tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post6571880755718407856..comments2023-09-06T07:56:47.820-04:00Comments on Open Book: A Sports Blog: Some More Thoughts On Granderson TradePat Caputohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-86054122796912349182009-12-16T10:57:27.385-05:002009-12-16T10:57:27.385-05:00Fred Brill,
The trade might not be so good, either...Fred Brill,<br />The trade might not be so good, either. What you are hear is spin.<br />CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-23466400465846303862009-12-10T21:26:01.502-05:002009-12-10T21:26:01.502-05:00Pat, maybe this isn't so bad afterall - althou...Pat, maybe this isn't so bad afterall - although it stinks sentimentally.<br /><br />I'm gonna give this a chance. Apologies to Mr. Dave Dombrowski.Fred Brillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10731385357714489031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-61498658272296459222009-12-10T14:56:35.080-05:002009-12-10T14:56:35.080-05:00Lil Rob,
Yankee history is full of overrated prosp...Lil Rob,<br />Yankee history is full of overrated prospects they pawned off on other teams. Hensley "Bam, Bam" Muelen,Jackson Melien, Drew Henson, Matt Drews.<br />CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-67862018983102598452009-12-10T14:51:55.881-05:002009-12-10T14:51:55.881-05:00Dave,
Cashman has reason to gloat. Granderson was ...Dave,<br />Cashman has reason to gloat. Granderson was made to play in that ball park and that city.<br />CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-18101046325719133242009-12-10T14:51:04.284-05:002009-12-10T14:51:04.284-05:00Core Contrarian,
Reason I think Coke might help is...Core Contrarian,<br />Reason I think Coke might help is that has done fairly well against right-handed hitters. But you're right - that is a lot of homers. Was pitching in bandbox ball park, though.<br />CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-15668537127720716972009-12-10T14:49:59.489-05:002009-12-10T14:49:59.489-05:00Barry,
They didn't lose money either year. The...Barry,<br />They didn't lose money either year. They made a lot in 2008. They should a ton of tickets. Last season, their attendance was still good - 12 overall in MLB and best in the division.<br />CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-71146397428740075142009-12-10T14:48:47.735-05:002009-12-10T14:48:47.735-05:00Anoymous,
They aren't going to pick up any big...Anoymous,<br />They aren't going to pick up any big salaries. That much is clear. Onky thing that could change that is if Ilitch reacts to the backlash to this - and it seems unlikely because there are enough fans who like the move, even if it isn't the majority.<br />CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-84176108756008576892009-12-10T14:47:08.503-05:002009-12-10T14:47:08.503-05:00Travis,
You want people to identify and buy into p...Travis,<br />You want people to identify and buy into players. You have "Who's your Tiger" campaign. Then you trade their Tiger. It's nonsensical to me.<br />CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-2028071055553946032009-12-10T14:45:54.733-05:002009-12-10T14:45:54.733-05:00Larry Baker,
That's my main problem with this:...Larry Baker,<br />That's my main problem with this: Ilitch knows better. He spent money early in his tenure (had the second highest payroll and one of the worst teams in 1993) and then would pull in purse strings. And then did it over and over again. Finally, he has a really good organization in place - and does this.<br />CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-45959873148235831492009-12-10T09:44:04.166-05:002009-12-10T09:44:04.166-05:00Agree with just about all but might differ with yo...Agree with just about all but might differ with you on Coke.<br /><br />While his ERA (4.50) was not horrible, he gave up 10 home runs in 60 innings which is obviously horrendous and then gave up 2 more in the World Series.<br /><br />Shades of Kyle Farnsworth.Contrary Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13362063863211706180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-62367781539981681682009-12-10T01:59:29.410-05:002009-12-10T01:59:29.410-05:00Pat, I saw Brian Cashman Yankee,GM almost gloating...Pat, I saw Brian Cashman Yankee,GM almost gloating about how has tailored the Yankees to fit the dimensions of the new Yankee Stadium, with Granderson, as an example. Dombrowski has created a lineup for Comerica Park with 7 or 8 right-handed hitters. Their record at home will suffer greatly. DaveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-18941274588378141062009-12-09T19:59:39.576-05:002009-12-09T19:59:39.576-05:00Hey Pat, just wondering if the Tigers lost a lot m...Hey Pat, just wondering if the Tigers lost a lot money the last two years. To save $10 million doesn’t make much sense to a guy that worth over half Billion. Beside in 2011, the Tigers will make back their $10 million when all the contract expire. Pat, the team that got the best player wins the trade but I think Scherzer will be a surprise and may be the best player in the trade. Why has Barryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05922015140899150083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-429174716260922652009-12-09T19:57:16.519-05:002009-12-09T19:57:16.519-05:00I don't understand it from the standpoint who ...I don't understand it from the standpoint who in the heck is going to hit? The Tigers had a hard time scoring a single run on most nights and now they lose two of the only guys who could put the ball in play? Who are your left hand hitters Clete Thomas, Carlos Guillen, and Santiago.. <br /><br />You got to believe the Tigers aren't done.. So I am going to be patient I just feel there is Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-15374634164177250412009-12-09T17:58:07.378-05:002009-12-09T17:58:07.378-05:00It really does make me want to puke watching the T...It really does make me want to puke watching the Tigers trade away Granderson. The tangibles are every bit as important in baseball as the intangibles. How many times have you seen the Yankees, Dodgers, etc. go out and spend a bucket of cash and then fall short on a championship. Maybe the Yankess learned something from their post-season success this year and they realized adding a "Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-57126767222925324002009-12-09T17:45:02.057-05:002009-12-09T17:45:02.057-05:00Pat,
I agree with everything you've said abou...Pat,<br /><br />I agree with everything you've said about the Granderson trade, and I liked the Colavito comparison. I am having trouble wrapping my head around it all and can't really come up with anything that hasn't been said. I will say this: it is definitely making me think twice about renewing my 27 game plan, and I have had the same seats with my dad since 2004. I haven'Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-40504582113871235062009-12-09T16:05:32.531-05:002009-12-09T16:05:32.531-05:00Your point about the Ordonez contract shows how sc...Your point about the Ordonez contract shows how schizo this whole thing is. It reminds me of when -- much to Phil Garner's surprise-- Mike Illitch instructed Randy Smith to build the team on the Twins cheap model. Has this idea snuck back into the pizza man's thinking after is overpaid team got humiliated by the Twin's late season dominance and surge? For three seasons we are Detroit Sports Dorkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06507758358144530420noreply@blogger.com