tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post5673392419234568738..comments2023-09-06T07:56:47.820-04:00Comments on Open Book: A Sports Blog: Intangibles On Wolverines Side SaturdayPat Caputohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-59941903194279850802008-11-25T17:36:00.000-05:002008-11-25T17:36:00.000-05:00Just couldn't do it. Rooted for Ohio State. Stat...Just couldn't do it. Rooted for Ohio State. State Grad 1981.sukibensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16453629406291322080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-67454324114033726402008-11-22T15:09:00.000-05:002008-11-22T15:09:00.000-05:00Anonymous,I see exactly where you are coming from ...Anonymous,<BR/>I see exactly where you are coming from on Robertson. My point is it relative. If you were to give up one or the other in trade, what would make more sense. Robertson or Willis?<BR/>CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-38357109176621972192008-11-22T11:45:00.000-05:002008-11-22T11:45:00.000-05:00I disagree with you guys about Nate Robertson. Wha...I disagree with you guys about Nate Robertson. What has he ever done? I'm sick of his so-called buldog" attitude. He is NOT a winner. Willis has a history of success in the major leagues. He has won on bad basebal teams. Nate Robertson barely won on a World Series team. You guys have blinders on when it comes to Robertson, if he is so good how other GM's aren't pounding on the Tiger's door to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-21301646209198356652008-11-22T08:04:00.000-05:002008-11-22T08:04:00.000-05:00Allan,I just know it looks like both games will be...Allan,<BR/>I just know it looks like both games will be interesting. If either team wins, it will be a big upset.<BR/>CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-25857213783889651462008-11-21T14:50:00.000-05:002008-11-21T14:50:00.000-05:00I think State has a good shot on Saturday, as long...I think State has a good shot on Saturday, as long as they keep it close. If they loose touch I can't see them coming back<BR/><BR/>Michigan will get hammered. I don't know what the problem is, but something is not right yet. I think Rodriquez will be a good coach for them in time, but there may be a culture for him to change along with a system and players. I really tire of folks jumping off theAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-3989505566063748052008-11-20T17:53:00.000-05:002008-11-20T17:53:00.000-05:00Fred Brill,I agree about Robertson. I have nothing...Fred Brill,<BR/>I agree about Robertson. I have nothing, really, to base this on other than he kind of a bulldog attitude, but I think he'll have a pretty good season - as a starter -in 2009.<BR/>CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-42882404616309455252008-11-20T17:49:00.000-05:002008-11-20T17:49:00.000-05:00Anonymous,Absolutely I was wrong. Hoke has done a ...Anonymous,<BR/>Absolutely I was wrong. Hoke has done a terrific job at Ball State and is a much better coach than I gave him credit for at the time. Good point.<BR/>CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-33789633808660971622008-11-20T17:39:00.000-05:002008-11-20T17:39:00.000-05:00Barry,I think Renteria is more of a possibility th...Barry,<BR/>I think Renteria is more of a possibility than was orginially thought. If they were to bring him back, the emphasis would be on getting him in better physical condition.<BR/>CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-57463910617265691202008-11-20T12:28:00.000-05:002008-11-20T12:28:00.000-05:00Nope to including Robertson in a deal with Boston ...Nope to including Robertson in a deal with Boston for Lugo. As for Willis - absolutely. Trade him. Give him away. <BR/><BR/>But SS is not our most vulnerable spot.<BR/><BR/>That being said, I have been expecting Nate to ask to be traded since his move to the bullpen - but I think Nate has better days ahead. <BR/><BR/>I would prefer an infielder who has a name the PA announcer can sing - like "<I>Fred Brillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10731385357714489031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-88463928355263392612008-11-20T11:26:00.000-05:002008-11-20T11:26:00.000-05:00Hey Pat. Remember when you were making fun of the ...Hey Pat. Remember when you were making fun of the possibility of the Wolverines having to hire Brady Hoke last winter? Wonder if Wolverine fans and you guys in the media would still turn your noses up at that now? You gave the guy no respect. The man is obviously a good head coach, and I think he might have been a better fit than Rich Rodriguez. He has U-M ties, I have to believe he would have Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-25985393108580023622008-11-19T14:36:00.000-05:002008-11-19T14:36:00.000-05:00Hey Pat, trading one bad contract for another is n...Hey Pat, trading one bad contract for another is not a desired position you do not want to be too often. Luge does have speed and his range should be okay. He did make a lot of errors last year, though. I hope this is their last resort of finding a ss. I am not totally against offering arbitration to Renteria if this is the case ,unless they get stuck with 9 million contract. I think first round Barryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05922015140899150083noreply@blogger.com