tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post4941210355973749344..comments2023-09-06T07:56:47.820-04:00Comments on Open Book: A Sports Blog: On Tiger, The Olympics And Johnny "Enough Already" DamonPat Caputohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-14611088357826862802010-02-24T16:44:08.605-05:002010-02-24T16:44:08.605-05:00Thanks Pat for commenting back. I do agree with yo...Thanks Pat for commenting back. I do agree with you about Dye now that I think about it. Also I really do think Manny could be a Tiger. Thanks for not calling me crazy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-89754928747089151952010-02-24T12:19:42.056-05:002010-02-24T12:19:42.056-05:00Marty,
Pearson is a really good player in a certai...Marty,<br />Pearson is a really good player in a certain way, but as a backup and special teammer. Struggles when used on every down. Would guess it will come down his salary.<br />CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-76502310929716386222010-02-24T12:17:59.436-05:002010-02-24T12:17:59.436-05:00Core Contrarian,
I didn't like that part, eith...Core Contrarian,<br />I didn't like that part, either. Like this town isn't cool enough for him and his family or something. Did ask him that question when I interviewed him - he said it wasn't true. Blamed media falsehoods.<br />CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-14308244507171651412010-02-24T12:16:36.503-05:002010-02-24T12:16:36.503-05:00Jeff Klenner,
Dombrowski said at his news conferen...Jeff Klenner,<br />Dombrowski said at his news conference announcing Damon that he had hit budget for payroll, but Ilitch made exception for Damon. That's why he was signed.<br />CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-66334330275639587982010-02-24T12:15:17.227-05:002010-02-24T12:15:17.227-05:00Adam,
Sorry, missed the previous post. Think the d...Adam,<br />Sorry, missed the previous post. Think the difference between Damon and Dye is that Damon is a left-handed hitter who can hit near the top of the (1st or 2nd). Why they pursued him, but not Dye.<br />CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-8081040203587405422010-02-24T12:14:19.667-05:002010-02-24T12:14:19.667-05:00Anonymous,
We'll see what Damon brings to the ...Anonymous,<br />We'll see what Damon brings to the table offensively. Do see the Twins, who are very aggressive base runners, taking advantage of his arm.<br />CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-66149721537301074492010-02-24T12:13:13.344-05:002010-02-24T12:13:13.344-05:00Adam,
I would thing so, but Ilitch does have this ...Adam,<br />I would thing so, but Ilitch does have this thing for big-name players. That is a big-name player.<br />CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-16672586344805922882010-02-23T08:04:02.413-05:002010-02-23T08:04:02.413-05:00Hey Pat is it out of the question to go after Mann...Hey Pat is it out of the question to go after Manny next year? We will have more money freed up and Manny I bet would love to DH. Its not like he has a love for the outfield.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-23097231121890494722010-02-22T21:27:12.803-05:002010-02-22T21:27:12.803-05:00Damon makes sense .. Tigers need a left handed hit...Damon makes sense .. Tigers need a left handed hitter on the top ... don't know if I would have spent all that money but whatever Illich thinks that works?<br /><br />But I worry about the defense in this trade.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-49219949321615864872010-02-22T16:10:19.201-05:002010-02-22T16:10:19.201-05:00Regarding Johnny Damon, here's my response to ...Regarding Johnny Damon, here's my response to what I heard you talking about on the radio yesterday, Pat, with regard to Dave Dombrowski's off-season moves:<br /><br />http://detroiter.mlblogs.com/archives/2010/02/assessing-the-tigers-off-season-moves.html<br /><br />My belief is that DD was using the "payroll cutting" excuse as a means of luring trade partners (ultimately the Jeff Klennerhttp://detroiter.mlblogs.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-78616503048352698952010-02-20T18:20:27.258-05:002010-02-20T18:20:27.258-05:00Pat Come on man Damon should here! If not him why ...Pat Come on man Damon should here! If not him why not Dye?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-686889414182327812010-02-20T12:42:54.313-05:002010-02-20T12:42:54.313-05:00Agreed on Damon. Unfortunately it looks like he is...Agreed on Damon. Unfortunately it looks like he is coming.<br /><br />Our last hope may be his wife who reportedly does not want to come to such an "uncosmopolitan" city like Detroit so says Ken Rosenthal.<br /><br />Johnny, listen to your wife and not Boras and things will be just fine.Contrary Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13362063863211706180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-24413913374538349952010-02-19T16:31:27.507-05:002010-02-19T16:31:27.507-05:00Pat,
I agree that they tried a lot of people at g...Pat,<br /><br />I agree that they tried a lot of people at gunner on special teams last year, but the only two players who were any good at it were Kalvin Pearson and Zach Follett. I could see this as adding depth to that position, since it is sorely needed. (Plus it is one of the positions that has the highest injury rate)<br /><br />I do not see this as anything but a move to strengthen Martynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-27871703944320268692010-02-19T15:07:01.138-05:002010-02-19T15:07:01.138-05:00Marty,
Honestly, don't know that mjuch about P...Marty,<br />Honestly, don't know that mjuch about Palmer yet. Just what you probably read. I do know they must have had a least a dozen gunners last season. Like Follet. Showed functionally football speed. Might be able to play linebacker. Very good on special teams.<br />CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-86462475436041194192010-02-19T15:05:09.574-05:002010-02-19T15:05:09.574-05:00Jeff H,
I think he'll get cheered in Detroit. ...Jeff H,<br />I think he'll get cheered in Detroit. Fans will buy into it. He is a name. There is a "why not" sign him attitude. It's just when you think about the big picture, signing Damon doesn't make sense. And the agent stuff is bordering on ridiculous.<br />CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-21804019104185066722010-02-19T15:03:30.381-05:002010-02-19T15:03:30.381-05:00Barry,
I'm with you on that. Hold the money - ...Barry,<br />I'm with you on that. Hold the money - and if you are in contention spent it. I am of the opinion, Damon would not be a major differencemaker for Tigers.<br />CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-5219585607867407072010-02-19T10:10:47.063-05:002010-02-19T10:10:47.063-05:00Pat,
I know that I don't want the Tigers to g...Pat,<br /><br />I know that I don't want the Tigers to get Damon either. A DH without power doesn't make much since, and a left fielder in Comerica Park that can't throw makes even less since. At the same time it could make Carlos Guillen a permanent DH, and he has been one of the most consistent and clutch hitter for the Tigers for years. Without the additional risk of injury fromMartynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-8760620828691729092010-02-19T09:40:00.744-05:002010-02-19T09:40:00.744-05:00Quite agreed on Johnny Damon, but I still think he...Quite agreed on Johnny Damon, but I still think he will end up with the Tigers because Boras always sends his clients where the money is the biggest. Should be a really interesting reaction at the home opener when he is introduced. I know if I get tickets I'd boo his backside the entire game.Jeff Hnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-19519409032402827072010-02-19T09:31:39.952-05:002010-02-19T09:31:39.952-05:00Pat, I agree with when it comes to Damon. Beside, ...Pat, I agree with when it comes to Damon. Beside, there could be number of outfielders near the trade deadline. For example, if the Rays are not in it wouldn’t C Crawford be available among others? I just saying the Tigers can do better if they are patient. Tigers need to draft better. Drafting all these reliever in 08 was quite dumb because you can pick up set-up guys for less than $5 million. Barryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05922015140899150083noreply@blogger.com