<BR/>I view him differently. I see a left-hander who throws in the low 90s with an excellent changeup and a good-enough breaking ball. Guess we'll have to disagree. Time will tell. I don't think he is a star, but better than Chad Durbin.<BR/>CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-53271325254515962007-04-02T20:51:00.000-04:002007-04-02T20:51:00.000-04:00Pat,Why don't you put that original blog back up. ...Pat,<BR/><BR/>Why don't you put that original blog back up. Loved it. Take your lumps, big guy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-81766041759030735042007-04-02T13:29:00.000-04:002007-04-02T13:29:00.000-04:00Ledezma still can't spot his breaking ball with an...Ledezma still can't spot his breaking ball with any regularity, so hitters can just sit on his fastball. His changeup is adequate, and he uses it well, but he also showed when he was given opportunities to start that he would start getting hit hard around the 4th and 5th innings. Most likely from people sitting on his fast ball and getting the movement and timing down during their first at bat Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-55274220183064724482007-04-01T16:41:00.000-04:002007-04-01T16:41:00.000-04:00Andrew Winkle,I wonder about Tata, too. He was ver...Andrew Winkle,<BR/>I wonder about Tata, too. He was very good for the Tigers early last season when thrown into the fire. Grilli, I know, they feel a little uncomfortable with because he had several shaky outings late last season and during the playoffs, although I will say he did own Frank Thomas.<BR/>CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-70084792147233973832007-04-01T11:01:00.000-04:002007-04-01T11:01:00.000-04:00Man Book talk about your hot stove league! Talk a...Man Book talk about your hot stove league! Talk about creating a buzz. This last blog has had to have had more responses and comments than any other one for quite some time.<BR/><BR/>So who is Jair Jurrgens and why is he the flavor of the month at the ice cream parlor? Moondogg has me wondering what Jordan Tata or Jason Grilli have done wrong to be treated like last night's leftovers? Both Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-75342129404582862572007-04-01T01:53:00.000-04:002007-04-01T01:53:00.000-04:00Tom Mohan,I agree they have been right more than h...Tom Mohan,<BR/>I agree they have been right more than have been wrong lately, but I still can't see it with Durbin.<BR/>CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-50347035878520982612007-03-31T23:36:00.000-04:002007-03-31T23:36:00.000-04:00This organization has shown some ability to spot e...This organization has shown some ability to spot emerging talent so I am optimistic about Durbin.<BR/><BR/>Kenny will not pitch but he will inspire at the front end of the season.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-2080537494227469932007-03-31T16:10:00.000-04:002007-03-31T16:10:00.000-04:00Anonymous,I just read the blog entry over again an...Anonymous,<BR/>I just read the blog entry over again and I agree. Maybe I am a moron. LOL. I changed it to avoid the confusion. Sorry.<BR/>CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-45985787051583501742007-03-31T16:02:00.000-04:002007-03-31T16:02:00.000-04:00I can see where Clemma took it that wayI can see where Clemma took it that wayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-33978728222526362452007-03-31T15:57:00.000-04:002007-03-31T15:57:00.000-04:00Moondogg,Jurrjens is an intriguing prospect. He do...Moondogg,<BR/>Jurrjens is an intriguing prospect. He doesn't have electric stuff, but he has filled out a little bit and does seem to have a real good feel for pitching. In Double-A last year, he got knocked around some. Does he have enough "stuff" to pitch at the higher levels and in the major leagues. We'll know more this season.<BR/>CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-85006877133241996052007-03-31T15:50:00.000-04:002007-03-31T15:50:00.000-04:00Clemma,Some people may think so, but I am not a mo...Clemma,<BR/>Some people may think so, but I am not a moron. I know more about Humberto Sanchez than I care to admit. I was trying to make a point about pitching depth. You can never have enough of it. They have traded four pitchers out of their system starting late last season and it has greatly hindered their depth. Now, they did get good players in Casey and Sheffield (he might be great), but Pat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-4348263535299851932007-03-31T14:49:00.000-04:002007-03-31T14:49:00.000-04:00Hey Book,Hadn't checked in for awhile. I think you...Hey Book,<BR/>Hadn't checked in for awhile. I think your boy Ledezma will get his share of starts before all is said and done. Patience. It's a long haul, this thing we call a Major League baseball season.<BR/>I'd like to see Jordan Tata get a shot, if Durbin fails. Maybe Jason Grilli as well. But the dude I'd really like to check out before long is my favorite Tiger prospect, Jair Jurjjens!~<BR/Moondogghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13310047302316562927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-57316468805505558062007-03-31T14:48:00.000-04:002007-03-31T14:48:00.000-04:00Pat--why do you think Sanchez would be in the rota...Pat--why do you think Sanchez would be in the rotation? He's been injured all spring for the Yankees, who are forced to put even worse pitchers in their rotation to the start the season with the injuries to Wang and Pettitte.<BR/><BR/>I'm a bit disappointed that you didn't research that.<BR/><BR/>Starting Durbin is fine right now, though I would have preferred Ledezma get the spot. Miller needsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-28278880677235305332007-03-31T13:58:00.000-04:002007-03-31T13:58:00.000-04:00Andrew Winkle,You make valid points. It could turn...Andrew Winkle,<BR/>You make valid points. It could turn out that way for Durbin. I don't think so, but that's only my opinion. The one difference, though, between him and Thames is that Durbin has had a lot of chances in the major leagues before. Thames really hadn't until last season.<BR/>CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-59409700807601715022007-03-31T12:47:00.000-04:002007-03-31T12:47:00.000-04:00Book, turns out the Gambler didn't have a tired ar...Book, turns out the Gambler didn't have a tired arm after all. Now we learn that he was a broken wing and can't fly north until at least Independence Day. Iy yi yi!<BR/><BR/>Give Durbin a chance. You're probably right that Ledezma is a better pitcher and candidate for the fifth starter. I can guarantee that Mr. Durbin will have to perform or be relegated back to his long relief role. This isAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-90033777642120644822007-03-31T11:16:00.000-04:002007-03-31T11:16:00.000-04:00Anonymous,Maybe. Like I have written, they may ver...Anonymous,<BR/>Maybe. Like I have written, they may very well be right, and me wrong. But if there is flaw there, it is sometimes not seeing the forest through the trees. What are the odds, I guess, of Durbin coming through? Wouldn't they be better with Ledezma?<BR/>CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-27855374381526944492007-03-30T21:06:00.000-04:002007-03-30T21:06:00.000-04:00Leyland knows what he is doing. If he and Dombrows...Leyland knows what he is doing. If he and Dombrowski think Durbin is pretty good, he must be.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-57161958948455002792007-03-30T20:15:00.000-04:002007-03-30T20:15:00.000-04:00Maddog52,I think you're right about age being a co...Maddog52,<BR/>I think you're right about age being a concern. Rogers is a great athlete, but there comes a time for all players. Could this be his time? And no, I don't understand this fascination with Durbin. He was 11-8 last season at Toledo. That's good, but not that good, and his track record in the majors is brutal.<BR/>CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-49393579549194939472007-03-30T19:37:00.000-04:002007-03-30T19:37:00.000-04:00I was just going to ask that this week book. I tel...I was just going to ask that this week book. I tell you what going into this spring. I've said in my posts and stuff. The one guy that concerned me the most out of the whole rotation is Rogers. Let's face it he is not spring chicken. Now the thing is the Tigers supposedly have all this debth in Pitching. It's almost as puzzling to me as having Nefi Perez on the team instead of Santiago. Why maddog52https://www.blogger.com/profile/11049733361898347116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-71685726383773812772007-03-30T15:32:00.000-04:002007-03-30T15:32:00.000-04:00Anonymous,Maybe I am wrong, but I doubt very serio...Anonymous,<BR/>Maybe I am wrong, but I doubt very seriously they is a lot of interest in teams trading for Durbin. On the other hand, don't you think there would be a lot of interest in Ledezma? It goes along with my point. Durbin may pitch a good game or two, but relying on him is flirting with disaster. If the Sheffield trade hadn't been made, this spot would be Sanchez's. Can you imagine if Pat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-79349434984623265372007-03-30T15:29:00.000-04:002007-03-30T15:29:00.000-04:00Marty,I know that is the party line on this, but I...Marty,<BR/>I know that is the party line on this, but I am not buying it. A track record is track record. How often do pitchers get as many chances as Durbin, then in their late 20s, become really good. My point is the Tigers have spent years trying to get away from starting 4-A pitchers like Chad Durbin. Now they are willing doing so - when they don't need to. Ledezma is a better pitcher than Pat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-5821132860344263352007-03-30T11:52:00.000-04:002007-03-30T11:52:00.000-04:00Leyland doesn't think Ledezma is a good candidate ...Leyland doesn't think Ledezma is a good candidate to be a starter. Why? Because he only has one really good pitch, and one adequate pitch. It is good enough for long relief when you only go through the line up once, but not when you have to face the same batters a second time around. That is why Ledezma is slated for long relief and Durbin is slated as the spot starter. Plus, this lets them Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-15189882493005863312007-03-30T11:38:00.000-04:002007-03-30T11:38:00.000-04:00Do you suppose they may be trying to showcase Durb...Do you suppose they may be trying to showcase Durbin for a possible trade? As for Kenny, I've followed his career closely, living here in Fort Worth, Tx, and have never seen him have a "Tired" arm. The year he appeared in 81 games he got a little wore down, but never had even a hint of arm trouble. A minor clot wouldn't worry me, theyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com