tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post7442863309491532074..comments2023-09-06T07:56:47.820-04:00Comments on Open Book: A Sports Blog: Willis Is Tigers Biggest Key In 2008Pat Caputohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-68521797825773238582008-03-10T10:39:00.000-04:002008-03-10T10:39:00.000-04:00Pat,I worry about signing all the ex-bucs as well....Pat,<BR/><BR/>I worry about signing all the ex-bucs as well. At the same time, when I was planning on starting my own manufacturing company, I would have hired people that I had worked with and knew were good at what I wanted them to do. I had even planned it as I met people and worked with them to find the ones that did the best work, and felt unappreciated. So, I figure that Marinelli is Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-23911951485135054632008-03-09T14:52:00.000-04:002008-03-09T14:52:00.000-04:00Maddog52,I thought the Lions defensive line was a ...Maddog52,<BR/>I thought the Lions defensive line was a strength, but not anymore. It's disappointing they have spent so much time, money and effort on that spot - and haven't solidified it.<BR/>CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-23793235778177120252008-03-09T14:50:00.000-04:002008-03-09T14:50:00.000-04:00Michael,They haven't spent that much in guaranteed...Michael,<BR/>They haven't spent that much in guaranteed money, but I do wonder if they are getting quality players or over-the-hill players - especially Darby, Smith and Kelly.<BR/>CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-42160672058376066182008-03-09T14:49:00.000-04:002008-03-09T14:49:00.000-04:00Barry,That's a great formula. Throw 200-plus innin...Barry,<BR/>That's a great formula. Throw 200-plus innings and keep the ERA under 4.00. Considering the Tigers' lineup, that should equal 18 wins.<BR/>CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-23543474560288322782008-03-09T14:47:00.000-04:002008-03-09T14:47:00.000-04:00Andrew Winkle,I see the pennant race going the sam...Andrew Winkle,<BR/>I see the pennant race going the same way. People don't mention the Indians enough. They still have a formidable team. They will give the Tigers all they can handle. The White Sox are pretty good, too.<BR/>CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-33240836114810978812008-03-09T14:45:00.000-04:002008-03-09T14:45:00.000-04:00Tim,Like it or not, the Lions are an important sto...Tim,<BR/>Like it or not, the Lions are an important story in this town and I will continue talking about them - a lot. Sorry.<BR/>CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-65173325129368881472008-03-09T14:44:00.000-04:002008-03-09T14:44:00.000-04:00Marty,I agree about the Lions off season, although...Marty,<BR/>I agree about the Lions off season, although I do have this feeling that maybe it is not such a good sign they are signing all these ex-Bucs.<BR/>CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-77092401163234612082008-03-09T14:10:00.000-04:002008-03-09T14:10:00.000-04:00book you are one funny dude. Did the lions make t...book you are one funny dude. Did the lions make the right talent evaluations. HAHAHA. can you say 31-81 or what ever they are. HAHA. The brought big George back. No wonder a guy like Turner and Duckett decided to go else where. That is like asking them to dodge cars on 696. I love the lions. You know what rumors are that Hardy Nickerson and Warren Sapp are available. marinelli knows those maddog52https://www.blogger.com/profile/11049733361898347116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-29864841535839339162008-03-08T11:34:00.000-05:002008-03-08T11:34:00.000-05:00Pat, but aren't the Lions spending an awful lot of...Pat, but aren't the Lions spending an awful lot of money on second tier players? Keith Smith $5-million? Michael Gaines $10-million? Kalvin Pearson $3.5-million? Dwight Smith $5-million? <BR/><BR/>Is that really smart spending?iMisfithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01931223414113696631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-1767553223290232052008-03-07T14:47:00.000-05:002008-03-07T14:47:00.000-05:00Hey Pat: If Willis throw 200 innings plus he shoul...Hey Pat: If Willis throw 200 innings plus he should easily win 18 games if he keeps E.R.A around 4.00 and the Tigers lineup keeps healthy. Tigers need all 5 guys to throw 180 innings plus. Thames' trade rumours, getting side armer Joe Smith and plus a lower prospect might work. Would you do the trade? I think Tigers could go with Jones, Rodney, Miner, Bazardo and Bautusia in the pen with the Barryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05922015140899150083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-37080347887052144412008-03-07T12:33:00.000-05:002008-03-07T12:33:00.000-05:00Book,I agree with ya about Willis but I think you ...Book,<BR/><BR/>I agree with ya about Willis but I think you should also include Bonderman. Unless the Tigers or Indians have an epidemic of the injury bug, I have to believe that both teams will be battling each other until the final week. Probably even until the final weekend. These two teams wouldn't happen to be playing each other at the end? I can never forget that '87 division race with Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-78730154645244683772008-03-07T12:05:00.000-05:002008-03-07T12:05:00.000-05:00Pat,We've got three good teams to talk about. Why...Pat,<BR/><BR/>We've got three good teams to talk about. Why don't we let the Lions go for a while. I think you're obsessing. I have to admit that I've been turning off your radio show because of the Lion/Millen thing. It's not going to change. Let it go! The Lions are bad radio.<BR/><BR/>Let's talk more about the Wings and their improvements now that players are returning. And I don't meanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-89596605757563473462008-03-07T11:12:00.000-05:002008-03-07T11:12:00.000-05:00Pat,I agree with you about Willis being the most i...Pat,<BR/><BR/>I agree with you about Willis being the most important addition, as the rest of the addidtions were just adding to the teams biggest strength, while Willis strengthened at potential weakness. It will be interesting to see how he does in the AL.<BR/><BR/>I have actually started reading about the Lions, after replying to your Blog a week back or so. I actually really like the way Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com