tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post928177592044613489..comments2023-09-06T07:56:47.820-04:00Comments on Open Book: A Sports Blog: My AL Central predictionsPat Caputohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-14577825610811377962011-03-31T09:00:45.606-04:002011-03-31T09:00:45.606-04:00Michael C,
I was being sarcastic. I worked for Bas...Michael C,<br />I was being sarcastic. I worked for Baseball America for 20 years and did the Tigers list for at least 10. Respect what they do very much. But know how it works out often in the end. Many times the most-hyped organization fizzles out. And some of these great prospects didn't turn out to be such great players. Royals are doing well - it appears. But nothing counts until it Pat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-64603703616456820562011-03-31T08:56:14.449-04:002011-03-31T08:56:14.449-04:00Core Contrarian,
Hey, the Tigers' second-half ...Core Contrarian,<br />Hey, the Tigers' second-half fades the last two years have been the stuff of legends. Can't blame you for your cynicism.<br />CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-89749173848240002112011-03-31T08:54:22.650-04:002011-03-31T08:54:22.650-04:00Fred Brill,
I have to admit history is definitely ...Fred Brill,<br />I have to admit history is definitely on your side. It could very well play out that way. The Tigers are far from a perfect club. They certainly have their flaws. What I think sometimes is forgotten is what they do have, and that the Twins and White Sox also have flaws.<br />CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-68372417512800711122011-03-31T08:51:23.732-04:002011-03-31T08:51:23.732-04:00woody,
Interesting predictions. Agree that Tigers ...woody,<br />Interesting predictions. Agree that Tigers have elements that really count. See Jackson as a much better player than Rhymes, who I doubt will be the Tigers' second baseman next season.<br />CaputoPat Caputohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102662407927366439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-53472226727229339612011-03-30T18:07:21.799-04:002011-03-30T18:07:21.799-04:00Number 5 may very well be because it's the bes...Number 5 may very well be because it's the best class of prospects ever. It's easily the best rated in Baseball America's 22 years of ranking prospects, as discussed here - http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2011/02/royals-2011-class-best-of-the-top-100-era/<br /><br />For comparison, the Royals have 5 guys in the top 19. Jacob Turner is 22. They also have 4 more guys inMichael Cnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-34798923884877652842011-03-30T14:42:04.342-04:002011-03-30T14:42:04.342-04:00With their certain second half fade, how many game...With their certain second half fade, how many games do the Tigers have to win by the All Star break to get to 90 wins.<br /><br />60?Contrary Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13362063863211706180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-88668798426381999812011-03-30T12:33:03.824-04:002011-03-30T12:33:03.824-04:00I like your optimism Book. Unfortunately I do quit...I like your optimism Book. Unfortunately I do quite well picking against you on Canada's Pro-Line lottery - I mean that with all the respect I can muster.<br /><br />So I kind of wish you picked the Tiger's coming in 3rd. You can still change your pick you know.<br /><br />I think this is going to be a crazy rollercoaster ride right up to the All Star break - and like your column today inFred Brillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10731385357714489031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29764383.post-76889486077272964172011-03-30T11:21:15.803-04:002011-03-30T11:21:15.803-04:00this team has experience where it really counts......this team has experience where it really counts...steady vets in the middle of lineup and end of bullpen. youthful rotation with upside, young everyday players trying to find consistency. hunch that raburn will have breakout season, avila will have diminishing role as season progresses, guillen will contribute in a significant way later, jackson's numbers will regress enough that leyland woodynoreply@blogger.com