tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post6022390778634817016..comments2023-09-06T07:56:47.820-04:00Comments on Open Book: A Sports Blog: On Pudge, Scotty, The Bullpen And Lion Rookies...Pat Caputohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-77961697875747863482008-08-04T22:07:00.000-04:002008-08-04T22:07:00.000-04:00Fred--Let's face it, there was no market for Pudge...Fred--Let's face it, there was no market for Pudge. Don't believe me? In spite of the multiple rumors that catchers were in high demand at the deadline, not a single one moved. In fact, the Nat's dropped Paul LoDuca and Johnny Estrada right after the deadline. Surely the Nats would have gladly accepted a bag of balls if there had been any interest.<BR/><BR/>Pudge had a couple of good seasons Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-20418912186579486902008-08-04T13:45:00.000-04:002008-08-04T13:45:00.000-04:00Pudge arrived bringing instant credibility to an o...Pudge arrived bringing instant credibility to an organization in decay. The Tigers began a rise, and his impact on this cannot be discounted or trivialized.<BR/><BR/>The fact that he asked for this trade could be viewed as a troubling development in the current path of the organization. What has he seen that he now chooses this path to end his career on?<BR/><BR/>AllanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-72717433047426424912008-08-04T08:22:00.000-04:002008-08-04T08:22:00.000-04:00Clemma,In response to the comment:"I can't romanti...Clemma,<BR/><BR/>In response to the comment:<BR/>"<I>I can't romanticize Pudge's time here like other fans <B>who might not follow the Tigers as closely</B>.</I>" - perhaps you could explain that one - because it sounds like you stopped watching after Krazy Kyle and Tram left in 2005?<BR/><BR/>In deed it was time for Pudge to go. The Yankee fans were sure glad to see who they dubbed "Krazy Kyle" Fred Brillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10731385357714489031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-1691072129942325972008-08-02T18:05:00.000-04:002008-08-02T18:05:00.000-04:00I don't get why you'd call Farnsworth a retread--t...I don't get why you'd call Farnsworth a retread--the guy pitched phenomenally when he was a Tiger, and has had a good season this year. He's only 32, so it's not like he is washed up. And he automatically became the best member of our bullpen (realize that that is faint praise).<BR/><BR/>Apparently, Pudge asked for the trade and wanted to go to the Yanks. It also sounds like there was not a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-62875012867071601542008-08-02T10:21:00.000-04:002008-08-02T10:21:00.000-04:00You know what is bother some about the Tigers righ...You know what is bother some about the Tigers right now. Is that wins are their for the taking they just aren't grabbing them. I mean you look at cleveland they were making blooper DVD's giving the TIgers a chance. Then you got guys like Thames striking out with the bases juiced and 1 out. Polonco hitting short popups like he did at the beginning of the year. Sheffield just not hitting maddog52https://www.blogger.com/profile/11049733361898347116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-11864186300529193902008-08-01T18:16:00.000-04:002008-08-01T18:16:00.000-04:00Barry,Problem with Farnsworth, is the bad one show...Barry,<BR/>Problem with Farnsworth, is the bad one shows up too often. Just look at his career numbers. They say a lot. As for Raburn, I think the more he'd play, the less effect he would be. He is, at best, a backup player.<BR/>CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-32768845674850147912008-08-01T18:15:00.000-04:002008-08-01T18:15:00.000-04:00Fred Brill,I know what you're saying, Fred. They d...Fred Brill,<BR/>I know what you're saying, Fred. They didn't really the match the other contenders at the deadline - and it was Pudge who went. Who knows, maybe Farnsworth will surprise people. He does have electric stuff.<BR/>CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-89788290888747492952008-08-01T14:55:00.000-04:002008-08-01T14:55:00.000-04:00Hey Pat, judging by the reaction of the players an...Hey Pat, judging by the reaction of the players and fans the Yanks sound like they got the better deal. Farnsworth can pitch but which Mr.Farnsworth is going to show up. The good one or not so good one. This might be indication or trend that the Tigers will continue to fix their bullpen in 08/09 off season. This move will also determine if Inge can handle catching full-time. This also allow Barryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05922015140899150083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-89456431007304868672008-08-01T14:50:00.000-04:002008-08-01T14:50:00.000-04:00Book, I don't think anybody really believes Farnsw...Book, <BR/><BR/>I don't think anybody really believes Farnsworth's the answer. But I guess Pudge needed to go.<BR/><BR/>I do feel ripped off though.<BR/><BR/>I took the passing of the trade deadline with only Farnsworth to show for the Tigers to be telling us "we're not tossing good money after bad".<BR/><BR/>The boys we have should be capable of winning 35-19, but it ain't likely. But who knows Fred Brillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10731385357714489031noreply@blogger.com